Evidence for persistent multilocus genotypes of Biomphalaria pfeifferi in a natural population in Kenya, with implications for transmission of Schistosoma mansoni

Evidence for persistent multilocus genotypes of Biomphalaria pfeifferi in a natural population in Kenya, with implications for transmission of Schistosoma mansoni

Abstract Background Biomphalaria pfeifferi, a predominantly self-fertilizing freshwater snail, is the world’s most important intermediate host for Schistosoma mansoni, one of the causative agents of schistosomiasis, a neglected tropical disease affecting millions of people in sub-Saharan Africa. We...

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Main Authors: Noel A. Oduor, Daniel W. Kariuki, Gerald M. Mkoji, Polycup O. Oraro, Martina R. Laidemitt, Michelle L. Steinauer, Eric S. Loker, Eric L. Agola
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2025-06-01
Series:Parasites & Vectors
Subjects:
Multilocus Genotypes
Biomphalaria pfeifferi
Schistosoma mansoni
Red queen
Neglected tropical diseases
Self-fertilizing snails
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s13071-025-06881-1
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