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View article: Schistosome species, parasite development, and co-infection combinations determine microbiome dynamics in the snail Biomphalaria glabrata
Schistosome species, parasite development, and co-infection combinations determine microbiome dynamics in the snail Biomphalaria glabrata Open
Background Schistosomiasis is a snail-borne disease affecting over 200 million people worldwide. Despite dedicated control efforts and effective diagnostic tools, schistosomiasis remains prevalent. Novel and sustainable control measures ar…
View article: Snail intermediate host occurrence recorded by citizen scientists in rural Uganda and the Democratic Republic of the Congo
Snail intermediate host occurrence recorded by citizen scientists in rural Uganda and the Democratic Republic of the Congo Open
Snail-borne parasitic diseases, such as schistosomiasis and fascioliasis, pose significant public health and economic challenges worldwide. Schistosomiasis affects over 250 million people globally, with most cases in sub-Saharan Africa, wh…
View article: Agricultural land use and ensuing eutrophication both shape parasitic trematode communities in rural African lakes
Agricultural land use and ensuing eutrophication both shape parasitic trematode communities in rural African lakes Open
Land use is a major driver of biodiversity loss, but how it impacts parasite communities is scarcely documented. Crater lakes and their catchments in rural western Uganda greatly vary in their intensity of anthropogenic disturbance, thus p…
View article: Schistosome species, parasite development, and co-infection combinations determine microbiome dynamics in the snail Biomphalaria glabrata
Schistosome species, parasite development, and co-infection combinations determine microbiome dynamics in the snail Biomphalaria glabrata Open
Background Schistosomiasis is a snail-borne disease affecting over 200 million people worldwide. Despite dedicated control efforts and effective diagnostic tools, schistosomiasis remains prevalent. Novel and sustainable control measures ar…
View article: Improving eDNA filtration and purification for qPCR detection of <i>Schistosoma mansoni</i> in lakes Albert and Victoria
Improving eDNA filtration and purification for qPCR detection of <i>Schistosoma mansoni</i> in lakes Albert and Victoria Open
Background Schistosomiasis, a parasitic disease caused by Schistosoma trematodes, remains a significant public health burden in sub-Saharan Africa, particularly in regions with limited access to clean water, sanitation and hygiene. Effecti…
View article: First evidence of a genetic basis for thermal adaptation in a schistosome host snail
First evidence of a genetic basis for thermal adaptation in a schistosome host snail Open
Freshwater snails play a key role in the transmission of schistosomiasis, a tropical parasitic disease affecting over 150 million people. Adaptation of these snails to local climatic conditions is a critical factor in determining how clima…
View article: Novel sequences of schistosomes and their snail intermediate host species in the Democratic Republic of Congo: first phylogenetic analyses
Novel sequences of schistosomes and their snail intermediate host species in the Democratic Republic of Congo: first phylogenetic analyses Open
Malacological surveys were conducted in 2021 in the Kimpese region of Central Kongo Province, west of the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC). Snail specimens were collected following a standardised protocol, identified using morphological …
View article: Liver fluke and schistosome cross-infection risk between livestock and wild mammals in Western Uganda, a One Health approach
Liver fluke and schistosome cross-infection risk between livestock and wild mammals in Western Uganda, a One Health approach Open
Trematodiases strongly reduce the welfare of humans and animals causing a great decline in health and productivity. Insufficient data on the extent of trematode infection in definitive hosts and associated risk factors remain a great threa…
View article: The Potential of Deep Learning Object Detection in Citizen-Driven Snail Host Monitoring to Map Putative Disease Transmission Sites
The Potential of Deep Learning Object Detection in Citizen-Driven Snail Host Monitoring to Map Putative Disease Transmission Sites Open
Schistosomiasis is a neglected tropical disease caused by parasitic flukes transmitted by freshwater snails. Despite increasing efforts of mass drug administration, schistosomiasis remains a public health concern and the World Health Organ…
View article: A century of medical records reveal earlier onset of the malaria season in Haut-Katanga induced by climate change
A century of medical records reveal earlier onset of the malaria season in Haut-Katanga induced by climate change Open
Background Despite worldwide efforts to eradicate malaria over the past century, the disease remains a significant challenge in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) today. Climate change is even anticipated to worsen the situation in…
View article: Insufficient Water, Sanitation, and Healthcare Facilities Hinder Schistosomiasis Control in Endemic Areas: A Mixed Methods Study
Insufficient Water, Sanitation, and Healthcare Facilities Hinder Schistosomiasis Control in Endemic Areas: A Mixed Methods Study Open
Introduction Schistosomiasis remains a significant public health issue in sub-Saharan Africa, particularly in resource-limited settings. This mixed-methods study assesses the knowledge, attitudes, and practices (KAP) related to schistosomi…
View article: Climate change could fuel urinary schistosomiasis transmission in Africa and Europe
Climate change could fuel urinary schistosomiasis transmission in Africa and Europe Open
The freshwater snail Bulinus truncatus is an important intermediate host for trematode parasites causing urogenital schistosomiasis, a tropical disease affecting over 150 million people. Despite its medical importance, uncertainty remains …
View article: Knowledge, attitudes and practices toward female genital schistosomiasis among community women and healthcare professionals in Kimpese region, Democratic Republic of Congo
Knowledge, attitudes and practices toward female genital schistosomiasis among community women and healthcare professionals in Kimpese region, Democratic Republic of Congo Open
Background Chronic infection with Schistosoma haematobium causes female genital schistosomiasis (FGS), which leads to diverse lesions in the female genital tract and several complications, including infertility and a higher risk for HIV tr…
View article: Adaptive evolution of stress response genes in parasites aligns with host niche diversity
Adaptive evolution of stress response genes in parasites aligns with host niche diversity Open
Stress responses are key for parasite survival and, consequently, also the evolutionary success of these organisms. Despite this importance, our understanding of the molecular pathways dealing with environmental stressors remains limited f…
View article: First record of an alien species of Amerianna Strand, 1928 (Gatropoda: Hygrophila: Planorbidae) in the Kimpese region, Democratic Republic of Congo
First record of an alien species of Amerianna Strand, 1928 (Gatropoda: Hygrophila: Planorbidae) in the Kimpese region, Democratic Republic of Congo Open
This study provides the first case report of Amerianna species in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), first confirmed presence in Central Africa and the first molecular data from the African continent. The Amerianna species was found d…
View article: Mapping of intermediate host snails for schistosomiasis in the Democratic Republic of Congo: a systematic review
Mapping of intermediate host snails for schistosomiasis in the Democratic Republic of Congo: a systematic review Open
Schistosomiasis is a snail-borne disease that has a considerable impact on human and animal health, particularly in sub-Saharan Africa. The intermediate hosts of the schistosome parasites are freshwater snails of the genera Biomphalaria Pr…
View article: Citizens can help to map putative transmission sites for snail-borne diseases
Citizens can help to map putative transmission sites for snail-borne diseases Open
Introduction Schistosomiasis and fasciolosis are snail-borne diseases of great medical and veterinary health importance. The World Health Organization recommends complementing drug treatment with snail control and community involvement for…
View article: Copy numbers of stress response genes reflect difference in adaptive potential of metazoan parasites
Copy numbers of stress response genes reflect difference in adaptive potential of metazoan parasites Open
Stress responses are key for parasite survival and, thus, also the evolutionary\nsuccess of these organisms. However, the evolution of the molecular pathways\ndealing with environmental stressors are poorly understood as most research\nfoc…
View article: Ecosystem Links: Macrophytes, Snail Preferences, and Trematode Transmission in Man-Made Water Bodies
Ecosystem Links: Macrophytes, Snail Preferences, and Trematode Transmission in Man-Made Water Bodies Open
Freshwater snails act as obligate intermediate hosts for trematode parasites that cause trematodiases threatening public and veterinary health, and biodiversity conservation. Therefore, interest has re-emerged in snails as a target for dis…
View article: Exploring community perceptions of gender roles as a predisposing factor in schistosomiasis infection in Southwestern Uganda
Exploring community perceptions of gender roles as a predisposing factor in schistosomiasis infection in Southwestern Uganda Open
Introduction: Schistosomiasis, a neglected tropical disease impacts people of all genders and ages. Studies done on gender as a risk factor in schistosomiasis infection and control have not considered what the men and women in schistosomia…
View article: First evidence of a causal link between genetic variation and thermal adaptation in a schistosome host snail
First evidence of a causal link between genetic variation and thermal adaptation in a schistosome host snail Open
Freshwater snails are pivotal in transmitting schistosomiasis, a tropical parasitic disease affecting over 150 million people. The adaptive potential of these snails is a critical factor in determining how climate change and other environm…