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The genetic diversity of Oncomelania hupensis robertsoni, intermediate hosts of Schistosoma japonicum in hilly regions of China, using microsatellite markers.
Parasites & vectors - 21 Mar 2024
Song Jing, Wang Hongqiong, Li Shizhu, Du Chunhong, Qian Peijun, Wang Wenya, Shen Meifen, Zhang Zongya, Zhou Jihua, Zhang Yun, Li Chunying, Hao Yuwan, Dong Yi
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BACKGROUND: The elimination of schistosomiasis remains a challenging task, with current measures primarily focused on the monitoring and control of Oncomelania hupensis (O. hupensis) snail, the sole intermediate host of Schistosome japonicum. Given the emerging, re-emerging, and persistent habitats of snails, understanding their genetic diversity might be essential for their successful monitoring and control. The...
Topics
- Animals
- Schistosoma japonicum
- Phylogeny
- China
- Gastropoda
- Microsatellite Repeats
- DNA
- Genetic Variation