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Population genetics and molecular xenomonitoring of Biomphalaria freshwater snails along the southern shoreline of Lake Malawi, Malawi.
Parasites & vectors - 18 Dec 2024
Archer John, Cunningham Lucas J, Juhász Alexandra, Jones Sam, Reed Amber L, Yeo Shi Min, Mainga Bright, Chammudzi Priscilla, Kapira Donales R, Lally David, Namacha Gladys, Makaula Peter, LaCourse James E, Kayuni Sekeleghe A, Webster Bonnie L, Musaya Janelisa, Stothard J Russell
Abstract excerpt
BACKGROUND: Intestinal schistosomiasis was confirmed endemic in Mangochi District, Malawi, in May of 2018 following an unexpected encounter with discreet populations of Biomphalaria spp. freshwater snails during routine malacological surveillance activities. Since then, only limited malacological surveillance of Biomphalaria has been carried out, and so the distribution of Biomphalaria populations in this area is...
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