Schistosoma mansoni
Disease Vectors
Schistosomiasis mansoni
Echinostoma
Snails
Host-Parasite Interactions
Schistosomiasis
Infection with flukes (trematodes) of the genus SCHISTOSOMA. Three species produce the most frequent clinical diseases: SCHISTOSOMA HAEMATOBIUM (endemic in Africa and the Middle East), SCHISTOSOMA MANSONI (in Egypt, northern and southern Africa, some West Indies islands, northern 2/3 of South America), and SCHISTOSOMA JAPONICUM (in Japan, China, the Philippines, Celebes, Thailand, Laos). S. mansoni is often seen in Puerto Ricans living in the United States.
Bulinus
Euphorbia
A large plant genus of the family EUPHORBIACEAE, order Euphorbiales, subclass Rosidae. They have a milky sap and a female flower consisting of a single pistil, surrounded by numerous male flowers of one stamen each. Euphorbia hirta is rarely called milkweed but that name is normally used for ASCLEPIAS.
Schistosoma
Niclosamide
Silver Staining
Latex
A milky, product excreted from the latex canals of a variety of plant species that contain cauotchouc. Latex is composed of 25-35% caoutchouc, 60-75% water, 2% protein, 2% resin, 1.5% sugar & 1% ash. RUBBER is made by the removal of water from latex.(From Concise Encyclopedia Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, 3rd ed). Hevein proteins are responsible for LATEX HYPERSENSITIVITY. Latexes are used as inert vehicles to carry antibodies or antigens in LATEX FIXATION TESTS.
Oocysts
Egypt
Biological Phenomena
Guadeloupe
The name of two islands of the West Indies, separated by a narrow channel. Their capital is Basse-Terre. They were discovered by Columbus in 1493, occupied by the French in 1635, held by the British at various times between 1759 and 1813, transferred to Sweden in 1813, and restored to France in 1816. Its status was changed from colony to a French overseas department in 1946. Columbus named it in honor of the monastery of Santa Maria de Guadalupe in Spain. (From Webster's New Geographical Dictionary, 1988, p470 & Room, Brewer's Dictionary of Names, 1992, p221)
Competitive Behavior
Angiostrongylus
Lakes
Saint Lucia
An independent state in the West Indies. Its capital is Castries. It was probably discovered by Columbus in 1502 and first settled by the English in 1605. Contended for by the French and English in the 17th century, it was regarded as neutral in 1748 but changed hands many times in the wars of the 19th century. It became a self-governing state in association with Great Britain in 1967 and achieved independence in 1979. Columbus named it for the day on which he discovered it, the feast of St. Lucy, a Sicilian virgin martyr. (From Webster's New Geographical Dictionary, 1988, p1051 & Room, Brewer's Dictionary of Names, 1992, p477)
Pest Control, Biological
Lethal Dose 50
Piperaceae
Pest Control
Martinique
An island in the Lesser Antilles, one of the Windward Islands. Its capital is Fort-de-France. It was discovered by Columbus in 1502 and from its settlement in 1635 by the French it passed into and out of Dutch and British hands. It was made a French overseas department in 1946. One account of the name tells of native women on the shore calling "Madinina" as Columbus approached the island. The meaning was never discovered but was entered on early charts as Martinique, influenced by the name of St. Martin. (From Webster's New Geographical Dictionary, 1988, p734 & Room, Brewer's Dictionary of Names, 1992, p339)
Tilapia
Cuba
An island in the Greater Antilles in the West Indies, south of Florida. With the adjacent islands it forms the Republic of Cuba. Its capital is Havana. It was discovered by Columbus on his first voyage in 1492 and conquered by Spain in 1511. It has a varied history under Spain, Great Britain, and the United States but has been independent since 1902. The name Cuba is said to be an Indian name of unknown origin but the language that gave the name is extinct, so the etymology is a conjecture. (From Webster's New Geographical Dictionary, 1988, p302 & Room, Brewer's Dictionary of Names, 1992, p132)
Random Amplified Polymorphic DNA Technique
Technique that utilizes low-stringency polymerase chain reaction (PCR) amplification with single primers of arbitrary sequence to generate strain-specific arrays of anonymous DNA fragments. RAPD technique may be used to determine taxonomic identity, assess kinship relationships, analyze mixed genome samples, and create specific probes.
DNA, Ribosomal Spacer
Plant Extracts
Ecology
The branch of science concerned with the interrelationship of organisms and their ENVIRONMENT, especially as manifested by natural cycles and rhythms, community development and structure, interactions between different kinds of organisms, geographic distributions, and population alterations. (Webster's, 3d ed)
Polymorphism, Restriction Fragment Length
Schistosoma haematobium
Larva
Species Specificity
The restriction of a characteristic behavior, anatomical structure or physical system, such as immune response; metabolic response, or gene or gene variant to the members of one species. It refers to that property which differentiates one species from another but it is also used for phylogenetic levels higher or lower than the species.
Polymerase Chain Reaction
In vitro method for producing large amounts of specific DNA or RNA fragments of defined length and sequence from small amounts of short oligonucleotide flanking sequences (primers). The essential steps include thermal denaturation of the double-stranded target molecules, annealing of the primers to their complementary sequences, and extension of the annealed primers by enzymatic synthesis with DNA polymerase. The reaction is efficient, specific, and extremely sensitive. Uses for the reaction include disease diagnosis, detection of difficult-to-isolate pathogens, mutation analysis, genetic testing, DNA sequencing, and analyzing evolutionary relationships.
Disease Reservoirs
Animate or inanimate sources which normally harbor disease-causing organisms and thus serve as potential sources of disease outbreaks. Reservoirs are distinguished from vectors (DISEASE VECTORS) and carriers, which are agents of disease transmission rather than continuing sources of potential disease outbreaks.
Seasons
Predatory Behavior
Genetic Markers
Environment
Biomphalaria
Molecular Sequence Data
Descriptions of specific amino acid, carbohydrate, or nucleotide sequences which have appeared in the published literature and/or are deposited in and maintained by databanks such as GENBANK, European Molecular Biology Laboratory (EMBL), National Biomedical Research Foundation (NBRF), or other sequence repositories.
Water
Immunity, Innate
DNA, Ribosomal
DNA, Mitochondrial
Electrophoresis, Polyacrylamide Gel
Amino Acid Sequence
The chemical ecology of Biomphalaria glabrata: the effects of ammonia on the growth rate of juvenile snails. (1/343)
When juvenile specimens of Biomphalaria glabrata were subjected to concentrations of ammonia ranging from 1-100 mug/ml in various media the following effects were observed: the addition of ammonia to borate buffered media caused mortality. Both borate and tris-buffered media caused a decrease in the growth rate of snails when compared with controls in SSW. The growth rates of the snails could be enhanced by increasing the concentration of ammonia to critical thresholds, but further increases beyond these thresholds resulted in growth inhibition. The toxicity of ammonia in ambient water was augmented by an an increase in pH. The possible causation and ecological significance of these effects are discussed. There are indications that the snails are physiologically well-adapted to utilize ammonia when required and also to control its excretion and uptake from the medium. (+info)Interleukin 5 (IL-5) is not required for expression of a Th2 response or host resistance mechanisms during murine schistosomiasis mansoni but does play a role in development of IL-4-producing non-T, non-B cells. (2/343)
During schistosomiasis, interleukin-5 (IL-5)-dependent eosinophil responses have been implicated in immunopathology, resistance to superinfection, synergistic interactions with chemotherapeutic agents, and the inductive phase of the egg-induced Th2 response. We examined these issues in IL-5-deficient (IL-5(-/-)) mice. IL-5(-/-) and wild-type (WT) mice were indistinguishable in terms of susceptibility to primary infections and the ability to resist secondary infections. Moreover, hepatic pathology was similar in both strains apart from a relative lack of eosinophils and, during chronic infection, a significantly larger mast cell component in the granulomas of IL-5(-/-) mice. Splenocyte cytokine production in response to soluble egg antigen (SEA) or anti-CD3 revealed no significant differences except for heightened tumor necrosis factor alpha production by cells from chronically infected IL-5(-/-) mice compared to WT animals. In contrast, ionomycin-stimulated non-B, non-T (NBNT) cells from IL-5(-/-) mice produced significantly smaller IL-4 amounts than did NBNT cells from WT animals. This difference was not apparent following plate-bound anti-immunoglobulin E or SEA stimulation. The absence of IL-5 failed to affect the induction of Th2 responses in naive mice. Peritoneal exudate cells recovered from egg-injected IL-5(-/-) or WT mice produced equivalent levels of IL-4 following restimulation with SEA or anti-CD3. (+info)Geographic information systems and the environmental risk of schistosomiasis in Bahia, Brazil. (3/343)
A geographic information system was constructed using maps of regional environmental features, Schistosoma mansoni prevalence in 30 representative municipalities, and snail distribution in Bahia, Brazil to study the spatial and temporal dynamics of infection and to identify environmental factors that influence the distribution of schistosomiasis. Results indicate that population density and the duration of annual dry period are the most important determinants of prevalence of schistosomiasis in the areas selected for study. Maximum rainfall, total precipitation during three consecutive months, annual maximum or minimum temperatures, and diurnal temperature difference were not shown to be significant factors influencing S. mansoni prevalence in local populations or distribution of snail hosts. Prevalence of the disease was highest in the coastal areas of the state. Higher prevalence tended to occur in areas with latossolo soil type and transitional vegetation. (+info)Intranasal administration of synthetic recombinant peptide-based vaccine protects mice from infection by Schistosoma mansoni. (4/343)
Schistosomiasis is the cause of a chronic debilitating disease which accounts for significant mortality and morbidity every year, especially in tropical and subtropical areas. An epitope derived from the protective surface protein 9B-Ag of Schistosoma mansoni, designated 9B peptide-1, was previously showed to be protective in mice when conjugated to bovine serum albumin and administered subcutaneously in complete Freund's adjuvant. In this work, this protective peptide was expressed in the flagellin of a Salmonella vaccine strain, and the isolated recombinant flagella were used for immunization of mice. Since during the invasion of the parasite into the host the schistosomula migrate first to the lungs, the intranasal route of administration was employed in order to halt the parasite at an early stage of the infection. Such intranasal immunization with this peptide expressed in flagellin, without the addition of adjuvants, resulted in a significant humoral response and also led to protection against challenge infection, manifested as a reduction of the worm burden by an average of 42%. (+info)The epidemiology of a recent focus of mixed Schistosoma haematobium and Schistosoma mansoni infections around the 'Lac de Guiers' in the Senegal River Basin, Senegal. (5/343)
A village with mixed Schistosoma mansoni and S. haematobium infections (probably in a early endemic phase) was identified around the Lac de Guiers in the Senegal River Basin. In documenting the epidemiology of both schistosomes, we focused on prevalence and intensity of infection, transmission patterns and the impact of treatment. S. mansoni prevalences (near 100%) and egg counts (overall geometric mean eggs per gram of faeces (epg) of 589 were high in all age groups, with 35% of individuals excreting > 1000 epg, and showing a slow decline in egg output only after the age of 30 years. The overall prevalence (28%) and egg counts (2% > 50 eggs/10 ml) of S. haematobium were low, with mean counts of 6.3 eggs/10 ml. Maximal mean S. mansoni egg counts were found in 5-9 year-old boys and in 15-19 year-old girls; S. haematobium maximal counts in 1-4 year-old boys and in girls aged 5-9. Extremely high Biomphalaria pfeifferi infection ratios were recorded over the whole year. Following a single treatment, re-infection was rapid with prevalences and mean egg counts of both Schistosoma species reaching pretreatment levels within 7 months. (+info)Changes in the behavioral and immunological parameters of the mollusk Biomphalaria tenagophila induced by disruption of the circadian cycle as a consequence of continuous illumination. (6/343)
In the present investigation we studied some behavioral and immunological parameters of adult gastropod mollusk, Biomphalaria tenagophila, which have been reproducing for several generations under laboratory conditions. One group of gastropods was kept on a 14-h light/10-h dark cycle, corresponding to a regular circadian cycle, and another group was exposed to continuous light for 48 h. Animals were studied along (behavioral groups) or immediately after (immunological groups) 48 h of regular circadian cycle or continuous light conditions. Stopping/floating, dragging and sliding were the behavioral aspects considered (N = 20 for regular cycle; N = 20 for continuous illumination) and number of hemocytes/microl hemolymph was the immunological parameter studied (N = 15 for regular cycle, N = 14 for continuous illumination). Animals under continuous illumination were more active (sliding = 33 episodes, dragging = 48 episodes) and displayed a lower number of hemocytes (78.0 +/- 24. 27/microl) when compared with mollusks kept on a regular circadian cycle (sliding = 18 episodes, dragging = 27 episodes; hemocytes = 157.6 +/- 53.27/microl). The data are discussed in terms of neural circuits and neuroimmunological relations with the possible stressful effect of continuous illumination. (+info)Profile of organic acid concentrations in the digestive gland and hemolymph of Biomphalaria glabrata under estivation. (7/343)
Using high performance liquid chromatography (HPLC) analysis it was possible to determine simultaneously the concentration of organic acids (pyruvate, lactate, succinate, fumarate, malate, acetate, propionate, acetoacetate, and ss-hydroxybutyrate) in the digestive gland and the extracellular concentration of these same acids in the hemolymph of estivating Biomphalaria glabrata, the intermediate host of Schistosoma mansoni. After a 7 day period of estivation, there was a significant increase in the tissue levels of lactate, succinate, malate and acetate compared to non-estivating snails. After 14 days of estivation, the levels of lactate and acetate were also significantly elevated. The hemolymph concentrations of pyruvate and acetate increased significantly after 7 days and acetate concentrations continued to be significantly increased up to 14 days of estivation. The other organic acids studied, such as ketone body acetoacetate and ss-hydroxybutyrate or the volatile acid propionate, did not accumulate. Their tissue concentrations, however, increased on the 7th day of estivation and reached normal levels within two weeks of estivation for some of them. One should take into consideration how the reduction in metabolism can be handled under aerobic conditions, and what role anaerobic pathways may play in both energy formation and redox balance processes. (+info)Growth changes induced by gamma radiation on Biomphalaria straminea (Dunker, 1848). (8/343)
Doses of 60Co gamma radiation with 2.5; 5; 7.5; 10; 15; 20; 25; 30; 35; 40; 45; 50; 55; 60; 80; 160; 320 and 640 Gy were applied to 1, 080 snails Biomphalaria straminea, an intermediate host of Schistosoma mansoni, divided in groups containing 30 mollusks. In addition, 60 non irradiated snails were kept as control. Fifty percent of the population was kept in colonies (allowing cross fertilization) while the other half was maintained in sexual isolation (allowing self fertilization) and during one month their growth was observed through the daily measurement of the shell diameter. Results showed that after 20 Gy doses the growth in shell diameter of irradiated snails was greater than that of the control group after 30 days. At this dose the snail size was the greatest, among all isolated groups. The 80 Gy doses also induced the final shell diameter of isolated snails to be greater then that observed in the control groups. As this effect was most evident among the isolated snails, a possible hormonal role may have been involved in the observed phenomena, which is under investigation with the objective of identifying any future applications that this could have to schistosomiasis control. (+info) Schistosomiasis mansoni is a type of parasitic infection caused by Schistosoma mansoni, a blood fluke worm that affects over 200 million people worldwide, primarily in sub-Saharan Africa and South America. It is the second most common soil-transmitted helminthiasis after ascariasis.
The infection occurs when the parasitic worm enters the body through the skin, usually during contact with infected water. The schistosomes migrate to the liver and intestines, where they cause inflammation and damage to the host tissues.
Symptoms of schistosomiasis mansoni can include abdominal pain, diarrhea, fatigue, and weight loss. If left untreated, it can lead to serious complications such as anemia, liver and kidney damage, and even death.
Diagnosis is based on the presence of schistosome eggs in the urine or stool, and treatment typically involves a combination of antiparasitic drugs and supportive care to manage symptoms. Prevention measures include avoiding contact with contaminated water and using snail-killing agents to reduce the number of intermediate hosts.
Schistosomiasis is a disease caused by parasitic worms that are transmitted through contact with contaminated freshwater. The worms enter the body through the skin, typically into the lower limbs, and cause inflammation and damage to organs such as the liver, kidneys, bladder, and intestines.
There are two main types of schistosomiasis:
1. Schistosoma haematobium: This type is most commonly found in Africa and the Middle East, and affects the urinary tract, causing bleeding, kidney damage, and bladder problems.
2. Schistosoma japonicum: This type is found in Asia, and affects the intestines, causing abdominal pain, diarrhea, and rectal bleeding.
3. Schistosoma mansoni: This type is found in sub-Saharan Africa, and affects both the intestines and the liver, causing abdominal pain, diarrhea, and liver damage.
Symptoms of schistosomiasis can include:
* Bloody urine
* Abdominal pain
* Diarrhea
* Rectal bleeding
* Fatigue
* Anemia
* Weight loss
If left untreated, schistosomiasis can lead to serious complications such as kidney damage, bladder cancer, and infertility.
Treatment of schistosomiasis typically involves the use of praziquantel, an antiparasitic drug that is effective against all species of Schistosoma. In addition to treatment, preventive measures such as avoiding contact with contaminated water and using protective clothing when swimming or bathing in areas where the disease is common can help reduce the risk of infection.
Preventive measures for schistosomiasis include:
* Avoiding contact with contaminated water
* Using protective clothing such as long sleeves and pants when swimming or bathing in areas where the disease is common
* Avoiding activities that involve exposure to water, such as swimming or fishing, in areas where the disease is common
* Using clean water for drinking, cooking, and personal hygiene
* Implementing sanitation measures such as building latrines and improving sewage systems in areas where the disease is common
It is important to note that schistosomiasis is a preventable and treatable disease, but it requires awareness and action from individuals, communities, and governments to control and eliminate the disease.
Echinostomiasis is a rare and neglected parasitic infection caused by the digenean trematode Echinostoma revolutum, which primarily affects the urinary bladder and ureters. The disease is endemic in parts of Africa, Asia, and South America, where it can cause significant morbidity and mortality.
The clinical manifestations of echinostomiasis are varied and can include hematuria, dysuria, urinary frequency, flank pain, and bladder mass lesions. The diagnosis is based on the presence of characteristic eggs in urine or stool samples, or on the detection of adult worms during cystoscopy or imaging studies such as ultrasound or computed tomography (CT) scan.
Treatment of echinostomiasis typically involves the use of antiparasitic drugs, such as praziquantel or triclabendazole, which are effective in killing the adult worms and preventing further egg production. Surgical intervention may be necessary in cases with large bladder stones or hydronephrosis.
Preventive measures against echinostomiasis include education on safe water drinking practices, use of clean water for irrigation and cooking, and avoidance of raw or undercooked fish consumption.
In conclusion, echinostomiasis is a rare and neglected parasitic infection that can cause significant morbidity and mortality in certain regions of the world. Early diagnosis and treatment are essential to prevent complications and reduce the risk of transmission.
Biomphalaria
Of the 34 Biomphalaria species, 4 (Biomphalaria glabrata, Biomphalaria pfeifferi, Biomphalaria straminea, and Biomphalaria ... Biomphalaria prona Biomphalaria schrammi (Crosse, 1864) Biomphalaria straminea (Dunker, 1848) Biomphalaria subprona (Martens, ... Biomphalaria alexandrina Biomphalaria angulosa Mandahl-Barth, 1957 Biomphalaria barthi Brown, 1973 Biomphalaria camerunensis ... 2018 Biomphalaria obstructa Biomphalaria occidentalis Paraense, 1981 Biomphalaria oligoza Paraense, 1974 Biomphalaria orbignyi ...
Biomphalaria straminea
A cladogram showing phylogenic relations of species in the genus Biomphalaria: Biomphalaria straminea is an intermediate host ... Biomphalaria straminea is a species of air-breathing freshwater snail, an aquatic pulmonate gastropod mollusk in the family ... Biomphalaria glabrata is a Neotropical species. It occurs in: Caribbean: Saint Lucia - reported since 1993 northeast of Brazil ... Schistosoma mansoni was not able to infect Biomphalaria straminea previously and it has adapted to this host. Pointier JP, ...
Biomphalaria angulosa
... is a species of air-breathing freshwater snail, an aquatic pulmonate gastropod mollusk in the family ... Albrecht, C.; Clewing, C.; Appleton, C.; Curtis, B.; Kristensen, T.K.; Ngereza, C. (2018). "Biomphalaria angulosa". IUCN Red ... Biomphalaria, Gastropods described in 1957, Taxonomy articles created by Polbot, All stub articles, Planorbidae stubs). ...
Biomphalaria stanleyi
Parasites of Biomphalaria stanleyi include Schistosoma mansoni. Van Damme, D.; Lange, C. (2017). "Biomphalaria stanleyi". IUCN ... Lake Chad Lake Cohoha in Burundi A cladogram showing phylogenic relations of species in the genus Biomphalaria: Biomphalaria ... Biomphalaria stanleyi is a species of air-breathing freshwater snail, an aquatic pulmonate gastropod mollusk in the family ... "Ecology of Biomphalaria (Gastropoda: Planorbidae) in Lake Albert, Western Uganda: Snail distributions, infection with ...
Biomphalaria peregrina
... is a species of air-breathing freshwater snail, an aquatic pulmonate gastropod mollusk in the family ... A cladogram showing phylogenic relations of species in the genus Biomphalaria: Dejong, R. J.; Morgan, J. A.; Paraense, W. L.; ... Biomphalaria, Gastropods described in 1835, All stub articles, Planorbidae stubs). ... "Evolutionary relationships and biogeography of Biomphalaria (Gastropoda: Planorbidae) with implications regarding its role as ...
Biomphalaria tchadiensis
... is a species of air-breathing freshwater snail, an aquatic pulmonate gastropod mollusk in the family ... Van Damme, D.; Kristensen, T.K.; Stensgaard, A.-S. (2020). "Biomphalaria tchadiensis". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. ... Biomphalaria, Freshwater snails, Gastropods described in 1904, Taxonomy articles created by Polbot, All stub articles, ...
Biomphalaria andecola
... is a species of air-breathing freshwater snail, an aquatic pulmonate gastropod mollusk in the family ... A cladogram showing phylogenic relations of species in the genus Biomphalaria: Paraense, W. L. (2003). "Planorbidae, Lymnaeidae ... Biomphalaria, Gastropods described in 1835, All stub articles, Planorbidae stubs). ... "Evolutionary relationships and biogeography of Biomphalaria (Gastropoda: Planorbidae) with implications regarding its role as ...
Biomphalaria glabrata
... Genome Initiative Biomphalaria glabrata genome page at NCBI What is Biomphalaria glabrata - UNM Biology ... The ancestor of Biomphalaria glabrata colonized Africa, and speciated into all of the African Biomphalaria species. A cladogram ... There is one known hybrid: Biomphalaria glabrata × Biomphalaria alexandrina, from Egypt. The absolute lethal concentration ( ... "Invasion of the Nile Valley in Egypt by a hybrid of Biomphalaria glabrata and Biomphalaria alexandrina, snail vectors of ...
Biomphalaria kuhniana
... is a species of air-breathing freshwater snail, an aquatic pulmonate gastropod mollusk in the family ... A cladogram showing the phylogenic relationships of species within the genus Biomphalaria: Reeves, W. K.; Dillon, R. T.; Dasch ... Biomphalaria, Gastropods described in 1883, All stub articles, Planorbidae stubs). ... "Evolutionary relationships and biogeography of Biomphalaria (Gastropoda: Planorbidae) with implications regarding its role as ...
Biomphalaria smithi
... is the type species of the genus Biomphalaria. The type material is stored in the Natural History Museum. ... Biomphalaria smithi is a species of air-breathing freshwater snail, an aquatic pulmonate gastropod mollusk in the family ... A cladogram showing phylogenic relations of species in the genus Biomphalaria: Preston H. B. (1910) "Addition to the non-Marine ... "Evolutionary relationships and biogeography of Biomphalaria (Gastropoda: Planorbidae) with implications regarding its role as ...
Biomphalaria schrammi
... is a species of gastropods belonging to the family Planorbidae. The species is found in Southern America ... "Biomphalaria schrammi (Crosse, 1864)". www.gbif.org. Retrieved 26 October 2021. (Articles with short description, Short ...
Biomphalaria tenagophila
Habitat of Biomphalaria tenagophila is tropical standing water or freshwater. Biomphalaria tenagophila is an intermediate host ... Subspecies recognized in this species include: Biomphalaria tenagophila tenagophila (d'Orbigny, 1835) Biomphalaria tenagophila ... A cladogram showing phylogenic relations of species in the genus Biomphalaria: Biomphalaria tenagophila is a Neotropical ... Biomphalaria tenagophila is a species of air-breathing freshwater snail, an aquatic pulmonate gastropod mollusk in the family ...
Biomphalaria sudanica
The population density of Biomphalaria sudanica varies during the year. The highest population density of Biomphalaria sudanica ... Biomphalaria sudanica is found in shallow water near the shoreline in Lake Albert. Despite being a pulmonate, Biomphalaria ... Biomphalaria sudanica is a species of air-breathing freshwater snail, an aquatic pulmonate gastropod mollusk in the family ... Biomphalaria sudanica is an intermediate host for Schistosoma mansoni and for Schistosoma rodhaini. Infestation with ...
Biomphalaria alexandrina
In captivity, Biomphalaria alexandrina can be fed on boiled leaves of lettuce. Biomphalaria alexandrina serves as an ... Biomphalaria alexandrina, from Egypt. A cladogram showing phylogenic relations of species in the genus Biomphalaria: Bakry, F. ... "Invasion of the Nile Valley in Egypt by a hybrid of Biomphalaria glabrata and Biomphalaria alexandrina, snail vectors of ... "Genetic Variation Between Biomphalaria Alexandrina and Biomphalaria Glabrata Snails and Their Infection with Egyptian Strain of ...
Biomphalaria salinarum
with an Emphasis on Biomphalaria glabrata. Biomphalaria Snails and Larval Trematodes. 1-32 v t e (Articles with short ... Biomphalaria salinarum is a species of air-breathing freshwater snail, an aquatic pulmonate gastropod mollusk in the family ... Kristensen, T.K.; Stensgaard, A-S.; Curtis, B. (2010). "Biomphalaria salinarum". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 2010: e. ... Jarne, P.; Pointier, J.-P.; David, P. (2011). Biosystematics of Biomphalaria spp. ...
Biomphalaria barthi
... is a species of air-breathing freshwater snail, an aquatic pulmonate gastropod mollusk in the family ... Van Damme, D. (2010). "Biomphalaria barthi". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 2010: e.T2808A9483270. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK. ... Biomphalaria, Endemic fauna of Ethiopia, Gastropods described in 1973, Taxonomy articles created by Polbot, All stub articles, ...
Biomphalaria pfeifferi
... is an African species. It has recently expanded its native range. Distribution of Biomphalaria pfeifferi ... A cladogram showing phylogenic relations of species in the genus Biomphalaria: Biomphalaria pfeifferi can survive up to 16 ... Biomphalaria pfeifferi is a species of air-breathing freshwater snail, an aquatic animal pulmonate gastropod mollusk in the ... The seeds of the tree Balanites aegyptiaca have a molluscicide effect on Biomphalaria pfeifferi. Ethanolic extract of the ...
Biomphalaria havanensis
... is a Neotropical species. Distribution of Biomphalaria havanensis include: Cuba It was found as a ... Biomphalaria havanensis, common name the ghost rams-horn, is a species of air-breathing freshwater snail, an aquatic pulmonate ... map Biomphalaria havanensis (L. Pfeiffer, 1839) Ghost Rams-horn. accessed 12 December 2009. Dejong, R. J.; Morgan, J. A.; ... Guadalupe River, Kerr County, Texas A cladogram showing phylogenic relations of species in the genus Biomphalaria: Vázquez A. A ...
Biomphalaria camerunensis
... is a species of gastropods belonging to the family Planorbidae. The species is found in frewshwater ... "WoRMS - World Register of Marine Species - Biomphalaria camerunensis (C. R. Boettger, 1941)". www.marinespecies.org. Retrieved ...
FMRFamide in Biomphalaria glabrata
Weinlander E, Humphries J (May 2012). "5-HT and FMRFamide in the embryonic central nervous system of Biomphalaria glabrata". ... Weinlander E, Humphries J (May 2012). "5-HT and FMRFamide in the embryonic central nervous system of Biomphalaria glabrata". ... FMRFamide, a neuropeptide involved in cardiac activity regulation, is found in Biomphalaria glabrata, a species of a freshwater ...
List of non-marine molluscs of Benin
Van Damme, D.; Ghamizi, M.; Jørgensen, A.; Kristensen, T.K.; Lange, C.; Stensgaard, A.-S. (2020). "Biomphalaria camerunensis". ... Planorbidae Africanogyrus coretus (de Blainville, 1826) Biomphalaria camerunensis (C. R. Boettger, 1941) Bulinus forskalii ( ...
List of non-marine molluscs of Nigeria
Biomphalaria camerunensis (C.R. Boettger, 1941) Biomphalaria pfeifferi (Krauss, 1848) Bulinus camerunensis Mandahl-Barth, 1957 ... Biomphalaria camerunensis. The IUCN Red List of Threatened Species 2020: e.T175130A151147058. https://dx.doi.org/10.2305/IUCN. ...
List of non-marine molluscs of Honduras
Cordeiro J. & Perez K. (2011). "Biomphalaria havanensis". In: IUCN 2013. IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. Version 2013.1. ... introduced Planorbidae Biomphalaria havanensis (Pfeiffer, 1839) Physidae Mayabina obtusa Clessin, 1885 Helicinidae Helicina ...
Angiostrongylus vasorum
Experimental intermediate hosts of Angiostrongylus vasorum include: Biomphalaria glabrata - (experimental) Biomphalaria ... freshwater snails: Biomphalaria pfeifferi, Physa sp. Experimental definitive hosts of Angiostrongylus vasorum include: jackal ... emergence of third-stage larvae from infected Biomphalaria glabrata snails". Parasitology Research. 91 (6): 471-475. doi: ... "Effect of Angiostrongylus vasorum infection on Biomphalaria tenagophila susceptibility to Schistosoma mansoni". Acta Tropica. ...
Red-rimmed melania
interactions with Biomphalaria glabrata: Pointier J. P. (1993). "The introduction of Melanoides tuberculata (Mollusca: ... and Biomphalaria tenagophila (d´Orbigny, 1835) on Ilha Grande, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil". Biota Neotropica. 7 (3): 361. doi: ... Biomphalaria Glabrata (Say, 1818) and a Possible Competitor, Melanoides Tuberculata (Muller, 1774): A Field Study". Journal of ... Thiaridae) to the island of Saint Lucia (West Indies) and its role in the decline of Biomphalaria glabrata, the snail ...
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Planorbella duryi and Biomphalaria pfeifferi have similar shells. Because of its wide distribution, various aspects of ...
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The intermediate hosts Biomphalaria snails are estimated to originate in South America 95-110 million years ago. But the ... Abou-El-Naga IF (2013). "Biomphalaria alexandrina in Egypt: past, present and future the country's of south America namely ... S. mansoni is transmitted through water, where freshwater snails of the genus Biomphalaria act as intermediate hosts. The ... The miracidium searches for a suitable freshwater snail belonging to the genus Biomphalaria. In South America, the principal ...
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Utzinger, J.; Tanner, M. (2000). "Microhabitat preferences of Biomphalaria pfeifferi and Lymnaea natalensis in a natural and a ... Nguma, J. F.; McCullough, F. S.; Masha, E. (1982). "Elimination of Biomphalaria pfeifferi, Bulinus tropicus and Lymnaea ... Cridland, C. C. (1967). "Resistance of Bulinus (Physopsis) globosus, Bulinus (Ph.) africanus, Biomphalaria pfeifferi and ...
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DeJong RJ, Morgan JA, Wilson WD, Al-Jaser MH, Appleton CC, Coulibaly G, Phylogeography of Biomphalaria glabrata and B. ... Establishment of Biomphalaria tenagophila Snails in Europe. Emerging Infectious Diseases. 2008;14(11):1812-1814. doi:10.3201/ ... A) Shell morphology of Biomphalaria tenagophila snail from Romania. Diameter of the shell was 10-14 mm. The sinistrally coiled ... Majoros G, Fehér Z, Deli T, Földvári G. Establishment of Biomphalaria tenagophila Snails in Europe. Emerg Infect Dis. 2008;14( ...
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Evolução dos esporocistos de Schistosoma mansoni (Sambon, 1907) em Biomphalaria glabrata (Say, 1818) e Biomphalaria tenagophila ... Hydrocortisone had an immunosuppressive action in Biomphalaria glabrata, as reflected in the reduced number of defense cells ... Leukocytes of Biomphalaria glabrata Morphology and behavior of granulocytic cells in vitro J Invertebr Pathol 28:357-362. ... Influência da hidrocortisona no desenvolvimento do Schistosoma mansoni em Biomphalaria glabrata Rev Soc Bras Med Trop 35: 149- ...
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Destruction of Schistosoma mansoni sporocysts in Biomphalaria glabrata after phytochemical exposure
The snail Biomphalaria glabrata is one of the intermediate hosts of S. mansoni. The aim of this work was to verify the action ... The snail Biomphalaria glabrata is one of the intermediate hosts of S. mansoni. The aim of this work was to verify the action ... Biomphalaria glabrata; Euphorbia milii; hemocytes; phytochemical; susceptibility. College: Faculty of Medicine, Health and Life ... Destruction of Schistosoma mansoni sporocysts in Biomphalaria glabrata after phytochemical exposure GABRIELA FRIANI , VALDIR A ...
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Populations of Biomphalaria straminea, Biomphalaria peregrina, Biomphalaria tenagophila, Biomphalaria orbignyi, and ... and Biomphalaria tenagophila, in addition to the SJ2 strain. Biomphalaria straminea and B. tenagophila displayed different ... Susceptibility of Wild Populations of Biomphalaria spp. From Neotropical South America to Schistosoma mansoni and Interference ... Biomphalaria oligoza from different Argentine localities were exposed to miracidia of Schistosoma mansoni EC strain, ...
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Biomphalaria. : Natural history, ecology and schistosome transmission. In: Toledo R, Fried B, editors. Biomphalaria. Snails and ... Biomphalaria pfeifferi. (Krauss). S. Afr. J. Zool. . 19. : 314. -. 316. 34. Pfluger. W. (. 1980. ) Experimental epidemiology of ... Biomphalaria. snails at various constant temperatures. Z. Parasitenk. . 63. : 159. -. 169. 35. Sturrock. BM. (. 1966. ) The ... Biomphalaria. which serve as intermediate hosts for S. mansoni. infection [11]. . The lake is the main water source for people ...
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Actin, cytoplasmic OS=Biomphalaria obstructa OX=15... [more]. sp,O17320,ACT_CRAGI. 0.000e+0. 95.72. Actin OS=Crassostrea gigas ... Actin, cytoplasmic OS=Biomphalaria tenagophila OX=... [more]. sp,Q93131,ACTC_BRAFL. 0.000e+0. 95.20. Actin, cytoplasmic OS= ... Match: sp,Q964E1,ACTC_BIOOB (Actin, cytoplasmic OS=Biomphalaria obstructa OX=153466 PE=3 SV=1). HSP 1 Score: 761.14 bits (1964 ... Match: sp,Q964E0,ACTC_BIOTE (Actin, cytoplasmic OS=Biomphalaria tenagophila OX=112528 PE=3 SV=1). HSP 1 Score: 759.214 bits ( ...
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Glabrata15
- Of the 34 Biomphalaria species, 4 ( B. glabrata, B. pfeifferi, B. straminea , and B. tenagophila ) have recently expanded their native ranges ( 3 ). (cdc.gov)
- Hydrocortisone had an immunosuppressive action in Biomphalaria glabrata, as reflected in the reduced number of defense cells and the altered cell physiology. (scielo.br)
- Two main types of hemocytes (granulocytes and hyalinocytes) occur in the hemolymph of the mollusk Biomphalaria glabrata . (scielo.br)
- The first generation of Biomphalaria snails collected from five Egyptian governorates (Giza, Fayoum, Kafr El-Sheikh, Ismailia and Damietta) were subjected to species-specific PCR assays and the results showed that snails collected from the field were B. alexandrina, and there was no evidence for the presence of B. glabrata. (scirp.org)
- According to the results of species-specific polymerase chain reaction assays that sampled both nuclear and mitochondrial genomes, and according to DNA sequence data, they found that all Biomphalaria collected during this survey were B. alexandrina and there was no evidence of the presence of B. glabrata or of hybridization of B. alexandrina with B. glabrata in the examined sites. (scirp.org)
- In a total of 505 scaffolds (N50 = 3.2Mb), 430 were assigned to 18 large linkage groups inferred to represent the 18 known chromosomes, based on whole genome comparisons with Biomphalaria glabrata. (diagenode.com)
- Studies on the host snails of schistosomiasis from north-east Brazil, with special reference to diapause in Biomphalaria glabrata (Say / by Otavio Sarmento Pieri. (who.int)
- The snail Biomphalaria glabrata is one of the intermediate hosts of S. mansoni. (swan.ac.uk)
- Foram utilizadas progênies de moluscos Biomphalaria tenagophila e Biomphalaria glabrata selecionadas para o caráter susceptibilidade ao S. mansoni das linhagens SJ e BH, respectivamente. (scielosp.org)
- H+ channels in embryonic Biomphalaria glabrata cell membranes: Putative roles in snail host-schistosome interactions. (nih.gov)
- Proteomic analysis of Biomphalaria glabrata plasma proteins with binding affinity to those expressed by early developing larval Schistosoma mansoni. (nih.gov)
- The Biomphalaria glabrata DNA methylation machinery displays spatial tissue expression, is differentially active in distinct snail populations and is modulated by interactions with Schistosoma mansoni. (nih.gov)
- Ricciocarpin A is indeed active against Biomphalaria glabrata water snails, which are vector of schistosomiasis, a nasty tropical disease. (organic-chemistry.org)
- NIAID also helped support the 2017 genome sequencing of the tropical freshwater Ram's Horn snail, Biomphalaria glabrata , which S. mansoni parasites require to complete their life cycle. (nih.gov)
- Currently, NIAID investigators are working on sequencing the genomes of two other important NTD vectors: the tsetse fly, which transmits T. brucei to humans, and the freshwater snail Biomphalaria glabrata , which transmits a parasite that causes schistosomiasis. (nih.gov)
Schistosoma6
- Among Schistosoma species that affect humans, Schistosoma mansoni is the most likely to invade new areas mainly because of the adaptability and invasiveness of its intermediate host, Biomphalaria snails. (cdc.gov)
- 1958). Intermediate hosts of schistosoma : African Biomphalaria and Bulinus / G. Mandahl-Barth. (who.int)
- A genome sequence for Biomphalaria pfeifferi, the major vector snail for the human-infecting parasite Schistosoma mansoni. (diagenode.com)
- BACKGROUND: Biomphalaria pfeifferi is the world's most widely distributed and commonly implicated vector snail species for the causative agent of human intestinal schistosomiasis, Schistosoma mansoni. (diagenode.com)
- Les hôtes intermédiaires de schistosoma : Biomphalaria et Bulinus africains / G. Mandahl-Barth. (who.int)
- The snails of the genus Biomphalaria were analyzed for the presence of Schistosoma mansoni cercariae and the molecular identification (only mollusks from Brejo Santo-CE) for differentiation between species. (bvsalud.org)
Snails3
- 5] reported that Biomphalaria snails were widely distributed in the Nile Delta and along the Nile as far south as Aswan. (scirp.org)
- The present study was initiated to identify Biomphalaria snails collected from certain water courses in 5 Egyptian governorates during 2009 using species specific PCR assay and calculating the similarity coefficients among different snail strains collected from these governorates using RAPD-PCR of their DNA. (scirp.org)
- In this study, populations of Biomphalaria snails from some water courses in 5 Egyptian (Giza, Fayoum, Kafr El-Sheikh, Ismailia and Damietta) were collected and reared in the laboratory and their offspring (F 1 ) were used throughout this study. (scirp.org)
Straminea2
- The ecology of Biomphalaria straminea (Dunker, 1848 (Gastropoda : pulmonata introduced into Hong Kong. (who.int)
- Biomphalaria straminea (Porcos Stream ) and Biomphalaria kuhniana was identified in the Boi 1 and Cipo reservoirs (Brejo Santo). (bvsalud.org)
Schistosomiasis1
- Identification of Biomphalaria species is important to further understand the schistosomiasis epidemiology. (scirp.org)
Species4
- They have been introduced to areas where other Biomphalaria species are endemic (e.g. (cdc.gov)
- Morphological studies of Biomphalaria species identification have been widely carried out and differentiation between some species may be difficult mainly due to phenotypic similarities, size of collected specimens and inadequate fixation procedures [1]. (scirp.org)
- 4] utilized RAPD-PCR to differentiate species and populations of Biomphalaria from Egypt and other countries. (scirp.org)
- The following species were found Biomphalaria sp. (bvsalud.org)
Tenagophila1
- A) Shell morphology of Biomphalaria tenagophila snail from Romania. (cdc.gov)
Bulinus1
- Los huéspedes intermediarios del esquistosoma : formas africanas de los géneros Biomphalaria y Bulinus / G. Mandahl-Barth. (who.int)
Identification2
- Considering the fact that morphological identification may become difficult or even impossible under particular circumstances, the use of molecular-based methods have permitted the generation of more consistent information concerning the population structure of Biomphalaria furthering knowledge on taxonomy and diagnosis of infection. (scirp.org)
- Identification of Biomphalaria sp. (bvsalud.org)
Specimens1
- In and beside an abandoned concrete pool next to the spring, we collected 100 shells and 34 living specimens that macroscopically resembled Biomphalaria spp. (cdc.gov)
Search1
- Results of search for 'su:{Biomphalaria. (who.int)
Water1
- A suction dredge for collecting Biomphalaria and other molluscs from deep water. (who.int)
Snail2
- A) Shell morphology of Biomphalaria tenagophila snail from Romania. (cdc.gov)
- In Uganda , it is endemic at both Lake Albert (LA) and Lake Victoria (LV) and caused by S. mansoni that uses Biomphalaria snails as obligatory intermediate snail hosts. (bvsalud.org)
Mansoni3
- Among Schistosoma species that affect humans, Schistosoma mansoni is the most likely to invade new areas mainly because of the adaptability and invasiveness of its intermediate host, Biomphalaria snails. (cdc.gov)
- Seasonal patterns of Schistosoma mansoni infection within Biomphalaria snails at the Ugandan shorelines of Lake Albert and Lake Victoria. (bvsalud.org)
- To shed light on local patterns of infection , we utilised two PCR -based methods to detect S. mansoni within Biomphalaria spp. (bvsalud.org)
Pfeifferi2
- Three species of Biomphalaria , B. pfeifferi, B. stanleyi and B. sudanica, were identified at our Lake Albert collection sites, while only a single species, B. choanomphala, was identified at our Lake Victoria collection sites. (bvsalud.org)
- 5%). Of the Biomphalaria species identified, B. choanomphala had the highest haplotype ( gene ) diversity score, followed by B. stanleyi, B. sudanica and B. pfeifferi. (bvsalud.org)
Species1
- They have been introduced to areas where other Biomphalaria species are endemic (e.g. (cdc.gov)
