Impact of water physicochemical properties on the survival of Oncomelania hupensis snails, the intermediate host of Schistosoma japonicum.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Schistosoma japonicum, the causative agent of schistosomiasis, heavily relies on its single intermediate host, the Oncomelania hupensis snail, for its life cycle. Controlling these snails effectively plays a pivotal role in curbing the transmission and prevalence of this disease. While prior research has extensively investigated the impact of environmental factors such as temperature and vegetation on snail survival, growth, and reproduction, the contribution of water physicochemical properties has been notably underexplored. This study presents laboratory experiments designed to comprehensively explore the influence of water physicochemical properties on snail survival, offering valuable insights into environmental factors for more precise predictions of snail distribut

SUBMITTER: Feng Y 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11556072 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Nov

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature