Environmental influences on the distribution and ecology of the fluke intermediate host <i>Galba truncatula</i>: a systematic review.

ABSTRACT: Galba truncatula is one of the most distributed intermediate hosts of Fasciola hepatica across Europe, North Africa and South America. Therefore, understanding the environmental preferences of this species is vital for developing control strategies for fascioliasis and other trematodes such as Calicophoron daubneyi. This systematic literature review evaluates the current understanding of the snail's environmental preferences to identify factors which might aid control and areas where further research is needed. Searches were conducted using Google Scholar and PubMed and included papers published up to August 2023. After filtration, 198 papers with data from 64 countries were evaluated, and data regarding habitat type and habitat pH were noted, along with any other info

SUBMITTER: Smith CD 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11894016 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Sep

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature