Molecular Characterization of Rotifers and Their Potential Use in the Biological Control of Biomphalaria.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Schistosomiasis is one of the most important tropical parasitic diseases worldwide. Biomphalaria straminea, the intermediate host of Schistosoma mansoni, has invaded and spread to Southern China since 1974 and may pose enormous threats to public health. Controlling intermediate host snails is an effective strategy in schistosomiasis intervention. However, the only effective chemical molluscicide, niclosamide, currently recommended by WHO may cause environmental pollution, loss of biodiversity, and high costs. Thus, to counter intermediate hosts, a sustainable and environmentally friendly tool is urgently needed. Here, we conducted field investigations to collect and identify a potential snail competitor rotifer and evaluated its molluscicide effect.

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SUBMITTER: Lin D 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8491568 | biostudies-literature | 2021

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature