Development of a loop-mediated isothermal amplification assay for detection of Austropeplea tomentosa from environmental water samples.

ABSTRACT: Lymnaeid snails are key intermediate hosts for the development and survival of Fasciola spp., the causative agent of Fascioliasis which are economically important parasites infecting humans and livestock globally. The current control method for treating Fascioliasis is heavily reliant on anthelmintic drugs, particularly Triclabendazole (TCBZ) which has resulted in drug-resistant parasites and poses significant risk as there are no long-term efficacious alternatives available. Sustainable control measures at the farm level could include both parasite and snail control will play an important role in Fasciola spp. control and reduce the reliance on anthelmintic drugs. Implementation of such sustainable control measures requires effective identification of snails on the property

SUBMITTER: Tran L 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9743122 | biostudies-literature | 2022

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature