John Archer, Shi Min Yeo, Grace Gadd, Tom Pennance, Lucas J Cunningham, Alexandra Juhàsz, Sam Jones, Priscilla Chammudzi, Donales R Kapira, David Lally, Gladys Namacha, Bright Mainga, Peter Makaula, James E LaCourse, Sekeleghe A Kayuni, Janelisa Musaya, J Russell Stothard, Bonnie L Webster
Schistosomiasis is a neglected tropical disease (NTD) caused by infection with parasitic trematodes of the genus Schistosoma that can lead to debilitating morbidity and mortality. The World Health Organization recommend molecular xenomonitoring of Biomphalaria spp. freshwater snail intermediate hosts of Schistosoma mansoni to identify highly focal intestinal schistosomiasis transmission sites and monitor disease transmission, particularly in low-endemicity areas. A standardised protocol to do this, however, is needed...
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