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Biomphalaria tenagophila/Schistosoma mansoni interaction: premises for a new approach to biological control of schistosomiasis.
Coelho, P M Z; Carvalho, O S; Andrade, Z A; Martins-Sousa, R L; Rosa, F M; Barbosa, L; Pereira, C A J; Caldeira, R L; Jannotti-Passos, L K; Godard, A L B; Moreira, L A; Oliveira, G C; Franco, G R; Teles, H M S; Negrão-Corrêa, D.
Afiliação
  • Coelho PM; Centro de Pesquisas René Rachou-Fiocruz, Av. Augusto de Lima 1715, 30190-002 Belo Horizonte, MG, Brazil. coelhopm@cpqrr.fiocruz.br
Mem Inst Oswaldo Cruz ; 99(5 Suppl 1): 109-11, 2004.
Article em En | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-15486646
ABSTRACT
Biomphalaria tenagophila is very important for schistosomiasis transmission in Brazil. However its mechanisms of interaction with Schistosoma mansoni are still scantly studied. Since this snail displays strains highly susceptible or completely resistant to the parasite infection, the knowledge of that would be a useful tool to understand the mechanism of snail resistance. Particularly, the Taim strain consistently shows absolute resistance against the trematode, and this resistance is a dominant character. A multidisciplinary research group was created aiming at studying B. tenagophila/S. mansoni interaction. The possibility for applying the knowledge acquired to obtain a biological model for the control of S. mansoni transmission in endemic areas is discussed.
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Coleções: 01-internacional Base de dados: MEDLINE Assunto principal: Schistosoma mansoni / Biomphalaria / Vetores de Doenças Limite: Animals / Humans País/Região como assunto: America do sul / Brasil Idioma: En Revista: Mem Inst Oswaldo Cruz Ano de publicação: 2004 Tipo de documento: Article País de afiliação: Brasil
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Coleções: 01-internacional Base de dados: MEDLINE Assunto principal: Schistosoma mansoni / Biomphalaria / Vetores de Doenças Limite: Animals / Humans País/Região como assunto: America do sul / Brasil Idioma: En Revista: Mem Inst Oswaldo Cruz Ano de publicação: 2004 Tipo de documento: Article País de afiliação: Brasil