Biomphalaria molluscs (Gastropoda: Planorbidae) in Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil
Mem. Inst. Oswaldo Cruz
; 104(5): 783-786, Aug. 2009. ilus, tab
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BR1.1
ABSTRACT
The present study was aimed at characterising Biomphalaria species using both morphological and molecular (PCR-RFLP) approaches. The specimens were collected in 15 localities in 12 municipalities of the southern region of the state of Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil. The following species were found and identified Biomphalaria tenagophila guaibensis, Biomphalaria oligoza and Biomphalaria peregrina. Specimens of the latter species were experimentally challenged with the LE Schistosoma mansoni strain, which showed to be refractory to infection.
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LILACS
Main subject:
Schistosoma mansoni
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Biomphalaria
Limits:
Animals
Country/Region as subject:
America do sul
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Brasil
Language:
En
Journal:
Mem. Inst. Oswaldo Cruz
Journal subject:
MEDICINA TROPICAL
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PARASITOLOGIA
Year:
2009
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Article