Schistosoma mattheei and zoonotic schistosomiasis

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Abstract

We spotlight the epidemiological importance of Schistosoma mattheei, a common parasite of livestock with an underappreciated ability to infect people, being recently incriminated in both female and male genital schistosomiasis. Through hybridisation(s) with other schistosome species, its public health importance will grow as its zoonotic potential expands across southern Africa.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)87-90
Number of pages4
JournalTrends In Parasitology
Volume41
Issue number2
Early online date6 Jan 2025
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 1 Feb 2025

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  1. SDG 3 - Good Health and Well-being
    SDG 3 Good Health and Well-being

Keywords

  • female genital schistosomiasis
  • hybrids
  • male genital schistosomiasis
  • One Health
  • praziquantel
  • urogenital schistosomiasis

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