Schistosome Interactions within the Schistosoma haematobium Group, Malawi

Bonnie L. Webster, Mohammad Alharbi, Sekeleghe Kayuni, Peter Makaula, Fenella Halstead, Rosie Christiansen, Lazarus Juziwelo, Michelle Stanton, James LaCourse, David Rollinson, Khumbo Kalua, Russell Stothard

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Abstract

Molecular analysis of atypical schistosome eggs retrieved from children in Malawi revealed genetic interactions occurring between human (Schistosoma haematobium) and livestock (S. mattheei and S. bovis) schistosome species. Detection of hybrid schistosomes adds a notable new perspective to the epidemiology and control of urogenital schistosomiasis in central Africa.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)1245-1247
Number of pages3
JournalEmerging Infectious Diseases
Volume25
Issue number6
Early online date9 May 2019
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 1 Jun 2019

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