Development of a spirulina feed effective only for the two larval stages of Schistosoma mansoni, not the intermediate host mollusc

Abstract Background Schistosomiasis control relies primarily on mass drug administration with praziquantel. However, persistent reinfection and high treatment costs remain significant challenges. Current strategies largely overlook intermediate host molluscs and infected larvae, which are critical s...

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Main Authors: Takashi Kumagai, Masaaki Miyamoto, Yurino Koseki, Yasuyuki Imai, Tomoko Ishino
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2025-04-01
Series:Tropical Medicine and Health
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Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s41182-025-00727-3
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