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Alba, Annia; Vazquez, Antonio A.; Sanchez, Jorge; Duval, David; Hernandez, Hilda M.; Sabourin, Emeline; Vittecoq, Marion; Hurtrez-bousses, Sylvie; Gourbal, Benjamin. |
Background: Pseudosuccinea columella is one of the most widespread vectors of Fasciola hepatica, a globally distributed trematode that affects humans, livestock and wildlife. The exclusive occurrence in Cuba of susceptible and naturally-resistant populations to F. hepatica within this snail species, offers a fascinating model for evolutionary biology, health sciences and vector control strategies. In particular, resistance in P. columella is characterized by the encapsulation of the parasite by host's immune cells and has been experimentally tested using different Cuban F. hepatica isolates with no records of successful infection. Here, we aimed to explore for the first time, the effect of different parasite doses, successive exposures and different... |
Tipo: Text |
Palavras-chave: Snail-trematode interaction; Lymnaeidae; Liver fluke; Experimental infection; Immune priming; Compatibility; Allopatric parasites. |
Ano: 2018 |
URL: https://archimer.ifremer.fr/doc/00467/57894/71760.pdf |
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