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African zoonotic schistosomiasis: a paradigm shift.

Boris Savassi¹, Julien Kincaid-Smith², David Courtin³

¹IHPE, University of Montpellier, CNRS, Ifremer, University of Perpignan Via Domitia , Perpignan, France.

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Schistosomiasis is a zoonotic disease affecting humans and animals. This study examines the genetic diversity and transmission of hybrid schistosomes in West Africa, highlighting implications for disease control.

Keywords:

animal reservoir hybrids schistosomiasis

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Area of Science:

Parasitology
Zoonotic Diseases
Molecular Epidemiology

Background:

Schistosomiasis is a significant parasitic disease with zoonotic implications, particularly in Asia and Africa.
While Schistosoma japonicum is zoonotic in Asia, the zoonotic potential of African schistosomes (S. mansoni, S. haematobium) remains understudied.
Hybrid schistosome forms are emerging as a concern, involving S. haematobium and S. bovis.

Purpose of the Study:

To analyze advancements in understanding the zoonotic characteristics of S. japonicum.
To review the role of various animal hosts in the transmission of S. mansoni and hybrid schistosomes.
To investigate the genetic diversity of hybrid schistosomes in West Africa and their implications for zoonotic urogenital schistosomiasis.

Main Methods:

Review of existing literature on S. japonicum zoonosis.
Examination of host roles (rodents, primates, cattle) in schistosome transmission.
Analysis of genetic diversity of hybrid schistosome forms across different spatial scales in West Africa.

Main Results:

S. japonicum exhibits diverse zoonotic scenarios in Asia.
Rodents and non-human primates are key in S. mansoni transmission; cattle and rodents are important in S. haematobium/S. bovis hybrids.
Hybrid schistosomes display significant genetic diversity across West Africa.

Conclusions:

Understanding host-parasite interactions is crucial for controlling zoonotic schistosomiasis.
Genetic diversity of hybrid schistosomes impacts transmission dynamics and virulence.
Further research is needed on the implications of zoonotic urogenital schistosomiasis and parasite gene flow.