Genetic characterization of Angiostrongylus larvae and their intermediate host, Achatina fulica, in Thailand
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DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0223257
Abstract: Angiostrongyliasis is a parasitic disease caused by nematodes of the genus Angiostrongylus. Distribution of this worm corresponds to the dispersal of its main intermediate host, the giant African land snail Achatina fulica. Genetic characterization can… read more here.
Keywords: intermediate host; cantonensis; angiostrongylus; host ... See more keywords
Achatina fulica (Mollusca: Achatinidae) Naturally Infected with Caenorhabditis briggsae (Dougherty and Nigon, 1949) (Nematoda: Rhabditidae)
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DOI: 10.1645/15-807
Abstract: ABSTRACT Specimens of the African snail Achatina fulica, collected in Bucaramanga, Colombia, were examined for parasites. Numerous specimens of Caenorhabditis briggsae were collected from the digestive tract of the snails and identified by the structure… read more here.
Keywords: mollusca achatinidae; caenorhabditis briggsae; achatina fulica; fulica mollusca ... See more keywords
Prediction of Antibacterial Peptides against Propionibacterium acnes from the Peptidomes of Achatina fulica Mucus Fractions
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DOI: 10.3390/molecules27072290
Abstract: Acne vulgaris is a common skin disease mainly caused by the Gram-positive pathogenic bacterium, Propionibacterium acnes. This bacterium stimulates the inflammation process in human sebaceous glands. The giant African snail (Achatina fulica) is an alien… read more here.
Keywords: propionibacterium acnes; fulica mucus; achatina fulica; apap ori ... See more keywords