Schistosomiasis snail vector (IMAGE)

Texas Biomedical Research Institute

Schistosomiasis snail vector

Caption

Biomphalaria glabrata are freshwater snails that are natural vectors of Schistosoma mansoni, one of the three main schistosome species infecting humans and responsible for schistosomiasis.

Credit

Texas Biomed

Usage Restrictions

Free to use with credit.

License

Original content

Disclaimer: AAAS and EurekAlert! are not responsible for the accuracy of news releases posted to EurekAlert! by contributing institutions or for the use of any information through the EurekAlert system.