Mapping and phylogeny of Biomphalaria snail in the Adamawa Region of Cameroon: A step towards vector control and schistosomiasis elimination
This study confirmed the presence of Biomphalaria pfeifferi in the Adamawa Region and reported for the first time B. camerunensis above 6° of Latitude North, thus deserving further monitoring to assess its current distribution in Cameroon.
Authors
- Charles S. Wondji (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-0791-3673)
- François Sougal Ngambia Freitas
- Daniel Nguiffo Nguete
- Romuald Isaka Kamwa Ngassam
- Mureille Carole Tchami Mbagnia
- Hugues C. Nana-Djeunga (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-4496-6048)
- Flobert Njiokou (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-3530-9441)
- Alvine C. Kengne-Fokam
- Tito Trésor Melachio Tanekou (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-5847-758X)
- Bakari Fadilatou Foule
Institutions
- Université de Yaoundé I (CM)
- Liverpool School of Tropical Medicine (GB)
- University of Maroua (CM)
- University of Bamenda (CM)
- Ministry of Scientific Research and Innovation (CM)
- Fairmed (CH)
Publication Details
- Journal
- PLoS neglected tropical diseases
- Published
- 2025-06-27
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pntd.0013265
- Primary Topic
- Parasites and Host Interactions
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00
Funders
- Global Challenges Research Fund