Molecular insights into seasonal trematode infections in Bithynia Snails: host lineages, parasite diversity, and Opisthorchis viverrini susceptibility in southern Lao PDR
Trematode infection rates and species diversity in B. s. goniomphalos show marked seasonal variation in Champasak Province, southern Lao PDR. These findings highlight the complexity of host-parasite interactions and the role of environmental factors shaping transmission, providing insights for targeted prevention and control.
Authors
- Virasack Banouvong
- Ross H. Andrews (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-9053-7631)
- Pheovaly Soundala
- Weerachai Saijuntha (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-4789-297X)
- Sonesimmaly Sannikone
- Moritoshi Iwagami (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-5036-3297)
- Philippe Buchy (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-1372-3008)
- Phoyphaylinh Prasayasith
- Takeshi Agatsuma (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-1297-2117)
- Marcello Otake Sato (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-9204-0602)
- Naruemon Bunchom
- Juan Carlos Valencia (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0009-0003-8319-900X)
- Parita Hansana
- Mark June Revolteado (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0009-0004-1281-5511)
Institutions
- Niigata University of Pharmacy and Medical and Life Sciences (JP)
- Mahasarakham University (TH)
- Department of Health (PH)
- Research Institute for Tropical Medicine (PH)
- Jiangsu Institute of Parasitic Diseases (CN)
- Rural Development Agency (LA)
- National Center for Global Health and Medicine (JP)
- Ministry of Health (LA)
- Ministry of Health (RW)
- Institut Pasteur du Laos (LA)
- Imperial College London (GB)
- Niigata University (JP)
- Kōchi University (JP)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Tropical Medicine and Health
- Published
- 2025-11-26
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1186/s41182-025-00834-1
- Primary Topic
- Parasite Biology and Host Interactions
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00
Funders
- Japan Agency for Medical Research and Development
- Japan International Cooperation Agency
- Mahasarakham University
- Science and Technology Research Partnership for Sustainable Development