Cross-sectional assessment of Angiostrongylus cantonensis transmission risk mediated by invasive apple snails in Jiangsu province of China
While no infected snails were detected in this study, the potential risk of transmission remains because of the widespread presence of competent apple snails. Targeted health education programs that address behavioral gaps among older and less-educated residents could further minimize the threat of A. cantonensis introduction and safeguard both public health and ecological security.
Authors
- Fanzhen Mao
- Yaobao Liu (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-9616-8948)
- Bixian Ni
- Jiayao Zhang (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-6252-9549)
- Feng Tang (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-9522-9649)
- Qiang Zhang (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-8519-5158)
- Xinyi Gong
Institutions
- Jiangsu Institute of Parasitic Diseases (CN)
- Nanjing Medical University (CN)
Publication Details
- Journal
- PLoS neglected tropical diseases
- Published
- 2025-12-02
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pntd.0013803
- Citations
- 1
- Primary Topic
- Mollusks and Parasites Studies
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 1.67