Qinghong Guo

Sep 29, 2023 | mdpi.com | Cheng Chen |Xue Zhou |Qinghong Guo |Chao Lv

2. Materials and Methods 2.1. Parasites and AnimalsOncomelania hupensis snails and BALB/c mice were used to maintain S. japonicum throughout its life cycle at the Shanghai Veterinary Research Institute. Cercariae were obtained after schistosome-positive snails were exposed to light to induce shedding and were counted under a microscope. The mice (4–6 weeks old) were then percutaneously infected with different numbers of cercariae for 15 min.

Apr 18, 2023 | mdpi.com | Qinghong Guo |Xue Zhou |Liying Tang |Cheng Chen

Abstract:The prevalence and infectious intensity of schistosomiasis japonica has decreased significantly in China in the past few decades. However, more accurate and sensitive diagnostic methods are urgently required for the further control, surveillance, and final elimination of the disease.