Abstract:The parasitic helminth Schistosoma mansoni (S. mansoni) is a major public health concern in many developing countries. Over 200 million people have, and another 600 million are at risk of contracting schistosomiasis which is one of the major neglected tropical diseases. For this dangerous disease the development of longlasting immunity through vaccination may be the real solution to control the spread of the disease. The molecules on the surface or associated with the tegument of S. mansoni are a major focus a… Show more
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