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Influence of food type and calcium supplementation on growth, oviposition and survival parameters of Biomphalaria glabrata and Biomphalaria straminea
Paz, Wandklebson Silva da; Ramos, Rosalia Elen Santos; Gomes, Dharliton Soares; Bezerra, Letícia Pereira; Silva, Laryssa Oliveira; Cirilo, Tatyane Martins; Machado, João Paulo Vieira; Santos, Israel Gomes de Amorim.
  • Paz, Wandklebson Silva da; Universidade Federal de Sergipe. Sergipe. BR
  • Ramos, Rosalia Elen Santos; Universidade Federal de Sergipe. Sergipe. BR
  • Gomes, Dharliton Soares; Universidade Federal de Sergipe. Sergipe. BR
  • Bezerra, Letícia Pereira; Universidade Federal de Sergipe. Sergipe. BR
  • Silva, Laryssa Oliveira; Universidade Estadual de Alagoas. Alagoas. BR
  • Cirilo, Tatyane Martins; Universidade Federal de Sergipe. Sergipe. BR
  • Machado, João Paulo Vieira; Universidade Estadual de Alagoas. Alagoas. BR
  • Santos, Israel Gomes de Amorim; Universidade Federal de Sergipe. Sergipe. BR
Rev. patol. trop ; 49(1): 21-31, 2020. graf, tab
Article in English | LILACS | ID: biblio-1099703
ABSTRACT
Schistosomiasis is a parasitic disease caused by Schistosoma mansoni whose intermediate host is the snail of the genus Biomphalaria. This snail is geographically widespread, making the disease a serious public health problem. The purpose of this study was to analyze the growth, reproductive rates and mortality of B. glabrata and B. straminea in different calcium concentrations and food types. Freshly hatched snails stored in aquariums under different dietary and calcium supplementation programs were studied. Under these conditions, all planorbids survived, so there was no mortality rate and 79,839 eggs of B. straminea and 62,558 eggs of B. glabrata were obtained during the 2 months of oviposition. The following conditions lettuce + fish food and lettuce + fish food + powdered milk resulted in the highest reproductive rates. In addition, supplementation with calcium carbonate and calcium sulfide in three different concentrations did not significantly influenced the amount of eggs or ovigerous masses. Thus, this study shows that changes in diet are crucial for the survival/oviposition of these planorbids, being an important study tool for population control. Calcium is also a key factor in these conditions, but more work is necessary to better assess its effect on snail survival.
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Full text: Available Index: LILACS (Americas) Main subject: Oviposition / Schistosomiasis / Snails / Biomphalaria / Calcium / Food Language: English Journal: Rev. patol. trop Journal subject: Tropical Medicine / Pathology Year: 2020 Type: Article Affiliation country: Brazil Institution/Affiliation country: Universidade Estadual de Alagoas/BR / Universidade Federal de Sergipe/BR

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Full text: Available Index: LILACS (Americas) Main subject: Oviposition / Schistosomiasis / Snails / Biomphalaria / Calcium / Food Language: English Journal: Rev. patol. trop Journal subject: Tropical Medicine / Pathology Year: 2020 Type: Article Affiliation country: Brazil Institution/Affiliation country: Universidade Estadual de Alagoas/BR / Universidade Federal de Sergipe/BR