Fighting killer worms.
Parasitic worms known as schistosomes are a major cause of disability and death in many parts of the world, especially sub-Saharan Africa. Although a treatment exists, reinfection is the rule. A vaccine would make a world of difference, but none has yet proved effective. Genetic and other tools hold promise for generating new candidates.
Skelly
Patrick
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Cummings School of Veterianary Medicine, Tufts University, USA.
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D000947:Antigens, Helminth; D018509:DNA, Helminth; D015801:Helminth Proteins; D014612:Vaccines