Dynamics of host-parasite interactions: the example of population biology of the liver fluke (Fasciola hepatica)

Authors
Hurtrez-Bousses, S Meunier, C Durand, P Renaud, F
Citation
S. Hurtrez-bousses et al., Dynamics of host-parasite interactions: the example of population biology of the liver fluke (Fasciola hepatica), MICROBES IN, 3(10), 2001, pp. 841-849
Citations number
56
Categorie Soggetti
Immunology
Journal title
MICROBES AND INFECTION
ISSN journal
12864579 → ACNP
Volume
3
Issue
10
Year of publication
2001
Pages
841 - 849
Database
ISI
SICI code
1286-4579(200108)3:10<841:DOHITE>2.0.ZU;2-R
Abstract
Knowledge of the population dynamics of parasites and their hosts is essent ial to build veterinary and health programs. The example chosen is that of Fasciola hepatica, a food-borne trematode responsible for severe human and animal infections on the five continents. In this paper, we review the rela tionships between the liver fluke and its intermediate (mollusc) and defini tive (vertebrate) hosts. (C) 2001 Editions scientifiques et medicales Elsev ier SAS.