Form and Function in the Digenea, with an Emphasis on Host-Parasite and Parasite-Bacteria Interactions

Gabriel Rinaldi, Carla Paz Meseguer, Cinzia Cantacessi, Alba Cortés

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Abstract

This review covers the general aspects of the anatomy and physiology of the major body systems in digenetic trematodes, with an emphasis on new knowledge of the area acquired since the publication of the second edition of this book in 2019. In addition to reporting on key recent advances in the morphology and physiology of tegumentary, sensory, neuromuscular, digestive, excretory, and reproductive systems, and their roles in host-parasite interactions, this edition includes a section discussing the known and putative roles of bacteria in digenean biology and physiology. Furthermore, a brief discussion of current trends in the development of novel treatment and control strategies based on a better understanding of the trematode body systems and associated bacteria is provided.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationDigenetic Trematodes
EditorsRafael Toledo, Bernard Fried
PublisherSpringer Nature
Pages3-45
Number of pages43
Volume1454
Edition3
ISBN (Electronic)978-3-031-60121-7
ISBN (Print)978-3-031-60120-0, 978-3-031-60123-1
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 2024

Publication series

NameAdvances in Experimental Medicine and Biology
ISSN (Print)0065-2598
ISSN (Electronic)2214-8019

Keywords

  • Digenea
  • Digestive system
  • Drug discovery
  • Excretory system
  • Host-parasite-bacteria interactions
  • Neuromuscular system
  • Reproductive system
  • Sensory system
  • Tegumentary system
  • Worm-associated bacteria

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