Rapid identification of Biomphalaria spp. and diagnosis of Schistosoma mansoni infestation using MALDI-TOF mass spectrometry
Diara Sy, Lionel Alméras, Adama Zan Diarra, Souleymane Doucouré, Yacine Mbere Sarr, Coralie L’Ollivier, Papa Mouhamadou Gaye, Pape Ibrahima Ndiaye, Bruno Senghor, Doudou Sow, Cheikh Sokhna, Stéphane Ranque
This study uses MALDI-TOF MS to distinguish between Biomphalaria snails infected with S. mansoni and uninfected snails, showing spectral differences and potential for rapid diagnosis.
PLoS neglected tropical diseases · Mar 24, 2026Peer-reviewedZoology