Schistosoma mansoni: on the possibility of Indian buffalo (Bubalus bubalis) being experimentally infected

Abstract

Male Indian buffalo (Bubalus bubalis) calves were submitted to Schistosoma mansoni infection by percutaneous, oral and subcutaneous routes. No worms or eggs were found in four of the animals tested. Bubalus bubalis appears to be refractory for S. mansoni.

Keywords

• Schistosoma mansoni
• Indian buffalo
• Experimental infection
• Bubalus bubalis