Effects of praziquantel on early life stages of Grass carp, Ctenopharyngodon idella
This study aimed to assess the toxicity of the anthelmintic drug praziquantel in the early life stages of grass carp (Ctenopharyngodon idella). The toxicity was evaluated based on mortality, early ontogeny development, growth, oxidative stress biomarkers,
J Velisek +5 more
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Development of a field diagnostic tool for Schistosoma mansoni Praziquantel resistant markers in selected endemic communities [PDF]
Schistosomiasis is a neglected tropical disease that affects more than 200 million people and 45% of infections have been shown to occur in school-aged children. A large percentage of the disease burden lies in Africa. In 2012, the WHO outlined a roadmap
Maame Ekua Acquah +3 more
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Treatment with anthelminthics during pregnancy: what gains and what risks for the mother and child? [PDF]
In 1994 and 2002, respectively, the World Health Organisation proposed that treatment for hookworm and schistosomiasis could be provided during pregnancy.
Webb, Emily L +18 more
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Virtual Chromoendoscopy Enhancing Visualization of Parasite Anatomical Landmarks: A Case Report
ABSTRACT Cestodes are parasitic flatworms transmitted through fecal‐oral transmission. Some patients may present with nonspecific gastrointestinal symptoms. Endoscopic identification of intestinal helminths is uncommon and may pose a diagnostic challenge.
Andrés Eduardo Guevara‐Zavala +5 more
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Whole organism high-content screening by label-free, image-based Bayesian classification for parasitic diseases. [PDF]
Sole reliance on one drug, Praziquantel, for treatment and control of schistosomiasis raises concerns about development of widespread resistance, prompting renewed interest in the discovery of new anthelmintics.
Bickle, Quentin D +53 more
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The immune-dependence of chemotherapy in experimental schistosomiasis
Experimental evidence indicates that immune effector mechanisms can enhance the activity of schistosomicidal drugs. Praziquantel, oxamniquine, hycanthone and antimony were less effective against Schistosoma mansoni infections in mice immunosuppressed by ...
M. J. Doenhoff
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Chemical structures of praziquantel (PZQ) and P96.
Chemical structures of praziquantel (PZQ) and P96.
Lan-Lan Dong (16503354) +7 more
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Widely used but poorly documented, nonantibiotic antimicrobials represent an overlooked gap in veterinary practice. Frequent prescribing alongside suboptimal dosing and incomplete records underscores the need to formally include NAAs in antimicrobial stewardship and One Health surveillance efforts.
Nathalia M Correa‐Valencia +6 more
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BackgroundChemotherapy based on repeated doses of praziquantel is still the most effective control strategy against Schistosomiasis, however artemisinin derivatives emerged as a family of compounds with schistomicide activity. The aim of the present work
Luis Pérez del Villar +3 more
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Sustaining control of Schistosomiasis mansoni in western Côte d'Ivoire : results from a SCORE study, one year after initial praziquantel administration [PDF]
The Schistosomiasis Consortium for Operational Research and Evaluation (SCORE) has launched several large-scale trials to determine the best strategies for gaining and sustaining control of schistosomiasis and transitioning toward elimination.
Eveline Hürlimann +59 more
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