Abstract |
Avermectin B1a given at a dose level of 0.05 or 0.1 mg/kg of body weight caused rapid removal of Dirofilaria immitis microfilariae from the blood of dogs with heartworm infections. If the adult worms were also killed with an arsenical ( melarsoprol), the removal of microfilariae was permanent.
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Authors | L S Blair, W C Campbell |
Journal | American journal of veterinary research
(Am J Vet Res)
Vol. 40
Issue 7
Pg. 1031-2
(Jul 1979)
ISSN: 0002-9645 [Print] United States |
PMID | 507489
(Publication Type: Journal Article)
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Chemical References |
- Anthelmintics
- Disaccharides
- Lactones
- Ivermectin
- avermectin
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Topics |
- Animals
- Anthelmintics
(therapeutic use)
- Blood
(parasitology)
- Dirofilariasis
(drug therapy, parasitology, veterinary)
- Disaccharides
(therapeutic use)
- Dog Diseases
(drug therapy, parasitology)
- Dogs
- Ivermectin
(analogs & derivatives)
- Lactones
(therapeutic use)
- Microfilariae
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