Effect of flubendazole on developing stages of Loa loa in vitro and in vivo: a new approach for screening filaricidal agents

Effect of flubendazole on developing stages of Loa loa in vitro and in vivo: a new approach for screening filaricidal agents

Abstract Background Loiasis, an often-neglected tropical disease, is a threat to the success of lymphatic filariasis and onchocerciasis elimination programmes in rainforest areas of the central and western Africa. Its control and even its elimination might be possible through the use of a safe macro...

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Main Authors: Fanny Fri Fombad, Abdel Jelil Njouendou, Patrick Chounna Ndongmo, Manuel Ritter, Valerine C. Chunda, Haelly M. Metuge, Narcisse Victor T. Gandjui, Peter Enyong, Flobert Njiokou, Achim Hoerauf, Charles D. Mackenzie, Samuel Wanji
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2019-01-01
Series:Parasites & Vectors
Subjects:
Flubendazole
Loa loa L3
Moulting
Motility
In vitro
In vivo
Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s13071-018-3282-x

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