Evaluation of the inhibitory effect of ivermectin on the growth of Babesia and Theileria parasites in vitro and in vivo

Evaluation of the inhibitory effect of ivermectin on the growth of Babesia and Theileria parasites in vitro and in vivo

Abstract Background Treatment is the principle way to control and eliminate piroplasmosis. The search for new chemotherapy against Babesia and Theileria has become increasingly urgent due to parasite resistance to current drugs. Ivermectin (IVM) was the world’s first endectocide, capable of killing...

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Main Authors: Gaber El-Saber Batiha, Amani Magdy Beshbishy, Dickson Stuart Tayebwa, Oluyomi Stephen Adeyemi, Naoaki Yokoyama, Ikuo Igarashi
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2019-07-01
Series:Tropical Medicine and Health
Subjects:
Ivermectin
Babesia
Theileria
In vitro
In vivo
Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s41182-019-0171-8

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