Effects of an injectable long-acting formulation of ivermectin on Onchocerca ochengi in zebu cattle

Effects of an injectable long-acting formulation of ivermectin on Onchocerca ochengi in zebu cattle

The availability of a safe macrofilaricidal drug would help to accelerate onchocerciasis elimination. A trial was conducted in Cameroon to evaluate the effects of a subcutaneous injectable long-acting formulation of ivermectin (LAFI) on the microfilariae (mf) and adult stages of Onchocerca ochengi....

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Main Authors: Boussinesq Michel, Enyong Peter, Chounna-Ndongmo Patrick, Njouendou Abdel-Jelil, Pion Sébastien David, Rech Anthony, Roberge Christophe, Gaudriault Georges, Wanji Samuel
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: EDP Sciences 2020-01-01
Series:Parasite
Subjects:
onchocerciasis
onchocerca ochengi
ivermectin
long-acting formulation
microfilaricidal effect
macrofilaricidal effect
Online Access:https://www.parasite-journal.org/articles/parasite/full_html/2020/01/parasite190105/parasite190105.html

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