The Role of Efflux Pumps in Schistosoma mansoni Praziquantel Resistant Phenotype.

Schistosomiasis is a neglected disease caused by a trematode of the genus Schistosoma that is second only to malaria in public health significance in Africa, South America, and Asia. Praziquantel (PZQ) is the drug of choice to treat this disease due to its high cure rates and no significant side eff...

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Main Authors: António Pinto-Almeida, Tiago Mendes, Ana Armada, Silvana Belo, Emanuel Carrilho, Miguel Viveiros, Ana Afonso
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Public Library of Science (PLoS) 2015-01-01
Series:PLoS ONE
Online Access:http://europepmc.org/articles/PMC4596880?pdf=render