Ivermectin and diethylcarbamazine trials in leaf monkeys (Presbytis cristatus) infected with Wuchereria kalimantani.
Southeast Asian J Trop Med Public Health
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1992 Jun; 23(2): 288-92
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em Inglês
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ABSTRACT
Clinical trials of Ivermectin in single oral doses of 200, 400, and 1,000 mg/kg body weight or in multiple doses of 200 mg/kg body weight for 5 consecutive days were performed in leaf monkeys (Presbytis cristatus) infected with Wuchereria kalimantani. Optimal microfilaricidal effect occurred at 200 mg/kg body weight. The drug was less effective than diethylcarbamazine in this animal model for human filariasis but had no adverse effects.
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Doenças Parasitárias
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Placebos
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Wuchereria
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Ivermectina
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Cercopithecidae
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Haplorrinos
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Dietilcarbamazina
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Animais
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Microfilárias
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Inglês
Revista:
Southeast Asian J Trop Med Public Health
Ano de publicação:
1992
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Artigo
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