Symptoms The infection occurs primarily in children and manifests itself primarily in nocturnal itching in the anal region. This is caused by the migration of the female worms to lay eggs in the anal region. Local tickling or pain may also occur, as well as restless sleep and insomnia due to the itching, which leads … Pinworm
Definitions Taeniasis: porcine or bovine tapeworm infection. Cysticercosis: development of pork tapeworm larvae in the human body. Fin or cysticerci: larval form of tapeworms. Symptoms Often asymptomatic Gastrointestinal symptoms, e.g., loss of appetite, nausea, vomiting, weight loss, rooting sensation around the navel, alternating constipation and diarrhea, abdominal cramps Itching in the anal area Fatigue and … Porcine Tapeworm (Taenia Solium)
Products Nitroscanat is commercially available in the form of paint tablets for animals. It has been approved in many countries since 1981. Structure and properties Nitroscanate (C13H8N2O3S, Mr = 272.3 g/mol) is a nitrated phenoxybenzene. Effects Nitroscanate (ATCvet QP52AX01) has antihelminthic properties with a broad spectrum of activity. Indications Infestations of roundworms, hookworms, Strongyloides, Dipylidium, … Nitroscanat
Symptoms Cholera manifests as severe, watery, milky-white diarrhea (“rice water“) that leads to a large loss of fluids and electrolytes and dehydration and dehydration within hours. Other possible symptoms include nausea and vomiting. The massive fluid loss can lead to shock, renal failure, convulsions, coma and, if left untreated, death in up to half of … Cholera Causes and Treatment
Symptoms Often asymptomatic Gastrointestinal symptoms, e.g., loss of appetite, nausea, vomiting, weight loss, rooting sensation around the navel, alternating constipation and diarrhea, abdominal cramps Itching in the anal area Fatigue and weakness Headache Dizziness Incubation period: 4-10 weeks. After about 10 weeks, the larvae are infectious Causes Bovine tapeworm (Taenia saginata). Reservoir: cattle (intermediate host), … Bovine Tapeworm (Taenia Saginata)
Symptoms The disease is commonly seen on the lower extremities and buttocks and manifests as intensely itchy, reddened, straight or curved ducts in the skin that grow regularly in one direction. The infestation may persist for weeks to months without treatment, and older ducts become crusted over time. Complications include secondary infections and skin afflictions. … Larva Migrans Cutanea
Background Infestation with lungworm can cause coughing, respiratory distress, weight loss, nasal discharge, and conjunctivitis in hedgehogs. The disease occurs only in hedgehogs and often has a fatal outcome. It is caused by , the larvae of which are ingested with food, mainly snails. They infect the lungs and are excreted by the animals through … Levamisole
Products Mebendazole is commercially available in the form of tablets (Vermox). It has been approved in many countries since 1974. Structure and properties Mebendazole (C15H13N3O3, Mr = 295.3 g/mol) is a benzimidazole derivative and a carbamate. It exists as a white powder that is practically insoluble in water. Effects Mebendazole (ATC P02CA01) has antihelminthic properties. … Mebendazole
Products Pyrantel is commercially available in the form of chewable tablets and oral suspension and is available in many countries without a doctor’s prescription (Cobantril, originally: Combantrin). It has been approved since 1971 and is also commonly used as a veterinary drug. Structure and properties Pyrantel (C11H14N2S, Mr = 206.3 g/mol) is present in the … Pyrantel
Products Oxantel is commercially available as tablets and chewable tablets in combination preparations. It has been approved in many countries since 2008 and exclusively as a veterinary drug. Structure and properties Oxantel (C13H16N2O, Mr = 216.3 g/mol) is a pyrimidine derivative derived from pyrantel. It exists as a pale yellow crystalline powder and is practically … Oxantel
Products Flubendazole is commercially available as a paste, drug premix, and chewable tablets for animals. It has been approved in many countries since 1984. Human drugs are not currently registered. Structure and properties Flubendazole (C16H12FN3O3, Mr = 313.3 g/mol) is a fluorinated benzimidazole derivative. It is a white powder that is practically insoluble in water … Flubendazole
P-glycoprotein P-glycoprotein (P-gp, MDR1) is a primary active efflux transporter with a molecular weight of 170 kDa, belonging to the ABC superfamily and consisting of 1280 amino acids. P-gp is the product of the -gene (formerly: ). P is for , ABC is for . Occurrence P-glycoprotein is found on various tissues of the human … P-Glycoprotein
