Effects of albendazole, artesunate, praziquantel and miltefosine, on Opisthorchis viverrini cercariae and mature metacercariae

Author: Phornphitcha PECHDEE ¹ ; Monticha CHAIYASAENG ¹ ; Chanisala SEREEWONG ¹ ; Jukkrid CHAIYOS ¹ ; Apiporn SUWANNATRAI ¹ ; Smarn TESANA ¹ ; Sutee WONGMANEEPRATEEP ²
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1. Food-Borne Parasite Research Group, Department of Parasitology, Faculty of Medicine, Khon Kaen University
2. Department of Fisheries, Faculty of Agriculture, Khon Kaen University
Publication Type:Journal Article
Keywords: Albendazole; Artesunate; Cercariae; Miltefosine; Opisthorchis viverrini; Praziquantel
From: Asian Pacific Journal of Tropical Medicine 2017;10(2):126-133
CountryChina
Language:Chinese
Abstract: Objective To explore larvicidal effects of anthelmintic drugs on Opisthorchis viverrini (O. viverrini) for alternative approach to interrupting its cycle for developing a field-based control program. Methods The larvicidal activities of albendazole (Al), artesunate (Ar), praziquantel (Pzq) and miltefosine (Mf) on O. viverrini cercariae and mature metacercariae were investigated. Lethal concentrations (LC