Resistance of internal and external parasites to antiparasitic drugs.
Resistance to drugs and pesticides among internal and external parasites is an increasingly widespread problem both geographically and taxonomically. The development of highly effective pesticides by the chemical industry has led to an overreliance on chemotherapy aimed at maximum animal production or public health improvement through parasite control. Resistance to antiparasitic agents has developed in protozoa, helminths and insects. Considerable research efforts are being made around the world in an attempt to formulate sustainable programs of parasite control and resistance management. More than 120 delegates attended a spirited discussion at a Round table on resistance of parasites to antiparasitic drugs at ICOPA VII. Herein we attempt to summarise the main points made at the meeting. The complete texts of the papers submitted for discussion are being published: Resistance of Parasite to Antiparasitic Drugs (Boray, Martin and Roush, editors), MSD AGVET Division of Merck and Co. Inc. Rahway, NJ.
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D000818:Animals; D004351:Drug Resistance; D004478:Ectoparasitic Infestations / Q000188:drug therapy*; D006801:Humans; D007305:Insecticide Resistance; D010271:Parasites / Q000187:drug effects*; D010272:Parasitic Diseases / Q000188:drug therapy*