Failure of low level gamma-irradiation of infective larvae to influence establishment or expulsion of Trichostrongylus colubriformis in guinea pigs.
Trichostrongylus colubriformis infective larvae were subjected to various levels of gamma-irradiation and administered to guinea pigs. The worms surviving were subsequently counted. Irradiation with 12.9 C kg-1 inhibited worm establishment but lower doses neither influenced worm establishment nor survival.
Rothwell
T L
TL
Department of Veterinary Pathology, University of Sydney, New South Wales, Australia.
Windon
R G
RG
D000818:Animals; D005720:Gamma Rays; D006168:Guinea Pigs; D007814:Larva / Q000276:immunology / Q000528:radiation effects; D008297:Male; D014253:Trichostrongylosis / Q000276:immunology*; D014254:Trichostrongylus / Q000276:immunology / Q000528:radiation effects*