An experimental model for therapeutic trials of anthelminthic drugs.
An experimental model of infection by Strongyloides ratti in the rat, which takes account of recent observations on the life cycle of the parasite, is described. The model is suitable for trial of anthelminthic drugs.
D000818:Animals; D000871:Anthelmintics / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D004195:Disease Models, Animal; D004353:Drug Evaluation, Preclinical; D005243:Feces / Q000469:parasitology; D005260:Female; D007814:Larva / Q000187:drug effects; D011897:Random Allocation; D051381:Rats; D011919:Rats, Inbred Strains; D013321:Strongyloides / Q000187:drug effects / Q000302:isolation & purification; D013322:Strongyloidiasis / Q000188:drug therapy* / Q000469:parasitology
D000871:Anthelmintics