Paragonimiasis: treatment with praziquantel in 40 human cases and in 1 cat.
40 patients infected with P. westermani were divided into 3 groups and treated with praziquantel (2-cyclohexylcarbonyl-1,2,3,6,7,11b-hexahydro-4H-pyrazino[2,1-a]++ +isoquinolin- 4-one) by 3 different dosages. Parasitological cure was achieved in 27/40 patients, i.e. 67.5%. Details are given in this short communication.
D000818:Animals; D002371:Cat Diseases / Q000188:drug therapy* / Q000469:parasitology; D002415:Cats; D006801:Humans; D007546:Isoquinolines / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D010237:Paragonimiasis / Q000188:drug therapy* / Q000662:veterinary; D011223:Praziquantel / Q000009:adverse effects / Q000627:therapeutic use*
D007546:Isoquinolines; D011223:Praziquantel