title: The effect of route of administration on the efficacy of praziquantel against Echinococcus granulosus infections in dogs.
abstract: Dogs infected with Echinococcus granulosus were treated with praziquantel by three routes and at different dosage rates. The results indicated that the dog was of similar efficacy when administered by the oral and intramuscular routes, but less effective by the subcutaneous route.
mesh_terms: D000284:Administration, Oral; D000818:Animals; D004283:Dog Diseases / Q000188:drug therapy*; D004285:Dogs; D004443:Echinococcosis / Q000188:drug therapy / Q000662:veterinary*; D007273:Injections, Intramuscular; D007279:Injections, Subcutaneous; D007546:Isoquinolines / Q000008:administration & dosage*; D011223:Praziquantel / Q000008:administration & dosage* / Q000627:therapeutic use
chemical_list: D007546:Isoquinolines; D011223:Praziquantel