Scanning electron microscopic observations on advanced third-stage larva of Gnathostoma spinigerum after in vitro exposure to albendazole sulphoxide

• Main Authors: Sukontason K., Klaolaor P., Kuntalue B., Vanittanakom P., Chaithong U.
• Format: Comparative Study
• Language: English
• Published: 2014
• Online Access: http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/3502482; http://cmuir.cmu.ac.th/handle/6653943832/3318
• Institution: Chiang Mai University

Gnathostomiasis is the parasitic disease caused by the migration of an advanced third-stage larva of Gnathostoma spinigerum. To date, albendazole is claimed to be the effective drug in preventing the reoccurrence of migratory swelling in patients. After being exposed to 1 and 2 micrograms/ml albenda...