Schistosoma Mekongi: the in vitro effect of praziquantel and artesunate on the adult fluke.

• Main Authors: Wannee Jiraungkoorskul, Somphong Sahaphong, Prasert Sobhon, suda Riengrojpitak, Niwat Kangwanrangsan, วรรณีย์ จิรอังกูรสกุล, สมพงศ์ สหพงศ์, ประเสริฐ โศภณ, สุดา เรียงโรจน์พิทักษ์, นิวัฒน์ กังวานรังสรรค์
• Other Authors: Mahidol University. International College. Science Division.
• Format: Article
• Language: English
• Published: 2014
• Subjects: Schistosoma mekongi; Praziquantel; Artesunate; In vitro effect
• Online Access: https://repository.li.mahidol.ac.th/handle/123456789/8781
• Institution: Mahidol University

The efficacy and tolerance of 80 μg/ml praziquantel (PZQ) and 40 μg/ml artesunate (ATS) against adult stage Schistosoma mekongi in vitro were investigated after 3, 6, 12 and 24 h incubation by monitoring worm motility and compared tegumental changes using scanning electron microscopy (SEM). Thirty m...