Ivermectin therapy for onchocerciasis: Effect on some haematological and biochemical parameters
Objective: To investigate leucocyte mobilization, acid phosphatase and acetylcholinesterase activities during ivermectin therapy for onchocerciasis, to shed light on the mechanism underlying the involvement of the host's immune system. Method: A single oral dose of ivermectin (300 g/kg) was adm...
Main Authors: | E N Shu, E O Eze, T Nubila, E O Onwujekwe |
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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Wolters Kluwer Medknow Publications
2008-01-01
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Series: | International Journal of Medicine and Health Development |
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Online Access: | http://www.ijmhdev.com/article.asp?issn=2635-3695;year=2008;volume=13;issue=1;spage=7;epage=12;aulast=Shu;type=0 |
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