A review of treatments for the eradication of pinworm infections from laboratory rodent colonies

Contemp Top Lab Anim Sci. 2002 Mar;41(2):36-46.

Abstract

Oxyurids are common contaminants of both specific pathogen-free and conventional rodent colonies. This paper reviews the biology and life cycles of oxyurid parasites of laboratory rodents, mechanisms of action and potential adverse effects of commonly used treatments, and treatment modalities, both historical and recent.

Publication types

  • Research Support, U.S. Gov't, P.H.S.
  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Animals
  • Animals, Laboratory
  • Anthelmintics / therapeutic use*
  • Female
  • Laboratory Animal Science / methods*
  • Life Cycle Stages
  • Male
  • Mice
  • Oxyuriasis / parasitology
  • Oxyuriasis / prevention & control
  • Oxyuriasis / veterinary*
  • Oxyuroidea / growth & development
  • Rats
  • Rodent Diseases / parasitology*
  • Rodent Diseases / prevention & control
  • Specific Pathogen-Free Organisms

Substances

  • Anthelmintics