Prophylactic activity of imidocarb against experimental infection with Babesia canis

Vet Parasitol. 1996 Jun;63(3-4):195-8. doi: 10.1016/0304-4017(95)00901-9.

Abstract

A single subcutaneous injection of imidocarb at 6 mg kg-1 gave 2 weeks protection against experimental inoculation of Babesia canis merozoites in Beagle dogs. The prophylactic effect was evaluated by daily measurements of parasitaemia, rectal temperature, haematological values and specific antibodies.

MeSH terms

  • Animals
  • Antiprotozoal Agents / administration & dosage
  • Antiprotozoal Agents / pharmacology*
  • Babesia / isolation & purification
  • Babesiosis / parasitology
  • Babesiosis / prevention & control*
  • Dog Diseases / parasitology
  • Dog Diseases / prevention & control*
  • Dogs
  • Erythrocytes / parasitology
  • Imidocarb / administration & dosage
  • Imidocarb / pharmacology*
  • Injections, Subcutaneous
  • Male
  • Parasitemia / parasitology
  • Parasitemia / prevention & control
  • Parasitemia / veterinary
  • Time Factors

Substances

  • Antiprotozoal Agents
  • Imidocarb