Praziquantel for control of Hymenolepis nana in mice

Lab Anim Sci. 1981 Jun;31(3):301-2.

Abstract

Praziquantel was blended into ground mouse feed at 35, 70, and 140 ppm in one replicate and at 140, 210, and 280 ppm in a second replicate. Mice naturally infected with Hymenolepis nana were provided this diet for 7 consecutive days. Reduction of Hymenolepis nana in mice receiving medicated feed when compared to mice receiving nonmedicated feed was 48.9, 73.2, and 87.1%, respectively in replicate 1, and 100% in all three groups in replicate 2. These data suggest that praziquantel blended into the feed at 140 ppm for 7 consecutive days will provide efficacious (87.1-100%) control of Hymenolepis nana in mice. Higher dosages may be necessary for complete elimination of this parasite.

MeSH terms

  • Animal Feed
  • Animals
  • Animals, Laboratory
  • Diet
  • Feces / parasitology
  • Hymenolepiasis / prevention & control
  • Hymenolepiasis / veterinary*
  • Isoquinolines / therapeutic use*
  • Male
  • Mice*
  • Praziquantel / administration & dosage
  • Praziquantel / therapeutic use*
  • Rodent Diseases / prevention & control*

Substances

  • Isoquinolines
  • Praziquantel