Accession Number:

ADD012745

Title:

Topical Prophylaxis Against Schistosomal Infections.

Descriptive Note:

Patent,

Corporate Author:

DEPARTMENT OF THE ARMY WASHINGTON DC

Personal Author(s):

• Miller,Robert E.
• Reid,Willis A. , Jr

Report Date:

1987-04-21

Pagination or Media Count:

14.0

Abstract:

An improved method is provided for the prevention of schistosomal infections in animals. The topical application of a 2-hydroxy-benzoic anilide provides prophylactic protection against penetration by infective cercariae of the parasitic worms. Keywords Preventive medicine Antiparasitic agents Parasites Patents.

Descriptors:

• *PATENTS
• *SCHISTOSOMA
• ANIMALS
• PARASITES
• INFECTIOUS DISEASES
• PREVENTION
• PREVENTIVE MEDICINE
• PROTECTION
• WORMS
• CERCARIAE

Subject Categories:

• Pharmacology

Distribution Statement:

APPROVED FOR PUBLIC RELEASE