Use of praziquantel to control platyhelminth parasites of fish.

摘要: Fish are common definitive and intermediate hosts for a variety of parasitic flatworms. In unstressed wild populations, infections often go unnoticed perceived to represent lesser threat fish health. contrast, platyhelminth parasitism captive results in decreased weight gain increased mortality which necessitates chemotherapeutic treatment. The presence parasites tissues is not only unappealing but some cases also represents human veterinary medicine, one the most commonly used agents with anti-flatworm activity praziquantel; yet, no praziquantel products labeled use United States. Veterinarians may preparations approved other vertebrate species under Animal Medicinal Drug Use Clarification Act (AMDUCA). However, such extra-label should be informed by scientific evidence including efficacy tissue residue studies. Herein, we review studies testing treatment platyhelminthes along an assessment routes administration, pharmacokinetics, toxicity information.