Research on Anthelmintics

Synopsis

Focusing on hookworm in man and nematodiriasis in sheep, describes in some detail the systematic procedures adopted in the evaluation of drugs for use against intestinal helminths, using the discovery and development of Bephenium as an example. Explains the importance for screening purposes of related parasites in small animals. Uses cinephotomicrography in the decription of the different helminths and their life cycles. Emphasises the co-operation between research workers in the different contributing fields.

Language

English

Country

Great Britain

Medium

Film; Video; Film. 16mm. col. 40 min. Videocassette. Standard formats. col. 40 min.

Technical information

Black-and-white / Sound

Year of production

1962

Availability

Sale

Uses

Medicine, pharmacology, veterinary medicine.

Subjects

Medical sciences; Veterinary science

Keywords

drug therapy; helminths; hookworms

Distribution Formats

Type

Film

Format

16mm

Production Company

Name

Wellcome Foundation Film Unit

Distributor

Name

Wellcome Film

Email

misc@wellcome.ac.uk

Web

http://wellcomelibrary.org/about-us/about-the-collections/moving-image-and-sound-collection/ External site opens in new window

Phone

020 7611 8766

Fax

020 7611 8577

Address

Moving Image & Sound Collections
Wellcome Library
183 Euston Road
London
NW1 2BE