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

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