Macrocyclic lactones in antiparasitic therapy [[electronic resource] /] / edited by J. Vercruysse and R.S. Rew

• Pubblicazione: Oxon, UK ; ; New York, NY, : CABI Pub., c2002
• Descrizione fisica: 1 online resource (446 p.)
• Disciplina: 616.9/6061
• Soggetto topico: Avermectins; Lactones; Macrocyclic compounds; Antiparasitic agents
• Altri autori: VercruysseJ (Jozef) RewRobert S
• Note generali: Description based upon print version of record.
• Nota di bibliografia: Includes bibliographical references and index.
• Nota di contenuto: Contributors; Preface; 1 Chemistry, Pharmacology and Safety of the Macrocyclic Lactones; 2 Pharmacokinetics of the Macrocyclic Lactones: Conventional Wisdom and New Paradigms; 3 Mode of Action of the Macrocyclic Lactones; 4 Ecological Impact of Macrocyclic Lactones on Dung Fauna; 5 Resistance Against Macrocyclic Lactones; 6 The Use of Macrocyclic Lactones to Control Parasites of Cattle; 7 The Use of Macrocyclic Lactones to Control Parasites of Sheep and Goats; 8 The Use of Macrocyclic Lactones to Control Parasites of Horses; 9 The Use of Macrocyclic Lactones to Control Parasites of Pigs ; 10 The Use of Macrocyclic Lactones in the Control and Prevention of Heartworm and Other Parasites in Dogs and Cats11 The Use of Macrocyclic Lactones to Control Parasites of Domesticated Wild Ruminants; 12 The Use of Macrocyclic Lactones to Control Parasites of Exotic Pets; 13 The Use of Macrocyclic Lactones to Control Parasites of Humans; 14 Macrocyclic Lactones as Antiparasitic Agents in the Future; Index
• Sommario/riassunto: Macrocyclic lactones are chemical compounds that represent the main treatment for parasitic diseases of animals, not only for helminth infections, but also a number of major ectoparasitic infestations. This book provides detailed coverage of the basic science of these drugs.
• Titolo autorizzato: Macrocyclic lactones in antiparasitic therapy
• ISBN: 1-280-83358-0; 9786610833580; 0-85199-840-2
• Formato: Materiale a stampa
• Livello bibliografico: Monografia
• Lingua di pubblicazione: Inglese
• Record Nr.: 9910784123203321
• Lo trovi qui: Univ. Federico II