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Lack of efficacy of fenbendazole against Giardia duodenalis in a naturally infected population of dogs in France.
Parasite (Paris, France) - 1 Jan 2022
Kaufmann Hugo, Zenner Lionel, Benabed Slimania, Poirel Marie-Thérèse, Bourgoin Gilles
Abstract excerpt
Giardiosis is a worldwide intestinal parasitosis, affecting both humans and animals. Treatment in dogs remains limited and the lack of efficacy of the few approved medications is a rising concern. In this study, 23 dogs raised by veterinary students and naturally infected with Giardia duodenalis were treated in home conditions with fenbendazole (50 mg/kg orally for 5 consecutive days). Fecal samples were...
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