Acanthocephalans are endoparasites of several vertebrate species. These parasites are
able to attach the host intestine, which culminates in low nutrient utilization and severe …

Avermectins, as a new type of environmental pollutant, have received significant attention in
recent years. Previous research has shown that acute exposure to avermectins can induce …

In this study, we evaluated the chemical composition and the in vitro anthelmintic efficacy of
the essential oils (EOs) of the plants Aloysia triphylla, Adenocalymna alliaceum, Allium …

Avermectin (AVM), is widely applied in the fields of agriculture, possess activities against
mites and insects. AVM is generally thought to keep the GABA-related chloride channels …

Parasite infections in fish require constant surveillance and strategies for efficient treatments
which guarantee the fish health, their sale value and the non‐propagation of pathogens in …

Thorny-headed worms (Acanthocephala) are endoparasites exploiting Mandibulata
(Arthropoda) and Gnathostomata (Vertebrata). Despite their world-wide occurrence and …

As infecções influenciam negativamente a produção de tambaqui e, no norte do Brasil, a
ampla distribuição dessa doença parasitária tem gerado preocupação entre os …

Praziquantel (PZQ) is an anthelminthic drug that has been tested worldwide to treat
parasitosis in farmed fish. Information regarding the applicability and sustainability of …

Background With the expansion of animal production, parasitic helminths are gaining
increasing economic importance. However, application of several established deworming …

The increase in the production and commercialization of aquatic organisms in Brazil is partly
due to the growth of native species such as tambaqui. The intensification of fish farming …