January 1992 in “Side effects of drugs annual” Some people have severe allergic reactions to anthelminthic drugs, but these are often due to the parasites, not the drugs.
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January 2015 in “International journal for parasitology/International Journal for Parasitology” This study found that Schistosoma mansoni cercariae stimulate epidermal keratinocytes in mice, initiating pro-inflammatory responses and barrier repair mechanisms akin to those in wound healing.
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January 2014 in “Side effects of drugs annual” This review discusses adverse reactions to antihelminthic drugs and highlights that levamisole, a common street cocaine adulterant, can cause serious side effects, including skin necrosis and vasculitis.
January 2024 in “Indian Journal of Animal Research” In this study, Nerium oleander extract demonstrated high effectiveness in killing Sarcoptes scabiei var. cuniculi mites in vitro, achieving up to 100% mortality in 8 hours, suggesting potential as a therapeutic method for scabies in rabbits.
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November 2019 in “Scientific reports” This study found that inhibiting 5α-reductase in molluscs provokes a specific shell morphology, suggesting gastropods might have unique 5α-reductase substrates absent in vertebrates.