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Topical prophylaxis against schistosomal infections

US4659738A · kind A · utility

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Assignee

The United States of America as represented by the Secretary of the Army · US

Inventors

Robert E. Miller · Stuart, US
Willis A. Reid, Jr. · Bethesda, US

Key dates

Filing date	Feb 15, 1985
Grant date	Apr 21, 1987
Priority date	—
Expiry date	Feb 15, 2005

Classification

Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
CPC primaryY02A50/30
WIPO fieldPharmaceuticals
WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

An improved method is provided for the prevention of schistosomal infecti in animals. The topical application of a 2-hydroxy-benzoic anilide provides prophylactic protection against penetration by infective cercariae of the parasitic worms.

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