Effect of praziquantel on intraocular cysticercosis: a case report.
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چکیده
A patient with intravitreous cysticercosis was treated with the new anthelminthic drug, praziquantel. A transient toxic effect on the cysticerus was observed, but the drug was unable to kill the parasite.
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ورودعنوان ژورنال:
- The British journal of ophthalmology
دوره 69 10 شماره
صفحات -
تاریخ انتشار 1985