A review of treatments for the eradication of pinworm infections from laboratory rodent colonies
Pritchett, K.R.; Johnston, N.A.
Contemporary Topics in Laboratory Animal Science 41(2): 36-46
2002
ISSN/ISBN: 1060-0558 PMID: 11958602 Document Number: 545500
Oxyurids are common contaminants of both specific pathogen-free and conventional rodent colonies. This paper reviews the biology and life cycles of oxyurid parasites of laboratory rodents (rats, mice, gerbils and hamsters) including Syphacia obvelata, S. muris, S. mesocricetus, Aspiculuris tetraptera and Dentostomella translucida, mechanisms of action and potential adverse effects of commonly used treatments and treatment modalities, both historical and recent.