Studies on the resistance of guinea-pigs to Fasciola hepatica infection
Tewari, H.C., 1970: Studies on the resistance of guinea-pigs to Fasciola hepatica infection. Indian Journal of Animal Health 9(2): 157-161
Administration of cortisone appeared to decrease the resistance of guinea-pigs to Fasciola hepatica. A 12-week-old F. hepatica infection which was terminated by anthelmintic treatment before challenge did not confer any protection nor did 3 doses of 100 X-irradiated metacercariae.