
Drug-Resistant Hookworms Pose Growing Threat to Pets and People
Canine hookworms are becoming increasingly resistant to drugs across Australia, according to new research. Scientists at The University of Queensland and The University of Sydney have identified widespread resistance to benzimidazole-based dewormers which are commonly used to treat gastrointestinal parasites in dogs.
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CREDIT: UNIVERSITY OF SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA.