The use of a Giardia vaccine as an immunotherapeutic agent in dogs

Can Vet J. 2001 Nov;42(11):865-8.

Abstract

Dogs (n = 13), which had failed to be cured of giardiosis following chemotherapeutic measures, were treated with a Giardia vaccine (2-3 injections). Clinical signs resolved between 16 and 42 days postvaccination and cessation of fecal cyst shedding was between 21 and 70 days. Vaccination is a potential method of treating giardiosis in dogs.

Publication types

  • Case Reports
  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't

MeSH terms

  • Animals
  • Dog Diseases / drug therapy*
  • Dogs
  • Female
  • Giardia lamblia / immunology*
  • Giardiasis / drug therapy
  • Giardiasis / veterinary*
  • Immunization, Secondary / veterinary
  • Male
  • Parasitic Diseases, Animal / drug therapy*
  • Protozoan Vaccines / administration & dosage*
  • Treatment Outcome

Substances

  • Protozoan Vaccines