Sub-chronic exposure to a neonicotinoid does not affect susceptibility of larval leopard frogs to infection by trematode parasites, via either depressed cercarial performance or host immunity
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DOI: 10.1007/s00436-019-06385-9
Abstract: Little information is available on the effects of neonicotinoid insecticides on vertebrates. Previous work using amphibians found chronic exposure to some neonicotinoids had no detrimental effects on fitness-relevant traits. However, there is some evidence of… read more here.
Keywords: immunity; susceptibility; exposure; leopard frogs ... See more keywords
Developmental exposure to perfluorooctane sulfonate (PFOS) and perfluorooctanoic acid (PFOA) selectively decreases brain dopamine levels in northern leopard frogs.
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DOI: 10.1016/j.taap.2019.114623
Abstract: Per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) are synthetic compounds that are a major public health concern due to widespread use, long environmental and biological half-lives, detection in most human plasma samples, and links to multiple adverse… read more here.
Keywords: pfoa; pfos; developmental exposure; northern leopard ... See more keywords
Pharmacokinetics of ceftazidime in Northern leopard frogs (Lithobates pipiens) at two different doses and administration routes.
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DOI: 10.2460/ajvr.82.7.560
Abstract: OBJECTIVE To determine an optimal ceftazidime dosing strategy in Northern leopard frogs (Lithobates pipiens) by evaluation of 2 different doses administered SC and 1 dose administered transcutaneously. ANIMALS 44 Northern leopard frogs (including 10 that… read more here.
Keywords: administration; frogs lithobates; northern leopard; lithobates pipiens ... See more keywords