Behavioral effects of lead and Toxocara canis in mice - PubMed (original) (raw)

Behavioral effects of lead and Toxocara canis in mice

Z S Dolinsky et al. Science. 1981.

Abstract

Adult mice were administered the common parasite Toxocara canis or lead or both. The parasite clearly altered mouse performance on tests of exploration, activity, learning, and motor coordination; behavioral effects in mice receiving lead alone were less general. Consequence of Toxocara administration appeared attenuated in animals receiving both agents. Parasite larvae were found in the central nervous system in all infected mice.

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