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Science 4 September 1981:
Vol. 213. no. 4512, pp. 1142 - 1144
DOI: 10.1126/science.7268424
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Science, Vol 213, Issue 4512, 1142-1144
Copyright © 1981 by American Association for the Advancement of Science

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Behavioral effects of lead and Toxocara canis in mice

ZS Dolinsky, RG Burright, PJ Donovick, LT Glickman, J Babish, B Summers, and RH Cypess

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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