What Is the Mechanism of Action for the Antihelminthic Drug

question 18

Multiple Choice

What is the mechanism of action for the antihelminthic drug praziquantel?

• A) interferes with glucose uptake by targeting microtubules
• B) the mechanisms of action are unclear
• C) blocks anaerobic energy metabolism in protozoa
• D) paralyzes the parasites
• E) targets nucleic acids

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