Impact of Eimeria tenella experimental Infection on intestinal and splenic reaction of broiler chickens
AbstractThis work assesses the cell-mediated immune reaction IL-6, TNF- α, and IFN-γ of experimentally challenged broiler chicken withEimeria tenella (E. tenella). Therefore, ninety, 2-weeks-old healthy broiler chicks were allocated as eighty chicks infected orally with 2.5 × 104 E. tenella sporulated oocysts, and the other ten birds were kept as control negative birds. Post-challenge, mortality rate, symptoms, oocysts shedding, and lesion score were evaluated. Tissue samples (cecum and spleen) were collected at 0, 4, 8, and 12 days post-infection (dpi). Ten chickens were ethically slaughtered at 0, 4, 8, and...
Source: Journal of Parasitic Diseases - October 21, 2023 Category: Parasitology Source Type: research
Anticoccidial effects of tannin-based herbal formulation (Artemisia annua, Quercus infectoria, and Allium sativum) against coccidiosis in broilers
ConclusionIn conclusion, the anticoccidial activity of the mentioned herbal complex recommends its use as an alternative anticoccidial agent to chemotherapeutic drugs for controlling coccidiosis. (Source: Journal of Parasitic Diseases)
Source: Journal of Parasitic Diseases - September 14, 2023 Category: Parasitology Source Type: research
Cerebrospinal fluid analysis and haemato-biochemical variations in young buffalo calves with cerebral babesiosis
AbstractPresent communication aimed to record the clinical signs, cerebrospinal fluid analysis and haemato-biochemical variations in buffalo calves with the cerebral form of babesiosis. The study was carried out on eight buffalo calves presented to the hospital with nervous signs suffering from babesiosis. Confirmation of babesiosis was done by demonstration of pear-shaped intra-erythrocytic piroplasms ofBabesia. The appreciable clinical signs were the absence of rumination, anorexia, wobbling gait, hyperthermia, scleral congestion, hyperthermia, tachycardia, hyperexcitability, delirium, achezia and grinding of teeth. Cere...
Source: Journal of Parasitic Diseases - September 7, 2023 Category: Parasitology Source Type: research
Prevalence of Angiostrongylus cantonensis in definitive and intermediate hosts collected from agricultural areas in Ampayon, Butuan City, Southern Philippines
AbstractAngiostrongyliasis is a parasitic disease and a leading cause of human eosinophilic meningoencephalitis caused by rat lungworm Angiostrongylus cantonensis. This parasite infects a wide range of animal hosts, including snails and rats, which plays a significant role in zoonotic transmission. The study was conducted to determine the prevalence of A. cantonensis infection in freshwater snails and definitive rat hosts in the agricultural area in Ampayon, Butuan City, Philippines. A total of 54 rat samples and 719 snail individuals were collected in June and July 2020. An overall 2.36% prevalence rate of A. canto...
Source: Journal of Parasitic Diseases - September 5, 2023 Category: Parasitology Source Type: research
Monitoring of surrogate zoonotic parasites of Anisakidae and Echinobothrium deeghai as bioindicators by application of energy dispersive X-ray microanalysis (EDXMA)
AbstractThe unique characteristic of quickly altered but stable response by helminth parasites against metals and elements in a variety of aquatic ecosystems because of pollution conditions merit these as significant markers of fish health as well as of marine and freshwater ecosystems. Biomagnification of toxicants released in aquatic reservoirs by human mediated processes incorporating mining in coastal zones, industrial and agricultural inputs contributed to damaging consequences of human health due particularly to human consumption of edible fish and other biota that are exposed to contaminants in aquatic ecosystems. T...
Source: Journal of Parasitic Diseases - September 4, 2023 Category: Parasitology Source Type: research
Route of dexamethasone administration influences parasite burden in Strongyloides hyperinfection model
This study evaluated oral and subcutaneous dexamethasone (DEX) treatments to establish immunosuppression in an experimental model ofStrongyloides hyperinfection.Rattus norvegicus Wistar were divided: G I ( −): untreated and uninfected animals, G II (+): untreated and infected, G III (o −) orally treated and uninfected, G IV (o +) orally treated and infected, G V (sc −) subcutaneously treated and uninfected, G VI (sc +) subcutaneously treated and infected. For oral administration, DEX was diluted in sterile water (5 µg/ml) and made available to the animals on intervals in experimental days − 5–0, 8–13 and 21...
Source: Journal of Parasitic Diseases - July 29, 2023 Category: Parasitology Source Type: research
Faecal prevalence and histopathological evaluation of coccidiosis in bovine calves
AbstractBovine coccidiois, caused byEimeria spp. is widely prevalent around the globe and responsible for huge economic losses by causing morbidity and mortality among young calves. The present study was designed to evaluate the prevalence as well as to evaluate histopathological alterations associated with it. The faecal samples were collected from 700 bovine calves upto two month of age from August 2019 to July 2021 and screened forEimeria oocycts. The intestinal tissue samples of 37 calves were also collected which died during the study period after showing symptoms of diarrhea and examined for histological lesions. The...
Source: Journal of Parasitic Diseases - July 29, 2023 Category: Parasitology Source Type: research
Therapeutic efficacy of proton pump inhibitor (omeprazole) on cryptosporidiosis parvum in immunosuppressed experimental mice
This study was conducted on five mice groups (n = 10). Group I (Normal Control), group II (Infected Control): Mice were infected orally with 1 × 105C. parvum oocysts on the 15th day of DEX induced immunosuppression. Group III (NTZ-treated): infected and treated by NTZ. Group IV (Omeprazole-treated), and lastly, Group V (NTZ + Omeprazole-treated). The result obtained with omeprazole alone was better than nitazoxanide regarding oocyst shedding reduction percentages (84.9%& 56.1%, respectively). Also, it was better regarding restoration of histopathological and ultrastructural architectures, improvement of ...
Source: Journal of Parasitic Diseases - July 29, 2023 Category: Parasitology Source Type: research
The prevalence and molecular detection of bovine cysticercosis and its impact on slaughtered cattle in Egypt
AbstractCysticercus bovis is the metacestode of the commonly defined foodborne cestode,Taenia saginata. It infects heart, masseter muscles and other muscular sites of cattle causing bovine cysticercosis. So, a retrospective study using archival documents from authorized agencies is done during the period of 2018 –2020 with estimating economic losses. Cysts were collected from municipal Beni-Suef and Basatin abattoirs. Molecular approach including cPCR and sequencing analysis is used to prove the species. The prevalence was 0.34% in Beni-Suef abattoir and 5.70% in Basatin abattoir including heads, hearts o r all carcasses...
Source: Journal of Parasitic Diseases - July 29, 2023 Category: Parasitology Source Type: research
Canine ocular thelaziosis: first report in Andhra Pradesh
AbstractThelaziosis is a vector-borne zoonotic disease with worldwide distribution, including in India and reports on canine ocular thelaziosis are very limited. The present case documentation will provide basic information to initiate the geographical epidemiological studies which will help to prevent the spread to these zoonotic diseases in the specified location. This communication reports about the rare case of canine ocular thelaziosis in Andhra Pradesh with the morphological features of the parasite and the management of ocular manifestations with suitable antimicrobial and anti-inflammatory eye drops along with iver...
Source: Journal of Parasitic Diseases - July 29, 2023 Category: Parasitology Source Type: research
Correction to: Digenetic Trematode parasites in two fresh water fishes Ophiocephalus punctatus and Xenentodon cancila from North west Himalayas
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Source: Journal of Parasitic Diseases - July 29, 2023 Category: Parasitology Source Type: research
Anthelmintic potential of sulphonamides and Cucurbita pepo seeds extract on Heterophyes heterophyes experimentally infected mice
In conclusion, clorsulon has high efficacy againstH. heterophyes infection. Although the extract ofC. pepo showed moderate curative effect against this parasite, it can be used in combination with other agents for a better synergistic effect. (Source: Journal of Parasitic Diseases)
Source: Journal of Parasitic Diseases - July 26, 2023 Category: Parasitology Source Type: research
In vitro and in vivo antileishmanial effects of Nectaroscordum koelzi extract against Leishmania major
In this study, after preparing the methanolic extract ofN. koelzi, its effect on the amastigotes ofL. major and triggering the nitric oxide (NO) were measured. Then, the in vivo effect of the methanol extract on cutaneous leishmaniasis in mice was evaluated. The best anti-amastigote effect was for the methanol extract ofN. koelzi along with meglumine antimony with 50% inhibitory concentrations value of 17.4 μg/ml (p < 0.001). The 50% cytotoxic concentrations values of methanol extract, meglumine antimoniate, and methanol extract + meglumine antimoniate were 596.3, 784.6, and 296.4 µg/ml, respectively. Macr...
Source: Journal of Parasitic Diseases - July 10, 2023 Category: Parasitology Source Type: research
Seroprevalence of Neospora caninum antibodies in dogs, cows, and humans in Assiut province, Egypt: a pilot study
AbstractNeospora caninum is an intracellular coccidian parasite infecting a broad range of hosts globally. Despite the existence of several epidemiological studies on neosporosis, there is a limited knowledge regarding the prevalence ofN. caninum infection among dogs, cows, and humans in Egypt. To address this knowledge gap, we conducted an epidemiological investigation in the Assiut province of Egypt to determine the seropositivity ofN. caninum infection among cows, dogs, and pregnant women, as well as the associated risk factors. By employing an indirect enzyme linked immunosorbent assay, we found specificN. caninum IgG ...
Source: Journal of Parasitic Diseases - July 8, 2023 Category: Parasitology Source Type: research
Morphological and molecular analysis of Isoparorchis trisimilibutis from catfish in Northeast India on the basis of nuclear and mitochondrial DNA
This report is the first locality and regional report from India. (Source: Journal of Parasitic Diseases)
Source: Journal of Parasitic Diseases - July 6, 2023 Category: Parasitology Source Type: research
