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Physiological changes in the cestode of sheep Avitellina centripunctata treated with praziquantel drug
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Dr. D Prasanna, Dr. G Y Bhargavi, Dr. D Ravindar Reddy
Abstract
Host –The parasite relationship is a unique
phenomenon, usually a dynamic equilibrium exists between the host and the
parasite. Avitellina centripunctata, a cestode parasite in the intestine
of sheep. The study observed Decreased glycogen. alkaline phosphatases and
acetylcholinesterase levels in parasites treated with praziquantel drug. The
levels were reduced significantly when compared with control parasites treated
with 4 ppm praziquantel drug at different incubation periods. It acts on AchE,
membrane-bound phosphatases and reduces the capacity of absorption from the
host tissues. The drug acts on the Acetylcholinesterase paralyzing the
parasites slowly in invitro treatment. This study proves that the drug praziquantel
acts as an effective antihelminthic drug in sheep.
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Dr. D Prasanna, Dr. G Y Bhargavi, Dr. D Ravindar Reddy "Physiological changes in the cestode of sheep <i>Avitellina centripunctata</i> treated with praziquantel drug". International Journal of Zoology Studies, Vol 10, Issue 1, 2025, Pages 1-3
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