Histological change in Biomphalaria glabrata, Say, 1817, Schistosoma mansoni intermediary host, submitted to Niclosamide

Authors

  • Edwin Alberto Maure Pile Instituto Oswaldo Cruz, Departamento de Biologia, Rio de Janeiro, RJ
  • Nanci Pastor Instituto Oswaldo Cruz, Departamento de Biologia, Rio de Janeiro, RJ
  • José Augusto dos Santos Instituto Oswaldo Cruz, Departamento de Biologia, Rio de Janeiro, RJ
  • Juliana SãoLuiz de Barros Instituto Oswaldo Cruz, Departamento de Biologia, Rio de Janeiro, RJ

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.1590/S1413-95962002000400010

Keywords:

Histology, Biomphalaria, Niclosamide

Abstract

It was realized a histological evaluation of Biomphalaria glabrata submitted to aqueous solutions of niclosamide, in concentrations subletais. The experiments were accomplished in agreement with the parameters described by World Health Organization for tests with moluscicidas. The results demonstrated focal lesions in the digestive gland, kidney and gonads, and a correlation between the solution concentration and the damage level.

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Published

2002-01-01

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How to Cite

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Pile EAM, Pastor N, Santos JA dos, Barros JS de. Histological change in Biomphalaria glabrata, Say, 1817, Schistosoma mansoni intermediary host, submitted to Niclosamide. Braz. J. Vet. Res. Anim. Sci. [Internet]. 2002 Jan. 1 [cited 2024 Apr. 25];39(4):218-9. Available from: https://www.revistas.usp.br/bjvras/article/view/5970