Experimental exposure of laboratory mice with metacercariae obtained from Lutianus malabaricus (local name: maya-maya)
Date of Publication
1998
Document Type
Bachelor's Thesis
Degree Name
Bachelor of Science in Biology
Subject Categories
Biology
College
College of Science
Department/Unit
Biology
Abstract/Summary
A study was conducted to identify the digenetic trematode infecting Lutianus malabaricus (local name: maya-maya), collected from Imus Central Wet Market located at Imus Cavite. Metacercariae were obtained from the muscle tissues of Lutianus malabaricus using artificial digestion method. Mice were experimentally exposed to metacercariae in two different dosages, ranging from 24 to 84 metacercariae per 0.5 ml and 54 to 189 metacercariae per 1.0 ml of homogenate obtained from digestion method, and were examined for the presence of adult trematode 4 to 6 weeks post exposure. Intestines (small and large), lungs, heart, and liver of the mice were examined. No infection of digenetic trematode was observed instead, nematodes, specifically Syphacia obvelata, and tapeworm (possibly belonging to Family Hymenolepididae) infection were noted.
Abstract Format
html
Language
English
Format
Accession Number
TU08382
Shelf Location
Archives, The Learning Commons, 12F, Henry Sy Sr. Hall
Physical Description
28 leaves ; Computer printout
Keywords
Helminths—Hosts; Mice--Parasites; Lutjanidae--Parasites
Recommended Citation
Dela Rosa, J. V., & Viernes, K. A. (1998). Experimental exposure of laboratory mice with metacercariae obtained from Lutianus malabaricus (local name: maya-maya). Retrieved from https://animorepository.dlsu.edu.ph/etd_bachelors/4045
Embargo Period
1-27-2021
