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In vivo and in vitro activity of oil extract of garlic (Allium sativum Linnaeus) against Schistosoma japonicum cercariae.
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Revista da Sociedade Brasileira de Medicina Tropical [Rev Soc Bras Med Trop] 2017 Jan-Feb; Vol. 50 (1), pp. 126-129. - Publication Year :
- 2017
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Abstract
- Introduction:: The activity of garlic oil extract against Schistosoma japonicum cercariae was evaluated.<br />Methods:: The in vitro and in vivo cercaricidal activities against S. japonicum larvae were determined.<br />Results:: Exposure to ≥ 10-6 (v/v) garlic emulsions for 30 min led to 100% cercariae mortality; pre-exposure treatment with ≥ 10-4 (v/v) garlic emulsions showed 100% preventive efficacy against S. japonicum infection, while pre-treatment with 10-5 and 10-6 (v/v) emulsions achieved 20%-40% preventive efficacy and 35.2%-63.6% worm burden reduction.<br />Conclusions:: Garlic oil extract has activity against S. japonicum larvae and a promising preventive efficacy against S. japonicum infection.
Details
- Language :
- English
- ISSN :
- 1678-9849
- Volume :
- 50
- Issue :
- 1
- Database :
- MEDLINE
- Journal :
- Revista da Sociedade Brasileira de Medicina Tropical
- Publication Type :
- Academic Journal
- Accession number :
- 28327815
- Full Text :
- https://doi.org/10.1590/0037-8682-0301-2016