Nematode parasites of Russell's Viper with Histopathological details

ISBN-13: 9783659801754 / Angielski / Miękka / 2015 / 196 str.

Waqar Sumaira;Khatoon Nasira;Ghaffar Rizwana a

Opis

Among vertebrates the snakes are most fascinating creature. Most of the snakes are shy and will not attack peoples unless they are harassed. Due to their remarkable features they are assumed beneficial creature so it is a time know more about them. All snakes are classified into fifteen families of which only three are venomous i.e. Elapidace, Viperidae and Cortalidae. Snakes are considered as a victim of large number of parasites representing a wide range of pathogens and parasites that causes infection. Studies carried out of Russells viper which causes fatal snakes bite in Pakistan. Several species of nematodes has been reported from viper snakes in Pakistan. During the present study nematode parasites were collected from intestine and mounted slides to study the taxonomical details. For histopathological studies tissues of intestine was fixed in 5% buffer formalin. The sections cut at the thickness of 3-5 micron and stained with hematoxylin and eosin. The microscopic observations revealed atrophy of hepatocytes, ulceration, atrophy, granulomas, intense fibrosis, hypertrophy, and other inflammatory responses in intestine.

O autorze

Sumaira Waqar CV: M.SC., M.S.,Specialization Parasitology, awarded Dr. Haseen Fatima memorial Gold Medal in 2005 from Department of Zoology, University of Karachi. Teaching Experience: 10 year, Presently working in DUBAI UAE.