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In vivo and in vitro activity of oil extract of garlic (Allium sativum Linnaeus) against Schistosoma japonicum cercariae

Abstract:

INTRODUCTION:

The activity of garlic oil extract against Schistosoma japonicum cercariae was evaluated.

METHODS:

The in vitro and in vivo cercaricidal activities against S. japonicum larvae were determined.

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.

CONCLUSIONS:

Garlic oil extract has activity against S. japonicum larvae and a promising preventive efficacy against S. japonicum infection.

Keywords:
Schistosoma japonicum; Allium sativum; Cercaricidal activity

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