Table 3.
Worm count, percent deparasitization and host clearance after treatment with diammonium salt of Embelin
| Groups | Dose administered (mg/kg) | Mean no of parasites | % deparasitization | % host clearance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Group I | 250 | 1.43 ± 0.30* | 70.6 | 0 |
| Group II | 500 | 1.00 ± 0.69* | 79.4 | 57.14 |
| Group III | 750 | 0.71 ± 0.36* | 85.3 | 57.14 |
| Group IV | 25 (PQ) | 0.00 ± 00* | 100 | 100 |
| Group V | vehicle | 4.86 ± 1.18 | 0 | 0 |
PQ: Praziquantel
* Mean number of parasites within row is significantly different at p <0.05 determined by LSD multiple comparison test