Table 1.
The results of the used methods for histochemical and histopathological studies to detect the induced apoptosis by Feulgen stain and granuloma size (diameter) and number in the different groups
| Group | Induced apoptosis | Granuloma (diameter and number) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| By Feulgen stain | Diameter (µm) Mean ± SD |
Number (mean ± SD) | |
| G2 | Severe | 357.33 ± 53.08 | 69.17 ± 12.5 |
| G3 | Severe | 341 ± 31.95 | 64.5 ± 12.1 |
| G4 | Moderate | 223.17 ± 14.12*** | 25.3 ± 5.96*** |
| G5 | Moderate | 241.5 ± 18.29*** | 28.66 ± 6.5*** |
| G6 | Mild | 164.67 ± 17.95*** | 7.67 ± 2.16*** |
*** Very high significant difference from infected control at p < 0.001