Table 2.
Effect of injection of sulfadoxine-pyrimethamine combination on biochemical parameters (AST and ALT) of chicks.
| Batch | AST (UI/L) | ALT (UI/L) |
|---|---|---|
| Control | 2.02 ± 1.02 | 3.60 ± 2.59 |
| NaCl | 1.81 ± 1.14 | 1.24 ± 0.00 |
| SPJ0 | 3.42 ± 0.41 | 1.91 ± 1.70 |
| SPJ12 | 1.89 ± 1.37 | 2.50 ± 2.43 |
| SPJ14 | 1.45 ± 0.37 | 3.29 ± 0.38 |
| SPJ16 | 2.72 ± 1.13 | 3.07 ± 2.08 |
| SPJ16-J18 | 2.22 ± 1.11 | 3.31 ± 0.13 |
| SPJ18 | 2.80 ± 0.52 | 3.49 ± 1.19 |
Data are expressed as mean ± standard error of the mean (SEM) and analyzed by one-way ANOVA, followed by Tukey test (p < 0.05) as compared to the respective parameter value of control groups. SPJ0 = injection of sulfadoxine-pyrimethamine before the start of incubation; SPJ12 = injection of sulfadoxine-pyrimethamine on day 12 of incubation; SPJ14 = injection of sulfadoxine-pyrimethamine on day 14 of incubation; SPJ16 = injection of sulfadoxine-pyrimethamine on day 16 of incubation; SPJ16-J18 = injection of sulfadoxine-pyrimethamine on day 16 and day 18 of incubation; SPJ18 = injection of sulfadoxine-pyrimethamine on day 18 of incubation. ALT: alanine aminotransferase, AST: aspartate aminotransferase.