Table 3.
Scoring of the histopathological findings of cecal sections of different experimental groups.
| Lesions | Negative Control | Infected with Non-Treated Oocysts | Infected with Allicin-Treated Oocysts | Infected with Garlic Extract-Treated Oocysts | Infected with KOH-Treated Oocysts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Epithelial necrosis | 0 | 5 | 1 | 3 | 4 |
| Hemorrhages | 0 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Eosinophils infiltration | 0 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Mononuclear cells infiltration | 0 | 5 | 2 | 3 | 3 |
| Coccidial stages | 0 | 5 | 1 | 3 | 3 |
(0, normal; 1, minimal severity; 2, mild severity; 3, moderate; 4, marked; and 5, severe).