Elucidating the effect of dietary neem (Azadirachta indica) on growth performance, haemato-biochemical, immunonological response, and anti-pathogenic capacity of Nile tilapia juveniles.

This investigation attempts to evaluate the effect of diet additives via aqueous or ethanolic herbal extracts from Azadirachta indica leaves on Nile tilapia, Oreochromis niloticus. Five dietary categories were assigned to the fish: the first category (N1, with no extract) was kept under control conditions; two categories contained aqueous extract (N2 (1.0 g/kg) and N3 (2.

Hydroethanolic Extracts of Leaves Possess Antimalarial Effects and Reverses Haematological and Biochemical Pertubation in -infected Mice.

The current work investigated the chemical profile, antimalarial potential and capacity of hydroethanolic extract (SAE) to reverse hematological and biochemical pertubation in infected mice. Results of the phytochemical analysis revealed the presence of alkaloids, flavonoids, phenolics, tannins, terpenoids, saponins, steroids and cardiac glycosides. Total phenolic and flavonoid content was estimated to be 45.

Preliminary screening of microplastic contamination in different marine fish species of Taif market, Saudi Arabia.

Microplastics (MPs), as a physical anthropogenic contaminant, represent a serious, human health concern due to their toxicity and ability to act as vectors for other pollutants and pathogens. This study aimed to screen for MP contamination in marine fish in Taif market, Saudi Arabia. A total of 22 fish species were used according to their different marine habitats and feedings.

Molecular characterization of Trypanosoma evansi, T. vivax and T. congolense in camels (Camelus dromedarius) of KSA.

Background: Trypanosoma evansi is the leading infectious Trypanosoma spp. in camels (Camelus dromedarius) present in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA) that could lead to extensive economic losses. The present study was aimed to assess the prevalence rate of T.

Molecular characterization and phylogenetic studies of and coenurus cysts in slaughtered sheep in Saudi Arabia.

Taeniids, consisting of two genera and , are obligatory tapeworms of mammals, and their pathogenicity was due to infection with larval stages. Hydatid (the larval stage of ) and coenurus (the larval stage of ) cysts are prevalent in domestic, wild ruminants, livestock, swine, and dogs, and accidentally they could also be found in humans. They lead to different clinical manifestations that cause economic loss in livestock and human morbidity.

Prevalence, incidence and molecular characterization of tape worms in Al Taif governorate, KSA and the effectiveness of as a biological control .

Cestoda is a class of parasitic worms in the flatworm phylum (Platyhelminthes). Most of the species-and the best-known-are those in the subclass Eucestoda; they are ribbon-like worms as adults, known as tapeworms. The results reported that about 9.

Investigating microplastics and potentially toxic elements contamination in canned Tuna, Salmon, and Sardine fishes from Taif markets, KSA.

Microplastics (MPs) have been documented in different foodstuffs and beverages, that could affect human health due to their ingestion. Furthermore, seafood contamination with MPs puts pillars of food availability and utilization at risk. The present study investigates MPs and toxic elements pollution in commercially canned fishes from Taif governorate markets.

Prevalence and risk factors of parasitic diseases among Saudi children: An updated review.

Intestinal parasite infection (IPI) is a declining global health problem. However, in certain parts of the world, the misconception that certain diseases are avoided owing to the existence of prevention strategies, medication and the frequency of awareness campaigns remains underestimated. Recent studies in Saudi Arabia have reported high prevalence rates for IPI; however, the prevalence in Saudi Arabia varies from city to city and from age group to age group.

Maternal toxoplasmosis and the risk of childhood autism: serological and molecular small-scale studies.

Background: Toxoplasmosis resulting from infection with the Toxoplasma parasite has become an endemic disease worldwide. Recently, a few studies have reported a high prevalence of Toxoplasmosis infections among Saudi Arabian women. This disease could become life threatening for pregnant women and for immunodeficient people.

Immunochemotherapy for cryptosporidiosis in immunosuppressed mouse model.

Immunochemotherapy as a dual regimen (Nitazoxanide NTZ and Interferon gamma INF-gamma) and a triple one (NTZ, INF-gamma & Paromomycin PRM), administered to immunosuppressed Cryptosporidium infected mice for 10 days (4th-13th day post-infection) was evaluated during and after treatment by determination of parasite count in ileum, associated histopathological changes, oocyst count in Kinyoun's acid fast stained faecal smears, percent reduction in oocyst excretion and cure rate. Both regimens induced nearby efficacy (P > 0.05) with significant reduction in parasite count in the ileum on 7th (P < 0.

Cryptosporidiosis among immunocompromised patients in Saudi Arabia.

A total of (408) immunocompromised Saudi patients (<2 - >60 years) checked for Cryptosporidium infection showed 69.7% and 64.2% infection rates by Kinyoun's acid fast staining for oocysts and a monoclonal ELISA kit for C.