Publications by authors named "Paul C Echi"

In the Afrotropic region, the genus Clinostomum is represented by four accepted and four unnamed species distinguished using molecular data. Here, we describe one of the four unnamed species as Clinostomum ukolii n. sp.

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The genus Clinostomum Leidy, 1856 (Digenea: Clinostomidae) has been reported in all ecozones of the world and a clear separation between the species of the 'Old World' and 'New World' has been recognized based on molecular studies. Recent works on Afrotropical species include redescriptions of C. cutaneum and C.

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Praziquantel (PZQ) is an acylated quinoline-pyrazine originally developed for veterinary application but now one of the most used anti-helminthic drugs for treatment of certain trematodes and cestodes in both human and other animals. The present study investigated the mutagenic and physiological responses in the juveniles of African catfish, Clarias gariepinus following short term exposure to praziquantel. Based on the 53.

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  • The study investigated the effects of chloramphenicol (CAP), an antimicrobial drug, on the behavior and blood parameters of Clarias gariepinus fish exposed to varying concentrations (2.5, 5.0, and 10.0 mg/L).
  • Higher concentrations of CAP led to observable abnormal behaviors in fish and significant changes in blood metrics, such as increased packed cell volume and decreased hemoglobin and mean cellular volume over time.
  • Findings suggest that caution is necessary when using high concentrations of CAP for prolonged periods in aquaculture, as it impacts the fish's health significantly.
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