Histopathological changes induced by Cestode parasite in fresh water murrel

ABSTRACT

Lytocestus indicus is found infected to the stomach of fresh water murrel, Channa  punctatus. This parasite brought about severe histopathological changes in the infected murrel. Histopathological changes include damage of villi, inflammation, fibrosis associated with hyperplasia and metaplasia, epithelial necrosis, vacuolation of submucous cells and dilation of blood vessels. The present paper deals with the histopathological changes in the stomach of fresh water murrel, Channa punctatus.

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