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Effect of Praziquantel on Hemato-Immunological Indices in Common Carp (Cyprinus carpio)

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Praziquantel (PZQ) has been used for treatment of fish parasites for a long time. However, limited investigations exist implying its immunomodulatory properties in fish species. In the present study, the effects of bath administration of therapeutic doses of PZQ on immune responses of common carp, Cyprinus carpio, were investigated. Fingerlings of C. carpio were given 24-h bath immersion in 0.5, 1.5 and 5 mg/l PZQ solutions, and the immune responses were assessed on 1, 7, 14, 21 and 28 days post-PZQ administration in comparison with the controls. Data revealed that the medium and high doses (1.5 and 5 mg/l, respectively) significantly (p < 0.05) enhanced some specific and non-specific immune parameters namely specific antibody titer, serum lysozyme and bactericidal activities, phagocytic and respiratory burst activities, disease resistance, total plasma protein and immunoglobulin level. This study provides preliminary evidence for immunomodulatory properties of PZQ in fish and its potential capacity as an immunostimulant in common carp.

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This study was supported by Research Council, Shiraz University through a research Grant to the first author. We express our sincere gratitude to S. Fereidouni for his kind cooperation and technical assistance (Grant No. 93GRD1M154665).

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  1. Aquatic Animal Health and Diseases Department, School of Veterinary Medicine, Shiraz University, Shiraz, 71441-69155, Iran

    S. Soltanian

  2. Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Engineering, School of Agriculture, Shiraz University, Shiraz, 71441-65186, Iran

    A. Vazirzadeh

  3. Fisheries Group, Department of Marine Sciences, Chabahar Maritime University, Chabahar, Iran

    P. Akbary

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Soltanian, S., Vazirzadeh, A. & Akbary, P. Effect of Praziquantel on Hemato-Immunological Indices in Common Carp (Cyprinus carpio). Iran J Sci Technol Trans Sci 42, 1015–1025 (2018). https://doi.org/10.1007/s40995-017-0179-z

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