Levamisole on the biochemical and hematological responses to parasitism by monogenoids in dog snapper

ABSTRACT: The response of biochemical and hematological parameters were analyzed in dog snapper (Lutjanus jocu) grown in net cages, as well as for the specimens kept in the laboratory during an infestation by Neobenedenia melleni, and after treatment with freshwater bath and injectable application of levamisole. Significant changes were observed in N. melleni parasitized individuals, characterized by increased glucose and lactate levels, as well as a significant fish hematocrit reduction and leukocyte increase. Treatment with freshwater baths, concomitant with injectable levamisole application, showed therapeutic efficacy in several parameters after 14 days of treatment.

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Main Authors:	Oliveira,Bruno De Laquila, Souza,Rodrigo Matos de, Silva Filho,Jorge Pinto da, Ribeiro,Halysson Pena, Fioresi,Deusélio Bassini, Gomes,Levy de Carvalho, Fernandes,Luiz Fernando Loureiro
Format:	Digital revista
Language:	English
Published:	Universidade Federal de Santa Maria 2019
Online Access:	http://old.scielo.br/scielo.php?script=sci_arttext&pid=S0103-84782019000900501
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