Scanning electron microscopic studies on the effects of sodium hypochlorite (NaOCI) on certain stages of fasciola gigantica

Abstract

The liver fluke Fasciola is one of the most common causative agent of liver disease worldwide. It has veterinary and medical importance particularly in high-density areas of cattle and sheep production. Sodium hypochlorite (NaOCl) is a candidate suggested to be used as a measure for control of fascioliasis transmission. To decrease the Fasciola incidence, the present study aimed to evaluate the effect of NaOCl on the tegumental alterations of adult worms, eggs and snail intermediate host using S