Table 6 Comparison of the average mRNA levels (copies) of eggs in liver and intestinal tissues collected from mice at different time points either post infection or post treatment
From: Clinical diagnostic value of viable Schistosoma japonicum eggs detected in host tissues
Group | Control | 45dPI | 90dPI | 180dPI | 30dPT | 90dPT | 180dPT |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Egg mRNA in liver | 0.59 ±0.27 | 744.74 ±103.18* | 718.73 ±42.71* | 722.74 ±69.94* | 493.43 ±82.35* | 330.80 ±86.06* | 252.59 ±97.43* |
Egg mRNA in colon | 0.68 ±0.14 | 374.22 ±43.50** | 267.49 ±68.98** | 296.04 ±58.12** | 58.25 ±18.02** | 38.06 ±8.22** | 23.11 ±2.75** |