ORIGINAL RESEARCH
Histological and Immunohistochemical Assays
of Trypanosoma evansi Infected Camel
Hepatic Tissues
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Department of Biology, College of Science, University of Jeddah, Jeddah, Saudi Arabia
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Department of Biology, College of Science, Jazan University, Jazan, Saudi Arabia
Submission date: 2023-05-13
Final revision date: 2023-06-18
Acceptance date: 2023-06-27
Online publication date: 2023-09-01
Publication date: 2023-09-08
Pol. J. Environ. Stud. 2023;32(5):4617-4626
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ABSTRACT
Camel Trypanosomiasis is one of the most significant illnesses influencing the livestock economic
development. The present study reports observations of histological and immunohistochemical
alterations of Trypanosoma evansi infection in the liver samples of camels (Camelus dromedarius) from
Al-Madinah district in Saudi Arabia . Liver of camels showed presence of red blood cells among the
hepatic cells, infiltration of connective and fibrous tissue between the liver’s lobules, and a reduced
number of hepatic cells. Upon Masson trichrome staining the infected liver showed elevated deposition
of thick collagen fibers that were conspicuously stained blue. Immunohistochemical study of the -SMApositive
cells in the T. evansi infected camels also exhibited considerable growth of the brownish cells
between the sinusoidal walls and around the portal area. Moreover, increase numbers of -SMA-positive
cells in the tissue zone around the portal vein, artery, and bile duct branches were observed. Overall, the
infection stimulates hepatic CD8+ and CD4+ T cells in the liver, which is a well-known component of
the immune response cascade, according to the study. The acquisition of milk, meat, and other products
is crucial for camels. Therefore, it is essential to examine the camels’ health, risks, and pathological
effect of related diseases.