Histopathological Changes Induced by Exposure of Mosquito Coil Smoke on the Liver of Adult Wistar Albino Rats – An Experimental Study-Reference-Cited by-同舟云学术

Histopathological Changes Induced by Exposure of Mosquito Coil Smoke on the Liver of Adult Wistar Albino Rats – An Experimental Study

Published:2024-04 Issue:2 Volume:73 Page:119-122
ISSN:0003-2778
Container-title:Journal of the Anatomical Society of India
language:en
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Author:

Syed Masooma¹,Syed Midhat¹,Syed Farah¹,Akram Waqar²

Affiliation:

1. Department of Anatomy, Government Medical College, Srinagar, Jammu and Kashmir, India

2. Department of Anatomy, Autonomous State Medical College, Fatehpur, Uttar Pradesh, India

Abstract

Background: Mosquito coils are widely used to control mosquitoes due to their low cost. However, their combustion releases harmful pollutants. Objective: This study investigates the histological changes in rat liver due to exposure to mosquito coil smoke containing d-trans allethrin. Methods: Eighteen Wistar rats were divided into three groups: control (Group A), exposed for 4 weeks (Group B), and exposed for 6 weeks (Group C). The rats were exposed to the smoke for 8 hours daily. Liver tissues were collected, fixed, sectioned, and stained for histological analysis. Results: Prolonged exposure to mosquito coil smoke leads to significant liver damage and inflammation due to the release of fine particles and toxic compounds. Conclusion: Long-term exposure to mosquito coil smoke is hepatotoxic. Public awareness and measures to minimize exposure are necessary.

Publisher

Medknow

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