Blastocystisspp is protozoan parasites that inhibit the
intestinal tract of human beings. Many anti protozoan agents such as metronidazole are used to fight against it, Later it should be treated with nitazoxanide.
The anti-microbial properties of microorganism are serious problem to treat the
infectious diseases. As anti-bacterial drugs are having side effects, plant
extracts are now a source for new treatment. Rats with Blastocystis spp were treated with Pomegranate peel extract to check the anti-protozoanactivity. This study observed lowered shedding of cysts, which was very close
to that of nitazoxanide treatment. Therefore Pomegranate peel extract can be
used as alternative for anti Blastocystis drugs.
The development of drug resistance against commonly used
treatment has necessitated a search for new therapeutic agents from other
sources. Recently, there has been considerable interest in the use of plant
materials as an alternative method to control pathogenic microorganisms. Plant
extracts have shown to be effective against resistant pathogens.Herbal medicine
or phytomedicine is now attracting the world’s attention as it enhances the
health of the body systems without adverse side effects, especially the immune
system that protect against pathogens. Read more...........
No comments:
Post a Comment