J4 ›› 2013, Vol. 12 ›› Issue (9): 29-31.

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Investigation of Pinworms Infection in Experimental Rats

  

  1. Pre-clinical College, Dali University, Dali, Yunnan 671000, China
  • Received:2013-04-13 Revised:2013-05-20 Online:2013-09-15 Published:2013-09-15

Abstract:

Objective: To investigate the infection status of pinworms among experimental rats at some college. Methods: The
current national standard Laboratory Animal-parasitic Standards and Monitoring was used to test the pinworms in the samples of rats.Sample stool was smeared by physiological saline to detect pinworms. Results: The results showed that the infection rate was 25% on experimental rats (17/69). Conclusion: It is recommendable to take regular parasitic examination to assure safety of experimenter and ensure reliable and rigorous experiment.

Key words: experimental animal, rat, pinworms, syphacia muris

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