Table 3 Semi –quantitative histopathological lesions score in the intestine of the of the different catfish groups
Lesion | Control group | β-1,3-glucan supplemented group | Fipronil and Lead exposed group | Combined fipronil and lead, and β-1,3-glucan supplemented group |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Characteristic mucosal damage | _ | _ | ++ | _ |
Mucosal epithelial degeneration and desquamation | _ | _ | ++ | _ |
Degeneration in the intestinal villi | _ | _ | ++ | _ |
Goblet cell hyperplasia | _ | _ | ++ | + |
Mucinous degeneration in the lining epithelium | _ | _ | ++ | + |
Catarrhal enteritis | _ | _ | ++ | _ |
Lymphocytic infiltrations | _ | _ | ++ | _ |
Submucosal blood vessels dilatation and congestion | _ | _ | ++ | _ |
Proliferation and regenerative changes of the villi and its lining epithelium | _ | _ | _ | ++ |