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Figure� 2: Photomicrograph �of �liver �sections.�(a) �Infected �liver �exhibiting �large �granuloma �with �excess �inflammatory �cells �and �central �schistosome �egg;�(b) �praziquantel�(PZQ)-treated �liver, �showing �medium-sized �fibrocellular�(arrow �shows) �granuloma �surrounding �intact �Schistosoma� (S.) mansoni �ovum;�(c) �mefloquine�(MQ)-treated �group �showing �small �sized �fibrocellular�(arrow �shows) �granuloma �devoid �of S. mansoni �ova;�(d) �Echinacea purpurea� (EP) extract� = treated liver, �showing �large �sized �fibrocellular�(arrow �shows) �granuloma �with �two �degenerated �S. mansoni �ova;�(e) �PZQ �and �EP �treated �group, �showing �small-sized �fibrocellular�(arrow �shows) �granuloma �surrounding �intact �S. mansoni �ovum;�(f) �MQ �and �EP �treated �group, �showing �restoration �of �liver �lobules �and �normal �hepatic �architecture, �where �the �central �vein�(Cv) �lies �at �the �center �of �the �lobule �surrounded �by �the �hepatocytes�(Hc) �and �mild �lymphocytic �infiltration�(hematoxylin �and �eosin, �×200). |
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