Effect of Lambda Cyhalothrin on Rats: An Acute Toxicity Study

Authors

  • Mate MS*
  • Ghosh RC*
  • Mondal S**
  • Karmakar DB***

Keywords:

Lambda cyhalothrin; Histopathology

Abstract

The objective of the study was to evaluate the acute toxicity of lambda cyhalothrin in rat.

 

Male albino rats were exposed to 80 mg/kg body weight of lambda cyhalothrin by means of gavage.

 

The toxicological manifestations include myocardial hyalinisation, lysis of reticular framework in spleen, and spermatogonial cell degeneration in testes.

 

Published Date

07-Jan-2010

Issue

Vol.06 Issue No.01 (2010): Journal of Indian Society of Toxicology

Section

Articles