Therapeutic Evaluation Of The Antiviral Activity Of Azadirachta indica In Comparison To Amantadine Hydrochloride Against Avian Influenza Virus Infection In Ducks

Studies on the antiviral activity of some herbal plants extract against isolated duck hepatitis virus in infected ducklings.

“…Moreover, in case of mint and neem treatment groups virus shedding decreased (1log,3log and 2log) after 7days post infection and stopped shedding at the 14 th day post infection in comparison to control untreated group. These results agreed with those of other studies reported byTamam et al (2010) andHegazy et al (2013) who reported antiviral activity of herbal substances as an alternative solution.…”

Evaluation of the immuno-stimulatory effect of aqueous neem (Azadirachta indica) leaf extract against highly pathogenic avian influenza (H5N8) in experimental chickens

“…In Egypt, the antiviral activity of 4% neem ( Azadirachta indicia ) was examined against highly pathogenic AI ( HPAI ) in ducks ( Hegazy et al, 2013 ), while the antiviral activity of 8% A. indicia was evaluated against chicken infectious anemia ( CIA ) ( Hegazy et al, 2023 ). Both treatments offered 100% protection, and neither clinical symptoms nor death were noted.…”

“…An 8% aqueous neem leaf extract shows antiviral efficacy against CIAV and AI, according to Hegazy et al (2013, 2023) . They also claimed to have isolated the first pure polyphenolic flavonoids quercetin, and ß-sitosterol from fresh neem leaf ( Hegazy et al, 2023 ).…”