Changes in protein content in Haemolymph, Fat body and Silk gland of the 5th instar silkworm hybrids race PM x CSR2, and pure races CSR2, and CSR4 were examined after inoculation with viral and bacterial pathogen and treatment with antibiotics. The results indicated that the changes in protein contents in infected larvae could be reverted with antibiotic treatment with protein content could be elevated by antibiotic supplementation in healthy larvae. Antibiotic treatment was more effective in post-inoculated larvae as compaired to the pre-inoculated condition. Pre-treatment with antibiotics assists in building up resistance.
Bombyx mori, Virus, Bacterial, Pre-and post-inoculated, Antibiotics
