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Silva JND, Cotrim AC, Conceição LAVD, Marins CMF, Marchi PGFD, Honorio-França AC, Almeida ADBPFD, França EL, Sousa VRF. Immunohaematological and rheological parameters in canine visceral leishmaniasis. Rev Bras Parasitol Vet 2018; 27:211-217. [PMID: 29846458 DOI: 10.1590/s1984-296120180021] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/27/2017] [Accepted: 03/07/2018] [Indexed: 06/08/2023]
Abstract
The aim of this study was to find correlations between haematological and rheological parameters in canine visceral leishmaniasis (CLV). Enrolled dogs with CVL (n=31) had a confirmed diagnosis using the rapid test Dual Path Platform (TR DPP®) kit and Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR) assay. A control group (n=31) comprised healthy dogs with negative results for the TR DPP® kit and PCR assay. Haematological parameters and total protein, albumin, globulin, and antibody were assessed. The rheological properties of the blood samples were also determined. Erythrocytes, haematocrit and platelet values of dogs in the CVL group were found to be lower than those of the control group. The total protein, globulin and IgG concentrations were higher in serum samples from the CVL group. The blood flow curve demonstrated increased shear rates in the CVL group. The viscosity of the blood from the infected animals was lower than in the healthy dogs. A positive correlation was found between erythrocyte numbers and blood viscosity. These data suggest that changes in the flow curve and viscosity of blood as well as the erythrocyte values may be a viable low-cost alternative for the monitoring of dogs with visceral leishmaniasis.
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Affiliation(s)
- José Nivaldo da Silva
- Programa de Pós-Graduação em Ciências Veterinárias, Faculdade de Medicina Veterinária - FAVET, Universidade Federal de Mato Grosso - UFMT, Cuiabá, MT, Brasil
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- Instituto de Ciências Biológicas e da Saúde - ICBS, Universidade Federal de Mato Grosso - UFMT, Barra do Garças, MT, Brasil
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- Instituto de Ciências Biológicas e da Saúde - ICBS, Universidade Federal de Mato Grosso - UFMT, Barra do Garças, MT, Brasil
| | - Patricia Gelli Feres de Marchi
- Instituto de Ciências Biológicas e da Saúde - ICBS, Universidade Federal de Mato Grosso - UFMT, Barra do Garças, MT, Brasil
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- Instituto de Ciências Biológicas e da Saúde - ICBS, Universidade Federal de Mato Grosso - UFMT, Barra do Garças, MT, Brasil
| | - Valéria Régia Franco Sousa
- Programa de Pós-Graduação em Ciências Veterinárias, Faculdade de Medicina Veterinária - FAVET, Universidade Federal de Mato Grosso - UFMT, Cuiabá, MT, Brasil
- Departamento de Clínica Médica Veterinária, Faculdade de Medicina Veterinária - FAVET, Universidade Federal de Mato Grosso - UFMT, Cuiabá, MT, Brasil
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