Decreased erytrocyte osmotic fragility during canine leptospirosis

Authors

  • Marcelo L. Santoro Institute Butantan; Laboratory of Pathophysiology
  • Marcia M. Kogika University of São Paulo; College of Veterinary Medicine; Department of Medical Clinics
  • Mitika K. Hagiwara University of São Paulo; College of Veterinary Medicine; Department of Medical Clinics
  • Regina M. S. Mirandola University of São Paulo; College of Veterinary Medicine; Department of Medical Clinics
  • Izaura L. C. G. Castelar University of São Paulo; College of Veterinary Medicine; Department of Medical Clinics

Keywords:

Dog, Osmotic resistance, Red blood cell

Abstract

Erythrocyte osmotic fragility (EOF) was carried out in nineteen dogs naturally infected by Leptospira interrogans serovar icterohaemorrhagiae/copenhagi. A decreased EOF was observed, suggesting a modification of erythrocyte components secondary to disturbances that occur during canine leptospirosis, such as renal damage and hepatic disease.

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Published

1994-02-01

Issue

Vol. 36 No. 1 (1994)

Section

Microbiology

How to Cite

Santoro, M. L., Kogika, M. M., Hagiwara, M. K., Mirandola, R. M. S., & Castelar, I. L. C. G. (1994). Decreased erytrocyte osmotic fragility during canine leptospirosis . Revista Do Instituto De Medicina Tropical De São Paulo, 36(1), 1-5. https://revistas.usp.br/rimtsp/article/view/29113