Year: 2024
Type: article
Abstract: The objective of this study was to ascertain the hematological indices in canines that have been infected with the Canine Distemper Virus (CDV) in an acute phase. The study included ten dogs with acute CDV infection (n=10) and ten healthy dogs (n=10). The results of the study demonstrated a statistically significant elevation in the neutrophil-to-lymphocyte ratio (NLR) and monocyte-to-lymphocyte ratio (MLR) in dogs acutely infected with CDV compared to the control group. These findings suggest that distinct hematological responses may occur during the acute phase of CDV infection, and that NLR and MLR levels may serve as reliable inflammatory markers for monitoring this period.
Source: Kocatepe Veterinary Journal
DOI: 10.30607/kvj.1524672
Institution: Atatürk University
Language: English
Topic: Animal health and immunology
Subfield: Small Animals
Field: Veterinary
Domain: Health Sciences
Open Access status: diamond
OpenAlex ID: W4405277149