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The value of in vitro cell culture of granulocytes in the detection of Ehrlichia
Mutani, A; Kaminjolo, J. S.
Affiliation
  • Mutani, A; The University of The West Indies. School of Veterinary Medicine. Saint Augustine. TT
  • Kaminjolo, J. S; The University of The West Indies. School of Veterinary Medicine. Saint Augustine. TT
Rev. Soc. Bras. Med. Trop ; 34(4): 377-380, jul.-ago. 2001. ilus
Article in English | LILACS | ID: lil-461928
Responsible library: BR1.1
ABSTRACT
Peripheral blood leukocytes from different animals were isolated from whole blood and maintained in Dulbeco's medium containing homologous serum without antibiotics. After 72 hrs microscopic examination of these cells showed that most animals were infected with Ehrlichia. Observation of thin blood smears from the same animals showed that only two were positive for Ehrlichia. The results of this investigation show that leukocyte culture is superior to the traditional thin blood film method in the detection of Ehrlichia and that asymptomatic carriers are easily detected. The method is inexpensive and does not require specific cell lines although it is necessary to use sterile sera.
RESUMO
Leucócitos do sangue periférico de diferentes animais foram isolados do sangue total e mantidos em meio de Dulbeco, contendo soro homólogo sem antibióticos. Após 72 horas, um exame microscópico destas células mostrou que a maioria dos animais era infectada com Ehrlichia. Observação de esfregaços de sangue dos mesmos animais mostrou que apenas dois eram positivos para Ehrlichia. Os resultados desta pesquisa mostraram que a cultura de leucócitos é superior ao método tradicional de película de sangue na detecção de Ehrlichia , e que portadores assintomáticos são facilmente detectados. O método é de baixo custo e não exige linhas de células específicas, embora seja necessário o uso de soro estéril.
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Full text: Available Collection: International databases Database: LILACS Main subject: Ehrlichia / Granulocytes Type of study: Diagnostic study Limits: Animals Language: English Journal: Rev. Soc. Bras. Med. Trop Journal subject: Tropical Medicine Year: 2001 Document type: Article Affiliation country: Trinidad and Tobago Institution/Affiliation country: The University of The West Indies/TT
Full text: Available Collection: International databases Database: LILACS Main subject: Ehrlichia / Granulocytes Type of study: Diagnostic study Limits: Animals Language: English Journal: Rev. Soc. Bras. Med. Trop Journal subject: Tropical Medicine Year: 2001 Document type: Article Affiliation country: Trinidad and Tobago Institution/Affiliation country: The University of The West Indies/TT
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