Double filtration plasmapheresis in the treatment of hyperproteinemia in dogs affected by Leishmania infantum
Journal of Veterinary Science
; : 472-476, 2018.
Artigo
em Inglês
| WPRIM (Pacífico Ocidental)
| ID: wpr-758805
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WPRO
ABSTRACT
Three dogs were evaluated for severe hyperproteinemia and hyperglobulinemia secondary to Leishmania infantum. Double filtration plasmapheresis (DFPP) was performed in two dogs at days 1, 2, and 6 after presentation. The third dog received DFPP at days 1 and 3 after presentation and eleven hemodialysis treatments. Significant reduction in serum total protein (p < 0.0001), alpha-1 (p = 0.023), alpha-2 (p = 0.018), gamma globulins (p = 0.0105), and a significant increase in albumin/globulin ratio (p = 0.0018) were found. DFPP may be a promising therapeutic technique for rapid resolution of signs of hyperproteinemia in dogs affected by L. infantum.
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Base de dados:
WPRIM (Pacífico Ocidental)
Assunto principal:
Gama-Globulinas
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Diálise Renal
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Plasmaferese
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Leishmania infantum
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Filtração
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Leishmania
Limite:
Animais
Idioma:
Inglês
Revista:
Journal of Veterinary Science
Ano de publicação:
2018
Tipo de documento:
Artigo