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Cerebrospinal fluid cytological and biochemical values of healthy cattle in two sampling times with an interval of 96 hours

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Author(s):
P.H.J. Cunha [1] ; D.G.A. Andrade [2] ; J.P. Oliveira-Filho [3] ; P.R. Badial ; D. Passarelli ; R.K. Takahira [6] ; J.A.N. Lisboa [7] ; A.S. Borges [8]
Total Authors: 8
Affiliation:
[1] Universidade Federal de Goiás. Escola de Veterinária e Zootecnia - Brasil
[2] Universidade Estadual Paulista. Faculdade de Medicina Veterinária e Zootecnia - Brasil
[3] Universidade Estadual Paulista. Faculdade de Medicina Veterinária e Zootecnia - Brasil
[6] Universidade Estadual Paulista. Faculdade de Medicina Veterinária e Zootecnia - Brasil
[7] Universidade Estadual de Londrina. Centro de Ciências Agrárias - Brasil
[8] Universidade Estadual Paulista. Faculdade de Medicina Veterinária e Zootecnia - Brasil
Total Affiliations: 8
Document type: Journal article
Source: Arquivo Brasileiro de Medicina Veterinária e Zootecnia; v. 69, n. 6, p. 1393-1397, 2017-11-00.
Abstract

ABSTRACT The analysis of cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) is important for the diagnosis of neurological diseases in cattle. However, the effect of consecutive collections on the cytological and biochemical parameters of the CSF has not been evaluated yet. The objective of the present study was to evaluate potential differences on the cytological and biochemical analysis of CSF obtained from healthy cattle at two sampling times with 96 hours of interval in between. Total and differential cell counts, and total protein concentration were analyzed in the CSF. Increased cellularity and significant reduction of lymphocyte and elevated numbers of mononuclear cells were observed on the second collection. However, erythrocyte count (/µl), total leukocyte count (/µl), neutrophils (%), eosinophils (%) and total protein concentration (mg/dl) remained within the reference range 96 hours after the completion of the first puncture. In conclusion, consecutive CSF collections cause no detectable local inflammation 96 hours after the first puncture suggesting that repeated collections do not interfere in the CSF results. (AU)

FAPESP's process: 06/05836-6 - Meningo-encephalitis caused by HPV-5 and sulfur-induced polioencephalomalacia in bovines: clinical and laboratorial evaluation
Grantee:Alexandre Secorun Borges
Support Opportunities: Regular Research Grants