TABLE 8.
Mean and significance (median, min–max) of haemogram parameters of cats with viral and non‐viral gingivostomatitis.
| Parameter | Cats with viral gingivostomatitis (n: 34) | Cats with non‐viral gingivostomatitis (n: 21) | p value |
|---|---|---|---|
| WBC (m/mm3) | 13.46 (3.70–47.91) | 9.95 (4.97–21.88) | 0.004 |
| LYM (m/mm3) | 4.28 (0.58–9.83) | 3.38 (0.55–9.00) | 0.703 |
| MON (m/mm3) | 0.60 (0.05–3.32) | 0.33 (0.06–0.69) | 0.003 |
| GRA (m/mm3) | 7.66 (1.38–42.33) | 5.30 (1.81–17.16) | 0.023 |
| RBC (m/mm3) | 10.09 (4.66–13.94) | 10.20 (3.26–12.36) | 0.579 |
| MCV (fL) | 42.50 (27.00–74.00) | 40.00 (36.00–69.00) | 0.755 |
| Hct (%) | 41.75 (22.60–84.80) | 41.70 (22.60–60.00) | 0.522 |
| MCHC (g/dL) | 33.95 (19.40–38.00) | 33.40 (24.50–37.60) | 0.628 |
| Hb (g/dL) | 14.05 (7.90–26.30) | 14.40 (5.50–17.30) | 0.697 |
| PLT (m/mm3) | 393.50 (38.00–798.00) | 399.00 (146.00–627.00) | 0.591 |
Note: Significance level was accepted as p < 0.05.
Abbreviations: GRA, granulocytes; Hb, haemoglobin; Hct, haematocrit; LYM, lymphocytes; MCHC, mean erythrocyte haemoglobin concentration; MCV, mean erythrocyte volume; MON, monocytes; PLT, platelets; RBC, erythrocytes; WBC, total leukocytes.