TABLE 2.
Density of infected astrocytes as a function of distance from the optic nerve head 3 days after infection
| Treatmenta | Segment (no. of sections) | Infected astrocytesb | Area (μm2)c | Densityd |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Untreated | ON1 (4) | 49.5 ± 19.5 | 36,657 ± 12,128 | 1.35 |
| ON2 (3) | 41.0 ± 24.2 | 52,000 ± 12,243 | 0.78 | |
| Optic tract (3) | 24.7 ± 7.1 | 61,394 ± 732 | 0.40 | |
| Treated | ON1 (3) | 2.7 ± 3.01 | 61,576 ± 416 | 0.04 |
| ON2 (3) | 1.0 ± 1.7 | 61,817 ± 0 | 0.02 | |
| Optic tract (3) | 0.34 ± 0.6 | 61,596 ± 0 | 0.01 |
a
Valacyclovir was supplied in the drinking water 24 h after infection.
b
Mean (and standard deviation) number of infected astrocytes in each section.
c
Mean (and standard deviation) area of sections.
d
Number of infected astrocytes per 1,000 μm2.