Table 3. Number of mice infected with Trypanosoma cruzi I and IV strains presenting histopathological alterations.
Parameter | Intensity | DTU | |
TcI (n = 32) | TcIV (n = 7) | ||
Tissue parasitism | Mild | 4 | 0 |
Absent | 28 | 7 | |
Inflammatory process | Severe | 7 | 0 |
Moderate | 12 | 0 | |
Mild | 7 | 2 | |
Absent | 6 | 5 |