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Frequency of spleen lesions of dogs naturally infected with Leishmania (L.) chagasi from Belo Horizonte, Minas Gerais (MG) state, Brazil
| Histological alterations | n = 24 | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Inflammation of the capsule | 18 | 75 |
| Thickening of the capsule | 21 | 87.5 |
| Hypertrophy and hyperplasia of white pulp | 17 | 70.8 |
| Hypertrophy and hyperplasia of red pulp | 22 | 91.6 |
| Depletion of T-dependent areas | 8 | 33.3 |
| Granulomas | 3 | 12.5 |
| Congestion | 17 | 70.8 |
| Haemosiderosis | 16 | 66.6 |
| Parasitism | 24 | 100 |
