Table 5.
Hematological blood parameters evaluated in study of salmonellosis in rats
| Parameter | Noninfected (n=3) | Infected (n=3) | Ceftiofur–PHBV (n=4) | Ceftiofur (n=4) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total leukocytes (1,000/μL)* | 5±0.3 | 9.3±0.9 | 4.8±0.2 | 7.7±0.7 |
| Polymorphonuclear cells (1,000/μL)* | 1.3±0.2 | 6.2±0.7 | 1.6±0.4 | 5.3±1.1 |
| Lymphocytes (1,000/μL) | 3.7±0.5 | 3±0.4 | 3.2±0.3 | 2.3±0.4 |
| Erythrocytes (1 million/μL) | 5.9±0.3 | 4.9±0.7 | 5.2±0.4 | 5±0.2 |
| Hematocrit (%) | 35±1.5 | 31±0.2 | 32±0.5 | 31±1.5 |
| Hemoglobin (g/dL) | 11.7±0.9 | 9.8±1.2 | 10.6±0.9 | 10±0.7 |
Note:
*
Values with statistically significant differences (P<0.05) compared to saline control.