Table-8.
Biochemical findings in serologically positive dogs for ehrlichiosis.
| Parameters (0 day) | Total bilirubin (mg/dL) | AST (U/L) | ALT (U/L) | ALKP (U/L) | TP (g/dL) | Albumin (g/dL) | Globulin (g/dL) | A:G ratio | BUN (mg/dL) | Creatinine (mg/dL) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sero positive (n=73) | 0.91±1.77a | 28.45±14.00b | 58.61±28.05b | 128.11±49.76b | 7.18±1.83a | 2.45±0.75ab | 4.74±1.68b | 0.59±0.28a | 22±10.66a | 1.37±0.63b |
| Control (n=10) | 0.38±0.16a | 13.8±1.55a | 27.2±9.65a | 80.2±15.51a | 6.1±0.61a | 3.00±0.21b | 3.1±0.58a | 0.910±0.23b | 15.5±5.21a | 0.81±0.12a |
Figures with same superscripts in a column do not differ significantly at p<0.05. AST=Aspartate aminotransferase, ALT=Alanine aminotransferase, ALKP=Alkaline phosphatase, TP=Total protein, BUN=Blood urea nitrogen