FIG 2.

Hematological parameters in C57BL/6 mice infected with Listeria monocytogenes (A and C) or Salmonella Typhimurium (B and D). After sacrifice at different time points, blood was collected, and the numbers of red blood cells (A and B) and the hematocrit (HCT) values (C and D) were determined by a certified laboratory. The graphs represent means plus standard deviations for at least 4 animals. Statistical analysis was performed by applying one-way ANOVA followed by a Bonferroni multiple-comparison post hoc test. *, P < 0.05; ***, P < 0.001 (compared with noninfected [NI] mice).