Double filtration plasmapheresis in the treatment of hyperproteinemia in dogs affected by Leishmania infantum
Journal of Veterinary Science
;
: 472-476, 2018.
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in English
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ABSTRACT
Three dogs were evaluated for severe hyperproteinemia and hyperglobulinemia secondary to Leishmania infantum. Double filtration plasmapheresis (DFPP) was performed in two dogs at days 1, 2, and 6 after presentation. The third dog received DFPP at days 1 and 3 after presentation and eleven hemodialysis treatments. Significant reduction in serum total protein (p < 0.0001), alpha-1 (p = 0.023), alpha-2 (p = 0.018), gamma globulins (p = 0.0105), and a significant increase in albumin/globulin ratio (p = 0.0018) were found. DFPP may be a promising therapeutic technique for rapid resolution of signs of hyperproteinemia in dogs affected by L. infantum.
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Main subject:
Gamma-Globulins
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Renal Dialysis
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Plasmapheresis
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Leishmania infantum
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Filtration
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Leishmania
Limits:
Animals
Language:
English
Journal:
Journal of Veterinary Science
Year:
2018
Type:
Article
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