Leukaemogenic effect of toxoplasmosis and irradiation on albino rats.
The leukaemogenic effect of irradiation associated with toxoplasmosis was studied. Rats were infected with Toxoplasma gondii RH strain 3 weeks prior to irradiation. The leukaemic effect of irradiation was aggravated by toxoplasmosis as leukaemia appeared in 10% of 300 cGy irradiated rats and in 30% of 500 cGy irradiated ones, six months after irradiation.
el-Fakahany
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Department of Parasitology, Benha Faculty of Medicine, Zagazig University, Egypt.
Hamadto
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el-Rifaie
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D000818:Animals; D007945:Leukemia, Lymphoid / Q000209:etiology*; D007953:Leukemia, Radiation-Induced / Q000209:etiology*; D007958:Leukocyte Count; D008297:Male; D051381:Rats; D014124:Toxoplasmosis, Animal / Q000150:complications*