title: Influence of a single gamma-irradiation on rat microflora.
abstract: Changes in leukocyte counts and in the gut microflora of laboratory rats irradiated with single whole-body dose of gamma rays (5.0 Gy) were determined. The number of leukocytes was lower especially 1 and 2 weeks after irradiation. A significant decrease in lymphocytes was observed 1 week and in monocytes 1 and 2 weeks after irradiation. In parallel with these changes, an increase in common microflora was observed; some microorganisms, which normally are not present in duodenum, liver and mouth cavity, were detected in these organs.
authors.affiliation: University of Veterinary Medicine, 040 01 Kosice, Slovakia.
authors.forename: K
authors.initials: K
authors.lastname: Benová
authors.forename: M
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Falis
authors.forename: M
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Toropila
authors.forename: H
authors.initials: H
authors.lastname: Sehnalková
authors.forename: L
authors.initials: L
authors.lastname: Pastvová
mesh_terms: D000818:Animals; D015169:Colony Count, Microbial; D004064:Digestive System / Q000382:microbiology* / Q000528:radiation effects*; D004754:Enterobacter / Q000302:isolation & purification; D016983:Enterococcus / Q000302:isolation & purification; D004926:Escherichia coli / Q000302:isolation & purification; D005720:Gamma Rays; D007958:Leukocyte Count; D051381:Rats; D017208:Rats, Wistar