Influence of a single gamma-irradiation on rat microflora.
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.
Benová
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University of Veterinary Medicine, 040 01 Kosice, Slovakia.
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Toropila
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Sehnalková
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Pastvová
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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