Domestic dogs and cats are commonly infected with a variety of protozoan enteric parasites, including Blastocystis spp. In addition, there is growing interest in Blastocystis as a potential enteric pathogen, and the possible role of domestic and in-contact animals as reservoirs for human infection. Domestic animals in shelter environments are...
Structured Abstract -
OBJECTIVE:
To assess the effect of transfusion using a syringe and microaggregate filter on short-term
survival and circulating half-life of autologous feline RBCs.
DESIGN:
Prospective, internally controlled, observational study.
SETTING:
A University Teaching Hospital
ANIMALS:
Six apparently healthy, owned pet cats.
INTERVENTIONS:
Blood collection by jugular venipuncture....
Structured Abstract -
OBJECTIVE:
To assess the effect of transfusion using a syringe and microaggregate filter on short-term
survival and circulating half-life of autologous feline RBCs.
DESIGN:
Prospective, internally controlled, observational study.
SETTING:
A University Teaching Hospital
ANIMALS:
Six apparently healthy, owned pet cats.
INTERVENTIONS:
Blood collection by jugular venipuncture....
Structured Abstract -
OBJECTIVE:
To assess the effect of transfusion using a syringe and microaggregate filter on short-term
survival and circulating half-life of autologous feline RBCs.
DESIGN:
Prospective, internally controlled, observational study.
SETTING:
A University Teaching Hospital
ANIMALS:
Six apparently healthy, owned pet cats.
INTERVENTIONS:
Blood collection by jugular venipuncture....
Structured Abstract -
OBJECTIVE:
To assess the effect of transfusion using a syringe and microaggregate filter on short-term
survival and circulating half-life of autologous feline RBCs.
DESIGN:
Prospective, internally controlled, observational study.
SETTING:
A University Teaching Hospital
ANIMALS:
Six apparently healthy, owned pet cats.
INTERVENTIONS:
Blood collection by jugular venipuncture....
Structured Abstract -
OBJECTIVE:
To assess the effect of transfusion using a syringe and microaggregate filter on short-term
survival and circulating half-life of autologous feline RBCs.
DESIGN:
Prospective, internally controlled, observational study.
SETTING:
A University Teaching Hospital
ANIMALS:
Six apparently healthy, owned pet cats.
INTERVENTIONS:
Blood collection by jugular venipuncture....
Structured Abstract -
OBJECTIVE:
To assess the effect of transfusion using a syringe and microaggregate filter on short-term
survival and circulating half-life of autologous feline RBCs.
DESIGN:
Prospective, internally controlled, observational study.
SETTING:
A University Teaching Hospital
ANIMALS:
Six apparently healthy, owned pet cats.
INTERVENTIONS:
Blood collection by jugular venipuncture....