INTRODUCTION The aim of this study was to assess the usefulness of peripheral leukocyte count, differential leukocyte count, erythrocyte sedimentation rate (ESR), and C-reactive protein (CRP) level in febrile urinary tract infection (UTI) for defining the UTI level. MATERIALS AND METHODS A total of 61 children aged between 1 and 10 years with documented febrile UTI (axillary temperature > or ...

Background & Aim: Marshmallow (Althaea officinalis) is one of the most popular medicinal plants used in traditional medicine with antibacterial and antioxidant properties. This study was conducted to evaluate the effects of marshmallow extract (Althaea officinalis L.) administration on blood cells and biochemical parameters of carp liver. Experimental: 150 carp (weighing 37.6...

background: the level of platelet volume (mpv) has been reported to be a laboratory marker in inflammatory cases. objectives: the aim of this study was to seek whether mpv has a role in the diagnosis of acute appendicitis. it was also aimed to show the relationship of mpv with leukocyte count and c-reactive protein (crp) level. materials and methods: this study was conducted via retrospective a...

Background: Dengue fever is an endemic disease in Nepal that has shown increasing incidence each passing year. a wide range of clinical presentations and laboratory findings. Thrombocytopenia common finding dengue-infected patients along with other findings like leukopenia, lymphocytosis, raised hematocrit, elevated liver enzymes. indicator severity can lead to severe bleeding manifestations. T...

malathion is one of the most commonly used pesticides in agriculture. this study was aimed to investigate the acute toxicity of malathion as an aquatic pollutant on the behavior and hematological indices in indian carp ( cirrhinus mrigala ). a static experiment was conducted and 1, 24, 48, 72 and 96 hrs lc 50 values of malathion for the test fish were estimated as 14.55 mg/l, 12.48 mg/l, 11.56 ...

Several epidemiologic studies have shown the association between total leukocyte count and the risk of developing myocardial infarction. The purpose of this study was to assess the association between the total leukocyte and neutrophil counts and risk factors of ischemic heart disease in 1,384 Japanese factory workers. Total leukocyte and neutrophil counts were significantly higher in current s...

Abbreviations: OTA: Ochratoxin-A; hr: Hour; ppm: Parts-Per Million; b.wt.: Body Weight; RBC: Red Blood Cell; Hb: Hemoglobin; PCV: Packed Cell Volume; TLC: Total Leukocyte Count; DLC: Differential Leukocyte Count; MCV: Mean Corpuscular Volume; MCH: Mean Corpuscular Hemoglobin; MCHC: Mean Corpuscular Hemoglobin Concentration; BUN: Blood Urea Nitrogen; ALP: Alkaline Phosphatase; ALT: Alanine Trans...

background cannabis is one of the most widely used illicit drugs in india and worldwide. it is considered to have a minimal effect on physical health. objectives the aim of this study was to compare the laboratory profiles of treatment-seeking patients who were cannabis dependent, and drug users who concurrently use other substances, with non-users. materials and methods medical records of pati...

This study aimed to determine the effect of microclimate manipulation with fogging on total erythrocyte, leukocyte, and hematocrit Ettawa Grade (EG) Sapera goats. The research was conducted from April May 2020, at Telaga Rizki People's Farm, Metro City, Lampung Province. Blood tests were Pramitra Laboratory in Bandar Lampung. used a split-plot experimental design basic Completely Randomized Des...