| Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6128323 | Acta Tropica | 2011 | 5 Pages |
Abstract
⺠Haematological changes were characterized using the vervet monkey model of T. b. rhodesiense. ⺠The monkeys developed a disease characterised by microcytic hypochromic anaemia and thrombocytopenia. ⺠Diminazene and Mel B treatment normalised most haematological parameters within two weeks. ⺠Most parameters declined 1-2 weeks before relapse of trypanosomes in blood. ⺠Serial monitoring of these parameters can be used as an adjunct in the diagnosis and prognosis of the disease outcome in the vervet monkey model.
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Authors
Maina Ngotho, John M. Kagira, Christopher Kariuki, Naomi Maina, John K. Thuita, David M. Mwangangi, Idle O. Farah, Jann Hau,