Influence of a single gamma-irradiation on rat microflora
Language English Country United States Media print
Document type Journal Article
PubMed
12422530
DOI
10.1007/bf02818710
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- MeSH
- Enterobacter isolation & purification MeSH
- Enterococcus isolation & purification MeSH
- Escherichia coli isolation & purification MeSH
- Rats MeSH
- Leukocyte Count MeSH
- Colony Count, Microbial MeSH
- Rats, Wistar MeSH
- Digestive System microbiology radiation effects MeSH
- Gamma Rays MeSH
- Animals MeSH
- Check Tag
- Rats MeSH
- Animals MeSH
- Publication type
- Journal Article MeSH
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.
