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oldherper
at Sat Sep 13 18:06:23 2003 [ Email Message ] [ Show All Posts by oldherper ]
However, some clue as to exposure can be gained by complete blood count. Leukocyte counts of >30,000/ul are indicative of IBD exposure and occasionally Intracytoplasmic inclusions are seen in peripheral lymphocytes.
I believe a qualified Veterinarian can take blood samples and do CBC as well as taking esophageal, gastric, and liver biopsies, prepare them using a modified H&E staining and look for Inclusion Bodies. In some cases, the bodies will only be present in CNS tissue, however. The vet may be able to prepare the samples and send them to the University of Florida School of Veterinary Medicine for testing. For further information contact:
Dr. Elliott Jacobson
Box 100126
Department of Small Animal Clinical Sciences
College of Veterinary Medicine
University of Florida
Gainesville, Florida 32610
E-mail: JacobsonE@mail.vetmed.ufl.edu
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