JUNIN VIRUS-INFECTION OF CALITHRIX-JACCHUS - HEMATOLOGICAL FINDINGS

  • 1 January 1982
    • journal article
    • research article
    • Vol. 26  (4) , 270-278
Abstract
Hematological changes produced by experimental Junin virus infection of a platyrrhine monkey, C. jacchus, were studied. Normocytic and normochromic anemia appeared after 7 days post-infection (p.i.), and increased steadily until day 21 p.i. Reticulocytes and circulating erythroblasts were elevated during the anemia, reached a peak on day 7 p.i., and disappeared later. Platelets and leukocytes showed a significant decrease from days 14 and 18 p.i., respectively. These alterations could be attributed to the damage of bone marrow and lymphatic tissue.

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