Saulo Cardoso

Mr. Saulo Cardoso

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Academic Career Length

4Years (2023-Present)

(Calculated once Scilit publication data is synced: current year − year of first publication + 1)

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16 August 2023 in Biology
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SCSaulo Cardoso
Saulo Cardoso
AHAdenilda Cristina Honório-França
Adenilda Cristina Honório-França
Danielle Cristina Honorio FrançaDanielle Cristina Honorio França
Danielle Cristina Honorio França
LSLuana Paula Sales Silva
Luana Paula Sales Silva
DFDanny Laura Gomes Fagundes-Triches
Danny Laura Gomes Fagundes-Triches
VSValéria Regia Franco Sousa
Valéria Regia Franco Sousa
This study aimed to analyze the hematological parameters, blood viscosity, and cytokines of dogs infected by Ehrlichia canis untreated and treated with doxycycline. Initially, 47 dogs were examined, and 36 were suspected to have canine monocytic ehrlichiosis, which was confirmed through molecular polymerase chain reaction tests. This study consisted of 25 dogs, with 11 being healthy and 14 testing positive for E. canis. The dogs were divided into experimental groups based on their test results, including a control group of healthy dogs (N = 11), a group of infected dogs without treatment (N = 7), and a group of infected dogs treated with doxycycline (N = 7) at a 10 mg/kg dose every 12 h for 28 days. Blood samples were taken to determine hematological parameters, viscosity, and cytokine levels. It was observed that, regardless of doxycycline treatment, there was a reduction in total leukocytes and lymphocytes in infected dogs with Ehrlichia canis. The eosinophils and platelets decreased in dogs with Ehrlichia canis infections without treatment. Monocytes, eosinophils, and platelets increased when the dogs were treated with doxycycline. Regardless of treatment, infected dogs’ blood viscosity was lower than uninfected dogs. Infected dogs showed lower TNF-α and increased IL-1β. There was a correlation between the blood viscosity with the cytokines IL-10 and IL-12 in the infected dogs. The eosinophil count correlated with TNF-α in the group of infected and untreated dogs. In conclusion, treating dogs with monocytic ehrlichiosis using doxycycline can increase platelet and eosinophil levels but may also increase IL-1β and monocyte levels, exacerbating inflammation. Therefore, evaluating viscosity and cytokine levels is important when treating dogs with this condition.

21 August 2025 in Comparative Immunology, Microbiology and Infectious Diseases
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ANAlejandra Núñez
Alejandra Núñez
MFMaria Sabrina de Freitas
Maria Sabrina de Freitas
MFMaria Natália de Freitas
Maria Natália de Freitas
TSThaiza Fernanda da Silva
Thaiza Fernanda da Silva
RSRaul Dias Bispo e Silva
Raul Dias Bispo e Silva
VSValéria Regia Franco Sousa
Valéria Regia Franco Sousa