In this study, the effect of ultraviolet-C (UVC) radiation on hematologic parameters of mole rats (Spalax leucodon) was studied. Ten mole rats of both sexes, weighing 150-200 g, were used. The rats were exposed to 8 h...In this study, the effect of ultraviolet-C (UVC) radiation on hematologic parameters of mole rats (Spalax leucodon) was studied. Ten mole rats of both sexes, weighing 150-200 g, were used. The rats were exposed to 8 hours daily UVC radiation for 45 days. Before the radiation exposure (as a control) and on day 7, 14, 30 and 45, blood specimens were obtained from the experimental groups. Then blood samples were analyzed and compared to the control groups. A significant decrease or increase of hematological parameters was observed in some experimental groups in terms of the control groups of values (p p > 0.05). These results showed that the UVC radiation has sig-nificant effects on some hematological parameters of mole rats according to the radiation exposure time and a dose.展开更多
Objective:To access the emerging ectoparasites associated with shrews in Hamedan Province of Iran.Methods:We have captured bicoloured white-toothed shrews[Crocidura leucodon(C.leucodon)]using the live traps in April 2...Objective:To access the emerging ectoparasites associated with shrews in Hamedan Province of Iran.Methods:We have captured bicoloured white-toothed shrews[Crocidura leucodon(C.leucodon)]using the live traps in April 2014.Ectoparasites collected by brushing the skins were removed and preserved in 70%ethanol containing 5%glycerin,and subsequently they were sent to the parasitology laboratory and processed.The fleas isolated from infested specimen were cleared in 10%aqueous potassium hydroxide,dehydrated in ethanol,cleared in xylene,mounted in Canada balsam and identified using reliable keys.Results:In general,eight fleas(one male,seven females)were collected from C.leucodon in Hamedan Province,Western Iran.The fleas were identified as Leptopsylla algira costai Smit,1955.Conclusions:Fleas are medically important because they transmit a wide variety of diseases to their hosts.In addition,this aricle reports Leptopsylla algira costai for the first time in new host(C.leucodon)and new geographical region(Iran).展开更多
文摘In this study, the effect of ultraviolet-C (UVC) radiation on hematologic parameters of mole rats (Spalax leucodon) was studied. Ten mole rats of both sexes, weighing 150-200 g, were used. The rats were exposed to 8 hours daily UVC radiation for 45 days. Before the radiation exposure (as a control) and on day 7, 14, 30 and 45, blood specimens were obtained from the experimental groups. Then blood samples were analyzed and compared to the control groups. A significant decrease or increase of hematological parameters was observed in some experimental groups in terms of the control groups of values (p p > 0.05). These results showed that the UVC radiation has sig-nificant effects on some hematological parameters of mole rats according to the radiation exposure time and a dose.
基金Supported by the Science and Research Branch of Islamic Azad University,Tehran.
文摘Objective:To access the emerging ectoparasites associated with shrews in Hamedan Province of Iran.Methods:We have captured bicoloured white-toothed shrews[Crocidura leucodon(C.leucodon)]using the live traps in April 2014.Ectoparasites collected by brushing the skins were removed and preserved in 70%ethanol containing 5%glycerin,and subsequently they were sent to the parasitology laboratory and processed.The fleas isolated from infested specimen were cleared in 10%aqueous potassium hydroxide,dehydrated in ethanol,cleared in xylene,mounted in Canada balsam and identified using reliable keys.Results:In general,eight fleas(one male,seven females)were collected from C.leucodon in Hamedan Province,Western Iran.The fleas were identified as Leptopsylla algira costai Smit,1955.Conclusions:Fleas are medically important because they transmit a wide variety of diseases to their hosts.In addition,this aricle reports Leptopsylla algira costai for the first time in new host(C.leucodon)and new geographical region(Iran).
