Alterations of the myenteric plexus of the ileum and the descending colon caused by Toxoplasma gondii (genotype III) Alterações do plexo mientérico do íleo e cólon descendente causadas por Toxoplasma gondii (genótipo III)

Alterations of the myenteric plexus of the ileum and the descending colon caused by Toxoplasma gondii (genotype III) Alterações do plexo mientérico do íleo e cólon descendente causadas por Toxoplasma gondii (genótipo III)

Alterations caused by a genotype III strain of Toxoplasma gondii were assessed with respect to the number and the morphometry of the myenteric neurons in the terminal ileum and the descending colon. Eighteen rats were divided into four groups: Acute Control Group (ACG, n=4); Acute Experimental Group...

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Main Authors: Elaine Yae Yamashita Sugauara, Débora de Mello Gonçales Sant'Ana, Elton Carlos de Almeida, Anderson Brunetti Reis, Aristeu Vieira da Silva, Eduardo José de Almeida Araújo
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Academia Brasileira de Neurologia (ABNEURO) 2008-09-01
Series:Arquivos de Neuro-Psiquiatria
Subjects:
sistema nervoso entérico
toxoplasmose
morfologia
enteric nervous system
toxoplasmosis
morphology
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