Fatal progression of experimental visceral leishmaniasis is associated with intestinal parasitism and secondary infection by commensal bacteria, and is delayed by antibiotic prophylaxis
Fig 5
Leukocyte profiles of dysbiotic hamsters infected with L. donovani.
Hamsters were maintained on drinking water with or without antibiotic cocktail (ABX) and infected with L. donovani (n = 15–19) and compared with naïve (Na) controls (n = 4–5). Data show individual component assays from complete blood counts at 12 weeks post-infection. Groups were compared by one way ANOVA and differences at p < 0.05 are indicated.