Evaluation of the Blood Neutrophil-to-Lymphocyte Ratio (NLR) as a Diagnostic and Prognostic Biomarker in Dogs with Portosystemic Shunt

The neutrophil-to-lymphocyte ratio (NLR) can help in assessing inflammatory diseases, sepsis, and chronic hepatic conditions in humans. Dogs with congenital portosystemic shunts (PSSs) have signs of generalized inflammation, and the clinical signs can overlap with other conditions, including hypoadr...

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Main Authors: Anja Becher, Els Acke, Gonçalo Serrano, Ingmar Kiefer, Michaele Alef, Wolf von Bomhard, Romy M. Heilmann
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2024-02-01
Series:Veterinary Sciences
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Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2306-7381/11/2/80