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Table 3 Effects of apheresis on ex vivo bacterial removal ( n = 6, mean and SE); Changes in bacterial loads in the reservoir after 2- and 4-hour apheresis

From: Modulation of chemokine gradients by apheresis redirects leukocyte trafficking to different compartments during sepsis, studies in a rat model

 

Before apheresis (CFU/ml)

After 2-our apheresis (CFU/ml)

After 4-hour apheresis (CFU/ml)

Sham

9.15 × 106 ± 1.68 × 106

51.20 × 106 ± 9.85 × 106

241.70 × 106 ± 35.09 × 106

HA

8.85 × 106 ± 1.31 × 106

50.75 × 106 ± 5.09 × 106

218.20 × 106 ± 17.25 × 106

P values

0.89

0.97

0.56

  1. HA, apheresis by hemoadsorption; Sham, sham treatment.
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