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What is the genus and
species of this animal? What are the 2 common strains?
What is the genotype of the commercially available strain
(the first type, above) ?
(ref www.criver.com)
Does its hairlessness make it more vulnerable to injuries
and infections?
What is its immune status?
Their peripheral blood smears contains a unique estradiol
dependent cell. What is its name and
what kind of immune activity does it have?
What is notable about guinea pig neutrophils?
What is a common infectious cause of bumblefoot found in poorly
maintained or inappropriate caging?
Unlike mice and rats, guinea pigs are very susceptible to
clinical bacterial infections. List the
3 most commonly found in research colonies.
Ref: Laboratory Animals 48(3) p 184
Laboratory Animal Medicine pp 247 -
Criver.com
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