Przydatność pomiaru białka C-reaktywnego w ocenie natężenia procesu zapalnego w przebiegu torbielowatości jajnika u suki

Searching for new more accurate biomarkers in order to evaluate the health of bitches with reproductive disorders and disturbances has been a subject of inquiry for many researchers. Biomarkers are measurable indicators, the concentrations of which are dependent on the degree and type of stimulus. Serum C-reactive protein (CRP) has been proven to be a valuable biomarker for health status evaluation of bitches suffering from reproductive disorders, such as pyometra, as well as for treatment monitoring. However, no data are available related to the CRP profile in bitches with ovarian cysts for a better evaluation of their condition and prognosis. Thus, the aim of this study was to determine the possible usefulnessof CRP determination in the serum of bitches with ovarian cysts. Our results suggest that CRP concentrations could be useful indicators of the presence of ovarian cysts, although studies with more animals are needed.