Nature of the changes in the morphofunctional and cytochemical indices of blood leukocytes as affected by low-intensity microwaves

A study was made of morphological composition of blood leukocytes, phagocytic activity, glycogen and alkaline phosphatase content of neutrophils of animals exposed to microwaves of low intensity (1-500 mu W/cm2) generated continuously (2375 MHz) and by impulses (9400 MHz). The direction of the change in these indices and rate of the postirradiation recovery was shown to depend upon intensity and duration (30-120 days) of exposure. The response of albino rats and guinea pigs to the effect of microwaves was different. The effect of microwaves of the intensities under study on the mammalian organism was assessed.