Assessment of some haemostatic parameters at different stages of pregnancy

Eledo, B.O.; Izah, Sylvester Chibueze; Okamgba, Okezie C; Ec, Onuoha

doi:10.15406/htij.2018.06.00161

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“…There was no significant difference (P<0.05) observed in the basophils levels of the infected and the control although, there was an increase. This is in agreement with the work of Kotepui, Piwkham, PhunPhuech, Phiwklam, Chupeerach and Duangmano [31]; Eledo and Izah [32].…”

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Effects of Malaria on some Haematological Parameters among Pregnant Women in Delta State, Nigeria

Nduka

Nzeako

2021

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Aim: To determine the effect of malaria parasitaemia on some haematological parameters of pregnant women in Delta State, Nigeria. Study Design: The experiment is a vertical survey of pregnant women. Place and Duration: The study was carried out in five designated Local Government Area in Delta State, Nigeria. They include Ughelli South, Ughelli North, Udu, Uvwie and Ethiope East Local Government Area, between January-August 2021. Methodology: Vein puncture technique was used to obtain 5ml of blood from 1000 pregnant women in the five selected government hospital in Delta State. Malaria parasite examination was done using thin and thick blood films, following standard parasitological techniques. Haematological parameters comprising packed cell volume, hemoglobin concentration, white blood cell count, neutrophils, lymphocytes, eosinophils, monocyte and basophils were determined and CD4 count was done using flow cytometry. Socio economic data was obtained with the use of structured questionnaires. Data were analyzed using student T-test and Anova. Results: Out of the 1000 pregnant women examined, 624 (62.4%) tested positive for malaria. Those with secondary education had the highest prevalence where 234 (23.4%) examined and 202 (86.3%) infected. Data revealed that married women and artisans had very high infections of (70.9%) and (78.7%) respectively. There was a significant difference (p<0.05) in the level of PCV, HB, TWBC, Neutrophils, Lymphocytes, Eosinophils, Monocytes and CD4 count of those infected when compared to those uninfected. Women with 1+ve Plasmodium count had CD4 count of 712.68 ± 12.23, those with 2+ve Plasmodium count had CD4 count 628.88±9.11, while those with 3 +++ve Plasmodium count had CD4 count of 578.71±2.10. Conclusion: Plasmodium parasitaemia had influenced the haematological parameters of pregnant women in the study. Pregnant women should be advice on the proper use of preventive strategies which include intermittent preventive treatment IPTp and the proper use of insecticide treated bed net.

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“…The increase in the number of monocytes may be due to the major role of the monocytes in innate immune response through the release IFNƔ in response to malaria infection [31]. monocytes protective roles include phagocytosis, cytokine production and antigen presentation [32].…”

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Effects of Malaria on some Haematological Parameters among Pregnant Women in Delta State, Nigeria

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2021

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Assessment of some haemostatic parameters at different stages of pregnancy

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Effects of Malaria on some Haematological Parameters among Pregnant Women in Delta State, Nigeria

Effects of Malaria on some Haematological Parameters among Pregnant Women in Delta State, Nigeria

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