Intestinal parasitic infections in patients with Diabetes Mellitus: A case-control study

Mohtashamipour, Mehdi; Hoseini, Shervin Ghaffari; Pestehchian, Nader; Yousefi, Hossein Ali; Fallah, Esmaeil; Hazratian, Teimour

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“…like the present study, the age range of children was under 10 -15 years old. Moreover, in a study conducted by Mohtashamipour et al, in the Endocrine Glands and Metabolism Research Center of Isfahan city, the prevalence rates of B. hominis in control groups were sequentially reported as 9.3% and 2.5%(26). The outcomes of the present study have shown that the Blastocystis sp.…”

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Evaluation of Blastocystis sp. Frequency in Referred Samples to Urban Laboratories: Is it a Potential Risk for Deployed Troops?

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Objectives: Given the relatively high prevalence and emphasis on the pathogenicity of Blastocystis sp., especially in immunocompromised patients and other at risked populations like military personnel, this study was carried out to investigate the prevalence of Blastocystis sp. in the city of Karaj during 2014-2015. Methods: In this descriptive study, 2500 stool samples were screened for Blastocystis sp. using microscopically examinations and iodine-stained, wet-mount preparations and formalin-ether as a sedimentation method. Demographic information such as age, gender, and symptoms of patients, were recorded in the questionnaire. Three stool samples were collected from each patient in disposable plastic containers. Data were analyzed using chi-square, ANOVA, and t-test SPSS V. 24 software. Results: From the total of 2500 cases, 345 (13.8%) cases were positive for Blastocystis sp., 56.5% of patients were male, and 43.5% were female. A total of 33.3% of patients had a clinical symptom and 66.7% of patient had no clinical symptoms. Anorexia was the most common symptom in patients with Blastocystis sp. Conclusions: The use of appropriate diagnostic laboratory procedures in hospitals and medical centers can provide an effective and accurate diagnosis that will play an important role in the promotion of community health; considering some unspecific signs could help the health professionals to have correct diagnose.

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“…by enhancing personal and public hygiene level. Due to the significant risk for zoonotic transmission, molecular techniques must be used to determine the route and source of infection (25)(26)(27).…”

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“…Recently, it has been demonstrated that both innate and adaptive immune responses are impaired in DM patients [ 6 ]. As a result, they are easily affected by infectious causes of morbidity.…”

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“…Intestinal protozoa and helminths use this opportunity to cause more aggressive and chronic form of morbidity among DM patients. Previous surveys from Iran (24.4–26.3%), Tehran province (15.6%), Cameroon (10%), Nigeria (18.7%) and Egypt (25–39%) indicated that considerable proportions of DM patients host intestinal parasites [ 6 – 12 ].…”

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Intestinal parasitosis and associated factors among diabetic patients attending Arba Minch Hospital, Southern Ethiopia

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ObjectiveLocal assessment of the magnitude of intestinal parasitic infections and associated factors among diabetic patients helps for good prognosis of diabetes. Hospital based cross-sectional study was conducted by recruiting 215 diabetic patients. A structured questionnaire was used to capture data about socio-demographic characteristics, clinical history and factors associated with intestinal parasitosis. Stool samples were collected and processed by direct wet mount, formol-ether concentration and modified ziehl-Neelson staining techniques. All data were analyzed using Statistical Package for Social Sciences software version 20.ResultsThe rate of intestinal parasitic infection among diabetic patients was 19.5%. Cryptosporidium parvum accounts the highest frequency (18, 8.4%) followed by Ascaris lumbricoides (8, 3.7%). Presence of domestic animals in the house (AOR = 2.857, 95% CI 1.290–6.330, p = 0.010), manifestation of abdominal pain (AOR = 3.716, 95% CI 1.632–8.459, p = 0.002) and farmer and labor occupation (AOR = 3.695, 95% CI 1.082–12.618, p = 0.037) were significantly associated with intestinal parasitosis. The magnitude of intestinal parasitosis among diabetic patients attending Arba Minch Hospital was considerable. Hence, we recommend routine screening and prompt treatment for intestinal parasitosis in order to improve the health of diabetic patients.

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“…Some studies conducted in this field and the published data showed a paradoxical picture after the comparison of frequencies in the two groups of patients and controls. Some of them reported higher infections in diabetic patients compared with the control group and some reported contradictory results (5)(6)(7)(8). On the other hand, most of these studies are not so inclusive to cover all parasites e.g.…”

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Frequency of Intestinal Parasites in Patients with Diabetes Mellitus Compared with Healthy Controls in Fasa, Fars Province, Iran, 2018

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Hormozgan medical journal

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Background: Parasitic diseases are medically important, especially among immunocompromised patients. Recently, diabetes mellitus (DM) has become one of the most important clinical diseases, and the combination of this disease with parasitic infections can result in serious consequences. Objectives: The aim of this study was to evaluate the infection of intestinal parasites in patients with DM and compare them with healthy individuals in Fasa city and surrounding health centers. Methods: In this case-control study a total of 501 patients and healthy individuals (254 patients with DM and 247 healthy controls) referred to health centers in Fasa, Fars province. Fecal specimens of all of these individuals were collected in a special container. These specimens were investigated using direct smear, concentration method, acid-fast and trichrome staining, agar plate cultivation, and Baermann technique. Results: In this study, 254 diabetic patients (50.7%) and 247 (49.3%) healthy controls were included. The age range of these people was between 25 to 89 years old, with an average age of 57.7 ± 10.7. Our findings revealed that the frequency of intestinal parasites in the control group (18.6%) is higher than the patient group (12.6%). Conclusions: Although the frequency of intestinal parasites in the control group was higher than the patient group, this does not reduce the importance of preventative programs for these patients. Considering the significant effect of unpurified water on intestinal parasites, it is better to consider this issue more in health programs.

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Intestinal parasitic infections in patients with Diabetes Mellitus: A case-control study

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Evaluation of Blastocystis sp. Frequency in Referred Samples to Urban Laboratories: Is it a Potential Risk for Deployed Troops?

Evaluation of Blastocystis sp. Frequency in Referred Samples to Urban Laboratories: Is it a Potential Risk for Deployed Troops?

Intestinal parasitosis and associated factors among diabetic patients attending Arba Minch Hospital, Southern Ethiopia

Frequency of Intestinal Parasites in Patients with Diabetes Mellitus Compared with Healthy Controls in Fasa, Fars Province, Iran, 2018

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