Levels of Zinc, Copper, Magnesium Elements, and Vitamin B12, in Sera of Schoolchildren With Giardiasis and Entrobiosis in Kashan, Iran

Arbabi, Mohsen; Esmaili, Nader; Parastouei, Karim; Hooshyar, Hossein; Rasti, Sima

doi:10.17795/zjrms-3659

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“…While, vitamin B12 levels were non-significantly lower in E. vermicularis +ve group. These results agree with the findings of some other investigator [40,41]. The deficiency of vitamin B12 is probably associated with anaemia.…”

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Haematological and Demographic Study in Children Infected with Enterobiasis in Al Diwaniyah Province, Iraq

Dohan

Al-Warid

2022

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Enterobius vermicularis infection is considered as one of the important causes of anaemia and malnutrition among children. This topic has recently received an increased amount of attention. The objective of this study is to evaluate the demographical, anthropometrical, nutritional, and haematological status of E. vermicularis infection among children. This study was conducted in Al Diwaniyah province, south of Iraq, for the period of October 2020 to the end of January 2021. The study included 122 children from both genders (males, n= 61, and females, n=61) and their ages ranged between 1 and 14 years. Nutritional status, body mass index (BMI), BMI percentile, and weight- for- age Z score were evaluated for some participants. In addition, samples of cellophane tape and blood were collected from all participants. The cellophane tape samples were examined microscopically for E. vermicularis detection, whereas blood samples were processed to evaluate several parameters, which were hemoglobin, serum iron, and total iron binding capacity (TIBC), ferritin, and vitamin B12. The results revealed a high infection rate (73.77%) among the studied population. The results also showed a significant correlation between gender and the occurrence of E. vermicularis infection. Males showed a higher risk of enterobiasis than females. While no association was noticed between each of age, nutritional status, and enterobiasis. Also, a significant correlation was recorded between E. vermicularis positive status and anaemia. The results showed that each of BMI, weight- for- age Z score, haemoglobin, serum iron, total iron binding capacity (TIBC), and ferritin had significantly lower values among those who were positive for E. vermicularis. Finally, the level of vitamin B12 was insignificantly decreased in children with enteroniasis. These findings indicate that more hematological changes are expected to occur in children with enterobiasis. Therefore, further consideration and investigation would be required on this topic in Iraq.

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Haematological and Demographic Study in Children Infected with Enterobiasis in Al Diwaniyah Province, Iraq

Dohan

Al-Warid

2022

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“…On the other hand, the mean serum vitamin B12 and folate levels in the enterobiasis-positive group were not significantly lower than those in the enterobiasis-negative group. These results were in accordance with those recorded by [14] in Spain and [38] in Iran (Kashan). The deficiency of vitamin B12 and folate are related to anaemia and cell divisions.…”

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Impact of Enterobius vermicularis infection on biochemical parameters in the blood of children in Erbil Province, Iraq

Al-Daoody

Al-Bazzaz

2020

BMC Infect Dis

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Background: Enterobius vermicularis is an intestinal helminthic parasite that causes a gastrointestinal infection called enterobiasis. Children are more susceptible to infection than adults. The current study aimed to explore the prevalence of E. vermicularis infection among children in Erbil City concerning demographic factors and certain blood parameters. Methods: A cross-sectional and analytical study was conducted on 505 children (3-10 years). Cellophane tape samples and blood samples were taken from participants. The cellophane tape samples were examined microscopically, whereas blood samples were examined using the auto-analyzer and Cobas. Results: The overall prevalence of E. vermicularis infection was 27.13%, and the infection rate was non-significantly (P = 0.371) higher in females (28.85%) than in males (25.31%). The incidence of enterobiasis was directly proportional to family size. This study demonstrated that the mean serum total protein and iron levels were significantly decreased in infected children, while other trace element levels were not significantly affected. Conclusions: The prevalence of E. vermicularis is relatively lower than that in previous studies. Serum total protein and iron levels significantly decreased in the enterobiasis-positive group.

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“…This significant difference in the prevalence of T. gondii infection in this city is due to the socioeconomic status of the population in different parts of this metropolis. The prevalence of this disease in Isfahan Province was reported in three studies as 41.4% [18], 29.26% [19], 51.25% [20], and 50.8% [21] with an average of 40% [8]. According to our results, the prevalence of T. gondii infection in Markazi Province is almost similar to the one in Tehran Province.…”

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Evaluation of Toxoplasma gondii infection in western Iran: seroepidemiology and risk factors analysis

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Background Toxoplasmosis is a parasitic infectious disease, and Toxoplasma gondii is the causative factor of this intracellular protozoan disease. Due to the lack of information about the rate of T. gondii in general papulation of Markazi Province in Iran, the current study was conducted to determine the prevalence of toxoplasmosis and the related risk factor analysis in the general population of Markazi Province. Methods This cross-sectional study was performed within 6 months on individuals who were referred to diagnostic laboratories in Markazi Province. The demographic and background information of the subjects were collected using a questionnaire. Three milliliters of blood samples was collected from the participants under sterile conditions. The sera were separated and evaluated for levels of anti-Toxoplasma IgG antibody using a commercial enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay (ELISA) method. The collected data were analyzed by the SPSS software using descriptive statistics and chi-square test. Results Out of 824 people from the general population of Markazi Province who were investigated in this study, 276 (33.5%) had anti-Toxoplasma antibodies in their blood. According to the logistic regression model, gender variables, location, marital status, and having a cat at home do not affect the chances of contracting the parasite. Furthermore, the chance of contracting the parasite in 41- to 50-year-olds is 0.85 times the one in the 20- to 30-year-olds. The prevalence of toxoplasmosis in men and women in Markazi Province was 33% and 34.5%, respectively. Conclusion The mean prevalence of T. gondii infection in the age groups of 20-40, and ≥ 40 years was estimated to be 24.7%, and 40.8%, respectively. These rates were significantly lower than the national results (44%, and 55%, respectively). Therefore, regarding to the health authorities, it is necessary to raise the level of awareness of people of the region, especially at-risk groups about the transmittance and prevention methods, and infection risk factors in order to prevent the occurrence of T. gondii infection and reduce the prevalence and incidence of the disease.

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Levels of Zinc, Copper, Magnesium Elements, and Vitamin B12, in Sera of Schoolchildren With Giardiasis and Entrobiosis in Kashan, Iran

Cited by 10 publications

References 16 publications

Haematological and Demographic Study in Children Infected with Enterobiasis in Al Diwaniyah Province, Iraq

Haematological and Demographic Study in Children Infected with Enterobiasis in Al Diwaniyah Province, Iraq

Impact of Enterobius vermicularis infection on biochemical parameters in the blood of children in Erbil Province, Iraq

Evaluation of Toxoplasma gondii infection in western Iran: seroepidemiology and risk factors analysis

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