Serological levels of zinc, copper and iron elements among <i>Giardia lamblia</i> infected children in Turkey

Ertan, Pelin; Yereli, Kor; Kurt, Özgür; Balcıoğlu, İbrahim; Onağ, Ali

doi:10.1046/j.1442-200x.2002.01550.x

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“…Low serum levels of copper and zinc could causes harm in cellular and enzymatic roles [19,20]. Serum zinc levels were lower during protozoan infections.…”

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

Arbabi

Esmaili

Parastouei

et al. 2015

Zahedan J Res Med Sci

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Background: There are scant evidences between giardiasis and enterobiasis with human mal-absorption of micronutrient. Objectives: The aim of the present study was to found out the changes in the serum zinc, copper, magnesium and vitamin B12 levels in schoolchildren infected with Giardia intestinalis and Enterobius vermicularis. Patients and Methods: This case-control study was carried out among 359 children from aged 6 -12 years old at 8 suburban public schools. Three stool examinations were done using standard techniques for identification parasitic infection. Fifty E. vermicularis and 37 G. lamblia infected individuals were enrolled as study groups. Serum levels of copper, zinc, magnesium were assessed by autoanalyzer and vitamin B12 levels were measured using gamma counter. ANOVA and paired t-test analyses were used to determine the association between infections and trace elements changes. Results: The prevalence of G. intestinalis and E. vermicularis infections were 10.3% and 13.9%, respectively. The serum zinc, copper and magnesium levels showed a significant decrease in individuals infected with G. intestinalis and E. vermicularis (P < 0.05). Mean values of Giardia positive and negative groups for copper 143.65 ± 16.51 and 176.26 ± 17.6 μg/dL, zinc 62.26 ± 16.06 and 80.66 ± 23.58 μg/dL, and magnesium 1.82 ± 0.23 and 2.01 ± 0.16 mg/dL, respectively. Mean values of Enterobius positive and negative groups for copper 145.55 ± 26.84 and 176.26 ± 17.6 μg/dL, zinc 72.7 ± 17.92 and 80.66 ± 23.58 μg/dL and magnesium 1.93 ± 0.11 and 2.01 ± 0.16 mg/dL, respectively. Conclusions:The results showed that giardiasis and enterobiasis decreased serum levels of copper, zinc and magnesium. Further studies are needed to clarify the actual mechanism governing the zinc, copper, magnesium and vitamin B12 giardiasis/enterobiasis interaction.

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“…Low serum levels of copper and zinc could causes harm in cellular and enzymatic roles [19,20]. Serum zinc levels were lower during protozoan infections.…”

Section: Discussionmentioning

confidence: 99%

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

Arbabi

Esmaili

Parastouei

et al. 2015

Zahedan J Res Med Sci

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“…A case-control study concerning the effect of giardiasis on serological levels of iron among G. intestinalisinfected children aged two to 14 years-old in Turkey concluded that iron levels were lower in children with giardiasis, due to malabsorption 18 . A recent study in Spain reported a significantly lower level of serum iron and ferritin in patients with and without giardiasis as a result of damage to the intestinal mucosa 30 .…”

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Giardia intestinalis and nutritional status in children participating in the complementary nutrition program, Antioquia, Colombia, May to October 2006

Botero-Garcés

García-Montoya

Grisales-Patiño

et al. 2009

Rev. Inst. Med. trop. S. Paulo

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SUMMARYGiardia intestinalis infection is prevalent throughout the world and widely distributed in developing countries. In general, children display serious consequences to their state of health, including slow height-weight development; therefore, the main aim of this study was to determine the association between Giardia infection and the nutritional status of children who participate in the program of complementary feeding (Mejoramiento Alimentario y Nutricional de Antioquia (MANA) -Instituto Colombiano de Bienestar Familiar (ICBF)). A cross-sectional study examining the association of giardiasis with nutritional status was conducted. A total of 2035 children aged eight months to six years-old were studied. Data were collected using structured questionnaires, anthropometric measurements and laboratory analysis of blood and stool samples. Analysis of the results showed that 27.6% of children were infected with G. intestinalis, while 8.1% and 1.9% were mildly and significantly underweight, respectively, and 14.1% presented stunting. Giardiasis was statistically identified as a strong predictor of stunting in this study population.

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“…The impairment of absorption caused by the parasite physical damage to intestinal epithelial lining might be implicated (Ertan et al, 2002); however, Sarma et al (2012) attributed the drop of zinc level to excessive consumption of zinc to counterbalance reactive oxygen species overproduction. The nematodes are believed to have outstandingly high content of zinc-dependent superoxide dismutase (Shi et al, 1998).…”

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Hemato-Biochemical and Mineral Status in Dogs with Intermittent Diarrhea and Unthriftiness

Salem¹,

Yehia²,

Elsherif³

2016

Res. J. Vet. Pract.

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| Poor growth rate and intermittent diarrhea in pets are common problem faced on daily practice. T. canis is one of the most common cause to these problem and has a major health impact to both veterinarian and pet owner. This study aims to scrutinize hemato-biochemical and mineral status in dogs suffering from intermittent diarrhea and unthriftness due to T. canis. Thirty dogs were involved in this investigation, hematologic, serum and stool samples were taken and examined. Significant decrease in RBCs, HB, and PCV (P≤0.01, P≤0.001) along with significant increase (P≤0.05) in WBCs and eosinphils (P≤0.01) were the most consistent hematologic alterations recorded. Significant decrease (P≤0.01, P≤0.05) in TP, albumin accompanied by significant increase (P≤0.05) in ALT, AST and cholesterol values were found. Mineral profile showed significant decrease (P≤0.05) in zinc, copper and iron levels in the examined dogs. In conclusion, Toxocara canis infection appeared to have direct effect on mineral status, in dogs suffered from diarrhea due to T. canis, the cholesterol levels change; anemia is furthermore major health concern associated with the parasite and affects the growth of these dogs.

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Serological levels of zinc, copper and iron elements among Giardia lamblia infected children in Turkey

Abstract: These results revealed that giardiasis increased the serological levels of copper, like other infectious agents. However, zinc and iron levels decreased during giardiasis due to malabsorption.

Cited by 43 publications

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

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

Giardia intestinalis and nutritional status in children participating in the complementary nutrition program, Antioquia, Colombia, May to October 2006

Hemato-Biochemical and Mineral Status in Dogs with Intermittent Diarrhea and Unthriftiness

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