Assessment of Allergy Marker Leucocyte (Eosinophil) Count and other Blood Cells Parameters among Workers at Berber Cement Factory, Berber Governorate, River Nile State, Sudan, 2017
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2017
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جامعة الشيخ عبدالله البدري
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Abstract- Background: This study was conducted at Berber cement factory in barber to assess cement
dust exposure and relationship to complete hemogram change and allergic condition among workers.
governorate leading to many pathological conditions
one of those phenomenons is allergy, certainly among whom worked in cement factories.
Objectives: To know the effect of exposure to the dust of cement on blood cells especially allergy Marker
leucocytes.
Methodology: A total of 120 exposed and 30 non exposed workers were enrolled in this case control
study.
Result: Allergy marker leucocyte (eosinophil) was increased (eosinophilia) other blood cell parameters
were not affected.
Conclusion: There is intimate relation between exposure to cement dust and eosinophilia.
Recommendations: Furtherer studies are recommended with large sample size and taking the IgE
measurement as a priority ofthe followingstudies.