ENTAMOEBA COLI INFECTION AS A RISK FACTOR FOR CARDIOVASULAR DISEASES
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2017-09-10
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جامعة الشيخ عبدالله البدري
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Background: Entamoeba coli is intestinal protozoan amoeba which is regarded tell now as commensal amoeba
although their adverse symptoms that they may cause in certain patients. Objectives: General objectives to know
the pathological effect induced by Entamoeba coli infection Specific objectives to know the effect of Entamoeba
coli in cardiovascular system. Methodology: stool specimen was diagnosed through wet mount, then blood was
collected from 2 patients infected with Entamoeba coli and plasma from both patient was used to estimate
potassium, phosphorus, and cholesterol and low density lipoprotein levels. Result: low level of potassium,
phosphorus, high level of cholesterol and low density lipoprotein was detected in both patients. Conclusion:
Entamoeba coli infection decreased level of potassium, phosphorus and increased level of cholesterol, low density
lipoprotein in patient’s plasma and that may increase the risk of cardiovascular diseases.