ENTAMOEBA COLI INFECTION AS A RISK FACTOR FOR CARDIOVASULAR DISEASES
| dc.contributor.author | Mosab Nouraldein Mohammed Hamad | |
| dc.date.accessioned | 2023-12-12T07:54:08Z | |
| dc.date.available | 2023-12-12T07:54:08Z | |
| dc.date.issued | 2017-09-10 | |
| dc.description.abstract | ABSTRACT 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. | |
| dc.identifier.issn | 2349-8870 | |
| dc.identifier.uri | https://ds.eaeu.edu.sd/handle/10.58971/779 | |
| dc.language.iso | other | |
| dc.publisher | جامعة الشيخ عبدالله البدري | |
| dc.title | ENTAMOEBA COLI INFECTION AS A RISK FACTOR FOR CARDIOVASULAR DISEASES |