The Egyptian Society of Parasitology
Journal of the Egyptian Society of Parasitology
1110-0583
2090-2549
43
3
2013
12
01
PREVALENCE OF INTESTINAL PROTOZOAN INFECTIONS AMONG ORANG ASLI SCHOOLCHILDREN IN POS SENDERUT, PAHANG, MALAYSIA
561
568
EN
TALAL
AL-HARAZI
Department of Medical Parasitology, Faculty of Medicine Taiz University,
Yemen.
MOHAMED
KAMEL
ABD GHANI
Department of Biomedical Sciences, Faculty of Allied and
Health Sciences, Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.
HIDAYATULFATHI
OTHMAN
Department of Biomedical Sciences, Faculty of Allied and
Health Sciences, Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.
10.21608/jesp.2013.93278
The current study determined the prevalence of intestinal protozoan infections among the Orang Asli schoolchildren in Pos Senderut, Pahang, Malaysia. The overall intestinal protozoan infection rate was 85% (261 out of 307). The highest<br />prevalence rates were due to Entamoeba coli (24.4%), Giardia lamblia (21.8%), Blastocystis hominis (21.2%) and Entamoeba histolytica (15.0%). The prevalence of Iodamoeba butschlii was only 2.9%. Among the positive samples, mixed infection with B. hominis and E. histolytica was 3.3%, B. hominis and G. lamblia was 2.9%, G. lamblia and E. histolytica was 2.0% and triple infections (B. hominis, G. lamblia and E. histolytica) was 1.0 %. The prevalence of the infection was high in all age groups (6-14 years old). Thus, we can conclude that intestinal protozoan infections are still representing a serious public health problem in aboriginal communities, especially among children.
Protozoan infections,school children,Orang Asli,Malaysia
https://jesp.journals.ekb.eg/article_93278.html
https://jesp.journals.ekb.eg/article_93278_a2fc01f5175c112ee8f58b87f5f6b3ec.pdf
The Egyptian Society of Parasitology
Journal of the Egyptian Society of Parasitology
1110-0583
2090-2549
43
3
2013
12
01
DETERMINATION OF SEROPOSITIVITY FOR TOXOPLASMA GONDII IN SHEEP, GOATS AND CAMELS SLAUGHTERED FOR FOOD AND HUMAN CONSUMPTIONS IN RIYADH MUNICIPAL ABATTOIRS, SAUDI ARABIA
569
576
EN
ABDULLAH
D.
ALANAZI
Department of Biological Sciences, Faculty of Science and Humanities,
Shaqra University, P.O. Box 1040 Ad-Dawadimi 11911, Saudi Arabia.
10.21608/jesp.2013.93281
Serum samples from 891 sheep, 555 goats and 182 camels slaughtered for food and human consumption from three main municipal abattoirs in Riyadh City, Saudi Arabia were tested for antibodies to Toxoplasma gondii by the an indirect fluorescent antibody test (IFAT). Antibodies to T. gondii were found in 36.4% (325/891) sheep and 35.3% (196/555) goats and 23.6% (43/182) camels, at a dilution of 1:32 or more for goats and sheep and 1:64 or more for camels. There was no significant difference in infection between sheep, goats and camels in Riyadh City (P>0.05). The results indicated that T. gondii antibodies were wide-spread in the animal populations for human consumption and welfare, and that toxoplasmosis is a widely spread zoonotic infection in Riyadh City.
Saudi Arabia,Riyadh City,toxoplasma gondii,sheep,goats,camels,Zoonosis,IFAT
https://jesp.journals.ekb.eg/article_93281.html
https://jesp.journals.ekb.eg/article_93281_74e33f0862b91d71faef264179a05a16.pdf
The Egyptian Society of Parasitology
Journal of the Egyptian Society of Parasitology
1110-0583
2090-2549
43
3
2013
12
01
PRESENT SITUATION OF SCHISTOSOMA HAEMATOBIUM INFECTION AMONG PRIMARY SCHOOL AGED CHILDREN IN SOME AREAS OF QUALYOBIA GOVERNORATE-EGYPT
577
589
EN
GHADA
S.
ABDEL-MOTALEB
Department of Pediatrics, Faculty of Medicine, Benha
University, Benha, Egypt.
AZZA
S.
EL-GHAREEB
Department of Parasitology, Faculty of Medicine, Benha
University, Benha, Egypt.
NAGWA
S. M.
ALY
Department of Parasitology, Faculty of Medicine, Benha
University, Benha, Egypt.
NOURAN
A.
SALAMA
10.21608/jesp.2013.93283
The current study determined the present situation of urinary schistosomia - sis among primary school children in some areas of Qualyobia governorate in Egypt using different diagnostic methods, and to study the effect of Schistosoma haematobium infection on growth parameters of the affected children. The Results showed that The prevalence rate of S. haematobium infection among school children was 5.3% (32/600-child). The infection was more prevalent in males (7.3%) than females (3.1%). The mean age of children was 9.0±1.76. All infected children showed hindered growth parameter in comparison to corresponding children (low height, weight and body mass index (BMI) for age Z-score).<br />Water contact activities were more frequent in males than females (P<0.001). The dipstick test specificity was 96.4% (versus 96.7% by microscopic examination) and the sensitivity was 88.2% (versus 76.5% by microscopic examination), which was statistically significant (P<0.001).
Schistosoma haematobium,Children's growth parameters,Circulating cathodic antigen
https://jesp.journals.ekb.eg/article_93283.html
https://jesp.journals.ekb.eg/article_93283_7aa72781c12e0ce633ace83bdc668360.pdf
The Egyptian Society of Parasitology
Journal of the Egyptian Society of Parasitology
1110-0583
2090-2549
43
3
2013
12
01
HISTOLOGICAL AND PCR XENOMONITORING OF CULICINE MOSQUITOES FOR FILARIAL INFESTATION IN SOHAG GOVERNORATE, UPPER EGYPT
591
600
EN
REFAAT
M.A.
KHALIFA
Department of Medical Parasitology, Faculty of Medicine, Assiut University, Egypt.
NADA
A.
EL-NADI
Department of Medical Parasitology, Faculty of Medicine,
Sohag University, Egypt.
AMAL
M.
AHMED
Department of Medical Parasitology, Faculty of Medicine,
Sohag University, Egypt.
FATEN
A.
HASSAN
Department of Medical Parasitology, Faculty of Medicine,
Sohag University, Egypt.
10.21608/jesp.2013.93289
The nematodes Wuchereria bancrofti and Brugia malayi; the principal etiologic agents of lymphatic filariasis are mosquito dependant in the biological transmission. Dirofilariasis is essentially a disease of canines which can also be transmitted to humans by culicine mosquitoes. The present work studied the histological and PCR xenomonitoring filarial infestation in culicine mosquitoes in Sohag Governorate. One hundred female mosquitoes of the 5 culicine spesies present in the selected localities, were dissected and histological sections of thoracic muscles were examined for filarial larvae. Also 50 female Culex pipiens molestus were collected from the same areas and tested for 3 filarial worms using PCR. Cx. pipiens molestus was the only culcine mosquito harbouring larvae of Wuchereria bancrofti and Dirofilaria spp. Results were compared and it was found that PCR proved easier to do and it gave better data as it was able to differentiate dirofilarial species. The results indicated a clear success of health authorities in anti-filariasis control measures and pointed out to avoid the hazard of possible occurrence of future cases of human dirofilariasis in Sohag Governorate.
Wuchereria bancrofti,Dirofilaria spp,Culex pipiens molestus,PCR
https://jesp.journals.ekb.eg/article_93289.html
https://jesp.journals.ekb.eg/article_93289_eefad014bc64ffbaf71f0a79fc8dc229.pdf
The Egyptian Society of Parasitology
Journal of the Egyptian Society of Parasitology
1110-0583
2090-2549
43
3
2013
12
01
THE INFANTILE VISCERAL LEISHMANIASIS: COULD IT ATTACK EGYPTIAN NORTH COASTAL REGION AGAIN?
601
608
EN
MAMDOUH
M.
EL-BAHNASAWY
Military Medical Academy, Egypt.
GABR
M. SAYED
AHMED
Department of Public Health and Hygiene,
Faculty of Medicine, Al-Azhar University, Egypt.
WAFAA
ALY I.
GABER
Head of Nurses, Alexandria
Armed Forces Hospital, Egypt.
TOSSON
A.
MORSY
Department of Parasitology, Faculty of Medicine,
Ain Shams University, Cairo 11566, Egypt.
10.21608/jesp.2013.93294
Visceral leishmaniasis is caused by three species of the L. donovani complex: L. donovani, L. infantum, and L. chagasi. Infections with these organisms are often asymptomatic or very mild, but in a minority of individuals there is progression to severe symptomatic disease. This is associated with spread of the infection throughout the reticuloendothelial system. L. infantum typically affect children below the age of 5 years. However, IVL can also occur in immunosuppressed adults,<br />such as transplant recipients and patients receiving immunosuppressive chemotherapy or patients suffering from chronic intestinal schistosomiasis. IVL was encountered in Al-Agamy, Alexandria on 1983 with Phlebotomus langeroni. This vector is still abundant with low density away from Al-Agamy. Urbanization of the north coastal area in the vicinity of Alexandria changes the ecological status but how does it affect the behavior of sandflies; mainly the IVL vector Phlebotomus langeroni? Many employees and their families return home from Libya with fever with or without other accompanying symptoms. Fever can be a manifestation of a minor, self-limited process or can herald a progressive, lifethreatening<br />illness. The detection of Phlebotomus langeroni in El-Hamam City, Sedi Barany City, and Matrooh City and the abundance P. papatasii in these three cities in addition to Al Agamy must be taken into consideration of the Public Health Authority.
Egypt,Infantile visceral leishmaniasis,Sandflies,Re-emerging?
https://jesp.journals.ekb.eg/article_93294.html
https://jesp.journals.ekb.eg/article_93294_71da9f2414e12e235b8a75199fda54d5.pdf
The Egyptian Society of Parasitology
Journal of the Egyptian Society of Parasitology
1110-0583
2090-2549
43
3
2013
12
01
UMBILICAL HERNIA IN CIRRHOTIC PATIENTS: OUTCOME OF ELECTIVE REPAIR
609
616
EN
ADEL
LASHEEN
Departments of General Surgery, Faculty of Medicine, Al-Azhar University, Nasr City, Egypt.
HATEM
M.
NASER
Departments of Anesthesia & ICU, Faculty of Medicine, Al-Azhar University, Nasr City, Egypt.
AHMED
ABOHASSAN
Department of Internal Medicine,
Faculty of Medicine, Al-Azhar University, Nasr City, Egypt.
10.21608/jesp.2013.93296
Cirrhotic patients with umbilical hernia have an increased likelihood of complications following repair. The aim of this study was to assess the outcomes of elective umbilical hernia repair in cirrhotic patients. Fifty patients having uncomplicated umbilical hernia with a cirrhotic liver were studied prospectively. These patients divided into three groups’ according to Child–Turcotte–Pugh (CTP) classification. After management of coagulopathy, correction of hypoalbuminaemia and electrolytes imbalance, and control of ascites, all patients underwent elective hernia repair under regional anesthesia. A comparison was made between the three groups as regard the size of the defect in the linea Alba, operative time, postoperative morbidity and mortality, length of hospital stay, time of return to daily life and postoperative changes in liver function tests (LFTS) in relation to the regional anesthesia applied. hernioplasty was done under spinal anesthesia in 13 patients (26%), under epidural anesthesia in 10 patients (20%), under intercostal nerve block in 7 patients (14%), and under local anesthesia in 20 patients (40%). There was an increased safety (less changes in LFTS) in cases done under local anesthesia and intercostal nerve block. The overall complications rate was 30%. There was an increased complications rate towards the decompensated cases. The differences in the mean length of hospital stay and mean time of return to daily life are statistically significant between the three groups. Umbilical hernia recurrence rate was 2% and no mortality was reported in the study groups.
Umbilical Hernia,Cirrhotic liver,Elective Repair
https://jesp.journals.ekb.eg/article_93296.html
https://jesp.journals.ekb.eg/article_93296_7bc08444428d8b61d0a47d8e6d70bb6b.pdf
The Egyptian Society of Parasitology
Journal of the Egyptian Society of Parasitology
1110-0583
2090-2549
43
3
2013
12
01
PREVALENCE OF THROMBOCYTOPENIA IN EGYPTIAN PATIENTS WITH CHRONIC HEPATITIS C VIRUS
617
628
EN
SAYED
FAROUK
MOHAMED
Department of Tropical Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, AL-Azhar University,
Nasr City, Cairo, Egypt.
10.21608/jesp.2013.93297
Thrombocytopenia is defined as a platelet count less than 150.000/mm3. It is a common finding in subjects with chronic hepatitis as HCV antibody-positive individuals are 2.6 times more likely to have a low platelet count than those who are<br />HCV-antibody negative. However, controversy still exists concerning the mechanism of HCV-associated thrombocytopenia<br />This work studied the thrombocytopenia prevalence in Egyptian patients with chronic HCV. Data of 100 patients with chronic hepatitis C presented to Tropical Medicine department, Al-Azhar University, included full history, clinical assessment, laboratory investigations (complete blood count, liver biochemical profile, kidney function tests and PCR), abdominal ultrasound and liver biopsy. The prevalence of thrombocytopenia among patients was 24/100 (24%), mild<br />thrombocytopenia was the commonest grade (17%) then moderate one (6%) and lastly severe thrombocytopenia (1%). Thrombocytopenia significantly occurred more in older ages with high AST and ALT levels. The prevalence of thrombocytopenia significantly increased with abnormality liver Echopattern and with the progress of fibrosis and activity in liver biopsy.
Egyptian patients,thrombocytopenia,Chronic HCV
https://jesp.journals.ekb.eg/article_93297.html
https://jesp.journals.ekb.eg/article_93297_9978aa7647b998fddfa96341132df4d4.pdf
The Egyptian Society of Parasitology
Journal of the Egyptian Society of Parasitology
1110-0583
2090-2549
43
3
2013
12
01
CUTANEOUS LEISHMANIASIS PREDISPOSING TO HUMAN SKIN CANCER: FORTY YEARS LOCAL AND REGIONAL STUDIES
629
648
EN
TOSSON
A.
MORSY
Department of Parasitology, Faculty of Medicine, Ain Shams University,
Cairo 11566, Egypt.
10.21608/jesp.2013.93298
Different types of association between leishmaniasis and cancer were established: leishmaniasis mimicking a malignant disorder, such as lymphoma; leishmaniasis arising as a difficult to diagnose and treat infection among patients receiving<br />chemotherapy for various malignant disorders; simultaneous diagnosis of leishmaniasis and a neoplastic disorder in the same tissue samples of immunocompromised patients; and direct involvement of Leishmania spp. in pathogenesis/<br />occurrence of malignant lesions, especially of the skin and mucous membranes. Cutaneous leishmaniasis (CL) is a protozoan skin disease occurring in all the Middle East countries. Only the cutaneous form is a self-curing, which may develop a certain degree of immunity against the parasite, resulting in healing of the lesion(s). However, the parasites probably never disappear completely, since in situations where immune system is compromised, as in AIDS, or suppressed by cancer chemotherapy or in organ transplantation, Leishmania spp. may suddenly reappear. The cell-mediated immunity is responsible for skin lesion healing but humeral response plays a protective role against the disease.<br />Skin biopsies from 65 parasitological proven cutaneous leishmaniasis patients from Egypt, Saudi Arabia, Jordan and Libya were histopathologically studied. The results showed that cutaneous leishmaniasis especially in hot areas pave the way to the mutation and development of skin cancer.
Leishmaniasis,Skin biopsies,Mutation,skin cancer
https://jesp.journals.ekb.eg/article_93298.html
https://jesp.journals.ekb.eg/article_93298_60fa1c85a343f67d2998c4e349f91e2e.pdf
The Egyptian Society of Parasitology
Journal of the Egyptian Society of Parasitology
1110-0583
2090-2549
43
3
2013
12
01
HETEROBOTHRIUM LINEATUS (MONOGENEA: DICLIDOPHORIDAE) INFECTING THE GILLS OF THE NILE PUFFER TETRAODON LINEATUS (PISCES: TETRAODONTIDAE) FROM THE RIVER NILE, EGYPT WITH A NEW LOCALIT RECORD: A LIGHT AND SCANNING ELECTRON MICROSCOPIC STUDY
649
656
EN
KAREEM
S.
MORSY
Department of Zoology, Faculty of Science, Cairo University, Egypt.
MONA
FATHI
KHALIL
Department of Zoology and Entomology, Faculty of Science, Helwan
University, Cairo, Egypt.
IRENE
SAMEH
GAMIL
Department of Zoology and Entomology, Faculty of Science, Helwan
University, Cairo, Egypt.
AHMED
SALEM
ELEBIARIE
Department of Zoology and Entomology, Faculty of Science, Helwan
University, Cairo, Egypt.
ROKIA
MAHMOUD
IBRAHIM
Department of Zoology and Entomology, Faculty of Science, Helwan
University, Cairo, Egypt.
10.21608/jesp.2013.93304
Heterobothrium lineatus (Monogenea: Diclidophoridae) is described from the gills of Tetraodon lineatus collected from the River Nile at Helwan governorate, Egypt as a new locality record. The morphology and morphometric characterization of the recovered worms were described by means of light and scanning electron microscopy. Twenty two out 35 with a percentage of 62.9% of the examined fish were infected with Heterobothrium sp. (the intensity of infection was about ten worms per fish in general). Most of the infected fish had very pale gills and showed symptoms of anemia. Morphologically, the adult worms were elongated with anterior pointed and posterior broad ends, it measured 1.15–1.76 (1.52±0.02) mm in length x 0.28-0.39 (0.29±0.02) mm in width. Two buccal organs situated anteriorly around mouth opening were shown by light and scanning electron microscopy. Haptor subdivided into four pairs of clamps without isthmus separating it from body. The recovered worm differed from the previously species in the same genus by small dimensions of the measurements and presence of a copulatory organ armed with 7-11 genital hooks. Also, it is distinguished from H. tetrodonis and H. okamotoi by absence of a distinct isthmus, and resembled H. lamothei from gills of Sphoeroides testodineus in Mexico and H. lineatus from T. lineatus in Egypt in general appearance and presence of rectangular haptor with the fourth pair of clamps smaller than the previous ones.
Heterobothrium lineatus,Monogenea,Diclidophoridae,Tetraodon lineatus,River Nile,Light and scanning electron microscopy
https://jesp.journals.ekb.eg/article_93304.html
https://jesp.journals.ekb.eg/article_93304_c47400d423cea39b294b5eea6277c0fc.pdf
The Egyptian Society of Parasitology
Journal of the Egyptian Society of Parasitology
1110-0583
2090-2549
43
3
2013
12
01
SERUM PROCALCITONIN AS A PREDICTING VALUE IN SEVERITY AND PROGNOSIS OF CAP IN SICKLE CELL-PATIENTS
657
668
EN
SHERIF
ALSAYED
Department of Chest, Faculty of Medicine, El Fayoum University, Egypt.
SAMAR
MARZOUK
Department
of Biochemistry, Faculty of Medicine, Cairo University, Egypt.
ESSAM
MOUSA
Department
of Internal Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, Al Azhar University, Egypt.
10.21608/jesp.2013.93308
The Pneumonia Severity Index (PSI) and CURB-65 predict outcomes in community acquired pneumonia but have limitations. The study evaluated if procalcitonin in community-acquired pneumonia provides prognostic information with the PSI and CURB-65 in sickle cell adult patients. Twenty sickle cell positive adult patients with a clinical and radiographic diagnosis of community acquired pneumonia were scored using PSI and CRUB-65, and measured procalcitonin levels.<br />They were 12 female 60% and 8 males 40% with mean of age 46.0+10.26 and were stratified with PSI, CRUB65 and sampled for procalcitonin level for PSI class I (3) patients 15%, class II (10) patients 50%, class III (3) patients 15%, class IV (one) patient 5% and class V (3) patients 15% with mean of 2.55+1.276 were CRUB65 0 (2) patients 10% 1 (11) patients 55% two (3) patients 15%, three (4) patients 20% with mean of 1.45+0.94 proclacitonin >0.25 (8) patients 40% and >0.50 were (12) patients 60% with mean of 1.098+1.346.
Procalcitonin level,sickle cell positive adult patient,Predicting value
https://jesp.journals.ekb.eg/article_93308.html
https://jesp.journals.ekb.eg/article_93308_ee0315b497af8f133dbb39f14592cab1.pdf
The Egyptian Society of Parasitology
Journal of the Egyptian Society of Parasitology
1110-0583
2090-2549
43
3
2013
12
01
HOUSE DUST MITES: A RISK FACTOR TO BE CONSIDERED FOR OCCUPATIONAL SAFETY OR SOURCE OF WORK-RELATED ALLERGENS
669
678
EN
AHMED
MEGAHED AHMED
SALEH
Military Institute of Health and Epidemiology.+
HISHAM
ABD EL-RAOUF
ALI
The Military Medical Academy, Egypt.
SALWA
ABDALLA MOHAMED
AHMED
Military Institute of Health and Epidemiology.+
NAEMA
MAHMOUD
MOHAMMAD
The Military Medical Academy, Egypt.
TOSSON
A.
MORSY
Department of Parasitology,
Faculty of Medicine, Ain Shams University, Cairo 11566, Egypt,
10.21608/jesp.2013.93312
House dust mites (HDM) can be found worldwide where human beings live independent from the climate and are a major source of multiple allergens. Mite allergens sensitize and induce perennial rhinitis, asthma, or atopic dermatitis in a<br />large portion of patients with allergic disease particularly children. There is convincing evidence that avoidance of mite allergen can effectively reduce allergic symptoms. This study examined dust from a military hospital and the private home of some nursing staff. A total of seven species of mites belonging to six genera were recovered. The commonest species was Dermatophagoides farinae followed by D. pteronyssinus and the lowest Laelaps nuttalli. Besides, the 7th mite or Parasitus consanguineous live free on dust as a bio-control agent of mites. The presence of mites in and out doors in a hospital and dwellings of medical personnel pave the way to consider HDM as occupational or nosocomial Allergens.
house dust mites,hospital,Private dwellings,seven species of mites
https://jesp.journals.ekb.eg/article_93312.html
https://jesp.journals.ekb.eg/article_93312_5f0cd2770321b76f3703dedb4fa61481.pdf
The Egyptian Society of Parasitology
Journal of the Egyptian Society of Parasitology
1110-0583
2090-2549
43
3
2013
12
01
EXPERIMENTAL INFECTION OF RADIX NATALENSIS AND CULISETA LONGIAREOLATA LARVAE WITH PLAGIORCHIID XIPHIDIOCERCARIAE IN EGYPT
679
687
EN
YASSER
DISOKY
DAR
Department of Zoology, Faculty of Science, Tanta University, Tanta, Egypt.
IMAN
MOHAMAD
EL-HUSSENY
Department of Zoology, Faculty of Science, Tanta University, Tanta, Egypt.
10.21608/jesp.2013.93314
To clarify the life cycle of a plagiorchiid species which uses Radix natalensis as a first intermediate host for its larval development in Egypt, this study was carried out to investigate subsequent invertebrates where xiphidiocercariae of this digenean might encyst. Laboratory-bred R. natalensis and Culiseta longiareolata larvae (mosquito) were experimentally exposed to xiphidiocercariae under laboratory conditions. At 24h post-exposure, 70% of exposed juvenile R. natalensis were found harboring encysted cercariae in their tissues. In addition, C. longiareolata larvae of each developmental stage were infected with these xiphidiocercariae. Compared to unexposed mosquito larvae, a significantly higher mortality rate in first- and second-stage (L1& L2) larvae was noted. Prevalence of infection was also significantly higher in these L1 & L2 (90% & 88%, respectively) than in third- and fourth-stage larvae. Mosquitoes emerging from exposed L1 & L2 were significantly less numerous when compared to corresponding control groups. Significant disturbance in male and female sex ratio was noted in L1- & L2-developing mosquitoes; it was equal in L1-emerging adults and slightly male biased for those coming from L2.
Egypt,Culiseta longiareolata,Mosquito,Radix natalensis,snail,xiphidiocercaria
https://jesp.journals.ekb.eg/article_93314.html
https://jesp.journals.ekb.eg/article_93314_d1aaf8199e7fb98c1d00c340212188f6.pdf
The Egyptian Society of Parasitology
Journal of the Egyptian Society of Parasitology
1110-0583
2090-2549
43
3
2013
12
01
SIALIC ACID VALUE IN PLEURAL EFFUSION AS A DIAGNOSTIC MARKER OF MALIGNANCY
689
696
EN
SHERIF
ALSAYED
Department of chest, Faculty of Medicine, El Fayoum, University, Al Fayoum, Egypt.
SAMAR
MARZOUK
Department Biochemistry, Faculty of Medicine, Cairo University,
Cairo, Egypt.
10.21608/jesp.2013.93315
In differential diagnosis of pleural effusions, cytology is the most sensitive method. Since cytology findings are positive in half of such fluids, combined use of reliable tumor marker and cytology is a logical approach. Sialic acid and other tumor<br />markers can be reliable substances associated with neoplasia. The present study measured sialic acid levels in pleural effusion and serum samples of patients with malignant and nonmalignant diseases to discriminate each other, and to diagnose malignant effusion in a simple, cheap and reliable way. Sixty patients with pleural effusion were enrolled in the study and classified into two groups, group (I) 30 patients with malignant pleural effusion, and group (II) 30 patients<br />with nonmalignant pleural effusion. Pleural fluid (PF) and serum (S) levels of sialic acid were measured prior to any therapy; and PF/S sialic acid ratios were calculated. Pleural fluid and serum levels of sialic acid were significantly higher in malignant group compared to nonmalignant one. PF/S sialic acid ratio was higher in malignant group compared to nonmalignant group. In the malignant pleural effusion group, smokers showed a statistically significant higher pleural fluid and serum sialic acid levels as compared to nonsmokers. By using ROC curve, the cut off value of malignant pleural fluid sialic acid was 69.65 mg/dL, sensitivity was 70%, and specificity was 96%.
sialic acid,Pleural effusion,lung neoplasms
https://jesp.journals.ekb.eg/article_93315.html
https://jesp.journals.ekb.eg/article_93315_d09041f83610b1941a24e52e5ad0367b.pdf
The Egyptian Society of Parasitology
Journal of the Egyptian Society of Parasitology
1110-0583
2090-2549
43
3
2013
12
01
ACANTHOSTOMUM SPINICEPS (DIGENEA: CRYPTOGONIMIDAE: ACANTHOSTOMINAE), A PARASITE OF THE AFRICAN SNOOK LATES NILOTICUS (PERCIFORMES: LATIDAE). A LIGHT AND SCANNING ELECTRON MICROSCOPIC STUDY
697
704
EN
KAREEM
MORSY
Department of Zoology, Faculty of Science, Cairo University, Egypt.
HODA
EL-FAYOUMI
Department of Zoology, Faculty of Science, Beni Suef University, Egypt.
SARA
ALI
Department of Zoology, Faculty of Science, Beni Suef University, Egypt.
10.21608/jesp.2013.93316
The morphology of the adult stage of Acanthostomum spiniceps recovered from the African snook, Lates niloticus (Perciformes: Latidae) of the river Nile, Egypt was studied with both light and scanning electron microscopy.The most important morphological features differentiating this species are the number of circumoral spines, body shape, ratio of body length to width, sucker sizes, and the presence or absence of spines on the ventral sucker. Sixteen out of forty fish (40%) was found to be naturally infected with this digenetic trematode belonging to family: Acanthostominae. The infection was recorded in the intestinal wall of the host fish. Body was elongate, 1.203-2.074 mm long, maximum width 0.311-0.534 mm. Oral sucker was terminal, funnel-shaped, 0.201-0.353 mm long and 0.245-0.310 mm wide. Simple peribuccal spines 0.042-0.066 mm long. Ventral sucker was circular, 0.110-0.140 mm long, 0.120-0.204 mm wide, situated approximately at 1/3 of body length. Ratio of oral and ventral suckers was 1: 0.5. Testes tandem or slightly<br />diagonal, located near posterior end of body being of irregular rounded shape. Size of anterior testis was 0.130-0.220 mm long, 0.314-0.358 mm wide, that of posterior testis was 0.180-0.274 mm long, 0.390-0.327 mm wide. Ovary transversely oval, smaller than testes, measured 0.102-0.166 mm long, 0.100-0.164 mm wide, situated just anterior to anterior testis. By comparison with some of the previously described species of this genus, the present one showed all morphological<br />characters and the most morphologically similar species was A. spiniceps.
Acanthostomum spiniceps,Acanthostominae,Lates niloticus,A light and scanning electron microscopic study
https://jesp.journals.ekb.eg/article_93316.html
https://jesp.journals.ekb.eg/article_93316_e52ad4bd5f1effc122dcdeb669cdf92e.pdf
The Egyptian Society of Parasitology
Journal of the Egyptian Society of Parasitology
1110-0583
2090-2549
43
3
2013
12
01
EVALUATION OF CYCLODEXTRIN (SUGAMMADEX) FOR REVERSAL OF INTENSE NEUROMUSCULAR BLOCK OF ROCURONIUM AND VECURONIUM, EXPERIMENTAL AND CLINICAL STUDIES
705
714
EN
HATEM
M. NASR
ALKENANY
Department of Anesthesia and ICU, Faculty of Medicine, Al-Azhar University,
Nasr City, Cairo, Egypt.
10.21608/jesp.2013.93317
This study evaluated and explored time course, efficacy, relation, safety, changes in heart rate, and blood pressure after a bolus dose of sugammadex or neostigmine for reversal of a prolonged rocuronium and vecuronium induced neuromuscular<br />block. A total of 60 patients of both sexes, ‘ASA’ grade I, II and all were scheduled for elective surgery of 30-45 minutes duration. Informed oral consent was obtained from all patients to participate in this study. The results showed statistically significant progressive decrease of heart rate and blood pressure at 2, 5 and 10 minutes when compared to their basal values before anesthesia, then it starts to gain its normal value at 5 and 10 minutes, regardless the dose of sugammadex (effect of anesthesia). Also, heart rate and blood pressure showed statistically non-significant variance between groups of sugammadex when compared at any time of the study with the neostigmine groups (i.e. no effect of the dose on heart rate).
Cyclodextrin,Rocuronium,Vecuronium,In-vitro,In-vivo studies
https://jesp.journals.ekb.eg/article_93317.html
https://jesp.journals.ekb.eg/article_93317_dcd11da391708757b7b265e1ec4a0271.pdf
The Egyptian Society of Parasitology
Journal of the Egyptian Society of Parasitology
1110-0583
2090-2549
43
3
2013
12
01
A NEW SPECIES OF OOCHORISTICA (EUCESTODA: CYCLOPHYLLIDEA) PARASITE OF AGAMA MUTABILIS (REPTILIA: AGAMIDAE) FROM EGYPT
715
722
EN
KAREEM
MORSY
Department of Zoology, Faculty of Science, Cairo University, Egypt.
NADIA
F.
RAMADAN
Department of Zoology, Faculty of Science, Ain Shams University, Cairo, Egypt.
SALAM
AL HASHIMI
Department of Zoology, Faculty of Science, Ain Shams University, Cairo, Egypt.
MEDHAT
ALI
Department of Zoology, Faculty of Science, Ain Shams University, Cairo, Egypt.
MANAL
F.
EL GARHY
Department of Zoology, Faculty of Science, Cairo University, Egypt.
10.21608/jesp.2013.93318
The morphological and morphometric characterization of Oochoristica mutabili, an anoplocephalid cestode infecting the small intestine of the Egyptian changeable lizard, Agama mutabilis (F: Agamidae) in South Sinai were described by light and scanning electron microscopy as a first description from this host in Egypt. Ten out of fifty six (17.9%) of the examined specimens were infected with Oochoristica. Strobila was 14.6 (11.5-22.3) mm long; composed of 34 (30-45) proglottids; 7 (6-11) undifferentiated, 8 (6-10) contained sexual primordia, 14 (13-20) mature and 5 (3-9) gravid. Scolex 324 (300-360) μm wide with four circular suckers measuring 100 (97-124) μm in diameter; neck region is evident. Genital pores irregularly alternating, situated in the anterior quarter of proglottid; testes in median mass situated<br />in the posterior half of proglottid extending laterally to vitellarium; ovary bilobed and situated in the centre of proglottid, vitellaria entire, slightly wider than one lobe of the ovary. Gravid proglottids contained in a uterine capsule containing<br />numerous oncospheres. The described parasite is compared with different species of the same genus from different hosts, it was found that morphometrically the present species was more or less different from the comparable species and the only morphologically similar species was O. parvovaria. Both species were similar in the presence of the cirrus sac, which lied anterior to the ovary, and the bilobed ovary situated in the center of proglottids. However, it can be differentiated by possessing more proglottids, fewer testes, and the lack of primordial development in immature proglottids of the comparable species.
Egypt,South Sinai,Lizard,Agama mutabilis,Cestode,Oochoristica mutabili n.sp
https://jesp.journals.ekb.eg/article_93318.html
https://jesp.journals.ekb.eg/article_93318_2cad5f2728046b73b744555765f7df58.pdf
The Egyptian Society of Parasitology
Journal of the Egyptian Society of Parasitology
1110-0583
2090-2549
43
3
2013
12
01
NATURAL INFECTION OF BABOONS BY ENTAMOEBA HISTOLYTICA ELICITS ANTI- GAL-LECTIN HEAVY SUBUNIT IGA AND IGG ANTIBODIES WITH SHARED EPITOPE SPECIFICITY TO THAT OF HUMANS
723
735
EN
MOHAMED
D.
ABD-ALLA
Department of Medicine, Medical College of Wisconsin, Egypt.
ROMAN
F.
WOLF
Department of Tropical Medicine
Department, Faculty of Medicine, Al-Azhar University, Cairo, Egypt.+
GARY
L.
WHITE
Department of Tropical Medicine
Department, Faculty of Medicine, Al-Azhar University, Cairo, Egypt.+
STANLEY
D.
KOSANKE
Department of Tropical Medicine
Department, Faculty of Medicine, Al-Azhar University, Cairo, Egypt.+
DAVID
W.
CAREY
Department of Tropical Medicine
Department, Faculty of Medicine, Al-Azhar University, Cairo, Egypt.+
JACO
J.
VERWEIJ
Department of Parasitology/Department of Medical Microbiology, Leiden
University Medical Center,
YASSER
M. M.
EL-DESSOUKY
Department of Medicine, Medical College of Wisconsin
MIE-JIE
ZHANG
Department of Population Health Biostatistics,
Medical College of Wisconsin
JONATHAN
I.
RAVDIN
Department of Medicine, Medical College of Wisconsin
10.21608/jesp.2013.93319
Non-human primates, such as baboons (Papio hamadryas anubis), are natural hosts for Entamoeba species; infections can be asymptomatic or result in invasive lethal disease. It was sought to determine whether following natural infection by<br />Entamoeba. histolytica, baboon anti-amebic antibodies recognized native Gallectin, a recombinant portion of the lectin heavy subunit (designated LC3) and specific heavy subunit epitopes; we compared the specificity of anti-amebic antibodies from baboons to that of humans following asymptomatic E. histolytica infection or cure of amebic liver abscess (ALA). Female baboons (n=54), aged one to three years of age and living in captivity were screened for infection by real time PCR. E. histolytica infection was found in 37 baboons and was associated with serum anti-LC3 IgG (73%) and anti-LC3 IgA (46%) or intestinal anti-Gal-Lectin IgA antibody responses (49%), p<0.021 for each compared to that observed with baboons having an E. dispar infection (n=10) or uninfected baboons (n=7). The ELISA OD reading for anti-LC3 or anti-lectin antibodies correlated strongly with the presence of a PCR CT value indicative of E. histolytica infection. In humans with asymptomatic E. histolytica infection or those recently cured of ALA, 63% and 57% had serum anti- LC3 IgA and 65% and 57% had serum anti-LC3 IgG antibodies respectively. Epitope- specific synthetic peptides were used as capture antigens in ELISA; for baboons that possessed anti-LC3 and anti-lectin antibodies, 74% had anti-peptide IgG or IgA antibodies, compared to 86% of asymptomatic humans and 92% of ALA subjects(P>0.05).
Entamoeba histolytica,baboons Papio,Gal-lectin,Natural infection,mucosal immunity
https://jesp.journals.ekb.eg/article_93319.html
https://jesp.journals.ekb.eg/article_93319_d7eedf41555cbc1778af410cb3626caf.pdf
The Egyptian Society of Parasitology
Journal of the Egyptian Society of Parasitology
1110-0583
2090-2549
43
3
2013
12
01
ORAL CAVITY MYIASIS IN CHILDREN: FIRST DEMONSTRATION IN EGYPT WITH GENERAL REVIEW
737
746
EN
MOSTAFA
MOHAMED
ABOSDERA
Department of Pediatrics, Faculty of Medicine, Sohag University Hospitals,
Sohag, Egypt.
TOSSON
A.
MORSY
Department of Parasitology, Faculty of Medicine, Ain Shams
University, Cairo 11566, Egypt.
10.21608/jesp.2013.93320
Myiasis is a problem of medical veterinary and real economic importance which affects the human welfare worldwide particularly in animal raising countries. Myiasis of man and animals is a real welfare problem of worldwide distribution. The most important insects from medical point of view are the blood suckers or the insect- borne diseases. Still others, almost non-blood suckers, but may attack man and animal to deposit their eggs or larvae causing pathogenic conditions in skin, nose, eye, lung, ear, anus, and vagina but oral manifestation is exceptional. This study focused on the clinical pictures and pathogenesis of human oral cavity myiasis. Thirteen cases were demonstrated for the first time in Egypt, ten children and the parents of three children. The extracted larvae were Lucilia sericata (four cases), Wohlfahrtia magnifica (three cases), Oestrus ovis (three children and their parents) and Musca domestica vicina (one case). The presence of O. ovis in three children and their parents recommended zoonotic myiasis. The predisposing factors were mouth breathing, incompetent lips, low socioeconomic condition, malnutrition, and inability of a child to perform daily activities due to the neurodegenerative disease.
Egypt,children,Myiasis,Oral cavity,dipterous larvae,Treatment
https://jesp.journals.ekb.eg/article_93320.html
https://jesp.journals.ekb.eg/article_93320_4b896a84f6b476c45b6dc6dfd70511b0.pdf
The Egyptian Society of Parasitology
Journal of the Egyptian Society of Parasitology
1110-0583
2090-2549
43
3
2013
12
01
FINGERPRINTING AND GENETIC RELATIONSHIP OF TRICHOMONAS VAGINALIS, TRICHOMONAS MURIS AND TRICHOMONAS GALLINAE
747
754
EN
MAGDA
M.
EL-NAZER
Department of Medical Parasitology, Faculty of Medicine. Sohag University,
Sohag, Egypt.
NADA
A.
EL NADI
Department of Medical Parasitology, Faculty of Medicine. Sohag University,
Sohag, Egypt.
AMAL
M.
AHMED
Department of Medical Parasitology, Faculty of Medicine. Sohag University,
Sohag, Egypt.
AMAL
A.
ABDEL MAWGOOD
Department of Medical Parasitology, Faculty of Medicine. Sohag University,
Sohag, Egypt.
10.21608/jesp.2013.93321
Because of the common pathology, protein expression and drug resistance mechanisms- though in different hosts- of the luminal trichomonads Trichomonas vaginalis, T. gallinae and T. muris, doubts were raised concerning their phylogenetic<br />relationship. The random amplified polymorohic (RAPD) technique for genetic DNA polymorphism studying was used to genetically characterize and assess their interspecies polymorphism. Results showed a high statistical support for the close<br />relationship between the tested parasites and proved a tight association between Tritrichomonas muris and T. gallinae as well as a high genetic similarity between T. muris and T. vaginalis.
Phylogeny,RAPD,Trichomonas vaginalis,T. gallinae,T. muris
https://jesp.journals.ekb.eg/article_93321.html
https://jesp.journals.ekb.eg/article_93321_3e083c7eae6573d82df656e7c0275edd.pdf
The Egyptian Society of Parasitology
Journal of the Egyptian Society of Parasitology
1110-0583
2090-2549
43
3
2013
12
01
SEROPREVALENCE OF HELICOBACTER PYLORI INFECTION AMONG FAMILY MEMBERS OF INFECTED AND NON-INFECTED SYMPTOMATIC CHILDREN
755
766
EN
MOHAMMED
E.
HAMED
Department of Pediatrics, Faculty of Medicine, Zagazig
University, Egypt.
HATEM
M.
HUSSEIN
Department of Pediatrics, Faculty of Medicine, Zagazig
University, Egypt.
HOSAM
F.
EL SADANY
Department of Pediatrics, Faculty of Medicine, Zagazig
University, Egypt.
ASHGAN
A.
ELGOBASHY
Department of Pediatrics, Faculty of Medicine, Zagazig
University, Egypt.
AMAL
H.
ATTA
Department of Microbiology, Faculty of Medicine, Zagazig
University, Egypt.
10.21608/jesp.2013.93322
This study determined the prevalence of seropositivity of anti-H. pylori IgG antibodies, and evaluated some socio-epidemiologic characteristics among family members of infected and non-infected symptomatic children. One hundred children with upper gastrointestinal symptoms without previous H. pylori eradication treatment were prospectively studied by both upper endoscopy with histopathological biopsies examination, and serum anti-H. pylori IgG test between July 2012 to June 2013. The patients were subdivided into: H. pylori infected children (GӀ), and H. pylori non-infected children (GӀӀ). Also, 320 of their family members were examined for serum anti-H. pylori IgG and stool antigen tests. Sheets were filled out included personal and medical history. The results showed statistically significant difference between both groups as regard dyspepsia, anemia, and histopathological findings (chronic active gastritis, peptic ulcer, and duodenitis). Family members were subdivided into: those of H.pylori infected symptomatic children (165) and those of H. pylori non-infected<br />symptomatic children (155). Anti-H. pylori IgG prevalence was significantly higher in relatives of GI than those of GII (69.1% vs. 29%; p<0.05). The seroprevalence of H.pylori infection in all family members was (49.7%). Mothers of GI showed the highest seroprevalence (39.5%) as compared to fathers and siblings (22.8%, & 37.7%, respectively). Relatives of GI with low socioeconomic status, and lived in rural area showed the highest seroprevalence (82.5%, &78.1 % respectively)
Helicobacter pylori,IgG-positivity,children,parents,Socioepidemiology
https://jesp.journals.ekb.eg/article_93322.html
https://jesp.journals.ekb.eg/article_93322_1656452bdd83792dea505d9dd3bbf892.pdf
The Egyptian Society of Parasitology
Journal of the Egyptian Society of Parasitology
1110-0583
2090-2549
43
3
2013
12
01
DIAGNOSTIC USEFULNESS OF THE RANDOM URINE NA/K RATIO IN PREDICTING THERAPEUTIC RESPONSE FOR DIURETICS IN CIRRHOTIC PATIENTS WITH ASCITES
767
776
EN
EL SAYED
M.
MOHII
Department of Tropical Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, Al-Azhar University, Nasr City, Egypt.
ISMAIL
M.
EL MANSY
Department of Internal Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, Al-Azhar University, Nasr City, Egypt.
MOHAMED
SALAH
Department of Internal Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, Al-Azhar University, Nasr City, Egypt.
MOHAMED
ABD ELHAMID
KHEDR
Department of Clinical Pathology,
Faculty of Medicine, Al-Azhar University, Nasr City, Egypt.
10.21608/jesp.2013.93323
Ascites is a major complication of liver cirrhosis which carries a poor prognosis. Diuretics are used in treatment of ascites in addition to salt restriction. Monitoring of diuretic response can be achieved by measurement of 24 hours urinary sodium. This study evaluated the accuracy of using spot urinary sodium/potassium ratio as a reliable alternative to 24 hours urinary sodium in assessment of dietary sodium compliance in patients with liver cirrhosis receiving diuretics.<br />Fifty patients presented with liver cirrhosis and ascites were divided into 2 groups: GI 14 (28%) patients diuretic resistant with 24 hours urinary sodium < 78 mEq) and GII 36 (72%) patients diuretic sensitive with 24 hours urinary sodium ><br />78 mEq. The results showed highly significant correlation between 24 hours urinary sodium and spot urine sodium/potassium ratio with sensitivity 87.5% specificity 56% and accuracy 70% at cutoff point of 1.8.
Cirrhotic Patients,ascites,Therapeutic response,Urine Na/K Ratio
https://jesp.journals.ekb.eg/article_93323.html
https://jesp.journals.ekb.eg/article_93323_62fa0aa9afcf8d305d68816d84b3d52f.pdf
The Egyptian Society of Parasitology
Journal of the Egyptian Society of Parasitology
1110-0583
2090-2549
43
3
2013
12
01
THE ULTRASTRUCTURE OF SENSILLA ASSOCIATED WITH MOUTHPARTS AND ANTENNAE OF LUCILIA CUPRINA
777
785
EN
MOSTAFA
I.
HASSAN
Department of Zoology and Entomology, Faculty of Science, Al-Azhar
University, Nasr City, Cairo, Egypt.
MOHAMAD
A.
FOUDA
Department of Zoology and Entomology, Faculty of Science, Al-Azhar
University, Nasr City, Cairo, Egypt.
KOTB
M.
HAMMAD
Department of Zoology and Entomology, Faculty of Science, Al-Azhar
University, Nasr City, Cairo, Egypt.
AHMED
L.
BASIOUNY
Department of Zoology and Entomology, Faculty of Science, Al-Azhar
University, Nasr City, Cairo, Egypt.
MOHAMMAD
R.
KAMEL
Department of Zoology and Entomology, Faculty of Science, Al-Azhar
University, Nasr City, Cairo, Egypt.
10.21608/jesp.2013.93324
Antennal and maxillary palps of Lucilia cuprina male and female (family: Calliphoridae) were studied using scanning electron microscopy. Five types of sensilla were observed namely: trichoid, basiconic, coeloconic, styloconic and sensory pit. Trichoid sensilla (one subtype: short trichoid sensilla) was found on the scape of the antenna, while both trichoid (two subtypes: short and long trichoid sensilla) and styloconic sensilla were observed on the antennal pedicel. Basiconic sensilla (two subtypes: small and large basiconic sensilla), coeloconic sensilla and sensory pits were detected on the flagellum of antenna. Cheatica (two subtypes: small and large Cheatica) and small basicinic sensilla were located on the maxillary palps. Microtrachia were observed on all joints of antenna and maxillary palps. No marked differences were observed in the morphological structure of any of the sensilla among the two sexes studied. The suggested function of each antennal sensillum was based on comparison with results of other investigations on similar sensilla.
Ultrastructure,sensilla,Antennae,Mouthparts and Lucilia cuprina
https://jesp.journals.ekb.eg/article_93324.html
https://jesp.journals.ekb.eg/article_93324_13ed93cfa24473ccb2ed844d922207fc.pdf
The Egyptian Society of Parasitology
Journal of the Egyptian Society of Parasitology
1110-0583
2090-2549
43
3
2013
12
01
IMMUNODIAGNOSIS OF EGYPTIAN HUMAN FASCIOLOSIS GIGANTICA USING FAS1 AND FAS2 CYSTEINE PROTEINASE ANTIGENS
787
796
EN
IBRAHIM
RABEE
Theodore Bilharz Research Institute, Imbaba, Giza, Egypt.
NOHA
AHMED
MAHANA
Department of
Zoology, Faculty of Science, Cairo University, Egypt.
ABEER
MAHMOUD
BADR
Department of
Zoology, Faculty of Science, Cairo University, Egypt.
10.21608/jesp.2013.93325
Fasciolosis caused by Fasciola gigantica is one of the major public health problems in the world including Egypt. Immunodiagnostic methods are more applicable for their better sensitivity and specificity than other methods. The present study was conducted to cysteine proteinase (CP) antigens of F. gigantica in IgG-ELISA to diagnose human fasciolosis. IgG-ELISA with 2 cysteine proteinases of 27 kDa (Fasl) and 29 kDa (Fas2), obtained from the regurgitated materials of adult worms, were evaluated using serum samples from 90 Egyptian patients infected with F. gigantica, 55 patients with other parasitic infections and 50 healthy volunteers. The diagnostic sensitivity and specificity of Fas1 for detection of F. gigantica infection were 91.1% and 89.1%, respectively. The positivity of the assay was 95%. The<br />positive and negative predicted values were 91% and 86%, respectively. These data suggest that IgG-ELISA with Fas1 is highly sensitive and specific assay and could be used for the immunodiagnosis of human fasciolosis.
Fasciola gigantica,serodiagnosis,IgG-ELISA,cysteine proteinases
https://jesp.journals.ekb.eg/article_93325.html
https://jesp.journals.ekb.eg/article_93325_051a257704be3f08671a5062306d576f.pdf
The Egyptian Society of Parasitology
Journal of the Egyptian Society of Parasitology
1110-0583
2090-2549
43
3
2013
12
01
CONSUMPTION HAZARDS OF CATTLE LIVER INFECTED WITH FASCIOLA SPP.: II. EXPERIMENTAL STUDY ON RATS
797
804
EN
FAROUK
M.
EL-TELLAWY
Nutrition Technology, Institute of Environmental Studies and Researches, Egypt.
REFAAT
M.
KHALIFA
Department of Parasitology, Faculty of Medicine, Assiut
University, Egypt.
MONA
K.
ABD EL-KADER
Department of Nutrition, Faculty of Home Economics,
Helwan University, Egypt.
AMANY
O.
MOHAMED
Department of Biochemistry, Faculty of Medicine, Assiut
University, Egypt.
NOHA
S.
AHMED
Department of Home Economics,Faculty of Specific
Education, Al- Fayoum University, Egypt.
10.21608/jesp.2013.93326
This study evaluated and revealed the consumption hazards of cattle liver infected with Fasciola spp. and revealed its effects on the serum estimation of liver enzyme (ALT) on experimental rats. A total of 42 Wister albino rats were classified into 7 groups. Four groups were fed on raw and cooked cattle liver with various intensity of Fasciola spp. infection. Two groups were fed on raw and cooked normal cattle liver (positive control), and one group served as negative control. Histopathology of the rats' liver revealed hydropic degeneration, congestion with dilatation of the central vein and sinusoids and focal areas of necrosis. The intestine samples showed degenerative changes and necrobiosis of the villar epithelium with inflammatory cell infiltration. Moreover, a slight increase was noticed in the liver enzyme ALT which is known to be an important marker of liver destruction.
Fasciola spp,Rats,histopathology,Liver,Intestine,ALT
https://jesp.journals.ekb.eg/article_93326.html
https://jesp.journals.ekb.eg/article_93326_5efb6f920e6f3b171b99301980f7eb88.pdf
The Egyptian Society of Parasitology
Journal of the Egyptian Society of Parasitology
1110-0583
2090-2549
43
3
2013
12
01
EVALUATION OF LIVER STIFFNESS MEASUREMENT BY FIBROSCAN AS COMPARED TO LIVER BIOPSY FOR ASSESSMENT OF HEPATIC FIBROSIS IN CHILDREN WITH CHRONIC HEPATITIS C
805
819
EN
MOHIEE
EL-DEEN ABD EL-AZIZ
AWAD
Department of Pediatrics, Faculty of
Medicine, Tanta University, Egypt.
GAMAL
ELSAYED
SHIHA
Department of Internal Medicine, Faculty of
Medicine, Mansoura University, Egypt.
FERSAN
ABDALLAH
SALLAM
Department of Pathology, Faculty of
Medicine, Tanta University, Egypt.
AMANY
MOHAMED
ABD EL TAWAB
Department of Pediatrics, Faculty of
Medicine, Tanta University, Egypt.
10.21608/jesp.2013.93327
The study evaluated liver stiffness measurement (LSM) using non-invasive transient elastography (TE) in comparison with liver biopsy for assessment of hepatic fibrosis in children with chronic hepatitis C (CHC). Thirty children (mean age<br />10.13±3.4 years) with CHC were subjected to histopathological assessment of liver biopsy specimens using METAVIER score and LSM using TE (FibroScan) as well as appropriate laboratory investigations. The results showed a highly significant stepwise increase of the mean liver stiffness values with increasing histological severity of hepatic fibrosis with the highest level detected in patients with stage F4 “cirrhosis” and significant differences for F3 and F4 vs. other fibrosis stages. There were significant positive correlations between LSM and several parameters of activity and progression of the chronic liver disease including METAVIER fibrosis stages (r=0.774, p=0.0001), necroinflammatory activity grades, AST, ALT, total serum bilirubin, prothrombin time and Child-Pugh grades as well as biochemical serum fibrosis markers (Fibrotest, Actitest, AST-to-platelet ratio index, Forns index and hyaluronic acid). The variables significantly negatively associated with the LSM were platelets count and serum albumin. The highest predictive performance of LSM was detected for stage F4 “cirrhosis”, followed by F3 “advanced fibrosis” where accuracy of (96.7%, 85.3%) and AUROC of (1.00, 0.815) were obtained for these fibrosis stages at cutoff values of 9.5 and 12.5 kPa, respectively. The negative<br />predictive values to exclude advanced fibrosis and cirrhosis at these cutoffs were high, whereas positive predictive values were modest.
Liver Stiffness,Transient elastography,Liver Biopsy,Chronic hepatitis C,FibroScan,children
https://jesp.journals.ekb.eg/article_93327.html
https://jesp.journals.ekb.eg/article_93327_f0b72ed59d8d4a34aa316c37f1f4d2d5.pdf
The Egyptian Society of Parasitology
Journal of the Egyptian Society of Parasitology
1110-0583
2090-2549
43
3
2013
12
01
THE EFFECT OFAN INTERVENTION PROGRAM IN NURSES' KNOWLEDGE AND PERFORMANCE REGARDING MANAGEMENT OF HOUSE DUST MITES IN A MILITARY HOSPITAL
821
840
EN
AHMED
MEGAHED AHMED
SALEH
The Military Medical Academy, Egypt.
HESHAM
ABD EL-RAOUF
ALI
The Military Medical Academy, Egypt.
SALWA
ABDALLA MOHAMED
AHMED
The Military Medical Academy, Egypt.
NAEMA
MAHMOUD
MOHAMMAD
The Military Medical Academy, Egypt.
TOSSON
ALY
MORSY
Faculty of Medicine, Ain Shams University,
Cairo 11566, Egypt.
10.21608/jesp.2013.93328
House dust mites (HDM) are microscopic arthropods live indoor and/or outdoor inhibited by vertebrates including man. This study improved nurses' knowledge and performance regarding the management of HDM to minimize nosocomial patient's exposure in a Military Hospital. All staff nurses with working experience of at least one year were included (n=60 nurses). Three tools were used for data collection: 1- a self-administered questionnaire sheet to assess subjects sociodemographicdata and knowledge regarding management of HDM, 2- an observation check list to evaluate performance as regard environmental care related to HDMs' control, and 3- practical dust collection from indicative areas whenever possible to isolate mites from dust patients’ dwelling for identification following standard local and international keys. The results showed that the implementation of educational intervention program led to significant improvement of nurses' knoweledge and performance related to management of HDM post program implementation. This fact was practically approved as some nurse’s requested to examine even their own homes. Also, seven species of mites were isolated.
HDMs,hospital,Nurses,Intervention (educational) program,Checklist
https://jesp.journals.ekb.eg/article_93328.html
https://jesp.journals.ekb.eg/article_93328_3edd4d5841bcf53257cb7d4a1ee16786.pdf
The Egyptian Society of Parasitology
Journal of the Egyptian Society of Parasitology
1110-0583
2090-2549
43
3
2013
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INDIRECT HAEMAGGLUTINATION TEST AND ELISA AS COMPARED TO KATO THICK-SMEAR IN DIAGNOSING SCHISTOSOMA MANSONI
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Department of Parasitology, Faculty of Medicine, Assuit University,
Assuit, Egypt.
10.21608/jesp.2013.93329
The risk of schistosomiasis infection is associated to age, sex, and occupations. This study evaluated the reliable method for diagnosis of schistosomiasis in correlation to their sensitivity and specificity. A total of 75 patients (49 males and 27<br />females) with manifestations suggestive intestinal schistosomiasis, with ages less than 18 years old (46) and 29 above were enrolled. They were subjected to history taking and clinical and stool examinations. Stool examination was done by Kato-Katz technique, and detection of antibodies against S. mansoni by ELISA and IHAT. S. mansoni eggs were detected among 45 (60%) by microscopic examination (25 of them ˂18 years and 20 cases ˃25 years of old), while antibodies were recorded among 38 (50.7%) and 43 (57.3%) by both ELISA and IHA respectively, non-significant differences were recorded between the three applied methods of examination. On comparing IHA with Kato-Katz technique as gold standard method of diagnosis, it showed 80% sensitivity & 93.3% specificity. On other hand, ELISA revealed high sensitivity and specificity 96.9% & 90.7% respectively. On comparing Kato-Katz technique to IHA it showed low sensitivity and specificity; 78.9% &59.5% respectively.
Schistosoma mansoni,Kato-Katz technique,IHAT,ELISA
https://jesp.journals.ekb.eg/article_93329.html
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