scholarly journals A survey on the Frequency of Sarcocystis in Bandar Abbas, Iran in 2019 - 2020

2020 ◽  
Vol 7 (4) ◽  
Author(s):  
Masoud Sheikhi ◽  
Abdoreza Salahi-Moghaddam ◽  
Majid Najafi Asl ◽  
Abbas Farahani ◽  
Jebreil Shamseddin
Keyword(s):  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Published Data ◽  
Striated Muscles ◽  
Intermediate Hosts ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Pepsin Digestion ◽  
Host Life ◽  
Bandar Abbas ◽  
Meat Samples ◽  
Isolated Tissues

Background: The zoonotic Sarcocystis parasite has an obligatory two-host life cycle that mainly involves herbivorous animals as intermediate hosts and carnivorous animals as definitive hosts. Objectives: Lack of reliable study and published data bout frequency of Sarcocystis in livestock of Hormozgan Province and consumed meat led us to investigate in abattoirs and slaughterhouses of Bandar Abbas, Iran, in 2019 - 2020. Methods: In this descriptive cross-sectional study, 400 meat samples of three types of animals (cow, sheep, goat) belonging to Hormozgan, Fars, and Kerman provinces were studied from September 2019 to January 2020 using naked eye examination for detection of macroscopic Sarcocystis cysts and pepsin digestion method accompanied by squeezing methods performed to examine striated muscles for microscopic cyst types. Isolated tissues of the esophagus, heart, and diaphragm of 400 slaughtered animals were examined for Sarcocystis. Results: The carcasses of all the animals were investigated to detect Sarcocystis macroscopic cysts, all of which were negative. However, microscopic examination of isolated tissues by pepsin digestion showed a total frequency of 92.25% in these animals. Analysis revealed that cows bred in Hormozgan and goats imported from Kerman are significantly infected and play an important role in the distribution of disease (P < 0.05). Conclusions: These results and obtained data indicated that a large volume of imported meats to Hormozgan is contaminated with this parasite, and more control should be applied over slaughtered livestock. Also, the people of the community who consume these meats should be given proper and complete training.

Postpartum Depression and Its Associated Factors among Women in Bandar Abbas City

2018 ◽  
Vol 7 ◽  
Author(s):  
Arefeh Shahi
Keyword(s):  
Postpartum Depression ◽  
Associated Factors ◽  
Parental Education ◽  
Unwanted Pregnancy ◽  
Routine Care ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Vulnerable Groups ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
Bandar Abbas

Background: Postpartum depression with a different incidence of 40- 45% in different societies, which it has adverse effects on the health of mothers and their child, given the negative effects of maternal depression and its harmful effects on the baby and the quality of family life. So, this study was performed with the aim to determine postpartum depression and its associated factors in Bandar Abbas city. Materials and Methods: A descriptive cross-sectional study was conducted in 2015 after obtaining consent from mothers by the census. A total of 343 mothers was examined for depression who referred to Bandar Abbas health centers in the 2nd and 4th months after childbirth. The data collection tools included demographic information and Postpartum Depression Edinburgh questionnaires. Finally, the statistical analyses were performed using SPSS (version 22.0) software and data were analyzed using the Independent t-test, Mann Whitney, Chi-square, and Fisher exact tests.Result: Totally, 68 (19.8%) of samples were in the second month and 54 (15.7%) in the fourth month after delivery had postpartum depression. The incidence of depression in the four months was 6.6%. There was a significant difference between depression and income, parental education, father’s use of cigarette and abnormalities of the infant (P <0.001). There was no significant difference between other factors such as gestational age, infant sex, birth weight, unwanted pregnancy, and type of delivery. Conclusion: Regarding the prevalence of this disorder, it seems that postpartum depression screening planning should be considered during child routine care as an essential component, especially for vulnerable groups.

scholarly journals Nutritional and micronutrient status of adolescent schoolgirls in eastern Sudan: A cross-sectional study

F1000Research ◽  
2017 ◽  
Vol 6 ◽  
pp. 1831
Author(s):  
Hyder M. Mahgoub ◽  
Omar E. Fadlelseed ◽  
Ammar H. Khamis ◽  
Jalal A. Bilal ◽  
Ishag Adam
Keyword(s):  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
High Rate ◽  
Nutrition Status ◽  
Published Data ◽  
Sectional Study ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Micronutrient Status ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
More Care ◽  
Eastern Sudan

Background: Adolescents, especially girls, are susceptible to malnutrition and their diet must be adequate to support their very rapid growth and development. Currently, there is little published data on the nutritional state amongst adolescent girls in Sudan. Methods: A cross sectional study was conducted to assess the nutritional and micronutrient status of adolescent schoolgirls in eastern Sudan during the period of January-February 2015. Weight and height were measured using standard methods. Haemoglobin and ferritin levels were measured using blood samples, and blood films for malaria and stool samples for Schistosoma mansoni were investigated. Nutritional status was assessed according to the WHO 2006 reference values. Copper and zinc concentrations were measured by atomic absorption. Results: Twenty-five (13.7%) out of 183 girls were stunted. Seventy (38.3%) were thin; 17.5, 9.3 and 11.5% had mild, moderate and severe thinness, respectively. Only 10 (5.5%) and six (3.3%) girls were overweight and obese, respectively. The prevalence of anaemia was 77.0%. While there was no significant difference in the haemoglobin, ferritin, copper levels and thinness; thin children had significantly lower zinc (P=0.007). Conclusions: There is a high rate of stunting, thinness and anaemia among adolescent schoolgirls in eastern Sudan. More care has to be taken in order to provide a better nutrition status in the area.

scholarly journals A POTENTIAL ZOONOTIC PARASITE: CRYPTOSPORIDIUM PARVUM TRANSMISSION IN RATS, PIGS AND HUMANS IN WEST LOMBOK, INDONESIA.

2021 ◽  
Vol 15 (2) ◽  
pp. 44-51
Author(s):  
Ersandhi Resnhaleksmana ◽  
Mahardika Agus Wijayanti ◽  
Wayan Tunas Artama
Keyword(s):  
Cryptosporidium Parvum ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Health Programs ◽  
Intermediate Hosts ◽  
Residential Areas ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Public Health Programs ◽  
The Public ◽  
Zoonotic Parasite ◽  
Polymerase Chain

Background: Cryptosporidium is a neglected zoonotic disease, but with the , its incidence is increasing. Animals such as rats and pigs can act as intermediate hosts and transmit Cryptosporidium to humans due to their proximity. Transmission occurs due to the ability of Cryptosporidium to survive . The research aimed to identify and describe the transmission of Cryptosporidium from animals to humans. Materials and Methods: This research was a cross sectional study and samples were collected from caught in residential areas, 205 pigs, and 438 humans in West Lombok. Fecal samples were examined using polymerase chain reaction (PCR) and sequencing to isolate the presence of Cryptosporidium, and identify the genetic similarity of the parasites found in rats and pigs with those that infect humans. Results: The PCR results found Cryptosporidium parvum in 4.76% (4/84) in rats; 6.34% 13/205) in pigs; and 0.91% (4/438) in humans. The sequencing results showed genetic kinship of C. parvum in rats, pigs, and humans. Conclusion: There are genetic similarities of Cryptosporidium in animals and humans, requiring that the Public Health programs in those contaminated areas must receive priority attention to prevent further transmission of these potentially fatal parasites.

The prevalence, intensity and viability of hydatid cysts in slaughtered animals in the Ardabil province of Northwest Iran

2007 ◽  
Vol 81 (1) ◽  
pp. 13-17 ◽  
Author(s):  
A. Daryani ◽  
R. Alaei ◽  
R. Arab ◽  
M. Sharif ◽  
M.H. Dehghan ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Echinococcus Granulosus ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Sectional Study ◽  
Hydatid Cysts ◽  
Intermediate Hosts ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
Important Intermediate ◽  
Northwest Iran

AbstractIn a cross-sectional study, a total of 5381 slaughtered animals, namely 928 cattle, 243 buffaloes, 3765 sheep and 445 goats were inspected macroscopically for hydatid cysts in northwest Iran, with prevalence values of 38.3%, 11.9%, 74.4% and 20%, respectively, being recorded. Prevalences were higher in females compared with males, but a significant difference (P < 0.001) was only found in sheep and cattle. Most cases which were condemned were seen in the lungs of sheep (13.4%) indicating that sheep are the most important intermediate hosts for Echinococcus granulosus in this area.

scholarly journals Family functioning among adolescents with narcolepsy

2019 ◽  
Vol 24 (8) ◽  
pp. 490-494
Author(s):  
Arpita Parmar ◽  
Eluen Ann Yeh ◽  
Daphne J Korczak ◽  
Shelly K Weiss ◽  
Zihang Lu ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Chronic Pain ◽  
Family Functioning ◽  
Family Relationships ◽  
Medical Condition ◽  
Secondary Data ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Primary Objective ◽  
Published Data ◽  
Family Impact ◽  
Cross Sectional

Abstract Background Narcolepsy is a sleep disorder with no cure with onset typically during adolescence. Caring for an adolescent with a lifelong medical condition can negatively impact family structure, cohesion, relationships, and overall functioning. The primary objective of this study was to evaluate family functioning in a cohort of adolescents with narcolepsy using the PedsQL Family Impact Module. The secondary objective was to compare family functioning in adolescents with narcolepsy to adolescents with chronic pain based on published data. Methods This was a cross-sectional study of adolescents (aged 10 to 18 years) with narcolepsy. The narcolepsy group was recruited from The Hospital for Sick Children in Toronto, Canada. Family functioning was assessed by the PedsQL family impact module total scores, which was completed by the patient’s caregiver. The PedsQL family impact module yields a total scale which encompasses parent health-related quality of life, daily activities, family relationships, communication, and worry subscales. Lower scores suggest poorer family functioning. Secondary data analyses were used to compare participants’ family functioning to a cohort of adolescents with chronic pain. Results Thirty adolescents with narcolepsy participated (mean age=13.8 ± 2.2 years, 76.7% male). Family functioning was impaired in this cohort of adolescents with narcolepsy and similar to adolescents with chronic pain (64.0 ± 19.8 versus 64.7 ± 19.5; P=0.849). Conclusion Family functioning is impaired in adolescents with narcolepsy. Clinical teams should assess family functioning at routine clinic visits by asking about concerns and challenges related to caring for an adolescent with narcolepsy and providing resources and support as needed.

scholarly journals Clinical Profile of Dengue Fever in Children

1970 ◽  
Vol 33 (2) ◽  
pp. 55-58 ◽  
Author(s):  
ABM Shahidul Alam ◽  
S Anwar Sadat ◽  
Zakaria Swapan ◽  
Aftab U Ahmed ◽  
Md Nazmul Karim ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Abdominal Pain ◽  
Dengue Fever ◽  
Dengue Infection ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Dengue Haemorrhagic Fever ◽  
Published Data ◽  
Haemorrhagic Fever ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Normal Platelet ◽  
The Mean

Background: Dengue infection has become endemic in Bangladesh since it hasbeen broken out in June 2000. Although children are the usual victim of dengueinfection, there is paucity of published data regarding dengue infection in children inour country.Objectives: This study was designed to document the presenting features and outcomeof Dengue infection in children.Materials and Methods: This cross sectional study was done among the childrenhaving Dengue infection. Fifty four consecutive patients were enrolled. Purposivesampling was done. In every patient a detailed history was taken. Clinical examinationsand relevant investigations were done. Data were collected in a predesigned structuredquestionnaire. Data were analyzed with the help of descriptive statistics and Chisquare(x2) Test.Results: The mean age of the patients was 6.5±3.5 years with equal male and femaleratio. Among 54 patients, 40.7% presented with dengue fever (DF), the rest (59.3%)presented with dengue haemorrhagic fever (DHF). Most of the patients presented withhigh grade continued type of fever (75.9%), followed by abdominal pain (59.3%),vomiting (57.4%). Itchy rash and fever were the most important characteristic signs(75.9% each). Flushed appearance observed in 68.4% and 59.3% patients showedbleeding manifestation of which sub-conjunctival haemorrage was the commonestform (33.3%). Leucopenia were present in only 9.3% of the patients. Platelet countless than 100×109/L were found in 68.5% patients. Tourniquet test was positive in31.5% of cases. All of the patients had packed cell volume (PCV) less than 45%.Raised serum alanine aminotransferase (ALT) was observed in 40.7% of children.IgM and/or IgG antibodies for dengue virus were positive in 96.29% patients. Majority(94%) of the patients completely recovered from the disease and only 6% died.Conclusion: High grade continued fever, vomiting with abdominal pain and itchy skinrash (with normal platelet count) were the presenting features. Commonest form ofbleeding manifestation was subconjunctival haemorrhage. Bleeding manifestationhad a significant association with the degree of thrombocytopenia but no corelationwas observed with tourniquet test positivity.Key words: Dengue fever (DF); dengue haemorrhagic fever (DHF); paediatric.DOI: 10.3329/bjch.v33i2.5678Bangladesh Journal of Child Health 2009; Vol.33(2): 55-58

scholarly journals Monitoring of Antibiotic Residues in Chicken Meat, Cow and Buffalo Milk Samples in Nepal

2020 ◽  
Vol 8 (3) ◽  
pp. 355-362
Author(s):  
Tulsi Ram Gompo ◽  
Ramchandra Sapkota ◽  
Manita Subedi ◽  
Pragya Koirala ◽  
Pragya Koirala ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Buffalo Milk ◽  
Chicken Meat ◽  
Antibiotic Residues ◽  
Maximum Residue Limit ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Animal Products ◽  
Milk Samples ◽  
Meat Samples ◽  
Antibiotic Residue

In animal products, antibiotic residue is a serious concern for public health in the Himalayan nation, Nepal. A cross-sectional study on antibiotic residues in chicken meat, milk samples of cows, and buffaloes was conducted in selected districts of different provinces of Nepal. Altogether 126 chicken meat samples, 42 each from Kailali (Farwestern Province), Kaski (Gandaki Province), and Nuwakot (Bagmati Province) districts were tested for tetracycline, sulphonamides, penicillin, gentamicin, streptomycin residues by the ELISA method. At Kaski district approximately 57 % (24/42), 50 % (21/42) and 83% (35/42) of meat samples were tested positive for gentamicin (mean-ppb:11.5 μg/Kg/L), tetracycline (mean-ppb:1.44 μg/Kg/L), and fluoroquinolones (mean-ppb: 11.46 μg/ Kg/L) residues respectively. In Kailali and Nuwakot district, 48% (20/42) and 50 % (21/ 42) of meat samples deemed positive for sulphonamides (mean-ppb:15.9 μg/ Kg/L) and penicillin (mean-ppb: 0.39 μg/ Kg/L) residues, respectively. Of the total 168 tests performed in milk samples from Kavre district, 55% (93/168) of the milk samples were tested positive to antibiotic residues for gentamicin, streptomycin, and sulphonamides. The chicken meat samples had antibiotic residues within the national maximum residue limit (MRL); however, milk samples exceeded the national MRL for sulphonamides residues (mean-ppb: 26.44 μg/ Kg/L). The effective surveillance for antibiotic residues in animal products should be implemented strictly in Nepal. Int. J. Appl. Sci. Biotechnol. Vol 8(3): 355-362

scholarly journals Assessment of Antibiotic Residues in the Marketed Meat of Kailali and Kavre of Nepal

2017 ◽  
Vol 5 (3) ◽  
pp. 386-389 ◽  
Author(s):  
Rabin Raut ◽  
Ram Kumar Mandal ◽  
Krishna Kaphle ◽  
Dinesh Pant ◽  
Suresh Nepali ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Rapid Test ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Meat Sample ◽  
Antibiotic Residues ◽  
Maximum Residue Limit ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Test Kit ◽  
Sterile Plastic ◽  
Meat Samples ◽  
High Level

This is a cross-sectional study to detect presence of antibiotic residues in meat sample of Kailali and Kavre districts. Each sample out of 55 meat samples (muscles and liver) of poultry-41, goat-12, buffalo-9 and pig-4 from Kailali and Kavre was tested for different groups of antibiotic residues separately. The antibiotics tested were Penicillin, Tetracycline, Aminoglycosides, Macrolides and Sulfonamides. Samples were preserved at -84˚C in the deep freezer after collecting in sterile plastic pouch. Rapid test kit (78.9% sensitivity and 96.7% specificity) of G9 Co. Ltd., Thailand was used to detect residues in the samples. The protocol of kit was followed for the test. The overall prevalence of antibiotic residues in meat was around 22%. Meat samples exceeding the Maximum Residue Limit (MRL) were 6. Liver was found with higher number of residues than muscles. The organ and location wise prevalence of residue was found statistically significant at p<0.05. The samples contained alarmingly high level of antibiotic residues which is because of neglecting the withdrawal period. The prescription of antibiotic is not prudent. Int. J. Appl. Sci. Biotechnol. Vol 5(3): 386-389

scholarly journals Gastroesophageal reflux in children with chronic recurrent cough

2016 ◽  
Vol 44 (5) ◽  
pp. 201
Author(s):  
Mardjanis Said ◽  
Rianita Syamsu ◽  
Taralan Tambunan ◽  
Badriul Hegar
Keyword(s):  
Gastroesophageal Reflux ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Published Data ◽  
Sectional Study ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Frequent Episodes ◽  
Common Causes ◽  
Persistent Cough ◽  
Children With Asthma ◽  
Clinical Profiles

Background Gastroesophageal reflux (GER) is reported to beone of the most common causes of chronic recurrent cough (CRC).In Indonesia, so far there is no published data concerning GER inchildren with CRC.Objectives To determine the prevalence of GER in children withCRC in general, and asthma in particular; and to describe the clini-cal profile associated with GER in these children.Methods This was a cross sectional study on children with CRCwho were investigated for GER using 24-hour esophageal pHmonitoring. GER was graded based on reflux index (RI) stated inpHmetry results i.e., mild (RI=5-10%), moderate (RI>10-20%), andsevere (RI>20%).Results Among 48 children with CRC, GER was detected in 22(46%) of them (mild GER in 14, moderate in 3, and severe in 5children). In 35 children with asthma, which is the most frequentcause of CRC in our hospital, GER was detected in 15. The preva-lence of GER increased parallel with the frequency of cough epi-sodes i.e., 10/27 in children with infrequent episodes of cough, 4/10 in children with frequent episodes of cough, and 8/11 in chil-dren with persistent cough. Clinical profiles associated with GERin these children were persistent/ frequent episodes of CRC andundernutrition.Conclusions The prevalence of GER in children with CRC was46%, and in those with asthma was 15/35. The clinical profilesassociated with GER are persistent/frequent episodes of CRCand undernutrition

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