Abstract
Anaemia is considered as the chief cause of iron deficiency in the body which is the most prevalent nutritional deficiency throughout the world. Anaemia accounts for significant morbidity particularly in underdeveloped countries. Parasitic infestations are among the leading health problems in resource poor countries due to poor hygienic conditions. In the present study we aim to analyse association between anaemia and parasitism. We found that the leading parasites causing blood loss and hence resulting in anaemia are hookworm, whipworm, Giardia lamblia and Blastocystis hominis. We therefore conclude a positive association between parasitism and anaemia.
| Original language | English |
|---|---|
| Pages (from-to) | B1106-B1110 |
| Journal | International Journal of Pharma and Bio Sciences |
| Volume | 6 |
| Issue number | 2 |
| Publication status | Published - 01-01-2015 |
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- Biotechnology
- Biochemistry
- Molecular Biology
- Cell Biology
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Anaemia & parasitism : Do they go hand in hand? / Khanna, Vinay; Tilak, Kriti; Khanna, Ruchee; Mukhopadhyay, Chiranjay.
In: International Journal of Pharma and Bio Sciences, Vol. 6, No. 2, 01.01.2015, p. B1106-B1110.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article
TY - JOUR
T1 - Anaemia & parasitism
T2 - Do they go hand in hand?
AU - Khanna, Vinay
AU - Tilak, Kriti
AU - Khanna, Ruchee
AU - Mukhopadhyay, Chiranjay
PY - 2015/1/1
Y1 - 2015/1/1
N2 - Anaemia is considered as the chief cause of iron deficiency in the body which is the most prevalent nutritional deficiency throughout the world. Anaemia accounts for significant morbidity particularly in underdeveloped countries. Parasitic infestations are among the leading health problems in resource poor countries due to poor hygienic conditions. In the present study we aim to analyse association between anaemia and parasitism. We found that the leading parasites causing blood loss and hence resulting in anaemia are hookworm, whipworm, Giardia lamblia and Blastocystis hominis. We therefore conclude a positive association between parasitism and anaemia.
AB - Anaemia is considered as the chief cause of iron deficiency in the body which is the most prevalent nutritional deficiency throughout the world. Anaemia accounts for significant morbidity particularly in underdeveloped countries. Parasitic infestations are among the leading health problems in resource poor countries due to poor hygienic conditions. In the present study we aim to analyse association between anaemia and parasitism. We found that the leading parasites causing blood loss and hence resulting in anaemia are hookworm, whipworm, Giardia lamblia and Blastocystis hominis. We therefore conclude a positive association between parasitism and anaemia.
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VL - 6
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JF - International Journal of Pharma and Bio Sciences
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