Article: The Impact of Parasitic Infestation on Nutritional Status and Micronutrients among Children.
Journal of parasitology research
2024 Volume 2024, Page(s) 6996968
Abstract: Background: Micronutrient deficiency is a great problem that is augmented by infection and poor nutrition. Iron, zinc, and selenium are trace elements needed for human growth.: Objective: To investigate the impact of parasitic infection on ... ...
| Abstract | Background: Micronutrient deficiency is a great problem that is augmented by infection and poor nutrition. Iron, zinc, and selenium are trace elements needed for human growth. Objective: To investigate the impact of parasitic infection on nutritional status and serum iron, zinc, and selenium in children attending Pediatrics Outpatient Clinic of Zagazig University Hospitals. Results: Parasitic infected children showed a statistically significant low weight for age, height for age, and BMI. Serum iron, zinc, and selenium were significantly lower in parasitic infected children than controls. Serum iron, zinc, and selenium have significant positive correlations with weight, height, and BMI, respectively. Conclusion: Studied serum micronutrients especially zinc and iron and anthropometric indices were significantly lower in parasitically infected children. |
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| Language | English |
| Publishing date | 2024-03-28 |
| Publishing country | United States |
| Document type | Journal Article |
| ZDB-ID | 2563542-6 |
| ISSN | 2090-0031 ; 2090-0023 |
| ISSN (online) | 2090-0031 |
| ISSN | 2090-0023 |
| DOI | 10.1155/2024/6996968 |
| Database | MEDical Literature Analysis and Retrieval System OnLINE |
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