scholarly journals Relationship Between Prevalence of Malaria Infection and Significant Spread of Electrolyte Variation in Malaria Patients: Within and Outside Limit Analysis

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
James A. Ndako ◽  
Charles E. Okolie ◽  
Victor T. Dojumo ◽  
Victor O. Fajobi ◽  
Jeremiah A. Akinwumi ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Clinical Symptoms ◽  
Age Groups ◽  
Electrolyte Imbalance ◽  
Correlation Technique ◽  
Malarial Infection ◽  
Normal Limits ◽  
Standard Procedures ◽  
Blood Smears ◽  
Coefficient Corrélation ◽  
The Mean

Background: Malaria is one of the most common diseased conditions across most developing countries caused by one of four species of Plasmodium. P. falciparum and P.vivax are the main agents responsible for malaria in Nigeria. Malarial infection has been shown to be associated with abnormalities in fluids, electrolytes and acid base balances. Electrolyte imbalance and mineral disturbances are majorly identified clinical symptoms in various infectious diseases including malaria. Electrolyte imbalance in malarial infection is capable of enhancing disease severity. The aim of this study was to investigate the effects of malarial infection on electrolytes parameters. Methods: Finger prick blood samples, Thick and Thin Giemsa-stained blood smears, were collected from 100 malaria-suspected individuals representing all age groups. The Giemsa-stained blood smears were examined microscopically. Demographic information was obtained using structured questionnaires. The electrolytes levels (Na, K, Cl- and HCO3-) in malarial patients were analyzed using standard procedures, Pearson's Correlation Coefficient correlation technique was used to investigate the relationship, and the strength of association between the variables. Results: The mean bound of patients’ sodium level was observed to fall within the specified normal limits of 125mmol/L – 145mmol/L; except for positive malaria patients belonging to the MP-(++) which will fall below the 125mmol/L (i.e. 126.25mmol/L – 1.77mmol/L = 124.48mmol/L). The spread of the sodium data taken from the patients were observed to fall within the normal limits leaving only the boxplot’s lower whisker out, that is, observations falling within the first quartile, except for MP-(++) patients with observations in the first to second quartile spreading outside the normal lower limit, in contrast for the negative tested patients, the box and its whiskers were almost engulfed within the normal limits. Conclusion: In our study we found that Plasmodium falciparum altered more in electrolytes parameters than Plasmodium vivax. The biochemical markers can be used as biomarkers to confirmation of malaria. This study discovered a significant linear relationship based on the Pearson product-moment correlation between creatinine and urea, potassium and chloride, potassium and creatinine, potassium and urea. The mean sodium and chloride level of positive malaria [MP-(++)] patients were observed to fall outside the normal limit.

scholarly journals Evaluation of the Relationship between Malaria Infection and Significant Spread of Electrolyte Variation in Patients: Within and Outside Limit Analytic Model.

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
James A. Ndako ◽  
Charles E. Okolie ◽  
Victor T. Dojumo ◽  
Victor O. Fajobi ◽  
Jeremiah A. Akinwumi
Keyword(s):  
Malaria Infection ◽  
Clinical Symptoms ◽  
Standard Procedure ◽  
Age Groups ◽  
Electrolyte Imbalance ◽  
Normal Limits ◽  
Blood Smears ◽  
The Mean ◽  
And Gender ◽  
The Relationship

Abstract Background: Malaria is one of the most common diseased conditions across most developing countries caused by one of four species of Plasmodium. Electrolyte imbalance and mineral disturbances are majorly identified clinical symptoms in various infectious diseases including malaria. Malaria infection has also been shown to be associated with abnormalities in fluids, electrolytes and acid base balances which are capable of enhancing disease severity. The aim of this study was to investigate the effects of malaria infection on electrolytes parameters. Methods: Finger prick blood samples were collected from Two-Hundred (200) malaria-suspected subjects representing all age groups and gender. The Giemsa-stained blood smears were carefully examined according to standard procedure. Demographic information was obtained using structured questionnaires. Results: Pearson's Correlation Coefficient technique was used to investigate the relationship, and the strength of association between the variables. The mean bound of patients’ sodium level was observed to fall within the specified normal limits of 125mmol/L – 145mmol/L; except for positive malaria patients belonging to the MP-(++) which will fall below the 125mmol/L (i.e. 126.25mmol/L – 1.77mmol/L = 124.48mmol/L). Conclusion: In our study we found that Plasmodium falciparum showed more alteration in electrolytes parameters than Plasmodium vivax. This study discovered a significant linear relationship based on the Pearson product-moment correlation between creatinine and urea, potassium and chloride, potassium and creatinine, potassium and urea. The mean sodium and chloride level of positive malaria [MP-(++)] patients were observed to fall outside the normal limit.

scholarly journals Clinical Characteristics and Outcomes of COVID-19 in Children in Northern Iran

2021 ◽  
Vol 2021 ◽  
pp. 1-6
Author(s):  
Leila Shahbaznejad ◽  
Hamed Rouhanizadeh ◽  
Mohammad Reza Navaeifar ◽  
Fatemeh Hosseinzadeh ◽  
Faeze Sadat Movahedi ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Clinical Symptoms ◽  
Age Groups ◽  
Pediatric Intensive Care ◽  
Supplemental Oxygen ◽  
Severe Form ◽  
Mazandaran Province ◽  
Northern Iran ◽  
Respiratory Problems ◽  
Duration Of Hospitalization ◽  
The Mean

Objective. Since December 2019, the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) has been spread rapidly all over the world, infecting all age groups with this novel virus. In this manuscript, we report characteristics of children with COVID-19 in Mazandaran province, northern Iran. Method. From 12 February to 28 July 2020, medical records of 100 children diagnosed with COVID-19 admitted to the hospitals of Mazandaran province were collected. Patients’ age, gender, clinical symptoms, and signs, in addition to therapeutic management and outcomes, were reported. Results. 57 (57%) boys and 43 girls with the mean age of 104.63 ± 79.14 months were evaluated. 20 patients (20%) were transferred to the PICU (pediatric intensive care unit), and 13 children experienced a severe form of the disease, pediatric inflammatory multisystem syndrome (PIMS). The mean duration of hospitalization was 5.3 ± 4.7 days. Fever (81%), respiratory (79%), gastrointestinal (47%), and neurologic complaints (29%) were experienced by the patients in addition to skin rash (14%). Sixty-two patients needed supplemental oxygen, and 6 of them underwent endotracheal intubation. Leukopenia was reported in 7, anemia in 24, and thrombocytopenia in 12 patients. 4 patients with underlying diseases including chronic renal failure, Down syndrome with cerebral palsy, and morbid obesity died. Conclusion. COVID-19 can cause symptoms in children in two stages. In the first week, upper and lower respiratory symptoms can occur which has lower severity and prevalence compared to adults. But after 2-3 weeks following infection, symptoms of MIS-C or multisystem involvement can occur and COVID-19 should be considered. The most common indication for admission is fever, rash, and respiratory problems.

scholarly journals Demographic and Clinical Characteristics of Early Travel-Associated COVID-19 Cases

2020 ◽  
Vol 8 ◽  
Author(s):  
Reham M. Marei ◽  
Mohamed M. Emara ◽  
Omar M. Elsaied ◽  
Gheyath K. Nasrallah ◽  
Tawanda Chivese ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Clinical Data ◽  
Clinical Symptoms ◽  
Age Groups ◽  
The Elderly ◽  
World Health ◽  
Female Ratio ◽  
Younger Age ◽  
The Mean ◽  
Health Organization ◽  
Male To Female

Background: SARS-CoV-2 continues to claim hundreds of thousands of people's lives. It mostly affects the elderly and those with chronic illness but can also be fatal in younger age groups. This article is the first comprehensive analysis of the epidemiological and clinical outcomes of the travel-associated SARS-CoV-2 cases until April 19, 2020.Methods: Demographic and clinical data of travel-associated SARS-CoV-2 cases were collected for the period between January 16, 2020 and April 19, 2020. More than one hundred and eighty databases were searched, including the World Health Organization (WHO) database, countries' ministries websites, and official media sites. Demographic and clinical data were extracted and analyzed.Results: A total of 1,186 cases from 144 countries meeting the inclusion criteria were reported and included in the analysis. The mean age of the cases was 44 years, with a male to female ratio of 1.6:1. Travel-associated cases originated from more than 40 countries, with China, Italy, and Iran reporting the highest numbers at 208, 225, and 155, respectively. Clinical symptoms varied between patients, with some reporting symptoms during the flights (117 cases; 9.87%). A total of 312 (26.31%) cases were hospitalized, of which 50 cases (4.22%) were fatal.Conclusion: Major gaps exist in the epidemiology and clinical spectrum of the COVID-19 travel-associated cases due to a lack of reporting and sharing data of many counties. The identification and implementation of methodologies for measuring traveler's risk to coronavirus would help in minimizing the spread of the virus, especially in the next waves.

scholarly journals Demographic Characteristics, Clinical and Laboratory Features, and The Distribution of Pathogenic Variants In the Cftr Gene In the Cypriot Cystic Fibrosis (Cf) Population Demonstrate The Utility of a National Cf Patient Registry

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Panayiotis K. Yiallouros ◽  
Andreas M. Matthaiou ◽  
Pinelopi Anagnostopoulou ◽  
Panayiotis Kouis ◽  
Malgorzata Libik ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Cystic Fibrosis ◽  
Clinical Care ◽  
Age Groups ◽  
Failure To Thrive ◽  
Electrolyte Imbalance ◽  
Patient Registry ◽  
Small Island ◽  
Patient Registries ◽  
Isolated Populations ◽  
The Mean

Abstract Background Specialized clinical care for cystic fibrosis (CF) in Cyprus, a small island country, has been implemented since the 1990s. However, only recently, a national CF patient registry has been established for the systematic recording of patients’ data. In this study, we aim to present data on the epidemiological, genotypic and phenotypic features of CF patients in the country from the most recent data collection in 2019, with particular emphasis on notable rare or unique cases. Results Overall, data from 52 patients are presented, 5 of whom have deceased and 13 have been lost to follow-up in previous years. The mean age at diagnosis was 7.2 ± 12.3 years, and the mean age of 34 alive patients by the end of 2019 was 22.6 ± 13.2 years. Patients most commonly presented at diagnosis with acute or persistent respiratory symptoms (46.2%), failure to thrive or malnutrition (40.4%), and dehydration or electrolyte imbalance (32.7%). Sweat chloride levels were diagnostic (above 60 mmol/L) in 81.8% of examined patients. The most common identified mutation was p.Phe508del (F508del) (45.2%), followed by p.Leu346Pro (L346P) (6.7%), a mutation detected solely in individuals of Cypriot descent. The mean BMI and FEV1 z-scores were 0.2 ± 1.3 and − 2.1 ± 1.7 across all age groups, respectively, whereas chronic Pseudomonas aeruginosa colonization was noted in 26.9% of patients. The majority of patients (74.5%) were eligible to receive at least one of the available CFTR modulator therapies. In 25% of patients we recovered rare or unique genotypic profiles, including the endemic p.Leu346Pro (L346P), the rare CFTR-dup2, the co-segregated c.4200_4201delTG/c.489 + 3A > G, and the polymorphism p.Ser877Ala. Conclusions CF patient registries are particularly important in small or isolated populations, such as in Cyprus, with rare or unique disease cases. Their operation is necessary for the optimization of clinical care provided to CF patients, enabling their majority to benefit from evolving advances in precision medicine.

scholarly journals A 38 Years Old Man with ANCA Negative Wegener’s Granulomatosis Vasculitis with Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus and Electrolyte Imbalance: A Case Report

2021 ◽  
Vol 12 (2) ◽  
pp. 309-313
Author(s):  
Bryan Arief Aji Rudita ◽  
Yulyani Werdiningsih ◽  
Arief Nurudhin ◽  
Nurhasan Agung Prabowo ◽  
Zainal Arifin Adnan
Keyword(s):  
Case Report ◽  
Wegener’S Granulomatosis ◽  
Rare Case ◽  
Clinical Symptoms ◽  
Wegener's Granulomatosis ◽  
Electrolyte Imbalance ◽  
Saddle Nose ◽  
Normal Limits ◽  
The Face ◽  
Hands And Feet

A B S T R A C TBackground: Wegener's granulomatosis is a very rare long-term systemicdisorder, in which granuloma formation occurs and inflammation of bloodvessels (vasculitis). The cause of disorder is not yet known, but geneticfactors are thought to play an important role. Clinical symptoms are oftensimilar to other disorders, making diagnosis difficult. However, earlydiagnosis is very important in order to provide effective management.Objective: Diagnosis and management in a rare case of Wegener’sgranulomatosis vasculitis, especially it was found with other comorbidities.Methods: This case report showed a-38-years-old-man that came to theemergency room of Dr Moewardi Hospital with complaints of swellingaccompanied by redness and stiff on the face, hands and feet that worseningsince 7 days ago. He also complained of fever fluctuating, nasal congestionaccompanied by clear discharge and sometimes hearing loss in the rightear. Since the last 3 months, he was often experience similar complaints.History of diabetes was recognized by the patient for 5 years, but he did notregularly take medication. Results: In this case, examination of vital signswithin normal limits. Physical examination revealed a saddle nose with cleardischarge, swelling and redness around the face, hands and feet. Laboratorytests showed hemoglobin 12.9 g/dl, HbA1c 8.4%, sodium level 128 mmol/L,potassium level 3.1 mmol/L, calcium level 1.12 mmol/L. The Anti -Neutrophil Cytoplasmic Antibodies (ANCAs) and Anti Nuclear Antibody(ANA) Indirect Immunofluorescence (IF) method were negative.Electrocardiogram and chest x-ray examination within normal limits.Histopathological examination revealed epidermal atrophy and multiplegranulomas of the dermis. The patient underwent treatment for 10 dayswith tappering-off dose steroid, immunosuppressants, insulin, calcium,and potassium preparations therapy. Conclusions: Wegener’sgranulomatosis vasculitis is a rare case. Prompt and accurate diagnosis andmanagement will prevent poor progression of them, especially it was foundwith other comorbidities.

scholarly journals Correlation between parasitemia and spleen size in patients with P. falciparum infection

2016 ◽  
Vol 44 (3) ◽  
pp. 111
Author(s):  
Dini Lailani ◽  
Munar Lubis ◽  
Bidasari Lubis ◽  
Syahril Pasaribu
Keyword(s):  
Public Health ◽  
Clinical Symptoms ◽  
Falciparum Infection ◽  
Health Centers ◽  
Spleen Size ◽  
Malarial Infection ◽  
Blood Smears ◽  
The Difference

Background Spleen is an important organ in immunity to malariainfection which is always affected in malaria patients. Enlargementof the spleen is one of the main clinical symptoms of malaria. Levelof parasitemia is related to the risk of complications.Objective To describe the correlation between parasitemia andspleen size in patients with P.falciparum infection.Methods One hundred and four patients including children andadults with fever, pale, jaundice, diarrhea, and headache who vis-ited public health centers in 5 villages in Mandailing Natal, NorthSumatera were enrolled in this study. The diagnosis of malariawas based on blood smears stained by Giemsa method, while thespleen size was measured using Hackett method. Correlation be-tween parasitemia and spleen size was tested by Spearman rankcorrelation.Results Splenomegaly was found in 37 of 104 patients (35.6 %)with the size of H1 in 10.6 %, H2 in 15.4 %, H3 in 9.6 %. The meanparasite count between patients with and without splenomegalywas different, and the difference was significant between patientswith spleen size of H0 and H3. The higher the parasitemia, thebigger the spleen size was (r=0.291; p=0.03).Conclusion There was a correlation between parasitemia andspleen size in falciparum malarial infection

scholarly journals Demographic characteristics, clinical and laboratory features, and the distribution of pathogenic variants in the CFTR gene in the Cypriot cystic fibrosis (CF) population demonstrate the utility of a national CF patient registry

2021 ◽  
Vol 16 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Panayiotis K. Yiallouros ◽  
Andreas Μ. Matthaiou ◽  
Pinelopi Anagnostopoulou ◽  
Panayiotis Kouis ◽  
Malgorzata Libik ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Cystic Fibrosis ◽  
Clinical Care ◽  
Age Groups ◽  
Failure To Thrive ◽  
Electrolyte Imbalance ◽  
Patient Registry ◽  
Small Island ◽  
Patient Registries ◽  
Isolated Populations ◽  
The Mean

Abstract Background Specialized clinical care for cystic fibrosis (CF) in Cyprus, a small island country, has been implemented since the 1990s. However, only recently, a national CF patient registry has been established for the systematic recording of patients’ data. In this study, we aim to present data on the epidemiological, genotypic and phenotypic features of CF patients in the country from the most recent data collection in 2019, with particular emphasis on notable rare or unique cases. Results Overall, data from 52 patients are presented, 5 of whom have deceased and 13 have been lost to follow-up in previous years. The mean age at diagnosis was 7.2 ± 12.3 years, and the mean age of 34 alive patients by the end of 2019 was 22.6 ± 13.2 years. Patients most commonly presented at diagnosis with acute or persistent respiratory symptoms (46.2%), failure to thrive or malnutrition (40.4%), and dehydration or electrolyte imbalance (32.7%). Sweat chloride levels were diagnostic (above 60 mmol/L) in 81.8% of examined patients. The most common identified mutation was p.Phe508del (F508del) (45.2%), followed by p.Leu346Pro (L346P) (6.7%), a mutation detected solely in individuals of Cypriot descent. The mean BMI and FEV1 z-scores were 0.2 ± 1.3 and − 2.1 ± 1.7 across all age groups, respectively, whereas chronic Pseudomonas aeruginosa colonization was noted in 26.9% of patients. The majority of patients (74.5%) were eligible to receive at least one of the available CFTR modulator therapies. In 25% of patients we recovered rare or unique genotypic profiles, including the endemic p.Leu346Pro (L346P), the rare CFTR-dup2, the co-segregated c.4200_4201delTG/c.489 + 3A > G, and the polymorphism p.Ser877Ala. Conclusions CF patient registries are particularly important in small or isolated populations, such as in Cyprus, with rare or unique disease cases. Their operation is necessary for the optimization of clinical care provided to CF patients, enabling their majority to benefit from evolving advances in precision medicine.

scholarly journals Epidemiological and Clinical Features of Patients Suffering from Severe Pneumonia Caused by RSV in the Respiratory Center of the Viet Nam National Children's Hospital

2020 ◽  
Vol 4 (5) ◽  
Author(s):  
Thi Hong Hanh Le ◽  
Thi Thu Hang Hoang ◽  
Thi Le Nguyen ◽  
Phuong Thanh Hoang ◽  
Mai Lien Dang
Keyword(s):  
Risk Factors ◽  
Respiratory Distress ◽  
Clinical Symptoms ◽  
Age Groups ◽  
Severe Pneumonia ◽  
Respiratory Center ◽  
Children's Hospital ◽  
Children’S Hospital ◽  
The Mean ◽  
Syncytial Virus

Background/Purpose: Pneumonia is a common respiratory and life-threatening disease in pediatrics. Virus is an important cause of pneumonia in children, of which Respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) is the most common cause. The aim of this research is to access the clinical, epidemiological features and risk factors of patients suffering from RSV severe pneumonia. Methods: We studied 250 patients suffering from severe pneumonia caused by RSV from June 2019 to December 2019 in the Respiratory Center of the Vietnam National Children’s Hospital. Results: In Respiratory Center of our hospital, 3472 hospitalizations caused by pneumonia occurred in the last 6 months in 2019; 7.2% of these caused by RSV severe pneumonia. Pneumonia caused by RSV occurred most in male (66,7%), the rate of male/female = 2/1. The mean age was 4,94 ± 6,04  months. The prevalence of RSV in age groups is, respectively, as follows: less than 3 months (21,3%), from 3 months to 6 months (23,4%), from 6 months to 12 months (27%), from 12 months to 24 months (19%), over 2 years (9,3%). The most common symptoms which were accounted for over 80% were rhinorrhea, cough, wheeze, tachypnea and chest recession. The rate of admission increased sharply in December with 25.1% of cases. All hospitalized patients had respiratory distress symptoms with the frequent changes in blood gas, accounting for 59.2% of hypercapnia. The mean of hospitalization was 6,2 ± 7,4 days. Conclusion: the rate of RSV infection increased in the last 6 months in 2019. Most of patients who less than 1 year of age were admitted to hospital because of severe clinical symptoms and respiratory distress. Risk factors were related to the severity of RSV severe pneumonia were: premature, mal-nutrition, bronchopulmonary dysplasia.

Age related volume of cadaver-prostates in Bangladesh

1970 ◽  
Vol 4 (2) ◽  
pp. 74-77
Author(s):  
Rukshana Ahmed ◽  
Shamim Ara
Keyword(s):  
Prostate Gland ◽  
Age Groups ◽  
Clinical Settings ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Medical College ◽  
Age Related ◽  
Group A ◽  
Key Words Prostate ◽  
The Mean ◽  
Group B

Pathological changes in the prostate gland occur commonly with advancing age including inflammation, atrophy, hyperplasia and carcinoma and a change in volume is also evident. Estimation of volume of prostate may be useful in a variety of clinical settings. A cross-sectional descriptive study was designed to see the changes in volume of the prostate with advancing age and done in the Department of Anatomy, Dhaka Medical College, Dhaka from August 2006 to June 2007. The study was performed on 70 post-mortem human prostates collected from the unclaimed dead bodies that were under examination in the Department of Forensic Medicine, Dhaka Medical College, Dhaka. The samples were divided into three age groups; group A (10-20 years), group B (21-40 years) and group C (41-70 years). Volume of the sample was measured by using the ellipsoid formula. The mean ± SD volume of prostate was 7.68 ± 3.64 cm3 in group A, 10.61 ± 3.99 cm3 in group B and 15.40 ± 6.31 cm3 in group C. Mean difference in volume between group A and group C, group B and group C were statistically significant (p<0.001). Statistically significant positive correlation was found between age and volume of prostate (r = + 0.579, p < 0.001). Key Words: Prostate; volume; Bangladeshi. DOI: 10.3329/imcj.v4i2.6501Ibrahim Med. Coll. J. 2010; 4(2): 74-77

PITUITARY-ADRENAL RECOVERY FOLLOWING LONG-TERM CORTICOSTEROID THERAPY

1966 ◽  
Vol 51 (1) ◽  
pp. 63-70 ◽  
Author(s):  
P. F. Roe ◽  
D. M. Mitchell ◽  
G. W. Pennington
Keyword(s):  
Corticosteroid Therapy ◽  
Adrenocortical Function ◽  
Endocrine Disorders ◽  
Marked Rise ◽  
Underlying Condition ◽  
Normal Limits ◽  
Small Rise ◽  
The Mean ◽  
Corticosteroid Drugs

ABSTRACT Adrenocortical function was assessed in 20 patients receiving long-term corticosteroid drugs for a variety of non-endocrine disorders. In all cases plasma 17-hydroxycorticosteroids (17-OHCS) levels were within or above normal limits 48 hours after abruptly stopping their drugs and a further marked rise occurred in 7 patients given metyrapone for 24 h. Urinary 17-OHCS excretion did not show a parallel rise. Taking the group as a whole, a small rise in the mean output occurred 48 hours after stopping therapy, and a further slightly greater rise followed metyrapone. 3 patients had a relapse of their underlying condition during the test in spite of normal plasma and urinary 17-OHCS levels.

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