Alterations in the Serum Trace Element Levels in Women Infected with Chlamydia Trachomatis

Most infectious diseases are accompanied by changes in the levels of several trace elements in the blood. A total of 88 female patients referred to the Nawroz Private Laboratory in the Duhok province, Kurdistan Region, Iraq, were enrolled in this study. The enrolled patients were sent to the laboratory for investigation of their hormone levels because they were suffering from various gynecologic abnormalities. The serum levels of anti-chlamydia immunoglobulin (Ig) G and IgM antibodies were estimated using enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay (ELISA) tests, and the serum trace element levels were evaluated by atomic absorption spectroscopy. The results showed that 10 (11.4 %) of the samples tested positive for the presence of anti-chlamydia IgG antibodies, whereas none of the samples tested positive for anti-chlamydia IgM antibodies. Furthermore, a significant reduction in the serum potassium levels was observed in response to the chlamydia infection, whereas no signiﬁcant changes were observed in any of the other elements.

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Are serum levels of trace elements in children with auditory neuropathy within normal limits? – A pilot study

Clinical & Investigative Medicine ◽

10.25011/cim.v33i3.13720 ◽

2010 ◽

Vol 33 (3) ◽

pp. 155

Author(s):

Nuray Bayar Muluk ◽

Fulya Yalçınkaya ◽

Osman Kürşat Arikan ◽

Özden Çırpar ◽

Sedat Kaygusuz ◽

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Keyword(s):

Trace Elements ◽

Trace Element ◽

Serum Levels ◽

Auditory Neuropathy ◽

Neural Function ◽

Mean Values ◽

Normal Limits ◽

High Zinc ◽

Serum Trace Element ◽

Trace Element Levels

Objectives: To determine whether trace elements that are essential for neural function play a role in the pathophsiology and etiology of auditory neuropathy (AN).. Materials and methods: Patients diagnosed with auditory neuropathy consisted of eight children (two male, six female). The blood tests including the measurement of sodium, potassium, chloride, calcium, phosphorus, iron, copper and magnesium were done in children with AN during their routine care. Results: Of the eight children with AN, many had serum levels outside the normal range: one had low sodium, two had low potassium, one had low chloride, two had high zinc and three had low zinc, two had low calcium and two had higher than normal phosphorus. Conclusion: Although some serum trace element levels in our patients were higher or lower than normal values, the mean values were within normal limits. Thus, we were unable to detect a relationship between serum trace element levels and AN-. In the future, larger studies should be conducted to confirm these findings.

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Beyond the Mind—Serum Trace Element Levels in Schizophrenic Patients: A Systematic Review

International Journal of Molecular Sciences ◽

10.3390/ijms21249566 ◽

2020 ◽

Vol 21 (24) ◽

pp. 9566

Author(s):

Jacek Baj ◽

Alicja Forma ◽

Elżbieta Sitarz ◽

Kaja Karakuła ◽

Wojciech Flieger ◽

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Keyword(s):

Systematic Review ◽

Trace Element ◽

Negative Symptoms ◽

Serum Levels ◽

Autism Spectrum ◽

Qualitative Synthesis ◽

Element Concentrations ◽

Schizophrenic Patients ◽

Serum Trace Element ◽

Trace Element Levels

The alterations in serum trace element levels are common phenomena observed in patients with different psychiatric conditions such as schizophrenia, autism spectrum disorder, or major depressive disorder. The fluctuations in the trace element concentrations might act as potential diagnostic and prognostic biomarkers of many psychiatric and neurological disorders. This paper aimed to assess the alterations in serum trace element concentrations in patients with a diagnosed schizophrenia. The authors made a systematic review, extracting papers from the PubMed, Web of Science, and Scopus databases according to the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses (PRISMA) guidelines. Among 5009 articles identified through database searching, 59 of them were assessed for eligibility. Ultimately, 33 articles were included in the qualitative synthesis. This review includes the analysis of serum levels of the following trace elements: iron, nickel, molybdenum, phosphorus, lead, chromium, antimony, uranium, magnesium, aluminum, zinc, copper, selenium, calcium, and manganese. Currently, there is no consistency regarding serum trace element levels in schizophrenic patients. Thus, it cannot be considered as a reliable prognostic or diagnostic marker of schizophrenia. However, it can be assumed that altered concentrations of those elements are crucial regarding the onset and exaggeration of either psychotic or negative symptoms or cognitive dysfunctions.

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The relationship between serum trace element levels and clinical parameters in patients with fibromyalgia

Rheumatology International ◽

10.1007/s00296-008-0593-9 ◽

2008 ◽

Vol 28 (11) ◽

pp. 1117-1121 ◽

Cited By ~ 31

Author(s):

Omer Faruk Sendur ◽

Engin Tastaban ◽

Yasemin Turan ◽

Cevval Ulman

Keyword(s):

Trace Element ◽

Clinical Parameters ◽

Serum Trace Element ◽

Trace Element Levels ◽

The Relationship

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The Relationship Between Bone Mineral Density Values and Prognostic Nutritional Index As Well As Serum Trace Element Levels in Postmenopausal Women

Turkish Journal of Osteoporosis ◽

10.4274/tod.galenos.2020.97658 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 27 (2) ◽

pp. 82-89

Author(s):

Ayhan Kul ◽

Zafer Bayraktutan ◽

Muhammet Çelik

Keyword(s):

Bone Mineral Density ◽

Trace Element ◽

Postmenopausal Women ◽

Prognostic Nutritional Index ◽

Mineral Density ◽

Nutritional Index ◽

Density Values ◽

Serum Trace Element ◽

Trace Element Levels ◽

The Relationship

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Preliminary Serological Study of Helicobacter pylori Infection in Some University Students

Recent Advances in Biology and Medicine ◽

10.18639/rabm.2020.958557 ◽

2020 ◽

Vol 6 ◽

pp. 1

Author(s):

Abdullah A Mahrazi ◽

Mohammad A Khibrani ◽

Khatib S Ismail ◽

Emad Abada ◽

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Keyword(s):

Helicobacter Pylori ◽

University Students ◽

Large Scale ◽

Confirmatory Test ◽

Enzyme Linked Immunosorbent Assay ◽

Blood Collection ◽

Igg Antibodies ◽

Igm Antibodies ◽

H Pylori

Helicobacter pylori has been associated with peptic ulcer and gastric carcinoma. This study aimed to find the seroprevalence of H. pylori infection in some male students of Jazan University, Saudi Arabia. Twenty students were enrolled in the study (n = 20). Informed consent was obtained from the students. About 2 ml blood was collected intravenously in Improvacuter® evacuated blood collection tubes. The blood was allowed to clot at room temperature. The serum was collected and stored at –20°C for further use. The separated serum was used to detect IgG and IgM antibodies by Enzyme Linked Immunosorbent Assay (ELISA) against H. pylori for the in vitro diagnosis. A total of 11 (55.00%) students tested positive for IgG antibodies against H. pylori indicating previous infection. All the samples tested negative for IgM antibodies against H. pylori indicating no active infection. The seroprevalance of IgG antibodies against H. pylori was found to be very high in some male university students and is a cause of concern regarding their health. Obesity (p < 0.05; Value statistically significant), stress and bad eating habits, eating out, drinking carbonated beverages, and eating spicy food were some of the factors found to be associated with IgG seropositive students. The students were counseled and were instructed to undergo a confirmatory test and get medical intervention. Further large-scale studies need to be performed to plan action against this disease causing organism and to improve the health of students.

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