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Prevalence of Plasmodium falciparum Parasitaemia and Its Correlation with Haematological Parameters among HIV-Positive Individuals in Nigeria
Joint Authors
Olowe, Olugbenga Adekunle
Ojurongbe, Olusola
Taiwo, Sunday Samuel
Oyeniran, Oluwatoyin Adeola
Alli, Oyebode Armstrong Terry
Opaleye, Oluyinka Oladele
Adeyeba, Oluwaseyi Adegboyega
Ojurongbe, Taiwo Adetola
Source
Issue
Vol. 2014, Issue 2014 (31 Dec. 2014), pp.1-6, 6 p.
Publisher
Hindawi Publishing Corporation
Publication Date
2014-03-04
Country of Publication
Egypt
No. of Pages
6
Main Subjects
Abstract EN
Malaria and HIV are the two most important health challenges of our time.
Haematologic abnormalities are features in Plasmodium falciparum infection, and anaemia is a well-known outcome.
The prevalence and haematological impact of P.
falciparum parasitaemia were determined among HIV-infected individuals in Nigeria.
Parasite detection was carried out using microscopy and Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR).
Haemoglobin concentration was determined using an automated machine while CD4+ T-cells count was analyzed using flow cytometer.
Thirty-seven (18.5%) out of the 200 HIV individuals enrolled had malaria parasites detected in their blood.
All the positive cases were detected by PCR while only 20 (10%) were detected by thick blood microscopy.
The mean haemoglobin concentration and packed cell volume (PCV) of HIV individuals with malaria parasitaemia were lower compared to those without malaria parasitaemia but the difference was not statistically significant.
Also no significant difference was observed in malaria positivity in respect to sex and mean CD4+ cell count.
The study highlights the effects of P.
falciparum parasitaemia on the haematologic and immune components of HIV individuals.
American Psychological Association (APA)
Ojurongbe, Olusola& Oyeniran, Oluwatoyin Adeola& Alli, Oyebode Armstrong Terry& Taiwo, Sunday Samuel& Ojurongbe, Taiwo Adetola& Olowe, Olugbenga Adekunle…[et al.]. 2014. Prevalence of Plasmodium falciparum Parasitaemia and Its Correlation with Haematological Parameters among HIV-Positive Individuals in Nigeria. Journal of Tropical Medicine،Vol. 2014, no. 2014, pp.1-6.
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Modern Language Association (MLA)
Ojurongbe, Olusola…[et al.]. Prevalence of Plasmodium falciparum Parasitaemia and Its Correlation with Haematological Parameters among HIV-Positive Individuals in Nigeria. Journal of Tropical Medicine No. 2014 (2014), pp.1-6.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1043230
American Medical Association (AMA)
Ojurongbe, Olusola& Oyeniran, Oluwatoyin Adeola& Alli, Oyebode Armstrong Terry& Taiwo, Sunday Samuel& Ojurongbe, Taiwo Adetola& Olowe, Olugbenga Adekunle…[et al.]. Prevalence of Plasmodium falciparum Parasitaemia and Its Correlation with Haematological Parameters among HIV-Positive Individuals in Nigeria. Journal of Tropical Medicine. 2014. Vol. 2014, no. 2014, pp.1-6.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1043230
Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references
Record ID
BIM-1043230