Studying of Kidney, Liver Functions and Some Blood Ions In Toxoplasmosis Patients | ||
| Al-Mustansiriyah Journal of Science | ||
| Article 1, Volume 27, Issue 1, February 2016, Pages 43-46 | ||
| Author | ||
| Maisam Balasim Al-Khamesi | ||
| Abstract | ||
| The present study was conducted to investigate the effects of toxoplasmosis on liver, kidney and some blood ions such as (calcium, potassium & sodium). A total of 100 blood samples were obtained from pregnant women in several health centers in Baghdad city, which consist of (70 seropositive & 30 seronegative/control group), aged between 20 – 47 years old from September 2013 till September 2014. All of these cases were tested to specific antibody to Toxoplasma gondii by using Latex agglutination test and ( IgM & IgG) antibodies using ELIZA technique. The serum samples were examined for liver function (serum asparate aminotransferase[AST/GOT], serum alanine aminotransferase[ALT/GPT] and serum alkaline phosphatase ALP); kidney function (serum creatinine and blood urea), in addition to( calcium, potassium and sodium) ions. The results showed that the mean levels of ALT, AST and ALP in addition to urea and creatinine were highly significant increased in the seropositive pregnant women compared with control group. On the other hand, decreased calcium level and increased of potassium level was observed, while no significant effects on the level of sodium. We conclude from this study, the toxoplasmosis affects liver, kidney and some blood ions due to the changes on many biochemical parameters in patients group. | ||
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