ArticleJournal of parasitology research2024
The Impact of Parasitic Infestation on Nutritional Status and Micronutrients among Children.
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- Interplay of Gastrointestinal Parasites, Micronutrient Deficiencies, and Anemia in Children from the Bolivian Highlands.Microorganisms · 2026Article
- Modifiable hygiene practices and the burden of protozoal and helminthic infections among undernourished children in Taiz, Yemen: a hospital-based cross-sectional study.Frontiers in public health · 2026Article
- Clinical challenges and technological breakthroughs in helminthic therapy for diabetes.Frontiers in immunology · 2025Review
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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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