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ALTERATIONS IN HEMATOLOGICAL INDICES IN ANTENATAL AND POSTNATAL MOTHERS WITHIN KERKUK PROVINCE, IRAQ Azeez, Sarah T.; Bayatli, Feedan J.; Bazzaz, Ayoub; Chelebi, Noorhan A.
Journal of Medical Genetics and Clinical Biology Vol. 1 No. 10 (2024): Journal of Medical Genetics and Clinical Biology
Publisher : PT. Antis International Publisher

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.61796/jmgcb.v1i10.985

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Background: Variations in some blood indices at antenatal and postnatal periods in Iraqi women are investigated within Kirkuk Province, Iraq. Materials and Methods: The experimental group included 300 pregnant women at third trimester and another 300 postnatal women attended Azadi Hospital, Kirkuk for the period of 12 months compared with 60 control non-pregnant women selected from Kirkuk University students. The blood parameters were analyzed using automated analyzing machine. Results: Hemoglobin (Hb%) had significantly dropped down to (11.83gm/dL±1.04) in comparison with control; however, it significantly (p≤0.022) raised to 12.4gm/dL±1.6) postnatally. Similarly, the packed cell volume (PCV) had significantly (p≤0001-0.03) dropped in pregnant women at antenatal stage to (34.11±7.76%) in comparison with non-pregnant women (37.11±3.33%), but was significantly (p≤0.022) rose, postnatally. Meanwhile, counts of white blood cells (WBC) was significantly (p≤0.001) increased to (11.69x106/dL) in the pregnant than in control (7.42x106/dL); but further rose postnatally to (15.82±4.7x106/dL). Simultaneously, the count of PCV% had significantly (p≤0.037) dropped down in pregnant women (34.11±7.76%) in comparison with their counterparts the control (37.11±3.33%), respectively; but insignificantly rose postnatally, to 36.67±3.8%, and an insignificant decrease was detected in PLT in comparison with their counterparts, the control group, respectively. Conclusion: In almost all healthy pregnant women the hematological indices could normally be altered as a response to nonpathogenic physiological changes in their health status and would soon be recovered, to certain extend, postnatally, though these insights would help in improving health monitoring as well as risk assessment during pregnancy.
ALTERATIONS IN HEMATOLOGICAL INDICES IN ANTENATAL AND POSTNATAL MOTHERS WITHIN KERKUK PROVINCE, IRAQ Azeez, Sarah T.; Bayatli, Feedan J.; Bazzaz, Ayoub A.; Chelebi, Noorhan A.
Journal of Medical Genetics and Clinical Biology Vol. 1 No. 11 (2024): Journal of Medical Genetics and Clinical Biology
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.61796/jmgcb.v1i11.1019

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Objective: The purpose of this study is to examine changes in hemoglobin, packed cell volume, white blood cells, and platelet counts in Iraqi women from Kirkuk Province during the prenatal and postnatal phases. Methods: During the course of a year, 600 women attended Azadi Hospital in Kirkuk, including 300 pregnant women in the third trimester and 300 postpartum women. An automated analyzer was used to collect and analyze blood samples, and the outcomes were contrasted with those of a control group of 60 university students who were not pregnant. Results Hematological parameters showed notable alterations. During pregnancy, hemoglobin and packed cell volume dropped, but after delivery, they rose (p < 0.022). During pregnancy, the white blood cell count was significantly greater (p < 0.001), and it continued to rise after delivery. There was no discernible change in the platelet count. Instead of clinical situations, these deviations were ascribed to normal physiological processes. Novelty: This study contributes to better health monitoring and risk assessment for maternal care by shedding light on the typical hematological alterations that occur in Iraqi women throughout pregnancy and the postpartum phase.
INCIDENCES OF ACUTE APPENDICITIS CAUSED BY VARIOUS PARASITES WITHIN KIRKUK PROVINCE, IRAQ Bazzaz, Ayoub A.; Shaaban, Ruwaida E.; Kopurlu, Sa’ad A.Y.; Al-Basheer, Nada T.; Chelebi, Noorhan A.
Journal of Medical Genetics and Clinical Biology Vol. 2 No. 12 (2025): Journal of Medical Genetics and Clinical Biology
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.61796/jmgcb.v2i12.1500

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Objective: Acute appendicitis (AA) may initiate due to various agents including bacteria, parasites, mainly Enterobius vermicularis and others meanwhile studies on its etiology are so rare in Iraq. Method: This research involves 50 specimen undergone appendectomies presented with clinical symptoms of AA investigated for various parasites. Results: Four different parasites with various proportions were detected in the 50 appendectomies patients. Almost 27(54%) of cases were diagnosed negative or non-parasitic infection while only 23(46%) were diagnosed infected with various parasites e.g. Entamoeba histolytica, with highest prevalence 12(24%); followed by Enterobius vermicularis with 8(16%); Blantidium coli 2(4%) and finally Ascaris lumbricus 1(2%). Novelty: The percentage of infection by E. vermicularis denotes the highest international record as the main cause of acute appendicitis worldwide which might be interpreted as a most pandemic parasite in poor food hygiene conditions in Iraq. Appendicitis displayed almost no impact on blood parameters. Extra parameters should be adopted to monitor the hygiene of Iraqi local restaurants or takeaways serve the exposed food for public consumption.