Estimation of some trace elements level in children with Entrobiasis in Babylon province, Iraq

Abstract

Background: Enterobiasis or pinworm infection is a common, contagious, parasitic infestation found mainly in children, and is caused by Enterobius vermicularis one of the most common human parasitic helminthes . Objective : The present study aimed to check the influence of enterobiasis infections on some trace elements (serum zinc, iron, and copper) in children of Babylon province in Iraq. Methods : A total of ninety children participated in this study and their ages ranged between (2-12)years old , and included both sexes , All samples were collected cellophane tape technique then examined under light microscope. blood sample also collected to estimate the level of serum zinc, copper and iron by ELISA test in infected children. Results: the results show mean value of serum zinc of patients and control group were ( 79.34 ± 25.09), ( 86.40 ±25.54),( t= 1.251, p-value= 0.214) respectively , the mean value of serum copper in patients was ( 99.16 ± 36.23) and in control group were ( 103.59 ± 36.52),( t= - 0.544, p-value = 0.587), and the mean value of serum iron in patients with enterobiasis and control group were ( 104.80 ± 125.12), ( t= - 1.774, p- value= 0.08) respectively.