Comparative Assessment of Nutritional Status and Anthropometric Parameters of Malaria Infected Subjects

Authors

  • Festus OO Department of Chemical Pathology, Faculty of Medical Laboratory Science, Ambrose Alli University, Ekpoma, Edo State, Nigeria Author
  • Ikede RE Department of Bacteriology, Federal School of Medical Laboratory Technology, Jos, Plateau State, Nigeria Author
  • Bisiriyu AH Nigeria Field Epidemiology and Laboratory Training Program (NFELTP), Nigeria Author
  • Enerijiofi KE Department of Biological Sciences, College of Basic, Applied and Health Sciences, Glorious Vision University, Ogwa, Edo State, Nigeria Author
  • Adeji AJ Department of Microbiology, School of Applied Science and Technology, Auchi Polytechnic Auchi, Edo State, Nigeria Author
  • Alonge AS 5Institute of Human Virology, Nigeria Author
  • Ndioho I Department of Health Professions, Manchester Metropolitan University, Manchester, United Kingdom Author
  • Aliu II PEGISOL Consultancy, Abuja, Nigeria Author
  • Asibor E Department of Histopathology and Cytopathology, Faculty of Medical Laboratory Science, Ambrose Alli University, Ekpoma, Edo State, Nigeria Author
  • Momoh RA Department of Microbiology, School of Applied Science and Technology, Auchi Polytechnic Auchi, Edo State, Nigeria Author
  • Edo EO National Ear Care Centre, Kaduna, Kaduna State, Nigeria Author
  • Ogundare SO Beacon Hospital, Dublin, Ireland Author
  • Obodo BN Department of Biological Sciences, Purdue University, West Lafayette, United State of America Author
  • Obohwemu KO Department of Health, Wellbeing and Social Care, Global Banking School/Oxford Brookes University, Birmingham, United Kingdom Author
  • Iyevhobu KO Department of Medical Microbiology, Faculty of Medical Laboratory Science, Ambrose Alli University, Ekpoma, Edo State, Nigeria Author
  • Omolumen LE Department of Chemical Pathology, Faculty of Medical Laboratory Science, Ambrose Alli University, Ekpoma, Edo State, Nigeria Author
  • Irogue ES Department of Chemical Pathology, Faculty of Medical Laboratory Science, Ambrose Alli University, Ekpoma, Edo State, Nigeria Author
  • Aigbe O Department of Medical Biochemistry, Faculty of Basic Medical Sciences, Ambrose Alli University, Ekpoma, Edo State, Nigeria Author
  • Dongyeru E Northwest Community Laboratories (NWCL), United States of America Author
  • Jabbo AA National Ear Care Centre, Kaduna, Kaduna State, Nigeria Author
  • Eigbedion AO Department of Paediatrics, Ambrose Alli University, Ekpoma, Edo State, Nigeria Author
  • Ebhooman M Department of Chemical Pathology, Faculty of Medical Laboratory Science, Ambrose Alli University, Ekpoma, Edo State, Nigeria Author

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.47363/JCBR/2024(6)177

Keywords:

Mosquito, Malaria, Plasmodium, Nutritional Status, Anthropometric, Waist Circumference

Abstract

Malaria is a mosquito-borne infectious disease of humans and other animals caused by parasitic protozoans (a type of unicellular microorganism) of the genus Plasmodium. This study was designed to assess the nutritional status (serum total protein, albumin, globulin, triglyceride (TG) and total cholesterol) and anthropometric parameters (Body Mass Index (BMI) and Waist Circumference (WC)) of malaria infected subjects in Ekpoma, Edo State and make comparison with that of the control group. A total of one hundred subjects were recruited for this study which consist of fifty (50) malaria infected individuals and fifty (50) apparently healthy subjects which served as control. Subject data such as name, age and gender were obtained. The results of this study revealed that the total protein, TG, cholesterol, globulin and BMI levels were significantly higher (p<0.05) in malaria infected subjects when compared with the control. On the contrary, albumin levels were significantly lower (p<0.05) in malaria infected subjects when compared with the control. Also, WC levels were not significantly different (p>0.05) in malaria infected subjects when compared with the control. TG, albumin and globulin levels were not significantly lower (p>0.05) in male subjects when compared with the female subjects. WC levels were not significantly higher (p>0.05) in male subjectswhen compared with the female subjects. BMI levels were not significantly different (p>0.05) in male subjects when compared with the female subjects. Based on the results of this study, it can be seen that malaria and malnutrition remain real public health problems. Knowledge on the nutritional profile of the population would be of great benefit in setting up an appropriate health program. We therefore suggest that more standardized studies be conducted to highlight the effect of
nutrition and micronutrients on immunological status.

Author Biographies

  • Festus OO, Department of Chemical Pathology, Faculty of Medical Laboratory Science, Ambrose Alli University, Ekpoma, Edo State, Nigeria

    Festus OO  Department of Chemical Pathology, Faculty of Medical Laboratory Science, Ambrose Alli University, Ekpoma, Edo State, Nigeria

  • Ikede RE, Department of Bacteriology, Federal School of Medical Laboratory Technology, Jos, Plateau State, Nigeria

     Ikede RE Department of Bacteriology, Federal School of Medical Laboratory Technology, Jos, Plateau State, Nigeria

  • Bisiriyu AH, Nigeria Field Epidemiology and Laboratory Training Program (NFELTP), Nigeria

     Bisiriyu AH Nigeria Field Epidemiology and Laboratory Training Program (NFELTP), Nigeria

  • Enerijiofi KE, Department of Biological Sciences, College of Basic, Applied and Health Sciences, Glorious Vision University, Ogwa, Edo State, Nigeria

    Enerijiofi KE Department of Biological Sciences, College of Basic, Applied and Health Sciences, Glorious Vision University, Ogwa, Edo State, Nigeria

  • Adeji AJ, Department of Microbiology, School of Applied Science and Technology, Auchi Polytechnic Auchi, Edo State, Nigeria

    Adeji AJ Department of Microbiology, School of Applied Science and Technology, Auchi Polytechnic Auchi, Edo State, Nigeria

  • Alonge AS, 5Institute of Human Virology, Nigeria

     Alonge AS 5Institute of Human Virology, Nigeria

  • Ndioho I, Department of Health Professions, Manchester Metropolitan University, Manchester, United Kingdom

    Ndioho I Department of Health Professions, Manchester Metropolitan University, Manchester, United Kingdom

  • Aliu II, PEGISOL Consultancy, Abuja, Nigeria

    Aliu II PEGISOL Consultancy, Abuja, Nigeria

  • Asibor E, Department of Histopathology and Cytopathology, Faculty of Medical Laboratory Science, Ambrose Alli University, Ekpoma, Edo State, Nigeria

    Asibor E  Department of Histopathology and Cytopathology, Faculty of Medical Laboratory Science, Ambrose Alli University, Ekpoma, Edo State, Nigeria 

  • Momoh RA, Department of Microbiology, School of Applied Science and Technology, Auchi Polytechnic Auchi, Edo State, Nigeria

    Momoh RA Department of Microbiology, School of Applied Science and Technology, Auchi Polytechnic Auchi, Edo State, Nigeria 

  • Edo EO, National Ear Care Centre, Kaduna, Kaduna State, Nigeria

    Edo EO National Ear Care Centre, Kaduna, Kaduna State, Nigeria

  • Ogundare SO, Beacon Hospital, Dublin, Ireland

    Ogundare SO Beacon Hospital, Dublin, Ireland

  • Obodo BN, Department of Biological Sciences, Purdue University, West Lafayette, United State of America

     Obodo BN Department of Biological Sciences, Purdue University, West Lafayette, United State of America

  • Obohwemu KO, Department of Health, Wellbeing and Social Care, Global Banking School/Oxford Brookes University, Birmingham, United Kingdom

    Obohwemu KO Department of Health, Wellbeing and Social Care, Global Banking School/Oxford Brookes University, Birmingham, United Kingdom

  • Iyevhobu KO, Department of Medical Microbiology, Faculty of Medical Laboratory Science, Ambrose Alli University, Ekpoma, Edo State, Nigeria

     Iyevhobu KO Department of Medical Microbiology, Faculty of Medical Laboratory Science, Ambrose Alli University, Ekpoma, Edo State, Nigeria

  • Omolumen LE, Department of Chemical Pathology, Faculty of Medical Laboratory Science, Ambrose Alli University, Ekpoma, Edo State, Nigeria

    Omolumen LE  Department of Chemical Pathology, Faculty of Medical Laboratory Science, Ambrose Alli University, Ekpoma, Edo State, Nigeria

  • Irogue ES, Department of Chemical Pathology, Faculty of Medical Laboratory Science, Ambrose Alli University, Ekpoma, Edo State, Nigeria

    Irogue ES Department of Chemical Pathology, Faculty of Medical Laboratory Science, Ambrose Alli University, Ekpoma, Edo State, Nigeria

  • Aigbe O, Department of Medical Biochemistry, Faculty of Basic Medical Sciences, Ambrose Alli University, Ekpoma, Edo State, Nigeria

     Aigbe O Department of Medical Biochemistry, Faculty of Basic Medical Sciences, Ambrose Alli University, Ekpoma, Edo State, Nigeria

  • Dongyeru E, Northwest Community Laboratories (NWCL), United States of America

    Dongyeru E Northwest Community Laboratories (NWCL), United States of America

  • Jabbo AA, National Ear Care Centre, Kaduna, Kaduna State, Nigeria

    Jabbo AA   National Ear Care Centre, Kaduna, Kaduna State, Nigeria

  • Eigbedion AO, Department of Paediatrics, Ambrose Alli University, Ekpoma, Edo State, Nigeria

    Eigbedion AO  Department of Paediatrics, Ambrose Alli University, Ekpoma, Edo State, Nigeria

  • Ebhooman M, Department of Chemical Pathology, Faculty of Medical Laboratory Science, Ambrose Alli University, Ekpoma, Edo State, Nigeria

    Ebhooman M Department of Chemical Pathology, Faculty of Medical Laboratory Science, Ambrose Alli University, Ekpoma, Edo State, Nigeria

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Published

2024-12-30

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Vol. 6 No. 6 (2024): Volume 6 Issue 6

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