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THE PROBABLE RELATION BETWEEN TOXOPLASMA GONDII AND DIABETES MELLITUS
Author(s):
1. M. Arshad: Department of Zoology, Lahore College for Women University,Lahore, Pakistan
2. K. J. Cheema: Department of Zoology, Lahore College for Women University,Lahore,Pakistan
3. H.J. Malik: Department of Zoology, Lahore College for Women University,Lahore, Pakistan
4. S. Sajjad: Department of Zoology, Lahore College for Women University,Lahore,Pakistan
Abstract:
Present study aims to determine probable relation between Toxoplasma gondii infection and diabetes mellitus by investigating serum levels of insulin and anti-Toxoplasma antibodies through ELISA among diabetic and non-diabetic persons in Lahore, Pakistan. Results showed that insulin level was higher in subjects positive for Toxoplasma infection as compared to Toxoplasma free one's (p<0.05). The analysis revealed that Toxoplasma infection was more prevalent in diabetic patients (p<0.05) than non-diabetic individuals. Results also showed that insulin level was higher in persons with chronic infection. Gender-wise comparison revealed that in males, insulin level had significant association with Toxoplasma infection (p<0.05). It was concluded that participants who had Toxoplasma infection had higher insulin level that showed the probable relation of infection with diabetes.
Page(s): 202-206
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Published: Journal: Pakistan Journal of Science, Volume: 69, Issue: 2, Year: 2017
Keywords:
Diabetes , Seroprevalence , AntiToxoplasma antibodies , toxoplasmosis
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