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ArticleOman medical journal2023

Investigating Oxidative Stress Levels in Pregnant Patients Infected with Hepatitis C Virus and Bacterial Vaginosis for Better Treatment Option.

Muhammad Umer Asghar, Kabeer Haneef, Fizza Fatima, Aisha Asghar, Noor Ul Ain

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Article in Oman medical journal, 2023. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 1 paper.

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5 · Who and what money

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5 authors at 3 institutions in 2 countries.

Muhammad Umer AsgharInstitute of Microbiology, University of Agriculture Faisalabad, Faisalabad, Pakistan.
Kabeer HaneefInstitute of Microbiology, University of Agriculture Faisalabad, Faisalabad, Pakistan.
Fizza FatimaDepartment of Gynecology and Obstetrics, Rawalpindi Medical University, Rawalpindi, Pakistan.
Aisha AsgharDepartment of Gynecology and Obstetrics, District Headquarters Hospital, Toba Tek Singh, Pakistan.
Noor Ul AinInstitute of Microbiology and Molecular Genetics, University of the Punjab, Lahore, Pakistan.
University of Agriculture Faisalabad · PKUniversity of Faisalabad · PKUniversity of the Punjab · PK

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

Objectives: Hepatitis C virus (HCV) and bacterial vaginosis (BV) coinfection generate sustained inflammation with bulk production of reactive oxygen species. They have the potency to cause hepatocellular carcinoma, vaginal apoptosis, disturb pregnancy, and influence drug treatment and follow-up. This case-control study aimed to compare the redox status in HCV and BV coinfection with respect to BV mono-infection among pregnant females (PFs). Methods: Blood samples and vaginal secretions were drawn from 75 PFs divided into three groups: coinfection (n = 25), monoinfection (n = 25), and control PFs (n = 25) who are presumed healthy subjects. Blood samples were analyzed for HCV detection based on conserved 5' untranslated region via real-time polymerase chain reaction and hematological parameters. Markers of oxidative stress (malondialdehyde and peroxidase) and antioxidants (catalase and superoxide dismutase) were checked in plasma as well as vaginal secretions of patients among all three groups. Results: Hematological analysis reveals that hemoglobin levels, platelets, and lymphocytes decreased significantly ( Conclusions: Redox indexes should be considered in early diagnosis and treatment of HCV and BV coinfection which may also facilitate the better treatment of hepatocellular carcinoma and vaginal apoptosis.

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CoinfectionHepatitis COxidative StressPregnancyVaginosis, Bacterial

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PMID38249133
PMCPMC10800022
OpenAlexW4327852530

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