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Platelet parameters in subjects infected with hookworm.

Viroj Wiwanitkit1, Suphan Soogarun, Wilai Saksirisampant

  • 1Department of Laboratory Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, Chulalongkorn University, Bangkok, Thailand. Viroj.W@Chula.ac.th

Platelets
|November 7, 2003
PubMed
Summary

Hookworm infection, common in tropics, may alter platelet size. This study found a significant decrease in mean platelet volume (MPV) among infected individuals, a novel finding potentially linked to host-parasite interactions.

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Area of Science:

  • Medical Parasitology
  • Hematology
  • Tropical Medicine

Background:

  • Hookworm infection is a prevalent intestinal parasite in tropical regions.
  • Hookworms employ strategies to disrupt host hemostasis, including inhibiting blood coagulation and platelet function.
  • Previous research has not extensively documented hookworm's impact on specific platelet parameters like size.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate the relationship between hookworm infection and platelet parameters.
  • To identify potential alterations in platelet indices in individuals with hookworm infection.
  • To explore novel pathological or incidental findings related to platelet morphology in hookworm disease.

Main Methods:

  • A comparative study involving 100 subjects was conducted.

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  • Stool examinations were performed to detect hookworm infection.
  • Platelet parameters, including mean platelet volume (MPV) and platelet count, were analyzed in infected and uninfected individuals.

    • Main Results:

    • Hookworm infection was detected in 6% of the subjects.
    • A statistically significant reduction in mean platelet volume (MPV) was observed in subjects with hookworm infection.
    • A non-significant trend towards a lower platelet count was noted in infected individuals.

    Conclusions:

    • Hookworm infection is associated with a significant decrease in mean platelet volume (MPV).
    • This alteration in platelet size is a novel finding, potentially indicating a pathological host response or an incidental observation.
    • Further research is warranted to elucidate the mechanisms and clinical significance of these platelet changes in hookworm infection.