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Shashikala, P.
- A Study of Prevalence of Intestinal Helminthiasis in Children of Davangere District of Karnataka
Authors
1 S.S Institute of Medical Science and Research Centre, Davangere, IN
2 J.J.M.Medical College, Davangere, IN
3 S.S Institute of Medical Science and Research Centre, Davangere, IN
Source
Indian Journal of Public Health Research & Development, Vol 4, No 1 (2013), Pagination: 126-129Abstract
The present study was conducted to know the prevalence and spectrum of the helminthiasis in this part of the country. Of the 1000 children,whose stool sample was examined, 282 (28.2%) showed the presence of one or the other helminthic infestation. Ascariasis was found in 19.2% of the cases, ankylostomiasis in 3.4%, H.nana in 1.7%, Trichuris trichura in 2% and oxyuriasis in 1.4% . Ascariasis was found to be more common in preschool children (63%). All types of worm infestation showed an inclination towards male sex. Majority of the ascaris and oxyuriasis infestation occurred in the urban population while ankylostoma infestation occurred mainly in rural population. Much can be done by educating the people regarding sanitation, health and to live healthy life with the available limited resources and thus help in bringing down the prevalence of infestations and the miseries produced by them.
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- Prevalence of ABO and Rhesus Blood Groups among Blood Donors
Authors
1 Dept. of Pathology, S.S. Institute of Medical Sciences & Research Centre, Davangere, Karnataka-577 005, IN
2 Dept. of Pathology, SSIMS & RC, Davangere, IN
Source
Indian Journal of Public Health Research & Development, Vol 3, No 2 (2012), Pagination: 106-109Abstract
Background
ABO and Rhesus (Rh) blood group antigens are hereditary characters and are useful in population genetic studies, in resolving medico-legal issues and more importantly for the immunologic safety of blood during transfusion.
Objectives
To document the distribution pattern of the ABO and Rh blood groups among blood donors in and around Davangere (Karnataka).
Methods
The distribution of ABO and Rh blood group was analyzed among 19,413 blood donors, over a period of 5 years (2005 to 2009). The age group and sex of donors, frequency of ABO blood groups and Rh status were calculated.
Results
The predominant donors belonged to the age group between 18-35 years (86.18%). Male to female ratio among donors was 86:1. The most prevalent blood group was O (36.76%), followed by group B (29.85%) and group A (26.15%). The least common blood group was AB (7.24%). The prevalence of Rh positive and negative distribution in the studied population was 94.48 and 5.52% respectively. The highest frequency of coexisting ABO-Rh phenotypes was that of O positive (34.67%) followed by B positive (29.85%) and A positive (26.15%).
Conclusion
Knowledge of frequencies of the different blood groups is very important for blood banks and transfusion service policies that could contribute significantly to the National Health System.
Keywords
Blood Groups, ABO, Rhesus, Phenotypes, Blood DonorsReferences
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- Periyavan A, Sangeetha SK, Marimuthu P, Manjunath BK, Seema. Distribution of ABO and Rhesus-D groups in and around Bangalore. Asian J Transfus Sci 2010;4(1):41.
- JaiPrabhakar SC, Gangadhar MR. Study of ABO and Rh (D) blood groups among Gangadikara Vokaligas of Mysore. Anthropologist 2009;11(1):63-64.
- Prabhakar SCJ, Gangadhar MR. Reddy KR. ABO and Rh (D) blood groups among the Vishwakarmas of Mysore district, Karnataka. Anthropologist 2005;7(1):71-72.
- Reddy KSN, Sudha G. and Rh (D) blood groups among the desuri Reddis of Chittoor District, Andhra Pradesh. Anthropologist, 2009;11(3):237-238.
- Das PK, Nair SC, Harris VK, Rose D, Mammen JJ, Bose YN, Sudarsanam A. Distribution of ABO and Rh-D blood groups among blood donors in a tertiary care centre in South India. Trop Doct. 2001;31(1):47-8.
- Wadhwa MK, Patel SM, Kothari DC, Pandey M, Patel DD. Distribution of ABO and Rhesus-D groups in Gujarat, India: a hospital based study. Indan J Ped Oncol 1998; 19 (4):137-141.
- Sidhu S. Distribution of the ABO Blood Groups and Rh(D) Factor Among the Scheduled Caste Population of Punjab. Anthropologist 2003; 5: 203-204.
- Hammed A, Hussain W, Ahmed J, Rabbi F, Qureshi JA. Prevalence of Phenotypes and Genes of ABO and Rhesus (Rh) Blood Groups in Faisalabad, Pakistan. Pak J Biol Sci 2002; 5: 722-724.
- Pramanik T, Pramanik S. Distribution of ABO and Rh blood groups in Nepalese medical students: a report. East Mediterr Health J. 2000 Jan;6(1):156-8.
- Bahaj AA. ABO and Rhesus Blood Groups Distribution In Hadhramout Population. Hadhramout for Studies & Researches 2003; 4: 52-58.
- Boskabady MH, Shademan A, Ghamami G, Mazloom R. Distribution of Blood Groups Among Population in the city of Mashhad (North East of Iran). Pak J Med Sci 2005; 21: 194-198.
- Sarhan MA, Saleh KA, Bin-Dajem SM. Distribution of ABO blood groups and rhesus factor in Southwest Saudi Arabia. Saudi Med J 2009; Vol. 30 (1): 116-119
- Al-Arrayed S, Shome DK, Hafadh NAS et al. ABO Blood Group and Rh-D Phenotypes in Bahrain: Results of Screening School Children and Blood Donors. Bahrain Med Bull 2001;23(3):112- 15.
- Australian red cross society. Available from: http://www. donateblood.com.au/all-about-blood/blood-types
- Racial & ethnic distribution of ABO blood types. Last revised on 07/13/2008. Available From: http://www.bloodbook.com/ world-abo.html.
- Nanu A, Thapliyal RM. Blood group gene frequency in a selected north Indian population. Indian J Med Res. 1997;106:242-6.
- Histomorphological Study of Malignant Tumours of Liver
Authors
1 Department of Pathology, S.S.Institute of Medical Sciences & Research Centre, Davangere-577005, Karnataka, IN
2 Department of Anatomy, S.S.Institute of Medical Sciences & Research Centre, Davangere-577005, Karnataka, IN
3 Department of Forensic Medicine & Toxicology, S.S.Institute of Medical Sciences & Research Centre, Davangere-577005, Karnataka, IN
Source
Indian Journal of Public Health Research & Development, Vol 3, No 3 (2012), Pagination: 51-55Abstract
No AbstractReferences
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- Prevalence of ABO and Rhesus Blood Groups among Blood Donors
Authors
1 Dept. of Pathology, S.S. Institute of Medical Sciences & Research Centre, Davangere, Karnataka-577 005, IN
2 Dept. of Pathology, SSIMS & RC, Davangere, Karnataka, IN
Source
Indian Journal of Public Health Research & Development, Vol 3, No 3 (2012), Pagination: 68-72Abstract
Background: ABO and Rhesus (Rh) blood group antigens are hereditary characters and are useful in population genetic studies, in resolving medico-legal issues and more importantly for the immunologic safety of blood during transfusion.
Objectives: To document the distribution pattern of the ABO and Rh blood groups among blood donors in and around Davangere (Karnataka).
Methods: The distribution of ABO and Rh blood group was analyzed among 19,413 blood donors, over a period of 5 years (2005 to 2009). The age group and sex of donors, frequency of ABO blood groups and Rh status were calculated.
Results: The predominant donors belonged to the age group between 18-35 years (86.18%). Male to female ratio among donors was 86:1. The most prevalent blood group was O (36.76%), followed by group B (29.85%) and group A (26.15%). The least common blood group was AB (7.24%). The prevalence of Rh positive and negative distribution in the studied population was 94.48 and 5.52% respectively. The highest frequency of coexisting ABO-Rh phenotypes was that of O positive (34.67%) followed by B positive (29.85%) and A positive (26.15%).
Conclusion: Knowledge of frequencies of the different blood groups is very important for blood banks and transfusion service policies that could contribute significantly to the National Health System.
Keywords
Blood Groups, ABO, Rhesus, Phenotypes, Blood DonorsReferences
- International Society of Blood Transfusion (ISBT). “Table of blood group systems”. Oct 2008, http:/ /ibgrl.blood.co.uk/isbt
- Landsteiner K. Zur Kenntnis der antifermentativen, lytischen und agglutinierenden Wirkungen des Blutserums und der Lymphe. Zentralblatt Bakteriologie 1900;27:357-62.
- Landsteiner K, Wiener AS. An agglutinable factor in human blood recognized by immune sera for rhesus blood. Proc Soc Exp Biol Med 1940;43:223- 224.
- Reid ME, Calhoun L, Petz LD. Erythrocyte antigens and antibodies. In: Lichtman M, Beutler E, Kipps TJ, Seligsohn U, Kaushansky K, Prchal JK. Editors. Williams hematology. 7th ed. McGraw-Hill Medical publishing division:New York;2006. pp 2119-2136.
- Blaney KD, Howard PR. editors. ABO and H group systems and secretor status. In :Basic and applied concepts of immunohematology. 2nd ed. Mosby Elsevier:Missouri; 2009. pp.78-107
- Mourant AE, Kopec Ada C, Damaniewssta - Sobczak K. editors. Distribution of Human blood groups and other polymorphism. 2nd ed. Oxford University Press:London;1976.
- Enosolease ME, Bazuaye GN. Distribution of ABO and Rh-D blood groups in the Benin area of Niger-Delta: Implication for regional blood transfusion. Asian J Transf Sci 2008; 2(1):3-5.
- Barret KE, Barman SM, Boitano S, Brook HL. Editors. Blood types. In: Ganong’s Review of Medical Physiology. 23rd ed. Tata McGraw Hill: New York; 2010:527-530.
- Knowles S, Regan F. Blood cell antigens and antibodies, erythrocytes, platelets and granulocytes. In: Lewis SM, Bain BJ, bates I. Editors. Practical hematology. 10th ed. Churchill Livingstone;:Philadelphia; 2006. pp 481-522.
- Reid ME, Lomas-Frances C. The blood group antigens facts book. Academics Press: SanDiego;1997.
- Technical manual. In: Vengelen-Tyler, editor. 12th ed. American Association of BloodBanks: Bethesda MD;1996.
- Polesky HF, Roby RK. Blood group, human leucocytes antigens and DNA polymorphism in Parentage and forensic testing. In:McPherson RA, Pincus MR. editors. Henry’s clinical diagnosis and management by laboratory methods. 21st ed. Saunders:Philadelphia;2007. pp 1340-1349.
- Ahad MA, Bakar MA, Ahsan HAM. Pattern of ABO and Rhesus (Rh) blood group among blood donors. Taj 2002;15(2):68-70.
- Periyavan A, Sangeetha SK, Marimuthu P, Manjunath BK, Seema. Distribution of ABO and Rhesus-D groups in and around Bangalore. Asian J Transfus Sci 2010;4(1):41.
- JaiPrabhakar SC, Gangadhar MR. Study of ABO and Rh (D) blood groups among Gangadikara Vokaligas of Mysore. Anthropologist 2009;11(1):63-64.
- Prabhakar SCJ, Gangadhar MR. Reddy KR. ABO and Rh (D) blood groups among the Vishwakarmas of Mysore district, Karnataka. Anthropologist 2005;7(1):71-72.
- Reddy KSN, Sudha G. and Rh (D) blood groups among the desuri Reddis of Chittoor District, Andhra Pradesh. Anthropologist, 2009;11(3):237- 238.
- Das PK, Nair SC, Harris VK, Rose D, Mammen JJ, Bose YN, Sudarsanam A. Distribution of ABO and Rh-D blood groups among blood donors in a tertiary care centre in South India. Trop Doct. 2001;31(1):47-8.
- Wadhwa MK, Patel SM, Kothari DC, Pandey M, Patel DD. Distribution of ABO and Rhesus-D groups in Gujarat, India: a hospital based study. Indan J Ped Oncol 1998; 19 (4):137-141.
- Sidhu S. Distribution of the ABO Blood Groups and Rh(D) Factor Among the Scheduled Caste Population of Punjab. Anthropologist 2003; 5: 203-204.
- Hammed A, Hussain W, Ahmed J, Rabbi F, Qureshi JA. Prevalence of Phenotypes and Genes of ABO and Rhesus (Rh) Blood Groups in Faisalabad, Pakistan. Pak J Biol Sci 2002; 5: 722- 724.
- Pramanik T, Pramanik S. Distribution of ABO and Rh blood groups in Nepalese medical students: a report. East Mediterr Health J. 2000 Jan;6(1):156- 8.
- Bahaj AA. ABO and Rhesus Blood Groups Distribution In Hadhramout Population. Hadhramout for Studies & Researches 2003; 4: 52-58.
- Boskabady MH, Shademan A, Ghamami G, Mazloom R. Distribution of Blood Groups Among Population in the city of Mashhad (North East of Iran). Pak J Med Sci 2005; 21: 194-198.
- Sarhan MA, Saleh KA, Bin-Dajem SM. Distribution of ABO blood groups and rhesus factor in Southwest Saudi Arabia. Saudi Med J 2009; Vol. 30 (1): 116-119
- Al-Arrayed S, Shome DK, Hafadh NAS et al. ABO Blood Group and Rh-D Phenotypes in Bahrain: Results of Screening School Children and Blood Donors. Bahrain Med Bull 2001;23(3):112-15.
- Australian red cross society. Available from: http://www.donateblood.com.au/all-aboutblood/ blood-types
- Racial & ethnic distribution of ABO blood types. Last revised on 07/13/2008. Available From: http://www.bloodbook.com/worldabo. html
- Nanu A, Thapliyal RM. Blood group gene frequency in a selected north Indian population. Indian J Med Res. 1997;106:242-6.
- A Study of Research Pattern of Postgraduate Dissertations in Pathology
Authors
1 Library and Information Centre, S S Institute of Medical Sciences & Research Centre, Davangere-577 005 Karnataka, IN
2 Medical Education Unit, S S Institute of Medical Sciences & Research Centre, Davangere-577 005 Karnataka, IN
3 Department of Library and Information Science, Kuvempu University, Shankaraghatta-577 451, Karnataka, IN
Source
Indian Journal of Public Health Research & Development, Vol 3, No 3 (2012), Pagination: 73-75Abstract
This is a descriptive study undertaken to analyze the pathology dissertation topics of MD pathology students. 107 dissertation topics obtained through the website of RGUHS were analyzed. Skin, Female Genital System, Gastrointestinal system and Blood were the most common systems chosen for the study and maximum sample size was from Female genital system. Studies incorporating immunohistochemistry ,immunoflourescence, flow cytometry, and other newer and sophisticated techniques were very rare.Keywords
Pathology Dissertation, Clinicopathology, Cytology, Hematology, HistopathologyReferences
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- Site Distribution of Different Types of Cutaneous Malignancy
Authors
1 Department of Pathology, S. S. Institute of Medical Sciences & Research Centre, "Jnanashankara". NH - 4, Bypass road, Davangere - 577 005, Karnataka, IN
2 Department of Pathology, S.S. Institute of Medical Sciences and Research Center, Davangere, IN
Source
Indian Journal of Public Health Research & Development, Vol 3, No 3 (2012), Pagination: 76-79Abstract
Background: Dermatological malignancies are relatively uncommon. Since the investigation, at an individual level, of various aspects of lifetime sun exposure, however, remains difficult, comparison of the site distribution and age pattern of different types of skin cancer can be an important source of aetiological clues. This study sought to evaluate the site distribution and age pattern of three main types of skin cancer in our setting.
Methods: The present study is a descriptive analysis of three main skin cancers seen in a tertiary hospital in Davangere. Histologically diagnosed various skin cancers i.e. malignant melanoma (MM), basal-cell carcinoma (BCC) and squamous-cell carcinoma (SCC) from January 2005 to December 2009 were reviewed and analyzed according to age, gender and site of distribution.
Results: During the study period forty tissue samples received were histologically confirmed to be of common primary skin cancers. The ages of the patients ranged from 18 and 80 years (mean: 51.4years). Squamous cell carcinoma (SCC) was the most common malignancy consisting of 26 (65 %) cases followed by melanoma with 9 (22.5%) cases and basal cell carcinoma (BCC) with 5 (12.5%) cases. The most common incidence was among the age group 40-60 years with 20(50%) cases detected. The head and neck was the commonest site of involvement for SCC and BCC, whereas for melanoma it was lower extremities.
Conclusion: Squamous cell carcinoma, Basal cell carcinoma and malignant melanoma constitute three main histotypes of skin cancer. SCC and BCC compared to malignant melanoma affect body locations which are usually sun exposed. Age-related behavior (i.e., another indirect indicator of duration of exposure to UV light) is consistent with the anatomical distribution of skin cancer.
Keywords
Squamous Cell Carcinoma, Basal Cell Carcinoma, Malignant Melanoma, Site DistributionReferences
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- Fibroid Uterus - a Clinical Profile
Authors
1 Department of Pathology, Mysore Medical College and Research Institute, Mysore, IN
2 Department of Pathology. S. S. Institute of Medical Sciences and Research Centre, Davangere, IN
3 Department of Pathology J.J.M.M.C. Davangere, IN
4 Department of Pathology. S. S. Institute of Medical Sciences and Research Centre, Karnataka, IN
5 Department of Pathology J.J.M.M.C. Davangere, Karnataka, IN
Source
Indian Journal of Public Health Research & Development, Vol 3, No 3 (2012), Pagination: 143-146Abstract
Background: Fibroid is the commonest tumor of the reproductive tract and frequently encountered problem in gynecological practice.
Aim and Objectives: To observe the frequency of uterine leiomyoma in relation to age, parity and clinical manifestations.
Material & Methods: Over a period of two years, 1827 hysterectomy specimen sent for histopathology was studied. Uteri with fibroids were included for the study. Clinical data including age, parity, menstrual pattern, presenting symptoms, surgical treatment history of these patients with fibroid was collected and analyzed.
Results: Hysterectomy specimens constituted 65.48% of the total gynecological specimen during the period of two years. Leiomyoma was diagnosed in 314 patients out of 1827 hysterectomies (17.18 %.) Greater frequency (83.45%) was found in late reproductive and perimenopausal years ie 4th and 5th decade with a mean age of 40.9 years. Most of the patients were parous (98.09%) with more than one child. Menorrhagia (46.17%) was the commonest symptom followed by dysmenorrhoea (22.09%). In 72.03% of cases uterus was between 6-12 weeks size.
Conclusion: Leiomyoma is the most common benign tumor of uterus occurring during reproductive age group. Incidence of leiomyoma is increasing in parous women. Patients with abnormal uterine bleeding have to be investigated to find out the exact etiology so that anemia due to prolonged blood loss is prevented and early therapeutic intervention prevents huge growth of the mass, thus preventing secondary complications.
Keywords
Leiomyoma, Hysterectomy, Age, Parity, MenorrhagiaReferences
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- Socio-demographic Profile of Organophosphorous Poisoning in a Tertiary Care Hospital
Authors
1 Department of Medicine, JJM Medical College, IN
2 Department of Pathology, S. S. Institute of Medical Sciences and Research Centre, Davangere, Karnataka, IN
Source
Indian Journal of Public Health Research & Development, Vol 3, No 3 (2012), Pagination: 169-171Abstract
Aim and Objectives: To study the demography, social factors, clinical severity and therapeutic outcome of organophosphorous poisoning.
Design: Descriptive study conducted over a period of six months in emergency medical wards.
Method: Seventy cases of organophosphorous compound poisoning admitted to the emergency department were evaluated in the study.
Results: Forty two (60%) were males, twenty eight (40%) were females. Mean age was 25.82 years. Fifty four (77.1%) cases were attempted suicides and sixteen cases (22.9%) were due to accidental events. Among the suicide attempts, 30 (50.55%) were male patients. The study cases included 34.28% agriculturists and 24.17% coolies.These two groups were in low socio economic status.42 patients (60%) were brought to the hospital with mild symptoms and 11(15.71%) had severe intoxication. 58 (82.85 %) patients had consumed the poison orally. In 12 (17.15%) patients it was accidental via inhalation and dermal absorption. Seven patients with severe intoxication were in an unconscious state at the time of admission and died of respiratory and neurological complication.
Conclusion: Confinement of these harmful, unsafe pesticides away from houses will reduce the easy accessibility of them for impulsive act of suicide or accidental consumption. Personal protective measures have to be undertaken to prevent accidental poisoning by inhalation and absorption. Measures like banning the most toxic organophosphorous poisoning have to be undertaken. Newer biological means of pest control would go a long way in preventing the exposure to the toxic effects of the presently used compounds.
Keywords
Organophosphorous Compound Poisoning, Suicide, IntoxicationReferences
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