Mycobacterial Diseases
Open Access
ISSN: 2161-1068
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ISSN: 2161-1068
+44 1478 350008
Ekwempu AI
Plateau State
Nigeria
Research Article
Serum Albumin/Globulin ratio in Tuberculosis and HIV Patients any Relationship?
Author(s): Shingdang J, Bot Y, Ojo O, Edeh O, Essien C, Bwende E, Okolie C and Ekwempu AIShingdang J, Bot Y, Ojo O, Edeh O, Essien C, Bwende E, Okolie C and Ekwempu AI
Background: Tuberculosis (TB) remains an important communicable disease all over the world. The serum protein levels in TB patients may be altered by low immunity, edema and decrease antioxidant activity. This study therefore evaluates the relationship between TB and serum proteins with emphasis on albumin/globulin ratio an important component for treatment and management of TB. The study also aimed at comparing albumin/globulin ratio of tuberculosis patients, HIV patients, those on drugs and naive patients.
Materials and Method: A total of 120 participants (42 control and 78 patients) aged between 15 years-65 years and sex-matched attending Plateau State Specialist Hospital were enrolled. Total protein was estimated using Biuret method and albumin by Bromocresol green method, serum globulin value was obtained by subtracting albumin from tot.. View More»
DOI:
10.4172/2161-1068.1000199