Haematological Changes in under Five Children Suffering from Diarrhoea in Elele Community
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Ikechukwu R. A. Nnadozie, Dept. of Parasitology/Microbiology, Imo State University Teaching Hospital Orlu, Nigeria.
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Fredrick C. Anolue, Dept. of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Imo State University Teaching Hospital Orlu, Nigeria.
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Godfrey I. Eberendu, Dept. of Paediatrics, Imo State University Teaching Hospital Orlu, Nigeria.
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Christiana N. Anyanwu, Dept. of Pharmacy, Federal Medical Centre Owerri, Nigeria.
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Damian C. Ukaji, Dept. of Microbiology/Haematology and Blood Transfusion, Madonna University Elele, Nigeria.
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Anslem O. Ajugwo, Dept. of Microbiology/Haematology and Blood Transfusion, Madonna University Elele, Nigeria.
Diarrhoea is the passage of loose or watery stool more frequently than normal, that develops suddenly as a result of irritation of large intestine by food residues, which moved too quickly through the large intestine and caused by many organisms mainly viral, bacterial and protozoan. This study examined the haematological changes that occurred in under five children suffering from acute diarrhoea in Elele Community. Samples were collected from 25 under five children suffering from acute diarrhoea and compared with another 25 samples from children without diarrhoea. The samples were analysed for Packed cell volume (PCV), Haemoglobin estimation (Hb), Total white blood cell (WBC) and Erythrocyte sedimentation rate (ESR) using standard manual methods. From the results obtained, there was significant increase (p<0.05) in PCV while Hb and ESR recorded significant decrease (p<0.05). These changes reflect dehydration and anaemic conditions. The changes were more marked in males than females. In children under five, diarrhoea affects haemostatic parameters.
Diarrhoea, Watery Stool, Children, Dehydration, Haemostatic, Elele
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