Macrophages are the major host cells for Leishmania parasites, and determine the fate of
infection by either limiting or allowing growth of the parasites, resulting in development or …

SARS CoV-2 is a novel coronavirus which has caused many deaths in the recent pandemic.
This study aimed to determine zinc, copper and magnesium status on pregnant women with …

The recent outbreak of the novel Coronavirus (SARS-CoV-2 or CoV-2) pandemic in 2019
and the risk of CoV-2 infection during pregnancy led the scientific community to investigate …

Abstract Purpose of Review Metals and metalloids are known for their nutritional as well as
toxic effects in humans. In the context of the SARS-CoV-2 pandemic, understanding the role …

Cutaneous leishmaniasis is a parasitic skin disease prevalent in many parts of the world.
Zinc has been investigated for its potential role in the immune response against Leishmania …

Increasing illicit drug use is one of the main problems in most countries or societies.
Monitoring heavy metals and trace elements in this vulnerable group seems to be …

Anemia is a typical symptom during visceral leishmaniasis (VL). We performed a systematic
analysis of the literature on anemia in VL to understand the prevalence, severity, and …

Leishmaniasis is a protozoal disease declared as an endemic in areas suffering from severe
malnutrition and poverty. The factors associated with poverty like low income, ecological …

Visceral leishmaniasis (VL), a fatal disease prevalent in more than 70 countries, poses
significant health challenges, particularly in poor communities with limited access to …

Leishmaniasis is a worldwide prevalent parasitic infection caused by different species of the
genus Leishmania. Clinically, the disease divided into three main forms, including visceral …