Relationship of testosterone level with lipid profile in healthy men and men with chronic toxoplasmosis
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Toxoplasma gondii is an important pathogen protozoa for human and animals. This parasite can cause severe infection and abortion. The relationship between cholesterol and other lipids in the blood of infected persons has been considered by researchers. There is evidence that host lipids are involved in the pathogenesis of Toxoplasma. Therefore this study measured and compared lipid and testosterone levels of serum in men infected with toxoplasmosis and non- infected men. This case – control study was conducted on 200 men، 20 to 29 years old referred to the Arak post marriage center. After completing the questionnaire، 5 ml blood sample was taken and serum was separated. Then diagnosis test for toxoplasmosis and measured of testosterone was conducted on samples. Results showed that testosterone levels were normal in case and control groups but the hormone level in the case group was significantly lower than the control group. The study of relationship between testosterone level and serum lipids in case and control groups showed there is a significant negative correlation between testosterone level and triglyceride level. Also there is a significant positive correlation between testosterone level and HDL levels.
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Persian
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Journal of Arak University of Medical Sciences, Volume:16 Issue: 12, 2014
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