Study of serum level of kisspeptin and interferon-beta in genital wart patients.

Background: Researchers are interested in genital wart (GW) studies due to their increased incidence. In a single experimental research, virally infected mouse models showed elevated kisspeptin levels and low interferon levels.

Objective: The objective of the study was to evaluate the serum levels of kisspeptin and interferon (INF)-beta in GW patients.

Serum level of Selenium, Zinc, and Vitamin C and their relation to the clinical spectrum of leprosy.

Introduction: Leprosy is a chronic infectious disease with many risk factors including inadequate nutrient intake and nutritional deficiencies, which affect the immune system, and influence leprosy progression.

Objectives: To elucidate the relation between the serum level of zinc, vitamin C, and selenium and the clinical spectrum of leprosy.

Methodology: A case control study included 100 leprotic patients (50 multibacillary and 50 paucibacillary) and 100 age and sex matched controls.