Publications by authors named "N J Maqbool"
Background: The identification of helminth parasites in Schizothorax spp. from Kashmir, including Schyzocotyle acheilognathi, Pomphorhynchus kashmirensis, and Adenoscolex oreini, is hindered by morphological limitations and high intraspecific variation. While previous studies have relied on morphological diagnosis, a comprehensive molecular characterization is lacking.
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- * A survey of 360 fish showed a 30.3% rate of endohelminth infections, identifying four main parasitic types and finding a correlation between parasite numbers and water quality parameters.
- * The findings indicate that fish parasites are sensitive to water quality changes, and their prevalence can reflect the overall health of aquatic environments, highlighting their role as bioindicators.
Introduction And Importance: Inflammatory myofibroblastic tumor IMT is a rare neoplasm with diverse clinical presentations, needing histological confirmation for diagnosis. The tumor often mimics malignant conditions, making accurate diagnosis challenging.
Case Presentation: We report a case of a 29-year-old male presenting with long standing recurrent abdominal pain, with more recent increasing frequency and associated weight loss.
This case presents a diagnostic challenge in a 28-year-old male initially evaluated for severe abdominal pain, vomiting, and constipation, leading to the presumption of post-appendectomy complications. Clinical examination revealed abdominal distension, tenderness, and signs of peritonism, along with a reducible inguinal hernia. On subsequent CT scan, a large, inflamed area of omentum localized to the right abdomen extending up to the defect in the inguinal region with mild ascites was revealed.
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- - The study evaluates the knowledge, attitudes, and practices (KAP) of healthcare workers in Pakistan regarding the Expanded Program on Immunization (EPI) and proper vaccine storage and management.
- - Conducted from January to June 2022, the research used a structured questionnaire to assess 186 registered vaccinators in Islamabad and Rawalpindi, revealing a lack of training and moderate to poor knowledge about EPI among them.
- - Despite the knowledge gaps, most participants had a positive attitude towards the importance of national immunization programs and demonstrated good practices in managing vaccine storage and cold chain protocols.