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Online-Ressource
ISSN:
2197-5248
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Abstract: Aim: Aflatoxin В1 has been stated to inhibit the function of different endocrine glands. This study was proposed to clarify the possible effects of aflatoxin B1 as an endocrine disruptor on pituitary gland, thyroid gland and gonads among miller flour workers, and to evaluate its effects on human male sexual function. Methods: A case-control study was conducted in a flour mill in Helwan District Cairo, Egypt in 2019. The study included 42 exposed flour milling male workers from the grinding department which showed the highest level of aspergillus flavus in the air sampling of airborne fungi and 40 non-exposed males. Serumaflatoxin В1/albumin, luteinizing hormone, follicle stimulating hormone, testosterone, 17-beta-estradiol, free triiodothyronine, free thyroxin and thyroid stimulating hormone were measured for the studied groups. Results: Sampling of airborne fungi revealed that aspergillus flavus and penicillum were the predominant fungal types in the flour mill. Indoor/Outdoor r.... https://www.seejph.com/index.php/seejph/article/view/3441
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day:04
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month:05
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year:2020
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South eastern european journal of public health, Lage : Jacobs Verlag, [2014]-, (04.05.2020), 2197-5248
Sprache:
Englisch
URN:
urn:nbn:de:101:1-2020070114393801280890
URL:
https://doi.org/10.4119/seejph-3441
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https://nbn-resolving.org/urn:nbn:de:101:1-2020070114393801280890
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https://d-nb.info/1212970055/34
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https://www.seejph.com/index.php/seejph/article/view/3441/3582
