Toxoplasmosis, a rare case report that led to a successful pregnancy

Thomas Ntounis, Sofoklis Stavros, Antonios Koutras, Alexandros Katrachouras, Dimitrios Lentzaris, Aikaterini Domali, Kyriacos Konis, Peter Drakakis

A 19-year-old female patient was presented to our clinic for a pregnancy follow-up during which primary toxoplasmosis infection was diagnosed. The patient was successfully treated with spiramycin and finally delivered normally a healthy boy, on term. Serological tests (ELISA) for detection of anti-toxoplasma antibodies along with ultrasonography findings on the fetus are the gold standard for the diagnosis …

Posted in 2021 Volume 20 – Issue 3 Tagged , , , ,

Investigation of carnitine deficiency and expression of the transporting proteins involved during normal gestation

Marinopoulos S, Pappa K, Drakakis P, Anagnou N, Antsaklis A

Introduction: Carnitine maintains a crucial role in the process of transporting long chain fatty acids, in order to oxidize and provide the human body with sufficient energy. Plasma carnitine deficiency presents as a metabolic disorder. During pregnancy, total plasma carnitine gradually decreases to the levels of patients with known carnitine deficiency, but without any clinical …

Posted in 2010 Volume 9 – Issue 4 Tagged ,