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Hematological, Biochemical and Histopathological Changes on Exposure to Aluminum Dust

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Last updated: 22 Jan 2023

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Animal Health, Nutrition and Food Control (Veterinary Public Health, Animal Wealth Development, Animal Nutrition, Zoonoses, Food Control)

Abstract

Aluminum (Al) is considered the most widely distributed element in nature especially in the earth's crust. Workers in the secondary Al industries are occupationally exposed to intense environmental Al dust. This study was carried out to assess the levels of indoor respirable Al dust in addition to the changes in some hematological and biochemical parameters of the exposed workers. An animal experiment was performed to investigate the histopathological changes on the trachea and lungs of rats exposed to Al dust to assess the risk of Al exposure among the workers. The results of this study showed that the highest respirable dust concentration was detected in the finishing department (6459.33 µg/m3) that exceeded the permissible exposure limit. While, the lowest concentrations 2182.29 and 1220.88 µg/m3 were found in casting and rolling departments, respectively. A significant decrease in RBC's count, Hb, HCT, MCV, MCHC and platelets number with significant increase in WBC's, lymphocyte counts, serum urea and creatinine level were observed in exposed workers when compared to the control group. Furthermore, rats exposed to inhalation of dust induced some histopathological changes in their trachea and lung tissues. The degree of these changes was proportional to the duration of Al dust exposure. Thus, strict enforcement of appropriate, effective preventive and control measures must be required.
 

DOI

10.21608/zvjz.2016.7853

Keywords

Aluminum, respirable dust, Risk assessment, hematology

Authors

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El-Sayed

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El-Sayed

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Zoology Department, Faculty of Science, Zagazig University, Egypt

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First Name

Maie

Last Name

El-Gammal

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I

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Environmental Sciences Department, Faculty of Science, Damietta University, Egypt

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First Name

Samir

Last Name

Nassar

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A

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Zoology Department, Faculty of Science, Zagazig University, Egypt

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First Name

Safaa

Last Name

Nassar

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E

Affiliation

Zoology Department, Faculty of Science, Zagazig University, Egypt

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safaanassar40@yahoo.com

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Volume

44

Article Issue

2

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1525

Issue Date

2016-06-01

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2018-06-06

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2016-06-01

Page Start

106

Page End

118

Print ISSN

1110-1458

Online ISSN

2357-075X

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601

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Zagazig Veterinary Journal

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22 Jan 2023