PMID: 7516131Jan 1, 1994Paper

Detection of naphthols and aflatoxins in Nigerian cord blood

Annals of Tropical Paediatrics
S M MaxwellR G Hendrickse

Abstract

Widespread use of napthol-containing compounds and frequent contamination of foods by aflatoxins occurs in Nigeria. Napthols cause haemolysis and aflatoxins are hepatotoxic. A study was carried out to determine the extent of fetal exposure to these compounds and their influence on birthweight. Cord blood samples were collected at delivery from 625 babies and their sera were analysed for aflatoxins and naphthols. Mothers' histories and babies' weights were recorded. Naphthols were detected in 6.9% and aflatoxins in 14.6% of serum samples. No correlation was found between the presence of either compound and birthweight. Reported exposure to naphthalene-containing compounds was not related to detection of serum naphthol. Results show considerable fetal exposure to these potentially toxic compounds in Ibadan, Nigeria.

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Jun 1, 1995·Annals of Tropical Paediatrics·O SodeindeR G Hendrickse
May 14, 2017·The American Journal of Tropical Medicine and Hygiene·Laura E SmithRebecca J Stoltzfus
Sep 23, 2018·Maternal & Child Nutrition·Jacqueline M LauerShibani Ghosh
Jan 29, 2020·Mycotoxin Research·Nicholas N A KyeiSabine Gabrysch
Jul 17, 2012·Advances in Nutrition·Laura E SmithAndrew Prendergast
Nov 7, 2019·Critical Reviews in Food Science and Nutrition·Kokeb TesfamariamCarl Lachat
Jun 10, 2004·Annals of Tropical Paediatrics·Yousef M AbdulrazzaqOmar Trad
Dec 17, 2009·Tropical Medicine & International Health : TM & IH·Faisal M B ShuaibJonathan H Williams
May 26, 2017·Molecular Nutrition & Food Research·Laura E SmithRebecca J Stoltzfus
Apr 3, 2002·Annals of Tropical Paediatrics·Yousef M AbdulrazzaqAhmed Ibrahim
Nov 26, 2015·Clinical Infectious Diseases : an Official Publication of the Infectious Diseases Society of America·Laura E SmithUNKNOWN Sanitation Hygiene Infant Nutrition Efficacy (SHINE) Trial Team
Aug 22, 2020·Critical Reviews in Toxicology·İlknur Münevver GönençSerkan Yilmaz
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