Title of article
Effects of Seasonal Changes on the Patients Flux to Basic Health Units in Pakistan
Author/Authors
Shirazi, Jafir Hussain Department of Microbiology - Quaid-i-Azam University - Islamabad, Pakistan , Ishtiaq Ali, Muhammad Department of Microbiology - Quaid-i-Azam University - Islamabad, Pakistan , Jamal, Asif Department of Microbiology - Quaid-i-Azam University - Islamabad, Pakistan , Saqib, Zafeer Department of Environmental Sciences - International Islamic University - Islamabad, Pakistan , Rashid, Abdul Drug Regulatory Authority of Pakistan - Islamabad, Pakistan
Pages
3
From page
1065
To page
1067
Abstract
Immune response in humans, along with animals, is dependent on seasonal changes. Children’s hu-moral and cell mediated immune response de-creases in rainy season especially in tropical areas while in temperate zones decreased resistance against influenza is observed in winter (1). Im-mune response was more pronounced and more active during winter season. Melatonin, a key fac-tor to enhance activity of immune system, is more in winter season. Length of the day triggers im-mune system activation (2).
Keywords
Flux , Pakistan , BHU , Basic Health Unit
Journal title
Iranian Journal of Public Health
Serial Year
2021
Record number
2714415
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