Aflatoxin exposure in pregnant women in Ghana / Loss of an Editor: R. K. Affram

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dc.contributor.authorOfori-Adjei, D.
dc.date.accessioned2019-10-04T08:29:33Z
dc.date.available2019-10-04T08:29:33Z
dc.date.issued2012-12
dc.descriptionJournal Articleen_US
dc.description.abstractAflatoxicosis has been associated with primary hepatocellular cancer, infertility, malnutrition and growth retardation. It is a commonly seen in areas where maize and groundnuts are contaminated by the Aspergillus flavus and A. parasiticus. These fungi grow in hot and humid environments and poor drying of cereals. The fungal agents produce mycotoxins, principally, aflatoxins AFB1, AFG1, AFB2 and AFG2, which when ingested results in aflatoxicosis. Maize is a common cereal used in staple diet in Ghanaen_US
dc.identifier.urihttp://www.ghanamedj.org/articles/December2012/Final%20Commentary.pdf
dc.identifier.urihttp://ugspace.ug.edu.gh/handle/123456789/32449
dc.language.isoenen_US
dc.publisherGhana medical journalen_US
dc.relation.ispartofseries46;4
dc.subjectparasiticusen_US
dc.subjectPregnanten_US
dc.subjectGhanaen_US
dc.subjectmalnutritionen_US
dc.titleAflatoxin exposure in pregnant women in Ghana / Loss of an Editor: R. K. Afframen_US
dc.typeArticleen_US

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