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View article: Study on the Seroprevalence of Cystic Echinococcosis and Toxocariasis in the Rural Population Referred to Reference Laboratory in Urmia, Northwest Iran.
Study on the Seroprevalence of Cystic Echinococcosis and Toxocariasis in the Rural Population Referred to Reference Laboratory in Urmia, Northwest Iran. Open
Introduction: Cystic echinococcosis (CE) and toxocariasis are the two important zoonoses worldwide, and both are endemic in Iran, especially in rural areas. The present study was aimed at determining the seroprevalence of human CE and toxo…
View article: Epidemiology of mucormycosis in COVID-19 patients in northwest Iran: <i>Rhizopus arrhizus</i> as the predominant species.
Epidemiology of mucormycosis in COVID-19 patients in northwest Iran: <i>Rhizopus arrhizus</i> as the predominant species. Open
Awareness among physicians should be raised that corticosteroid therapy not only causes dysfunction of the immune system but may also lead to the development of this neglected mycosis through corticosteroid-induced diabetes in vulnerable p…
View article: A large-scale retrospective study on the prevalence of human papillomavirus and its genotypes in humans referred to a medical laboratory in Isfahan, central Iran
A large-scale retrospective study on the prevalence of human papillomavirus and its genotypes in humans referred to a medical laboratory in Isfahan, central Iran Open
Introduction: Human papillomavirus (HPV) causes the most prevalent sexually transmitted infection. It is the most important cause of cervical cancer. The present study aimed to determine the prevalence of HPV infection and HPV genotypes in…
View article: Seroprevalence of Fasciola sp. and Toxoplasma gondii Infections in Rural and Urban Inhabitants of Jolfa County, Northwest Iran
Seroprevalence of Fasciola sp. and Toxoplasma gondii Infections in Rural and Urban Inhabitants of Jolfa County, Northwest Iran Open
Fascioliasis and toxoplasmosis are the two important zoonotic diseases that are endemic in Iran and share some common transmission routes. The present study is aimed at determining the seroprevalence of human fascioliasis and toxoplasmosis…
View article: Seromolecular study on the prevalence and risk factors of Toxoplasma gondii infection in pregnant women referred to a gynecology hospital in Urmia, northwest part of Iran in 2022
Seromolecular study on the prevalence and risk factors of Toxoplasma gondii infection in pregnant women referred to a gynecology hospital in Urmia, northwest part of Iran in 2022 Open
Toxoplasmosis is a frequent infection among the human population. The infection can cause devastating complications for the fetus during pregnancy. The present study aimed to determine the serological and molecular prevalence of the infect…
View article: Molecular examination for Coxiella burnetii and Brucella spp. infections in Iranian women experiencing spontaneous miscarriage
Molecular examination for Coxiella burnetii and Brucella spp. infections in Iranian women experiencing spontaneous miscarriage Open
Background Spontaneous miscarriage, a leading health concern globally, often occurs due to various factors, including infections. Among these, Coxiella burnetii and Brucella spp. may have adverse effects on pregnancy outcomes. While previo…
View article: Prevalence and risk factors of Toxoplasma gondii infection among women with miscarriage and their aborted fetuses in the northwest of Iran
Prevalence and risk factors of Toxoplasma gondii infection among women with miscarriage and their aborted fetuses in the northwest of Iran Open
Toxoplasmosis is a worldwide disease of various animals and human and results from infection with the Toxoplasma gondii parasite. Abortion and congenital defects are important consequences of the T . gondii infection. The aim of this study…
View article: A large-scale study on the prevalence of intestinal parasites in patients referred to medical laboratories in Urmia, Northwest Iran
A large-scale study on the prevalence of intestinal parasites in patients referred to medical laboratories in Urmia, Northwest Iran Open
Introduction Intestinal parasitic infections (IPIs), caused by helminths and protozoans, are among the most prevalent infections in humans in developing countries. This study aimed to determine the prevalence of IPIs in patients referred t…
View article: Seroprevalence of <i>Toxoplasma</i> infection in individuals occupationally exposed to livestock and raw meat: A case–control study
Seroprevalence of <i>Toxoplasma</i> infection in individuals occupationally exposed to livestock and raw meat: A case–control study Open
Background The expectancy of Toxoplasma gondii transmitted from livestock and raw meat to humans is a public health problem and is an example of the One Health theory. Objectives This survey aimed to determine the seroprevalence and risk f…
View article: A large-scale study on the seroprevalence of Toxoplasma gondii infection in humans in Iran
A large-scale study on the seroprevalence of Toxoplasma gondii infection in humans in Iran Open
It is estimated that nearly one-third of the world's human population is infected with Toxoplasma gondii (Nicolle et Manceaux, 1908). Human infection is commonly asymptomatic, multifaceted, and can manifest in severe pathological forms in …
View article: Combined Treatment of Dendrosomal-Curcumin and Daunorubicin Synergistically Inhibit Cell Proliferation, Migration and Induce Apoptosis in A549 Lung Cancer Cells
Combined Treatment of Dendrosomal-Curcumin and Daunorubicin Synergistically Inhibit Cell Proliferation, Migration and Induce Apoptosis in A549 Lung Cancer Cells Open
Purpose: Chemotherapy drugs used to treat lung cancer are associated with drug resistance and severe side effects. There have been rising demands for new therapeutic candidates and novel approaches, including combination therapy. Here, we …
View article: Molecular and Morphological Data Confirmed First Record of Abbreviata kazakhstanica Markov and Paraskiv, 1956 (Spirurida: Physalopteridea) in Iran
Molecular and Morphological Data Confirmed First Record of Abbreviata kazakhstanica Markov and Paraskiv, 1956 (Spirurida: Physalopteridea) in Iran Open
Background: The genus Abbreviata (Spirurida: Physalopteridea) currently contains 47 species. Physalopteridae nematodes infect a large number of vertebrates, including mammals, birds, reptiles and amphibians. The current study is a report o…
View article: Molecular and Microscopic Investigation of Sarcocystis Species Isolated from Sheep Muscles in Iran
Molecular and Microscopic Investigation of Sarcocystis Species Isolated from Sheep Muscles in Iran Open
Sarcocystis species is a genus of cyst-forming parasites infecting both humans and animals globally. Some of these species cause clinical and subclinical diseases in the host and may lead to economic losses. This study was carried out to i…
View article: Designing a chimeric subunit vaccine for influenza virus, based on HA2, M2e and CTxB: a bioinformatics study
Designing a chimeric subunit vaccine for influenza virus, based on HA2, M2e and CTxB: a bioinformatics study Open
Background Type A influenza viruses are contagious and even life-threatening if left untreated. So far, no broadly protective vaccine is available due to rapid antigenic changes and emergence of new subtypes of influenza virus. In this stu…
View article: Renal echinococcosis; the parasite, host immune response, diagnosis and management
Renal echinococcosis; the parasite, host immune response, diagnosis and management Open
Renal echinococcosis is a rare parasite-caused disease of humans and animals; it makes up about 4% of confirmed cases of cystic echinococcosis. It is a zoonotic disease that occurs in the intermediate hosts harboring the larval stage, the …
View article: Diagnostic acuuracy of cerebrospinal fluid and serum-isolated exosomes for glioblastoma: a systematic review and meta-analysis
Diagnostic acuuracy of cerebrospinal fluid and serum-isolated exosomes for glioblastoma: a systematic review and meta-analysis Open
Glioblastoma (GBM) is the most malignant glioma cancer with a high morbidity and mortality worldwide. Unfortunately, a routine method is not available for screening or preoperative early detection of GBM. However, early detection in a none…
View article: Development of Sensitive Nested Real-time PCR for Diagnosis of Acute and Chronic Phases of Toxoplasmosis in Mice Model
Development of Sensitive Nested Real-time PCR for Diagnosis of Acute and Chronic Phases of Toxoplasmosis in Mice Model Open
Toxoplasma gondii is an intracellular parasite that causes a variety of clinical manifestations.Acute and chronic phases of toxoplasmosis are considered as the presence of actively proliferating tachyzoites in the nucleated cells of mammal…
View article: Gastrointestinal Helminths and Ectoparasites in the Stray Cats (Felidae: <i>Felis catus</i>) of Ahar Municipality, Northwestern Iran.
Gastrointestinal Helminths and Ectoparasites in the Stray Cats (Felidae: <i>Felis catus</i>) of Ahar Municipality, Northwestern Iran. Open
The results indicated the high rate of helminths infections and flea infestation in the urban stray cats of which Toxocara cati and Ctenocephalides felis may play important roles as zoonotic agents in the region.
View article: Anti-Toxoplasma IgM and IgG Seropositivity Among Individuals Referred to a Clinical Laboratory of Isfahan, Central Iran
Anti-Toxoplasma IgM and IgG Seropositivity Among Individuals Referred to a Clinical Laboratory of Isfahan, Central Iran Open
Background: Toxoplasma gondii, a zoonotic parasite, is one of the wide spread parasitic causes of asymptomatic infection in human, yet can cause severe disease and disorders in infants, when infected during pregnancy, and also in immunocom…
View article: Prevalence and Antibiotic Susceptibility Patterns of Urinary Tract Infections in Patients Referred to a Clinical Laboratory in Isfahan, Iran, 2014 - 2015
Prevalence and Antibiotic Susceptibility Patterns of Urinary Tract Infections in Patients Referred to a Clinical Laboratory in Isfahan, Iran, 2014 - 2015 Open
Objectives: The aim of this study was to determine the prevalence of bacterial urinary tract infections (UTIs) and their antibiotic resistance patterns among patients referred to a clinical laboratory in Isfahan, Iran, during 2014 - 2015. …
View article: Study of Anti-<i>Toxoplasma</i> IgG and IgM Seropositivity Among Subjects Referred to the Central Laboratory in Tabriz, Iran, 2013 - 2014
Study of Anti-<i>Toxoplasma</i> IgG and IgM Seropositivity Among Subjects Referred to the Central Laboratory in Tabriz, Iran, 2013 - 2014 Open
Background: Toxoplasmosis is one of themost widespread parasitic infections worldwide. The infection ismostly benign, although severe disease can be expected in immunocompromised/suppressed individuals and infants who are infected during p…
View article: Therapeutic Effect of Hydatid Cyst Liquid on Melanoma Tumor Growth in Mouse Model
Therapeutic Effect of Hydatid Cyst Liquid on Melanoma Tumor Growth in Mouse Model Open
Introduction: Hydatid cyst is the larval stage of Echinococcus granulosus which develops in various human and livestock animals tissues.This hydatid cyst composed of several layers.Previous investigations have shown that the prevalence of …