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View article: Comparison of Multiplex Quantitative Real-Time PCR and Culture Methods for the Diagnosis of Bacterial Meningitis in Patients with Suspected Meningitis
Comparison of Multiplex Quantitative Real-Time PCR and Culture Methods for the Diagnosis of Bacterial Meningitis in Patients with Suspected Meningitis Open
Comparison of Multiplex Quantitative Real-Time PCR and Culture Methods for the Diagnosis of Bacterial Meningitis in Patients with Suspected Meningitis
View article: Targeting Host Calcium Channels and Viroporins: A Promising Strategy for SARS-CoV-2 Therapy
Targeting Host Calcium Channels and Viroporins: A Promising Strategy for SARS-CoV-2 Therapy Open
Despite passing the pandemic phase of the COVID-19, researchers are still investigating various drugs. Previous evidence suggests that blocking the calcium channels may be a suitable treatment option. Ca2+ is required to enhance the fusion…
View article: Implementation of an In-House Platform for Rapid Screening of SARS-CoV-2 Genome Variations
Implementation of an In-House Platform for Rapid Screening of SARS-CoV-2 Genome Variations Open
Background: Global real-time monitoring of SARS-CoV-2 variants is crucial to controlling the COVID-19 outbreak. The purpose of this study was to set up a Sanger-based platform for massive SARS-CoV-2 variant tracking in laboratories in low-…
View article: Disease Waves of SARS-CoV-2 in Iran Closely Mirror Global Pandemic Trends
Disease Waves of SARS-CoV-2 in Iran Closely Mirror Global Pandemic Trends Open
Background: Complete SARS-CoV-2 genome sequencing in the early phase of the outbreak in Iran showed two independent viral entries. Subsequently, as part of a genome surveillance project, we aimed to characterize the genetic diversity of SA…
View article: Investigation of frequency and typing of human papillomavirus among genital warts using a reverse dot blot hybridization approach
Investigation of frequency and typing of human papillomavirus among genital warts using a reverse dot blot hybridization approach Open
Background Human papillomavirus (HPV) is the most common sexually transmitted infection worldwide, affecting about 80% of women up to the age of 50. The persistent infection of high risk-HPV types (HR-HPV) is the leading cause of cervical …
View article: Repurposing the drug, ivermectin, in COVID-19: toxicological points of view
Repurposing the drug, ivermectin, in COVID-19: toxicological points of view Open
The global COVID-19 pandemic has affected the world’s population by causing changes in behavior, such as social distancing, masking, restricting people’s movement, and evaluating existing medication as potential therapies. Many pre-existin…
View article: Disease waves of SARS-CoV-2 in Iran closely mirror global pandemic trends
Disease waves of SARS-CoV-2 in Iran closely mirror global pandemic trends Open
SARS-CoV-2 genome surveillance projects provide a good measure of transmission and monitor the circulating SARS-CoV-2 variants at regional and global scales. Iran is one of the most affected countries still involved with the virus circulat…
View article: SARS‐CoV‐2 outbreak in Iran: The dynamics of the epidemic and evidence on two independent introductions
SARS‐CoV‐2 outbreak in Iran: The dynamics of the epidemic and evidence on two independent introductions Open
The SARS-CoV-2 virus has been rapidly spreading globally since December 2019, triggering a pandemic, soon after its emergence. While Iran was among the first countries confronted with rapid spread of virus in February 2020, no real-time SA…
View article: Possible therapeutic effects of <i>Nigella sativa</i> and its thymoquinone on COVID-19
Possible therapeutic effects of <i>Nigella sativa</i> and its thymoquinone on COVID-19 Open
These preliminary data of molecular docking, animal, and clinical studies propose N. sativa and TQ might have beneficial effects on the treatment or control of COVID-19 due to antiviral, anti-inflammatory and immunomodulatory properties as…
View article: Two independent introductions of SARS-CoV-2 into the Iranian outbreak
Two independent introductions of SARS-CoV-2 into the Iranian outbreak Open
The SARS-CoV-2 virus has been rapidly spreading globally since December 2019, triggering a pandemic, soon after its emergence, with now more than one million deaths around the world. While Iran was among the first countries confronted with…
View article: Comparison of the COVID-2019 (SARS-CoV-2) Pathogenesis With SARS-CoV and MERS-CoV Infections
Comparison of the COVID-2019 (SARS-CoV-2) Pathogenesis With SARS-CoV and MERS-CoV Infections Open
The severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2), was first identified in several patients who traveled to Wuhan or went to a seafood wholesale market in Wuhan. The phylogenetic tree showed that SARS-CoV-2 was 96.2% identic…
View article: Prevalence of hepatitis C virus among HIV-infected patients
Prevalence of hepatitis C virus among HIV-infected patients Open
Background and Objectives: Hepatitis C virus and Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) share the same rate of transmis- sion. HIV/HCV co-infected individuals may result in faster progression of liver fibrosis and highly increase the risk of c…
View article: Prevalence and genetic diversity of HCV among HIV-1 infected individuals living in Ahvaz, Iran
Prevalence and genetic diversity of HCV among HIV-1 infected individuals living in Ahvaz, Iran Open
The diversity of HCV subtypes in HIV-1/HCV co-infected individuals in Ahvaz city was high, although two subtypes (1a and 3a) are predominant.
View article: Surfactant-enhanced Bioremediation of n-Hexadecane-contaminated Soil Using Halo-tolerant Bacteria Paenibacillus glucanolyticus sp. Strain T7-AHV Isolated from Marine Environment
Surfactant-enhanced Bioremediation of n-Hexadecane-contaminated Soil Using Halo-tolerant Bacteria Paenibacillus glucanolyticus sp. Strain T7-AHV Isolated from Marine Environment Open
A halo-tolerant bacterial strain Paenibacillus glucanolyticus sp. strain T7-AHV isolated from marine environment was used for bioremediation of n-hexadecane-contaminated soil. Soil/water ratio, initial inoculums volume, surfactant addition…