Complications of trichomoniasis on the pregnant wom

A study of rdxA gene deletion in metronidazole resistant and sensitive Helicobacter pylori isolates in Kerman, Iran

Introduction and objective: Metronidazole (Mtz) resistance in Helicobacter pylori has been found to be associated with mutations in rdxA, a gene encoding an oxygen insensitive NADPH nitroreductase, and enhanced by mutati...

A study on genotypes of hepatitis B virus among hemodialysis patients in Khuzestan province

Introduction and objective: Hepatitis B virus (HBV) is a member of Hepadnaviridae and a major causative agent of chronic and acute hepatitis, liver cirrhosis and hepatocellular carcinoma. Genotype determination of HBV is...

Comparative study of current diagnostic method with clinical based method for brucellosis: presentation of diagnostic clinical criteria in limited resource area

Introduction and objectives: According to National Program against Brucellosis (NPB), diagnosis is based on serological tests (Wright>1/80 and 2 ME>1/20) in the presence of clinical finding. Regarding the lack of l...

Effects of two anticoccidial drugs, Monensin, Toltrazuril and the mixture of them on Cryptosporidium parvum in vitro

Introduction and objective: Cryptosporidium parvum is a protozoan parasite that is a common cause of diarrhea in both animals and humans worldwide. There is no effective specific chemotherapeutic treatment. The aim of th...