Yeast colonization and drug susceptibility pattern in the pediatric patients with neutropenia.

abstract：BACKGROUND:The association between hepatitis C virus (HCV) infection and oral lichen planus (OLP) has been the focus of many studies. Fifteen percent of HCV infections lead to sets of extrahepatic manifestations including lichen planus (LP). The prevalence of HCV is heavily influenced by geographical location. OBJECTI...

journal_title：Jundishapur journal of microbiology

authors： Gerayli S,Meshkat Z,Pasdar A,Mosannen Mozafari P,Banihashemi E,Khajavi MA,Rasekhi J

更新日期：2015-04-18 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Uropathogenic Escherichia coli (UPEC) with its virulence factors is the most prevalent cause of urinary tract infection (UTI). OBJECTIVES:This study aimed to determine the occurrence of fim, pap, sfa, and afa genes among 100 UPEC isolates collected from patients diagnosed with UTI. MATERIALS AND METHODS:A ...

journal_title：Jundishapur journal of microbiology

authors： Rahdar M,Rashki A,Miri HR,Rashki Ghalehnoo M

更新日期：2015-08-17 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Toxoplasmosis is a public health problem worldwide. This complication principally affects immunodeficient patients and pregnant women. Toxoplasma gondii is an opportunistic parasite, causing severe illness among and death of high-risk individuals and treatment is becoming increasingly difficult owing to side...

journal_title：Jundishapur journal of microbiology

authors： Montazeri M,Daryani A,Ebrahimzadeh M,Ahmadpour E,Sharif M,Sarvi S

更新日期：2015-09-07 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Magnetotactic bacteria (MTB) have the ability to biomineralize unique intracellular magnetic nanosize particles. These bacteria and their magnetosomes are under special attraction because of their great useful potential in nano-biotechnological and biomedical applications. MTB are ubiquitous in aquatic envir...

journal_title：Jundishapur journal of microbiology

authors： Tajer Mohammad Ghazvini P,Kermanshahi RK,Nozad Golikand A,Sadeghizadeh M

更新日期：2014-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) continues to be a major cause of nosocomial infections. Methicillin resistance in S. aureus is caused by the acquisition of the mecA gene, located on a mobile genetic element called the staphylococcal cassette chromosome (SCC). OBJECTIVES:The aim of this st...

journal_title：Jundishapur journal of microbiology

authors： Ebrahim-Saraie HS,Motamedifar M,Sarvari J,Hoseini Alfatemi SM

更新日期：2015-06-27 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Sepsis remains a major problem for both scientists and clinicians. Cecal ligation and puncture (CLP) is considered the gold standard for animal models of sepsis. The undesirable side effects of certain antibiotics have forced scientists to discover new, natural, and safe antimicrobial agents, such as cephalo...

journal_title：Jundishapur journal of microbiology

authors： Soliman AM,Fahmy SR,Sayed AA,Abd El-Latif AA

更新日期：2016-01-02 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Cervical cancer is the leading cause of death from cancer in under-developed countries. Human papilloma virus (HPV) 16 and 18 are the most prevalent types associated with carcinogenesis in the cervix. Conventional Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR), type-specific and consensus primer-based PCR followed by seque...

journal_title：Jundishapur journal of microbiology

authors： Jalal Kiani S,Shatizadeh Malekshahi S,Yousefi Ghalejoogh Z,Ghavvami N,Shafiei Jandaghi NZ,Shahsiah R,Jahanzad I,Yavarian J

更新日期：2015-12-26 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Khuzestan and other parts of Iran were involved with Influenza A (H1N1) pandemic in 2009. OBJECTIVES:The aim of this study was to describe the prevalence and mortality of H1N1 in Behbahan, a city in Khuzestan, Southwest of Iran. PATIENTS AND METHODS:The study population consisted of cases of influenza, hos...

journal_title：Jundishapur journal of microbiology

authors： Alavi SM,Nashibi R,Moradpoor F

更新日期：2014-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Diagnosis of tuberculosis (TB) is not always easy, thus employing methods with a short duration and acceptable sensitivity and specificity is necessary to diagnose TB. OBJECTIVES:The aim of this study was to investigate the diagnostic value of serum adenosine deaminase (ADA) level for diagnosis of pulmonary...

journal_title：Jundishapur journal of microbiology

authors： Salmanzadeh S,Tavakkol H,Bavieh K,Alavi SM

更新日期：2015-03-21 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Chronic hepatitis B consists of different clinical phases. Laboratory and histological assessments can help differentiate the clinical phases of this disease and thus lead to better management. OBJECTIVES:This study was conducted to determine laboratory and histological characteristics of HBeAg-negative and...

journal_title：Jundishapur journal of microbiology

authors： Keshvari M,Alavian SM,Sharafi H

更新日期：2015-01-14 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The sensing mechanism of glucose in Saccharomyces cerevisiae is well studied. However, such information is scarcely found in other yeast species such as Candida glabrata. OBJECTIVES:This study aimed to identify the glucose sensing pathway related genes of C. glabrata and to analyze the regulation pattern of...

journal_title：Jundishapur journal of microbiology

authors： Ng TS,Mohd Desa MN,Sandai D,Chong PP,Than LT

更新日期：2015-11-21 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The etiology of morphea is still unknown. Borrelia spp. as a causative agent of morphea has been discussed since 1985, but the relationship remains uncertain. OBJECTIVES:We aimed to find the frequency of Borrelia in morphea lesions by polymerase chain reaction (PCR) in northeast of Iran. PATIENTS AND METHO...

journal_title：Jundishapur journal of microbiology

authors： Yazdanpanah MJ,Sharifi N,Khooei A,Banihashemi M,Khaje-Daluee M,Shamsi A,Ghazvini K

更新日期：2015-08-27 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Integrons are the major reasons of multidrug resistance (MDR) among enteropathogenic bacteria. Occurrence of horizontal gene transfer between integron-carrying microorganisms and other enteric bacteria may increase the rate of emergence of integron-associated antibiotic resistance. OBJECTIVES:The objective ...

journal_title：Jundishapur journal of microbiology

authors： Bakhshi B,Eftekhari N,Pourshafie MR

更新日期：2014-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Enterococci are important pathogens in nosocomial infections. Various types of antibiotics, such as aminoglycosides, are used for treatment of these infections. Enterococci can acquire resistant traits, which can lead to therapeutic problems with aminoglycosides. OBJECTIVES:This study was designed to identi...

journal_title：Jundishapur journal of microbiology

authors： Khani M,Fatollahzade M,Pajavand H,Bakhtiari S,Abiri R

更新日期：2016-03-12 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Over the past two decades, there has been a growing trend in using oral hygienic products originating from natural resources such as essential oils (EOs) and plant extracts. Seven aromatic plants used in this study are among popular traditional Iranian medicinal plants with potential application in modern me...

journal_title：Jundishapur journal of microbiology

authors： Zomorodian K,Ghadiri P,Saharkhiz MJ,Moein MR,Mehriar P,Bahrani F,Golzar T,Pakshir K,Fani MM

更新日期：2015-02-19 00:00:00

abstract：CONTEXT:Acne vulgaris affects about 85% of teenagers and may continue to adulthood. There are about two million visits to physicians per year for teenagers and the direct cost of acne treatment in the US exceeds $1 billion per year. EVIDENCE ACQUISITION:A wide variety of treatment regimens exist for acne vulgaris incl...

journal_title：Jundishapur journal of microbiology

authors： Nasri H,Bahmani M,Shahinfard N,Moradi Nafchi A,Saberianpour S,Rafieian Kopaei M

更新日期：2015-11-21 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:Acute Hepatitis A Virus (HAV) infection is common in the developing countries among children, but hydrops of gallbladder due to hepatitis A infection is an uncommon presentation. CASE PRESENTATION:A five-year-old boy was admitted in Namazi Hospital, Shiraz, Iran due to jaundice and severe abdominal pain f...

journal_title：Jundishapur journal of microbiology

authors： Aldaghi M,Haghighat M,Dehghani SM

更新日期：2014-12-10 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The presence of certain oral pathogens at implant sites can hinder the osseointegration process. However, it is unclear how and by what microorganisms it happens. OBJECTIVES:This study investigated whether the presence of oral pathogens of Porphyromonas gingivalis and Prevotella intermedia individually, pla...

journal_title：Jundishapur journal of microbiology

authors： Aydin K,Ekinci FY,Korachi M

更新日期：2015-04-18 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Acinetobacter baumannii has emerged as a highly troublesome pathogen and a leading cause of mortality and morbidity among hospitalized burn patients. OBJECTIVES:The aims of this study were to determine the frequency of the AdeABC genes and the role of the efflux pump (s) in the imipenem resistance of A. bau...

journal_title：Jundishapur journal of microbiology

authors： Gholami M,Hashemi A,Hakemi-Vala M,Goudarzi H,Hallajzadeh M

更新日期：2015-10-12 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Resistant Pseudomonas aeruginosa is a serious concern for antimicrobial therapy, as the common isolates exhibit variable grades of resistance, involving beta-lactamase enzymes, beside native defense mechanisms. OBJECTIVES:The present study was designed to determine the occurrence of Metallo-β- Lactamases (M...

journal_title：Jundishapur journal of microbiology

authors： Hashem H,Hanora A,Abdalla S,Shawky A,Saad A

更新日期：2016-10-02 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Despite the effectiveness of prophylactic antimicrobials to prevent surgical site infection the use of antibiotic prophylaxis is often inappropriate. OBJECTIVES:The current study aimed to determine the pattern of prophylactic antibiotic use in a teaching hospital affiliated to Jundishapur University of Medi...

journal_title：Jundishapur journal of microbiology

authors： Alavi SM,Roozbeh F,Behmanesh F,Alavi L

更新日期：2014-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Methicillin resistant coagulase-negative Staphylococci are resistant organisms causing infections associated with high morbidity and mortality. Methicillin resistant Staphylococcus epidermidis (MRSE), is especially important with respect to admitted patients with indwelling catheters and other installed inva...

journal_title：Jundishapur journal of microbiology

authors： Shah MU,Akram MF,Usman J,Kaleem F

更新日期：2014-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Against a variety of antimicrobial resistant pathogens, the scientists attempted substitution of antimicrobial medicine with various nanoparticles and plant-based antibacterial substances. OBJECTIVES:The aim of this study was to assess the antibacterial effects of silver nanoparticles solely and in combinat...

journal_title：Jundishapur journal of microbiology

authors： Sheikholeslami S,Mousavi SE,Ahmadi Ashtiani HR,Hosseini Doust SR,Mahdi Rezayat S

更新日期：2016-09-17 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Poly 3-Hydroxybutyrate (PHB), a class of Poly Hydroxyalkanoates (PHAs), is a group of bacterial storage polymers, produced by various microorganisms in response to nutrient limitation. PHAs are biodegradable polymers which could be a good substitute for current petrochemical plastics. PHB has been synthesize...

journal_title：Jundishapur journal of microbiology

authors： Jari M,Khatami SR,Galehdari H,Shafiei M

更新日期：2015-02-20 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Anabolic-androgenic steroids (AAS) abuse by the athletes has dramatically increased during the recent decades. These substances might increase the skin lipids and enhance the cutaneous microbial proliferation. OBJECTIVES:The current study aimed to investigate the potential side effects of AAS on the bacteri...

journal_title：Jundishapur journal of microbiology

authors： Zomorodian K,Rahimi MJ,Taheri M,Ghanbari Asad A,Khani S,Ahrari I,Pakshir K,Khashei R

更新日期：2014-12-06 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Chlamydia trachomatis is one of the major bacterial agents of the sexually transmitted diseases worldwide, especially among young females. There is no data regarding the prevalence of genital Chlamydia infection among young females in Kashan, Iran. OBJECTIVES:The current study aimed to determine the prevale...

journal_title：Jundishapur journal of microbiology

authors： Afrasiabi S,Moniri R,Samimi M,Khorshidi A,Mousavi SG

更新日期：2015-04-18 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The search for novel antibiotics continues to be of immense importance in research programs around the world for pharmaceutical, industrial and agricultural applications. Filamentous soil bacteria, belonging to the Streptomyces genus, are widely used as an important biological tool for their ability to produ...

journal_title：Jundishapur journal of microbiology

authors： Khandan Dezfully N,Gottravalli Ramanayaka J

更新日期：2015-02-10 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Infection with non-typhoid Salmonella (NTS) is one of the most important health problems all over the world. Antimicrobial drug resistance is increasing among Salmonella infantis species. OBJECTIVES:The aim of this study was to investigate the frequency of presence of class 1 integrons in S. infantis specie...

journal_title：Jundishapur journal of microbiology

authors： Asgharpour F,Rajabnia R,Ferdosi Shahandashti E,Marashi MA,Khalilian M,Moulana Z

更新日期：2014-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The lesions induced by Helicobacter pylori in a candidate animal model should always be examined thoroughly. The resemblance of these lesions to those observed in humans can indicate whether the usage of this model will contribute to the understanding of the various pathogenic mechanisms involved in the deve...

journal_title：Jundishapur journal of microbiology

authors： Sasani F,Javanbakht J,Kabir FR,Agha Mohammad Hassan M,Pashaei AR

更新日期：2014-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) is a bacterial pathogen frequently isolated in both hospital and community environments. Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus is considered a major nosocomial pathogen that causes severe morbidity and mortality. OBJECTIVES:The main objective of this ...

journal_title：Jundishapur journal of microbiology

authors： Mohajeri P,Azizkhani S,Farahani A,Norozi B

更新日期：2016-01-02 00:00:00