Detection of KPC Carbapenemase in Pseudomonas aeruginosa Isolated From Clinical Samples Using Modified Hodge Test and Boronic Acid Phenotypic Methods and Their Comparison With the Polymerase Chain Reaction.

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: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:Langerhans cell histiocytosis (LCH) is a rare histiocytic proliferation of unknown etiology. It is characterized by granuloma-like proliferation of Langerhans-type dendritic cells and mainly affects young children. Although multiple investigators have suggested the possible role of viruses, such as Epstein-B...

journal_title：Jundishapur journal of microbiology

authors： Khoddami M,Nadji SA,Dehghanian P,Vahdatinia M,Shamshiri AR

更新日期：2015-12-26 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: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: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:Boletus griseipurpureus Corner, an edible mushroom, is a putative ectomycorrhizal fungus. Currently, the taxonomic boundary of this mushroom is unclear and its bitter taste makes it interesting for evaluating its antibacterial properties. OBJECTIVES:The purpose of this study was to identify the genetic vari...

journal_title：Jundishapur journal of microbiology

authors： Aung-Aud-Chariya A,Bangrak P,Lumyong S,Phupong W,Aggangan NS,Kamlangdee N

更新日期：2015-03-21 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Brucellosis is an inflammatory disease which may infect any organs or systems in the body. Mean Platelet Volume (MPV) is one of the most frequently used surrogate markers of platelet function. It reveals the presence of disease activity in many inflammatory diseases. Red blood cell distribution width (RDW) i...

journal_title：Jundishapur journal of microbiology

authors： Togan T,Narci H,Turan H,Ciftci O,Kursun E,Arslan H

更新日期：2015-02-20 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Mycobacterium tuberculosis is the major pathogen of tuberculosis, which affects approximately one-third of the world's population. The 6 kDa early secreted antigenic target (ESAT6) and the 10 kDa culture filtrate protein (CFP10), which are secreted by the ESX-1 system in M. tuberculosis, can contribute to my...

journal_title：Jundishapur journal of microbiology

authors： Xie X,Han M,Zhang L,Liu L,Gu Z,Yang M,Yang H

更新日期：2016-05-30 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Otitis media with effusion (OME) is a common disease in children. Viral or bacterial infections, allergy, adenoids, functional abnormalities of the Eustachian tube, and gastroesophageal reflux might have a possible role in the pathogenesis of OME. However, the exact pathogenesis of OME is still unsettled. O...

journal_title：Jundishapur journal of microbiology

authors： Saki N,Samarbaf Zadeh AR,Sheikhpour Jonaky R,Noori SM,Kayedani GA,Nikakhlagh S

更新日期：2014-03-01 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:Pediatric patients with neutropenia are vulnerable to invasive Candida infections. Candida is the primary cause of fungal infections, particularly in immunosuppressed patients. Candida albicans has been the most common etiologic agent of these infections, affecting 48% of patients. OBJECTIVES:The aim of thi...

journal_title：Jundishapur journal of microbiology

authors： Haddadi P,Zareifar S,Badiee P,Alborzi A,Mokhtari M,Zomorodian K,Pakshir K,Jafarian H

更新日期：2014-09-01 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: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：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：BACKGROUND:Toxoplasmosis is a parasitic disease caused by the protozoan Toxoplasma gondii. This parasite infects most of warm-blooded animals, including birds. Turkeys are one of these animals which might be infected by this parasite. Little is known about the prevalence of T. gondii in turkeys in Iran. OBJECTIVES:The...

journal_title：Jundishapur journal of microbiology

authors： Sarkari B,Asgari Q,Bagherian N,Ashkani Esfahani S,Kalantari M,Mohammadpour I,Ashrafmansori M,Amerinia M,Sabet Sarvestani F

更新日期：2014-07-01 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：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:The surveillance of kidney transplant patients depends on function of different immunologic markers like co-stimulatory molecules. These molecules may also be associated with post kidney transplant viral related outcomes. OBJECTIVES:The aim of this study was to investigate the possible associations between ...

journal_title：Jundishapur journal of microbiology

authors： Niknam A,Karimi MH,Yaghobi R,Geramizadeh B,Roozbeh J,Salehipour M,Iravani M

更新日期：2016-02-17 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:At present, limited clinical data is available regarding survival rates of patients co-infected with human immunodeficiency virus (HIV)/tuberculosis (TB) in developing countries. OBJECTIVES:The present study aimed to evaluate the effect of HIV infection on the survival chances of active TB adults who disclo...

journal_title：Jundishapur journal of microbiology

authors： Roshanaei G,Sabouri Ghannad M,Saatchi M,Khazaei S,Mirzaei M

更新日期：2014-06-01 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: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:Plants are considered as promising sources of new antibacterial agents as well as bioassay guided fractionation. OBJECTIVES:In the present work, the antibacterial properties, especially against methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA), of Bromus inermis inflorescence was studied, using the bioassa...

journal_title：Jundishapur journal of microbiology

authors： Aliahmadi A,Mirzajani F,Ghassempour A,Sonboli A

更新日期：2014-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Pseudomonas aeruginosais a frequent nosocomial pathogen that causes severe diseases in many settings. Carbapenems, including meropenem and imipenem, are effective antibiotics against this organism. However, the use of carbapenems has been hampered by the emergence of strains resistant to carbapenemsvia diffe...

journal_title：Jundishapur journal of microbiology

authors： Abiri R,Mohammadi P,Shavani N,Rezaei M

更新日期：2015-09-22 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: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: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:Pseudomonas aeruginosa is an opportunistic pathogen that infects patients with cystic fibrosis, burning wounds, ophthalmic traumas and immunodeficiency. OBJECTIVES:The aim of the present study was to compare the efficiency of newly designed primer sets with some previously published primers for PCR detectio...

journal_title：Jundishapur journal of microbiology

authors： Rashno Taee S,Khansarinejad B,Abtahi H,Najafimosleh M,Ghaznavi-Rad E

更新日期：2014-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Human cutaneous infection caused by a homogeneous group of keratinophilic fungi called dermatophytes. These fungi are the most common infectious agents in humans that are free of any population and geographic area. Microsporum canis is a cause of dermatophytosis (Tinea) in recent years in Iran and atypical s...

journal_title：Jundishapur journal of microbiology

authors： Keikha N,Ayatollahi Mousavi SA,Nakhaei AR,Yadegari MH,Shahidi Bonjar GH,Amiri S

更新日期：2015-05-31 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