abstract：Background:Soil-transmitted helminth infections constitute a public health problem in the rural areas of tropical and subtropical regions, including Thailand. We aimed to determine the prevalence of soil-transmitted helminth infections and underlying risk factors among the schoolchildren living in the rural areas of so...

journal_title：Iranian journal of parasitology

authors： Laoraksawong P,Suntaraluk A,Kongnil W,Pongpanitanont P,Janwan P

更新日期：2020-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：Background:The Totiviridae family includes a number of double-stranded RNA viruses that can infect Trichomonas vaginalis. Some T. vaginalis isolates are infected with one or more double-stranded RNA (dsRNA) viruses. In this study, different strains of double-stranded RNA virus in Iranian isolates of T. vaginalis were e...

journal_title：Iranian journal of parasitology

authors： Bokharaei-Salim F,Esteghamati A,Khanaliha K,Esghaei M,Donyavi T,Salemi B

更新日期：2020-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Visceral leishmaniasis is a common parasitic disease between humans and animals, transmitted by sandflies (Phlebotomus) in the Mediterranean countries, including Iran. The statistics have been reported less than real due to errors in the diagnosis and reporting of affected cases. In this report, we will present the sy...

journal_title：Iranian journal of parasitology

authors： Afshoon M,Abdolsalehi M,Alinia G,Borhani K,Yaghmaie B,Khodabandeh M

更新日期：2020-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：Background:We aimed at genotyping and evaluating the predominance of G. duodenalis assemblages isolated from patients referred to medical laboratories in Khorramabad, Iran from Nov 2015 to Sep 2016. Hence, the development of a cost-effective HRM approach to determine genotypes of G. duodenalis based on the triosephosph...

journal_title：Iranian journal of parasitology

authors： Sepahvand A,Hosseini-Safa A,Yousofi HA,Tajedini MH,Pahlavan Gharehbabah R,Pestehchian N

更新日期：2020-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：Background:Intestinal parasitic infections (IPIs) are among the most important etiologies of gastrointestinal disorders in developing countries. The present study was performed to determine the prevalence of IPIs in rural inhabitants of Fouman, northern Iran. Methods:Overall, 31 villages were randomly selected during ...

journal_title：Iranian journal of parasitology

authors： Sharifdini M,Ghanbarzadeh L,Barikani A,Saraei M

更新日期：2020-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：Background:Cystic echinococcosis can cause severe disease and probable death in humans. Epitopes of its antigens play a key role in the sensitivity and specificity of immunodiagnostic tests. Methods:Epitope prediction software programs predict the most antigenic linear B-cell epitopes of AgB (8 kD), Ag5, and Ag95. Six...

journal_title：Iranian journal of parasitology

authors： Mirzapour A,Seyyed Tabaei SJ,Bandehpour M,Haghighi A,Kazemi B

更新日期：2020-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：Background:Intestinal parasites are one of the health challenges in developing countries. Decreasing the prevalence of intestinal parasitic infections (IPIs) is one of the main aims of health services in these countries. This study was designed to determine the current status of IPIs in rural residents of Takestan a to...

journal_title：Iranian journal of parasitology

authors： Taherkhani K,Barikani A,Shahnazi M,Saraei M

更新日期：2019-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：Background:The protozoan parasite Theileria annulata is the causative agent of tropical theileriosis in cattle. Vaccination is recommended by administration of attenuated schizont-infected cell lines. The expected protective immunity post-vaccination can be demonstrated by challenge test through inoculation of highly v...

journal_title：Iranian journal of parasitology

authors： Modirrousta H,Habibi G,Shayan P,Afshari A,Mirjalili A,Abdigoudarzi M

更新日期：2019-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Hydatid cyst caused by Echinococcus granulosus usually involves lung and liver but can appear in other organs. We report a 29-yr-old woman presented to Fatemi Hospital, Ardabil, Iran in 2017 with progressive painful swelling of the left gluteus which in imaging showed hydatid cyst. The cyst was successfully en blocked...

journal_title：Iranian journal of parasitology

authors： Seyedsadeghi M,Ghobadi J,Haghshenas N,Habibzadeh A

更新日期：2019-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：Background:Most of trematodes need snails to complete their life cycles. Consequently freshwater snails are served as intermediate hosts of many parasites worldwide. There is a lack of report on snail diversity and parasitic infection in snails in Sirindhorn Reservoir, Ubon Ratchathani province, Thailand. Methods:Moll...

journal_title：Iranian journal of parasitology

authors： Haruay S,Piratae S

更新日期：2019-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：Background:The current study aimed to investigate the possible cross-protective effects of attenuated L. major against L. infantum in BALB/c mice. Methods:This experimental study was performed in 2017 in Shiraz University of Medical Sciences, Shiraz, Iran. The attenuated strain of L. major was prepared by continuous w...

journal_title：Iranian journal of parasitology

authors： Noorpisheh Ghadimi S,Homayoon L,Shahriarirad R,Fatehpour S,Rastegarian M,Sarkari B

更新日期：2019-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：Background:To assay the Trichinella-specific IgM and IgG antibody responses during the early stage of infection, serum was collected from mice infected with the muscle larvae (ML) of T. spiralis (ISS534) at different dpi (days post infection) up to 60 days. Methods:The levels of IgM and IgG antibodies in serum were me...

journal_title：Iranian journal of parasitology

authors： Zhai CC,Sun ZJ,Liu MY,Liu XL,Bai X,Wang XL,Wu XP,Chen JX

更新日期：2019-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：Background:The larval stage of the tapeworm (cestode) Echinococcus granulosus is the etiological agent of hydatidosis or cystic echinococcosis, which is the zoonotic parasitic disease causing morbidity and mortality in both humans and livestock. Due to a lack of accurate data on the human isolates of E. granulosus in M...

journal_title：Iranian journal of parasitology

authors： Hedayati Z,Daryani A,Sarvi S,Gholami S,Sharif M,Pirestani M,Dodangeh S,Bari S,Gholami S,Mizani A,Hosseini SA

更新日期：2019-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：Background:Whole killed Leishmania vaccine reached phase III clinical trials but failed to display significant efficacy in human mainly due to limited Th1 inducer adjuvant. Liposomes consisting of 1, 2-dioleoyl-3trimethylammonium-propane (DOTAP) bearing an inherent adjuvanticity and 1, 2-dioleoyl-L-α-glycero-3-phosphat...

journal_title：Iranian journal of parasitology

authors： Hojatizade M,Badiee A,Khamesipour A,Jaafari MR

更新日期：2019-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：Background:The effectiveness of anthelmintics may diminish within approximately 10 yr of use relying on several factors such as anthelmintic resistance. This study aimed to assess in vitro effect of Balanites aegyptiaca fruits extract on the cuticle of adult worm of Toxocara canis as naturally alternative therapy. Met...

journal_title：Iranian journal of parasitology

authors： Shalaby H,El Namaky A,Kandil O,Hassan N

更新日期：2018-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：Background:In Iran, both forms of cutaneous (CL) and visceral leishmaniasis (VL) have been re-ported; so the accurate species identification of the parasite(s) and the analysis of genetic diversity are necessary. Methods:The investigation was conducted from 2014 to 2015 in the northwest and south of Iran, where VL is ...

journal_title：Iranian journal of parasitology

authors： Dalimi A,Mohammadiha A,Mohebali M,Mirzaei A,Mahmoudi M

更新日期：2018-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：Background:Although Plasmodium vivax is usually known as benign malaria, some variations of the parasite can result in acute and sever infection. In this study we tried to determine some genetic variations in PvAMA-1 antigen among the samples were collected form southeastern Iran. Methods:About two ml blood samples we...

journal_title：Iranian journal of parasitology

authors： Motevalli Haghi A,Moradi S,Nateghpour M,Edrissian G

更新日期：2018-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：Background:Toxoplasmosis is a common infection all around the world. During pregnancy; it may lead to congenital disorders or abortion in human and animals. Severe damage of toxoplasmosis indicates to require effective vaccine. One of dense granules antigen is GRA4 that secrete from tachyzoite and bradyzoite. GRA4 geno...

journal_title：Iranian journal of parasitology

authors： Aghdasi M,Ghaffarifar F,Forooghi F,Dalimi Asl AH,Sharifi Z,Maspi N

更新日期：2018-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：Background:Opisthorchis viverrini is a serious health problem in Southeast Asia. The infection is associated with cholangiocarcinoma. Therefore, this study was aimed to detect O. viverrini infections among the ASEAN population in Thailand. Methods:A cross-sectional study was conducted among 249 individuals from ASEAN ...

journal_title：Iranian journal of parasitology

authors： Kaewpitoon N,Kaewpitoon S,Meererksom T,Chan-Aran S,Sangwalee W,Norkaew J,Chuatanam J,Kujapan J,Padchasuwan N,Tongtawee T,Matrakool L,Loyd R,Wakkhuwatthapong P

更新日期：2018-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：Background:This study aimed to set-up latex agglutination test (LAT) and ELISA based on recombinant A2 from Iranian strain of Leishmania (L.) infantum (rA2-Ag) and evaluated for detection of anti-Leishmania antibodies in dogs compared to standard direct agglutination test (DAT). Methods:The rA2-Ag was synthesized unde...

journal_title：Iranian journal of parasitology

authors： Farahmand M,Nahrevanian H,Khalaj V,Mohebali M,Barati M,Naderi S,Zarei Z,Khalili G

更新日期：2018-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：Background:Although rigorous efforts have substantially decreased the malaria burden through decades, it still threatens the lives of millions of children. Development of an effective vaccine can provide important approach in malaria control strategies. Unfortunately, development of an effective vaccine for falciparum ...

journal_title：Iranian journal of parasitology

authors： Mahmoudi S,Keshavarz H

更新日期：2018-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：Background:Due to the limited number of the available drugs for the treatment of trypanosomiasis, this study was designed to evaluate the trypanocidal effects of cisplatin or/and Nigella sativa oil (NSO) in experimentally infected mice with T. evansi. Methods:During 2015 at the Parasitology Department, Menoufia Univer...

journal_title：Iranian journal of parasitology

authors： Nassef NAE,El-Melegy MA,Beshay EV,Al-Sharaky DR,Al-Attar TM

更新日期：2018-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Enterobius vermicularis is an intestinal nematode of humans and the most common helminth infection. Main transmission path is direct contact between infected and uninfected person meaning ingestion of the eggs. Human infections are usually asymptomatic or manifest as perianal itching. Although ectopic locations are un...

journal_title：Iranian journal of parasitology

authors： Pigac B,Mašić S,Mašić V

更新日期：2017-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：Background:This cross-sectional investigation aimed to evaluate the prevalence of IgM and IgG anti-Toxoplasma gondii antibodies and the associated risk factors among healthy blood donors in Khorasan Razavi Province, northeast of Iran from Nov 2014 to May 2015. Methods:Overall, 491 serum samples from apparently healthy...

journal_title：Iranian journal of parasitology

authors： Sadooghian S,Mahmoudvand H,Mohammadi MA,Nazari Sarcheshmeh N,Tavakoli Kareshk A,Kamiabi H,Zia-Ali N

更新日期：2017-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Leishmaniasis is a parasitic disease that appears with a range of symptoms including cutaneous, mucocutaneous, and visceral leishmaniasis. The present study sought to determine the antileishmanial effect of the extract of Artemisia dracunculus (Tarragon) compared to control treatment with pentavalent antimon...

journal_title：Iranian journal of parasitology

authors： Rezaei R,Hazrati Tappeh K,Seyyedi S,Mikaili P

更新日期：2017-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Chemotherapy still relies on the use of pentavalent antimonials, amphotericin B, paromomycin, miltefosin, and allopurinol. In this study, we explained about the native plant that grows in different regions of Iran and used as anti-leishmanial in Iran and even many other countries. METHODS:This narrative rev...

journal_title：Iranian journal of parasitology

authors： Moghaddas E,Khamesipour A,Mohebali M,Fata A

更新日期：2017-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Schistosomiasis is a debilitating disease, infects millions of people in tropical and subtropical regions. This study assessed the situation of the urinary schistosomiasis among schoolchildren of the Alsaial Alsagair village, Sudan. METHODS:A cross-sectional survey was carried out in 2016, in the Alsaial Al...

journal_title：Iranian journal of parasitology

authors： Sulieman Y,Eltayeb RE,Pengsakul T,Afifi A,Zakaria MA

更新日期：2017-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Visceral leishmaniasis (VL) and cutaneous leishmaniasis (CL) are important public health problems in Iran. We aimed to evaluate the diagnostic potential of Western blot (WB) compared with indirect immunofluorescence test (IFAT) to serodiagnosis of leishmaniasis. METHODS:This study was performed from 2010-20...

journal_title：Iranian journal of parasitology

authors： Seyyedtabaei SJ,Rostami A,Haghighi A,Mohebali M,Kazemi B,Fallahi S,Spotin A

更新日期：2017-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The intraperitoneal injection is a common method for establishing the experimental animal model infected with parasites. The aim of this study was to investigate if the intraperitoneal injection was another route of Trichinella spiralis infection. METHODS:From June to July 2015, twenty BALB/c mice were intr...

journal_title：Iranian journal of parasitology

authors： Jiang P,Zhang ZF,Wang ZQ,Liu RD,Zhang X,Sun GG,Qi X,Wang L,Cui J

更新日期：2017-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The aim of this study was to investigate the role of oxidative stress in the pathology of ovine dicrocoeliasis. METHODS:During Dec 2013 - Oct 2014, seventy-two sheep (1-3 years) with liver dicrocoeliasis along with 47 healthy sheep were selected from animals admitted for slaughtering at slaughterhouse locat...

journal_title：Iranian journal of parasitology

authors： Samadieh H,Mohammadi GR,Maleki M,Borji H,Azizzadeh M,Heidarpour M

更新日期：2017-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Vast majority of complaints and physical examination findings of hydatid disease are common in emergency room patients. Different emergency presentations of hydatid cyst disease and their treatment are evaluated. We studied preoperative laboratory findings of these patients to identify any parameters to pred...

journal_title：Iranian journal of parasitology

authors： Dinc T,Kayilioglu SI,Akturk OM,Coskun F

更新日期：2016-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Leishmaniasis is a sand fly-borne disease caused by the protozoan parasites belonging to the genus Leishmania. Because of the preventing and controlling methods, clinical course, prognosis and choice of treatment are differing from species; differentiation of species is critical. The present study was aimed ...

journal_title：Iranian journal of parasitology

authors： Mirahmadi H,Salimi Khorashad A,Sohrabnahad A,Heydarian P,Bizhani N

更新日期：2016-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Contamination of human and animal body tissues with flies' larvae and diptera cause myiasis. A 26 yr old female patient refers to Kashan Shahid Beheshti Hospital, central Iran because of urogenital infection, pain in the right part of stomach, smelly and reddish vaginal discharge and frequent urination. In the first c...

journal_title：Iranian journal of parasitology

authors： Rasti S,Dehghani R,Khaledi HN,Takhtfiroozeh SM,Chimehi E

更新日期：2016-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:This study was conducted to collect informative data on the parasitic infection of wild rodents, emphasizing on finding parasites, which have medical importance to human. METHODS:During 2012-2014, a total number of 91 wild rodents were captured from rural areas of Turkmen Sahra, Golestan Province, using han...

journal_title：Iranian journal of parasitology

authors： Gholipoury M,Rezai HR,Namroodi S,Arab Khazaeli F

更新日期：2016-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:This study was proposed to monitor the situation of asymptomatic malaria among the native population and Afghani and Pakistani immigrants in Kahnooj and Ghale-Ganj districts from Kerman Province, Southeastern Iran. METHODS:A number of 180 and 120 individuals from Kahnooj and Ghale-Ganj respectively were reg...

journal_title：Iranian journal of parasitology

authors： Amirshekari MB,Nateghpour M,Raeisi A,Motevalli Haghi A,Farivar L,Edrissian G

更新日期：2016-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Treatment of Cutaneous Leishmaniasis (CL) is being faced with serious difficulties in Fars Province, due to emerging of resistance against meglumine antimonite (Glucantime®). In this context, determining some biomarkers for drug sensitivity monitoring seems to be highly essential. Different studies have been...

journal_title：Iranian journal of parasitology

authors： Ghobakhloo N,Motazedian MH,Fardaei M

更新日期：2016-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:We describe a case of visceral leishmaniasis (VL) due to Leishmania tropica in a 50-year-old Iranian man lived in a VL-endemic area in southwest of Iran. The patient presented with a 3-month history of fever and splenomegaly. Clinical signs and serological findings were suggestive of VL. Spleen biopsy was taken from t...

journal_title：Iranian journal of parasitology

authors： Sarkari B,Bavarsad Ahmadpour N,Moshfe A,Hajjaran H

更新日期：2016-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The incidence of cutaneous leishmaniasis in the city of Mehran has risen sharply in recent years because the city borders Iraq, which has allowed entrance of different Leishmania strains. These strains have different shapes, periods of disease, and healing of lesions. The present study identified and determi...

journal_title：Iranian journal of parasitology

authors： Feiz Haddad MH,Ghasemi E,Maraghi S,Tavala M

更新日期：2016-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:We evaluated the in vivo activity of Bunium persicum (Boiss) essential oil on infected mice with acute toxoplasmosis. METHODS:To evaluate prophylactic effects, male NMRI mice received B. persicum essential oil at the concentrations of 0.05 and 0.1 mL/kg for 14 days. After 24 h mice were infected intraperito...

journal_title：Iranian journal of parasitology

authors： Tavakoli Kareshk A,Keyhani A,Mahmoudvand H,Tavakoli Oliaei R,Asadi A,Andishmand M,Azzizian H,Babaei Z,Zia-Ali N

更新日期：2015-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The number of malaria cases is declining worldwide; however, it remains as a serious health problem. Diagnosing unusual cases is the most important issue to manage the problem. This study designed to describe the number of falciparum and vivax malaria infected patients referred to Malaria Reference Laborator...

journal_title：Iranian journal of parasitology

authors： Nateghpour M,Edrissian G,Motevalli Haghi A,Farivar L,Kazemi-Rad E

更新日期：2015-10-01 00:00:00