Hydatid Disease in the Central Region of Iran: A 5-year Epidemiological and Clinical Overview.

Introduction: Hydatid cyst is caused by an infection by the larval stage of . Patients with cystic echinococcosis often remain asymptomatic until the hydatid cysts grow large enough to cause symptoms and signs. The cysts grow in the course of several years before reaching maturity and the rate of growth depends on the location of the cyst.

Leishmaniasis Caused by on the Glans Penis: A Case Report.

Cutaneous leishmaniasis (CL) is one of the prevalent parasitic diseases in Iran principally caused by two species, and . Here, we present a rare case of a congenital form of CL around the glans penis from the central part of Iran in 2017. A 24-yr-old male patient from the central part of Iran presented with biennial ulceration of the glans penis.

Efficacy of antibiotic prophylaxis against ventilator-associated pneumonia.

Ventilator-associated pneumonia (VAP) is one of the most important problems of intensive care units. Eighty-four neurologic patients with acute stroke (Glasgow Coma Score ≤8) were entered into a double-blind clinical trial. Patients in the intervention group received piperacillin-tazobactam 4 g/0.

Intra-familial Transmission of Hepatitis B Virus Infection in Arak, Central Iran.

Background: The household transmission of hepatitis B virus (HBV) is a major health problem. High incidence of HBV infection is observed within the household contacts of HBV carriers. We aimed to evaluate serological markers of hepatitis B infection among family members of HBV carriers in Arak, central Iran.

Distribution of hepatitis C virus genotypes in Arak city, central province of Iran.

Background And Objectives: Hepatitis C virus (HCV) infection is a worldwide concern and it is the major cause of liver disease. Several genotypes of the HCV have been reported from different regions of the world. The determination of the HCV genotypes is important for the prediction of response to antiviral treatment and clinical outcomes.