Publications by authors named "A Pagheh"
Background: Toxoplasma gondii (T. gondii) is the most successful obligate protozoan that can infect warm-blooded vertebrate hosts. Some researchers suggest that the presence of Toxoplasma cysts in the brain can lead to mental disorders.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFBackground And Objectives: Understanding the epidemiology of species among cancer patients is crucial for preventing invasive infections. This study aimed to identify species and assess risk factors among cancer patients receiving chemotherapy in Birjand, eastern Iran.
Materials And Methods: The samples were obtained from the oral cavity of 140 patients and the initial identification of species was carried out through fungal cultures.
There are few theories and little empirical evidence about the bilateral impact of substance use and coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19), so a logical and accurate picture of this area is required. We investigated the effects of opium use on severity of disease on hospitalized COVID-19 patients in east of Iran. Demographic and clinical characteristics, vital signs, laboratory tests, mortality rate, type and duration of opium consumption in hospitalized patients who recovered from COVID-19 in the follow-up after 3 months were evaluated.
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- Cutaneous Leishmaniasis (CL) is a neglected disease caused by Leishmania spp., and this study focused on understanding the molecular profile and resistance to antimony in Leishmania strains from CL patients and wild rodents in northeastern Iran.
- Out of nearly 2,000 suspected cases, a significant percentage tested positive for CL, and genetic analysis revealed that the Leishmania strains were closely related to those found in Russia and Uzbekistan.
- The study found that 65% of L. major samples showed resistance to meglumine antimoniate treatment, alongside notable expressions of antimony resistance-related genes, highlighting the genetic diversity and the need for improved control strategies for CL in the region.
Background: Co-infection with other microorganisms such as parasites in patients with COVID-19 can affect the clinical outcome and require prompt diagnosis and appropriate therapy.
Case Presentation: We present a case of an adult male with chest pain, dyspnea, cough, diplopia, and anorexia who was confirmed to have acute COVID-19 pneumonia. 2 weeks prior to admission, a hydatid lung cyst was identified on examination, but the patient refused surgery.