Severe microcytosis in a hemoglobin E/Β-thalassemia patient with signs of iron deficiency: A case report.

Background: β-thalassemia is a hereditary disorder characterized by a decrease in the synthesis of β-globin chains that decreases hemoglobin in erythrocytes, low erythrocyte production, and anemia.

Case Presentation: A 6-year-old girl came with complaints of paleness for one week. Physical examination showed vital signs within normal limits, conjunctival anemia, and hepatomegaly.

Initial study on TMPRSS2 p.Val160Met genetic variant in COVID-19 patients.

Background: Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) is a global health problem that causes millions of deaths worldwide. The clinical manifestation of COVID-19 widely varies from asymptomatic infection to severe pneumonia and systemic inflammatory disease. It is thought that host genetic variability may affect the host's response to the virus infection and thus cause severity of the disease.

Performance comparison of two malaria rapid diagnostic test with real time polymerase chain reaction and gold standard of microscopy detection method.

Background: The diagnostic test for malaria is mostly based on Rapid Diagnostic Test (RDT) and detection by microscopy. Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR) is also a sensitive detection method that can be considered as a diagnostic tool. The outcome of malaria microscopy detection depends on the examiner's ability and experience.