Publications by authors named "Farshid Hashemi"
Background And Objectives: pneumonia (PJP) is a serious infection that usually affects those with a weak immune system. Since the prevalence of this infection in Iran and in the world is not clearly defined, the present study aimed to evaluate the incidence, clinical spectrum, and demographic characteristics of PJP among HIV and non-HIV immunocompromised patients.
Materials And Methods: Bronchoalveolar Lavage (BAL) specimens were obtained from 3 groups of immunocompromised patients, including acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS) patients, diabetic patients, and patients receiving immunosuppressive therapies.
Vulvovaginal candidiasis in Iran: A systematic review and meta-analysis on the epidemiology, clinical manifestations, demographic characteristics, risk factors, etiologic agents and laboratory diagnosis.
Elahe Sasani Zahra Rafat Keyhan Ashrafi Yahya Salimi Milad Zandi Farshid Hashemi Seyed Jamal Hashemi
Microb Pathog
May 2021
Article Synopsis
- Vulvovaginal candidiasis is a significant global issue affecting 75% of women at least once in their lifetime, linked to various health and economic concerns.
- A systematic review analyzed 39 studies from 1929 identified, focusing on the prevalence among Iranian women, revealing an overall prevalence rate of 47%.
- The dominant risk factor identified was the use of oral contraceptive pills, with the most common symptom being cheese-like vaginal discharge, especially in women aged 25-34 years.