Comparison of p27 Gene Expression of Promastigote and Amastigote Forms of (MRHO/IR/75/ER) by Real-time RT-PCR.

Background: Cutaneous leishmaniasis (CL) is one of the world health problems. is the etiological agent of zoonotic cutaneous leishmaniasis (ZCL). Promastigote and amastigote are two morphological forms of parasites that express different proteins and p27 is an important gene encoding cytochrome c oxidase (COX) component.

Microscopic and Molecular Detection of and in Wastewater Samples of Tehran Province, Iran.

Background: As a waterborne pathogen, is one of the most common causes of gastroenteritis in human and hoofed livestock animals. This study aimed to investigate the distribution of spp. in human and livestock wastewaters in Iran, by the 18S rRNA sequence analysis.