Clinical and serological approach to patients with brucellosis: A common diagnostic dilemma and a worldwide perspective.

According to the WHO factsheet, although approximately half a million brucellosis cases are reported annually, the true incidence is always 10-25 times higher than the reported number of cases. Therefore, we face a common yet uncommonly recognized entity of brucellosis, which highlights the importance of providing precise and understandable guidelines for physician to recognize and manage the disease. Up to now, there is no distinct and clear guideline for brucellosis diagnosis.

Postherpetic Neuralgia: Practical Experiences Return to Traditional Chinese Medicine.

Post-herpetic neuralgia (PHN) is a complication of herpes zoster that can cause different types of pain in the affected area. It often occurs mainly in severe cases of herpes zoster. The problem is defined as a persisting pain for 90-120 days after relieving of acute phase of herpes lesions.

Effectiveness of Aloe Vera Gel in Chronic Ulcers in Comparison with Conventional Treatments.

Background: Aloe Vera is one of the endemic plants in southern Iran, which has been mentioned in the textbooks of Persian medicine since 2500 years ago. The aim of this study was to compare the effectiveness and cost of Aloe Vera gel with conventional treatments in patients with chronic ulcers.

Methods: This comparative study was conducted on 60 patients with chronic ulcers (more than 3 weeks) in Al-Zahra hospital (Isfahan, Iran) in 2015.

Prevalence, severity, and related factors of anemia in HIV/AIDS patients.

Objective: The prevalence of anemia in HIV infected patients has not been well characterized in Iran. This study aimed to describe the prevalence of anemia and related factors in HIV positive patients.

Materials And Methods: In a cross-sectional study, anemia prevalence and risk factors of 212 HIV positive patients were assessed, at the behavioral disease consulting center in Isfahan.

Clinical features of novel 2009 influenza A (H1N1) infection in Isfahan, Iran.

Background: During August 2009, novel H1N1 influenza virus began causing illness in Isfahan. Since rates of hospitalization and mortality due to the disease have varied widely in different countries, we described the clinical, radiologic, and demographic features of H1N1 hospitalized patients in a hospital in Isfahan.

Methods: This cross-sectional study was conducted in Alzahra Hospital during September 2009 to February 2010.

Hepatic necrosis: a main presentation of systemic lupus erythematosus in a previously healthy woman.

Systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) is a chronic inflammatory disease of unknown cause. In this study, we report a case of SLE that was presented with persistent vomiting and liver involvement. To our knowledge, this is the first description of a patient with hepatic necrosis as the initial presentation of SLE in a previously healthy woman without any significant past medical history.

Thoracic computerized tomographic (CT) findings in 2009 influenza A (H1N1) virus infection in Isfahan, Iran.

Background: Pandemic 2009 H1N1 influenza A virus arrived at Isfahan in August 2009. The virus is still circulating in the world. The abnormal thoracic computerized tomographic (CT) scan findings vary widely among the studies of 2009 H1N1 influenza.