Hematological changes due to malaria - An update.

Malaria, a parasitic infection caused by the genus Plasmodium, results to over 20 million reported cases annually worldwide. Most individuals exhibit various symptoms, and blood analysis plays a crucial role in determining the appropriate treatment approach. This study discusses various hematologic complications associated with different Plasmodium species.

Comparison of Toxoplasmosis Seroprevalence in Multi Partner, Married (Monogamous) and Virgin Iranian Women.

Background: Toxoplasmosis could lead to serious outcomes during pregnancy. The aim of this study was to investigate serologic toxoplasmosis in three groups of women according to number of sexual partners.

Methods: The frequency of anti- IgG from 471 women (101 virgin girls, 240 married women and 130 multi partner women) were determined by ELISA method from referred participant to medical centers of Tehran, Iran in 2020.

Molecular Detection of Infection among Anophelinae Mosquitoes and Differentiation of Biological Forms of Collected from Malarious Areas of Afghanistan and Iran.

Background: Updated information on the vectorial capacity of vectors is required in each malarious areas as well in Iran and its neighboring countries such as Afghanistan. The aims of this study were to investigate the potential infection of about 800 specimens collected from malarious areas of Afghanistan and Iran, and to differentiate biological forms of Anopheles stephensi.

Method: Two molecular markers, 18S RNA gene subunit and AsteObp1 intron I, were used respectively for investigation Plasmodium infection and identifying the biological forms of An.

Effect of Aqueous and Alcoholic Seed Extract against Zoonotic Cutaneous Leishmaniasis.

Background: Cutaneous leishmaniasis is considered one of the major neglected tropical diseases. Drug resistance, limitary efficacy, and severe side effects remain a challenge for treatment. Foeniculum vulgare is known as a medicinal plant belonging to the Apiaceae, and anti-microbial properties of this plant have already been confirmed.

Detection of Spiked Eggs in Stool Specimens Using LAMP Technique.

Background: Fascioliasis is one of the most important food-borne worm disease caused by sp. Parasitological diagnosis is more difficult due to the low parasite burden and a few eggs shedding of helminths. Therefore, it will be valuable to development of simple, fast and reliable diagnostic tests for detection of human and animal fascioliasis.

Seroepidemiology, modifiable risk factors and clinical symptoms of Toxocara spp. infection in northern Iran.

Toxocariasis is one of the most important and widespread neglected tropical infectious diseases. We designed a cross-sectional study to assess the seroepidemiological aspects of toxocariasis among the general population in northern Iran. A total of 630 rural subjects were enrolled to participate in the study.

Composition of Species Collected from Selected Malarious Areas of Afghanistan and Iran.

Background: Malarious areas in Iran are close to Afghanistan and Pakistan that urge the researchers to extend their knowledge on malaria epidemiology to the neighboring countries as well. Vectorial capacity differs at species or even at population level, the first essential step is accurate identification of vectors. This study aimed to identify species composition in selected malarious areas of Afghanistan and Iran, providing further applied data for other research in two countries.

Seroprevalence of IgG Antibodies against by ELISA Method Using Recombinant Agb in Lorestan Province, Western Iran.

Background: Cystic echinococcosis (CE) is a zoonotic disease with global prevalence, which causes considerable health problems and economic losses throughout the world. The aim of this study was to assess the seroepidemiology of CE in Doroud City, Lorestan Province, Iran, considered a neglected endemic location.

Methods: An ELISA was performed using recombinant AgB from Apr to Jul 2015 in Lorestan Province, Western Iran.

Detection of Potentially Diagnostic Antigens with Western Blot Analysis of Sera from Patients with Cutaneous and Visceral Leishmaniases.

Background: Visceral leishmaniasis (VL) and cutaneous leishmaniasis (CL) are important public health problems in Iran. We aimed to evaluate the diagnostic potential of Western blot (WB) compared with indirect immunofluorescence test (IFAT) to serodiagnosis of leishmaniasis.

Methods: This study was performed from 2010-2014 and participants were different parts of Iran.

Prevalence, Clinical Manifestations and Genotyping of Spp. in Patients with Gastrointestinal Illnesses in Western Iran.

Background: species are recognized as important gastrointestinal pathogens. This study was conducted to identify the prevalence, clinical manifestations and genotyping of spp. in patients with gastrointestinal illnesses (GIs) in western Iran.

The role of Blastocystis sp. and Dientamoeba fragilis in irritable bowel syndrome: a systematic review and meta-analysis.

Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) is globally one of the most prevalent gastrointestinal disorders with a negative impact on quality of life and socio-economic status of patients. Recently, controversial evidences suggest that Blastocystis sp. and Dientamoeba fragilis infections may be implicated in the development of IBS.

SEROPREVALENCE AND RISK FACTORS ASSOCIATED WITH Toxoplasma gondii INFECTION AMONG RURAL COMMUNITIES IN NORTHERN IRAN.

Toxoplasmosis is the fourth most common cause of hospitalization and the second cause of death due to food-borne infections. We conducted a cross-sectional study to determine the prevalence, disease awareness and risk factors associated with toxoplasmosis among rural communities in Northern Iran. Data were obtained from serological testing and from participant's questionnaires and were analyzed using a logistic regression.

Ferredoxin Gene Mutation in Iranian Trichomonas vaginalis Isolates.

Background: Trichomonas vaginalis causes trichomoniasis and metronidazole is its chosen drug for treatment. Ferredoxin has role in electron transport and carbohydrate metabolism and the conversion of an inactive form of metronidazole (CO) to its active form (CPR). Ferredoxin gene mutations reduce gene expression and increase its resistance to metronidazole.