Evaluation of colonization index and (1,3)- ß- D glucan as diagnostic tools of invasive candidiasis in a pediatric Intensive Care Unit.

Purpose: The study aimed to evaluate the corrected colonization index (CCI) and (1, 3)-ß-D Glucan (BDG) in diagnosis of Invasive Candidiasis (IC) in critically ill pediatric patients.

Methods: A prospective observational study in a tertiary care (PICU) were surveyed for Candida colonization and CCI was calculated. For cases with suspicious clinical presentation, samples were cultured, and double(1,3) ß-D- glucan (BDG) performed.

Ameliorating effect of gum arabic on the liver tissues of the uremic rats; A biochemical and histological study.

Background: Gum Arabic (GA) has a protective role against experimental nephrotoxicity and hepatotoxicity. This study explores the possible ameliorating effect of Gum Arabic on the liver tissues of the uremic rats.

Materials & Methods: 50 adult male albino rats were divided into 5 groups; Group I, (negative control).