EPIDEMIOLOGICAL ALTERATION IN PATHOGENS FOUND IN GROUND MEAT IN IRAN: UNEXPECTED PREDOMINANCE OF VANCOMYCIN-RESISTANT ENTEROCOCCUS FAECALIS

Epidemiological alteration in pathogens found in ground meat in Iran: unexpected predominance of vancomycin-resistant Enterococcus faecalis

Colonization of the human and animal intestinal tract with potential pathogenic bacteria is correlated with the risk of contamination of food products.The current study analyzed the prevalence of and milwaukee hd800p O157H7 in ground meat in Ilam, Iran.Both index organisms were identified following standard food microbiological methods.For , the su

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AIDS defining disease: Disseminated cryptococcosis

Disseminated cryptococcosis is one of the acquired immune deficiency syndrome defining criteria and the most common cause of life threatening meningitis.Disseminated lesions in the skin look trail fusion pedals manifest as papules or nodules that mimic molluscum contagiosum (MC).We report here a human immunodeficiency virus positive patient who pre

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Cognitive Function, Mental Health, and Quality of Life in Siblings of Preterm Born Children: Protocol for a Systematic Review

BackgroundChildren and adults born preterm are at increased risk of cognitive impairments, mental health disorders, and poorer quality of life.Epidemiological studies have shown that the impact of preterm birth extends to the immediate family members; however, existing research have focused on parents, and little attention has been given to sibling

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