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Genital Warts in North-West of Iran

Human papilloma virus (HPV) infection is one of the most common sexually transmitted infections in the world. In genitalia, it causes a broad spectrum of lesions, from wart to intraepithelial neoplasia and carcinoma. The objective of this descriptive study was the distribution of the infection in our region based on gender, age, marital status and high risk sexual behaviors. Eighty one patients...

North American Birds and West Nile Virus

Whether tempter sent, or whether tempest tossed thee here ashore, Desolate, yet all undaunted, on this desert land enchanted— On this home by horror haunted—tell me—tell me I implore! " Is there—is there balm in Gilead?—tell me—tell me I implore! " Edgar Allan Poe " The Raven " " N ot far from the house sat a great wooden raven mounted on a rather low pole; his wings were flattened to his sides...

Islamic Radicalisation in North and West Africa

Eczema in North West of Libya

The life style and demographic structure of Libyan society is changing, and this could affect the epidemiology of certain diseases, including eczema. The aim of this study was to assess the burden of eczema among a selected patient population in the Zliten area in the northwest of Libya. We conducted a retrospective study by reviewing case notes and records in public and private dermatology pra...

Topaz occurrence in Mardan, north-west Pakistan

COLOURLESS, purple, and pink topaz and transparent quartz crystals have been found in calcite veins (with or without milky quartz) in calcareous rocks near Katlang (34 ~ 24' N, 72 ~ 6' E), Mardan district. The veins do not contain any fluorite nor the country rocks any topaz. The topaz and transparent quartz crystals are mostly broken and perfectly euhedral outlines are very rare. Refractive in...