The prevalence of animal bite during 2004–2008 in Islamabad-Gharb County, Kermanshah Province, Western Iran

The Prevalence of Anemia and Hemoglobinopathies in the Hematologic Clinics of the Kermanshah Province, Western Iran

Hemoglobinopathies are the most common single gene disorders worldwide with a considerable frequency in certain area particularly Mediterranean and Middle Eastern countries. Hemoglobinopathies include structural variants of hemoglobin (Hb S, Hb C, HbE,…) and thalassaemias which are inherited defects in the globin chains synthesis. The present study was conducted to determine the prevalence of h...

Human Visceral Leishmaniasis in Kermanshah Province, Western Iran, During 2011-2012

BACKGROUND Visceral leishmaniasis (VL) or kala-azar is a parasitic disease caused by the species of Leishmania donovani complex. It is endemic in some parts of provinces of Iran. According to the reported cases of VL in Kermanshah Province in recent years, this study was conducted to determine the seroprevalence of VL in high risk villages of the province. METHODS Totally, 1622 serum samples ...

Analytical survey of human rabies and animal bite prevalence during one decade in the province of Kerman, Iran

Culicinae mosquitoes in Sanandaj county, Kurdistan province, western Iran.

BACKGROUND & OBJECTIVES This study aims at studying mosquito-borne diseases as the major public health threat in Iran. Sanandaj outskirts are considered suitable habitats for mosquito larvae. In view of scanty reports on mosquito-borne disease implementation in this area, a study was undertaken to determine the mosquito fauna and frequency of mosquito larvae at Sanandaj City. METHODS In order...

The Incidence of Onychomycosis Infection among Patients Referred to Hospitals in Kermanshah Province, Western Iran

BACKGROUND Onychomycosis is a nail disorder associated with aesthetic problems, discomfort, physical injury and loss of dexterity. The purpose of the present study was to isolate and identify the causative fungi of onychomycosis in 2402 patients in Kermanshah Province, western Iran in 1994 to 2010. METHODS Mycologic assessment was carried out by standard methods including either microscopic o...