population-based seroprevalence of htlv-i infection in golestan province, south east of caspian sea, iran

Population-based Seroprevalence of HTLV-I Infection in Golestan Province, South East of Caspian Sea, Iran

Population-based Seroprevalence of HTLV-I Infection in Golestan Province, South East of Caspian Sea, Iran

OBJECTIVE(S) Human T-cell lymphotropic virus type-1 is an oncornavirus that causes adult T cell leukemia (ATL) HTLV-I-associated myelopathy⁄tropical spastic paraparesis (HAM/TSP). Golestan province is located in North West of Khorasan province known as an endemic area for HTLV-I in Iran. This study aimed to evaluate seroprevalence of HTLV-I in Golestan province. MATERIALS AND METHODS In this ...

Prevalence of HTLV-1 infection in Golestan Province, Iran

Abstract Background and objectives: Human T-Lymphocyte Virus-1 (HTLV- 1) is known as the etiologic factor of acute T-Lymphocytic Leukemia (ATL) and tropical spastic paralysis. (TSP). Endemic factors causing infection with Human T Lymphocyte Virus-1 (HTLV-1) is based on environmental, socio-economical and health behaviors of the individuals. This virus is well distributed in families with involv...

Molecular epidemiology of viral meningitis in children in south east of Caspian Sea, Iran

Viruses are the most common causes of aseptic meningitis. Early detection, treatment and management of viral meningitis are priority. This study aimed to evaluate common viral meningitis in children referred to Taleghani pediatrics hospital in Gorgan, south east of Caspian Sea, Iran. In this descriptive study CSF and blood samples were taken from 40 children with negative bacterial culture who ...

Prevalence of Obesity Among Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus In Gorgan (South East of Caspian Sea), Iran

The present study aimed to assess the prevalence of obesity in patients diagnosed with type 2 diabetes mellitus in Gorgan (South East of Caspian Sea), Iran. The subjects consist of 122 females and 78 males type 2 diabetic patients. Anthropometric and laboratory parameters in both sexes were determined (2011).Waist circumference was higher in males than females subjects (p<0.05), but the females...

Herpes Simplex Virus Meningitis in Children in South East of Caspian Sea, Iran

BACKGROUND Herpes simplex virus (HSV) is a member of Herpesviridae and a leading cause of human viral diseases. Meningitis occurs as a complication of HSV-1 or HSV-2 primary infection. OBJECTIVES We aimed to evaluate HSV meningitis in children in Gorgan province, Iran. PATIENTS AND METHODS Forty-five cerebrospinal fluid samples were taken from children referred with meningitis symptoms. Sam...