Ehsan Mostafavi
Department of Epidemiology and Biostatistics, Research Centre for Emerging and Reemerging Infectious Diseases, Pasteur Institute of Iran, Tehran, Iran
[ 1 ] - Knowledge, Attitude, and Practices Regarding HIV and TB Among Homeless People in Tehran, Iran
Background Homeless people are at high risk of HIV and tuberculosis (TB) infection due to living in poor sanitary conditions and practicing high-risk behavior. The aim of this study is to assess the knowledge, attitude, and practice (KAP) of homeless people in Tehran regarding TB and HIV. Methods Using a convenience sampling, we performed a cross-sectional study on homeless people in Tehran f...
[ 2 ] - Prevalence of HAV Ab, HEV (IgG), HSV2 IgG, and Syphilis Among Sheltered Homeless Adults in Tehran, 2012
Background This study investigated the prevalence for hepatitis A virus (HAV), hepatitis E virus (HEV), herpes simplex virus type 2 (HSV2) and syphilis among homeless in the city of Tehran. Methods In this cross-sectional study, 596 homeless were recruited in Tehran. A researcher-designed questionnaire was used to study demographic data. Using enzyme-linked immunoassay, and rapid plasma reagi...
[ 3 ] - Research and Collaboration Overview of Institut Pasteur International Network: A Bibliometric Approach toward Research Funding Decisions
Background Institut Pasteur International Network (IPIN), which includes 32 research institutes around the world, is a network of research and expertise to fight against infectious diseases. A scientometric approach was applied to describe research and collaboration activities of IPIN. Methods Publications were identified using a manual search of IPIN member addresses in Science Citation Inde...
[ 4 ] - بررسی میزان شیوع و علل صدمات ناشی از اجسام نوک تیز در کارکنان شبکه بهداشت و درمان شهرستان بهار
Background and aimsDue to occupational exposures, primary health care workers are more at risk of blood- borne infections such as AIDS, Hepatitis B and Hepatitis C. This study was conducted to determine the frequency of occupational injuries and its related factors among the primary health care workers in Bahar city.MethodsIn this cross-sectional study, conducted in 2007, 182 primary health car...
[ 5 ] - تشخیص، درمان و گزارش‌های همه‌گیری‌های طاعون در دوران تمدن اسلامی
سابقه و هدف: طاعون یکی از بیماری‌های مهلک بوده است که همه گیری‌های آن، اجتماعات بزرگ انسانی را از میان می برده است و در خاطره جمعی مردم همواره به عنوان یکی از سیاه ترین و وحشتناک ترین بیماری ها شناخته شده است. این تحقیق بمنظور بررسی روش‌های تشخیص و درمان طاعون در دوران تمدن اسلامی انجام گرفت. مواد و روش‌‌ها: در مقاله حاضر با مروری بر مهمترین متون عربی و فارسی تمدن اسلامی نگاهی به روش شناسی...
[ 6 ] - Serologic Survey of Crimean-Congo Haemorrhagic Fever among Sheep in Ardabil Province, Northwest Iran
Introduction: Livestock is a known source of Crimean-Congo Hemorrhagic Fever (CCHF) virus infection in humans. Although CCHF is endemic in Iran, limited human cases of CCHF are reported from northwest of Iran. Considering the lack of complete and updated information on the status and distribution of CCHF infection among domestic animals in Ardabil province, this study was conducted to investiga...
[ 7 ] - روند بیماری بروسلوز (تب مالت) در ایران طی سال‌های 1387-1370
Background & Objectives: Brucellosis is a zoonotic infection transmitted from animals to humans by the ingestion of infected food products, direct contact with an infected animal or inhalation of aerosols. This study aimed to describe the trend and to assess the effect of livestock vaccination rates on reported brucellosis in human across Iran. Methods: Trends in the epidemiology of human ...
[ 8 ] - Prevalence of Human Immunodeficiency Virus Infection among Injection Drug Users Released from Jail
Background: Injecting drug users (IDUs) and prisoners are considered to be highly vulnerable to human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) infection in Iran. This study was carried out to determine the prevalence of HIV infection among IDUs released from jail in Bahar (Hamadan, Iran). Methods: In a cross-sectional study, 118 IDUs who were prisoners during 2001-07 were evaluated. Their demographic and p...
[ 9 ] - In Vivo Comparative Evaluation of the Pomegranate (Punica granatum) Peel Extract as an Alternative Agent to Nystatin against Oral Candidiasis
Background: The pomegranate peel extract is a rich source of natural antioxidant and antimicrobial activity. The aim of the present investigation was to evaluate the in vivo antifungal activity of the pomegranate peel extract and to compare it with nystatin against oral candidiasis in Wistar rats.Methods: Thirty-five male Wistar rats, 6 to 8 weeks old and 220 to 250 g in weight, were used for a...
[ 10 ] - The History of Milk Pasteurization in Iran and the Role of Pasteur Institute in Its improvement
In November 1950, a relatively modern factory, called Alpha, was established in Javadiyeh district of Tehran. It was the first factory of milk pasteurization in Iran, which started by pasteurizing five tons of milk per day and manufacturing dairy products. The factory was under official health supervision of Pasteur Institute of Iran and had a significant contribution to the improvement of the ...
[ 11 ] - The Personality Congruence of Iranian Veterinary Students with Their Field of Study
Introduction: Evidence shows problems like feelings of dislike for the profession, job inconsistency, and low rate of career success have increased among the Iranian vets in the recent years. We have studied the correlation between personality congruence of Iranian veterinary students with their field of study to find the cause of the mentioned problems. Methods: In this survey study, we admin...
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