Douraghi, M

Assistant Professor of Microbiology, Department of Pathobiology, School of Public Health, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran

[ 1 ] - Isolation and Identification of Stenotrphomonas Maltophilia from the Hospitals of Tehran City

Abstract Background and Objective: Stenotrphomonas maltophilia is an opportunistic nosocomial pathogen with high mortality in immunocompromised cases. The aim of this study was to isolate and identify Stenotrphomonas maltophilia in the hospitals’ environment and wards. Material and Methods: In this cross-sectional study, a total of 1108 samples were collected from environment of two hosp...

[ 2 ] - بررسی فراوانی باسیل های گرم منفی غیر تخمیری در محیط و تجهیزات بیمارستان‌های منتخب شهر تهران

Background: Non-fermentative, gram-negative bacilli (NFGNB) have emerged as a factor of nosocomial infections and mortal epidemics . Hospital environment is one of the most important sources of NFGNB`s colonization and diffusion. This study is aimed to assess the frequency of NFGNB in various wards of selected hospitals of Tehran. Materials & Methods: 469 samples were randomly sel...