Maryam Shahi

Ghazvin University of Medical Sciences, Ghazvin, Iran

[ 1 ] - Comparison of Th1 and Th2 Responses in Non-Healing and Healing Patients with Cutaneous Leishmaniasis

Background: Cutaneous leishmaniasis is an endemic disease in many regions of Iran, including the city of Mashhad. In recent years, some cases have not responded to Glucantime, the usual treatment for this disease. The cellular immune response caused by T-helper type 1 (Th1) cells has an important role in protection against leishmaniasis, and activation of the T-helper type 2 (Th2) response caus...

[ 2 ] - Prevalence and Genotype Distribution of Human Papillomavirus in a Population of Iranian Men

Background and purpose: Human papillomavirus (HPV) often infects humans through sexual contact. Men are carriers of the HPV virus and inadvertently transmit the virus to their sexual partners while being asymptomatic. In many countries strategies are focused on controlling the virus in women and the role of men is ignored. The aim of this study was to determine the prevalence of HPV infection a...