علیخانی, احمد
دانشیار، گروه عفونی، مرکز تحقیقات مقاومتهای ضد میکربی، دانشگاه علوم پزشکی مازندران، ساری، ایران
[ 1 ] - توده بزرگ مغزی در پسر 16 ساله همراه با تشنج: گزارش مورد توبرکلوما مغزی
Tuberculoma is a common condition in developing countries that sometimes presents with CNS infection, but it is rare to be found as a big brain mass. This article reports a case of a 16- year- old boy with seizure and a large brain mass lesion. According to pathology evaluations, the diagnosis of brain tuberculoma was made.
[ 2 ] - Prevalence of Nasal Colonization of CA-MRSA in Healthy Individuals and Its Antimicrobial Susceptibility Pattern
Background and purpose: Staphylococcus aureus, as a human pathogen, can produce a wide range of infections and its treatment has become a challenge due to increased resistance to antibiotics. The aim of this study was to determine the prevalence of methicillin-resistant (CA-MRSA) type and its antimicrobial susceptibility. Materials and methods: This descriptive cross-sectional study was done i...
[ 3 ] - Efficacy of New Treatment Modalities in Patients with COVID-19, Qaemshahar Razi Hospital 2020
Background and purpose: Coronavirus Disease-2019) COVID-19) is a respiratory infection which was recognized as a pandemic by the world health organization on march 11, 2020. This study aimed to evaluate new treatment modalities therapy in management of COVID-19. Materials and methods: A descriptive-analytical, retrospective study was performed in patients over 17 years of age with suspected CO...
[ 4 ] - Identification of Pathogens in Nasopharyngeal Secretions of Patients with and without Pneumonia by Multiplex RT-PCR Method
Background and purpose: Pneumonia is the most common infectious cause of death. This study aimed at investigating the causative agent of pneumonia in nasopharyngeal secretions by PCR method. Materials and methods: This case-control study was carried out in patients (older than 19 years of age) suspected of pneumonia admitted to Qaemshahr Razi Hospital and Sari Imam Khomeini Hospital...
[ 5 ] - Relationship between Vitamin D, Vitamin C, and Selenium Intake and Disease Severity and Outcomes in Patients Hospitalized with COVID-19: A Retrospective Study
Background and purpose: COVID-19 is a viral respiratory disease that results in high mortality. Evidence suggests that micronutrients affect viral and bacterial infections. This study was performed to evaluate the effectiveness of micronutrients (vitamin D, vitamin C, and selenium) on the disease severity in patients hospitalized with COVID-19. Materials and methods: This retrospective cross-...
[ 6 ] - Impact of Covid-19 Pandemic on Some Aspects of HIV Surveillance in North of Iran
Background and purpose: COVID-19 could potentially disrupt routine care management in health systems. One of such problems is associated with HIV surveillance. The aim of this research was to study the effects of COVID-19 pandemic on HIV care indicators. Materials and methods: This retrospective cohort study was performed using data at individual and aggregate levels obtained from center for ...
[ 7 ] - Efficacy of Tocilizumab in Patients with COVID-19
Background and purpose: Tocilizumab (TCZ), a monoclonal antibody against interleukin-6 (IL-6) receptor, is emerged as an alternative treatment for COVID-19 patients with a risk of cytokine storms. This study aimed at investigating the efficacy of TCZ in patients with COVID-19. Materials and methods: In a retrospective observational study, we examined the demographic and clinical characteristi...
[ 8 ] - Prevalence and Severity of COVID-19 and Missed Job Opportunities among Healthcare Workers in Mazandaran Province, February-June 2020
Background and purpose: The COVID-19 pandemic resulted in an uncontrolled disease burden on healthcare workers (HCWs) worldwide. We aimed to investigate the prevalence and severity of COVID-19 in HCWs of selected hospitals in Mazandaran province and examine the association between COVID-19 and missed opportunities of HCWs. Materials and methods: In this retrospective descriptive-analytical stu...
Co-Authors