Nikoomanesh, Fatemeh
Birjand University of Medical Sciences, Birjand, Iran
[ 1 ] - Comparison of Antibacterial and Antifungal effect of Hydroalcoholicextract of Ephedra Gerardianawith Chlorhexidine 1% on Oral Pathogenesis isolates
Background: Infectious diseases such as tooth decay are a challenge to oral health in humans.Mouthwashes arean auxiliary tool and in addition to this, mechanical dental plaque control i.e. brushing and flossing, play an important role in controlling plaque. In the past three decades, the pharmaceutical industry has produced a significant number of antibiotics, but the resistance of microorganis...
[ 2 ] - A Comparative Analysis of Nosocomial Infections between Internal and Surgical Intensive Care Units of University Hospitals in Birjand, Iran from 2016 to 2017: A Retrospective Study
Introduction: This research was a retrospective study on the prevalence of nosocomial infections (NIs) and the associated risk factors among the patients admitted to the surgery and internal Intensive Care Units (ICU). Materials and Methods: This cross-sectional descriptive study was conducted on patients admitted to ICUs over one year. Clinical data of patients, including demographic informat...
[ 3 ] - Investigated inhibitory effect of aqueous extract of pistachio leaf (Pistacia atlantica) on the isolates of pathogenic Escherichia coli and Candida albicans from urinary and vaginal samples
Background and Aims: Pistacia atlantica is one of the medicinal plants native to Iran and known for its antimicrobial properties. Therefore, the present study aimed to investigate the antibacterial and antifungal effects of the aqueous extract of P. atlantica leaves on clinical isolates of Escherichia coli and Candida albicans in vivo. Materials and Methods: In this descriptive-cross-sectional...