Background: The Mediterranean form of visceral leishmaniasis (VL), or kala-azar, is a potentially fatal vector-borne zoonotic disease. At the present time, VL caused by Leishmania infantum is recognized as an important parasitic disease in Iran. Objective: The aim of the study was to review the epidemiological aspects of VL in Iran during 1996-2010. Methods: Twenty seven eligible journal articl...

BACKGROUND Pseudomonas aeruginosa is an opportunistic human pathogen which causes serious problems, especially in people who have immunodeficiency. Metallo beta-lactamase (MBL) resistance in this bacterium has led some difficulties in treating bacterial infections. MBLs are being reported with increasing frequency worldwide. The aim of the present systematic review and meta-analysis was to coll...

There is several evidence suggests that thrombophilic gene polymorphisms may influence susceptibility to thromboembolic events. The prevalence of these polymorphisms is different in various races and ethnics. Accordingly, we studied the prevalence of Factor V (G1691A and A4070G), prothrombin G20210A and PAI-1 4G/5G in healthy northwest population of Iran. In this prospective study, 500 healthy ...