study of status and knowledge of female student about cutaneous leishmaniasis in abuzid abad, kashan, in 2007     dehghani r [1] , moosavi ga [2] , abbasi f [3] , novrozi s [4] ,farahani m [5] , hooshyar h [6] *    received: 19 feb, 2011 accepted: 20 june, 2011   abstract   background & aims: cutaneous leishmaniasis is a protozoan parasitic disease that is prevalent in tropical and subtropical ...

Despite the availability of a considerable body research examining large-scale hotels, small-scale accommodations like traditional guesthouses have been overlooked. Using hierarchy effects model, this paper seeks to investigate and compare perceived value dimensions (e.g. functional value, emotional social value) on satisfaction revisit intentions domestic international tourists. Drawing upon q...

BACKGROUND Menopause is a physiological process in women's life. The aim of this study was to assess QOL and related factors among menopausal women in Kashan city in Iran. METHODS Seven hundred women aged 40-60 years were assessed using cluster sampling. Women with mental and physical problems or systemic diseases were excluded. Data were collected by standard questionnaire of quality of life...

background and purpose: candida species are considered a common cause of fungal blood stream infections, which are associated with considerable mortality and morbidity rates, especially in the admitted and immunocompromised patients. despite the increase in new and available antifungal agents, the emergence of resistant strains is growing. regarding this, the aim of the present study was to ass...

background: information on the epidemiology of venomous snake species responsible for envenomation to humans in iran has not been well documented. in the kashan city, venomous snakebite remains a recurring medical problem. information providing the correct identification of snake species responsible for envenomation in this geographic region would be useful to regional medicalclinics and person...

OBJECTIVE Many species of plants present noticeable potency against human bacterial and fungal pathogens. MATERIALS AND METHODS In the current study, antimicrobial activity of the fresh fruits of 4 cultivars (A to D) of Malus domestica cultivated in the Qamsar area of Kashan, Iran was investigated. The disk diffusion and minimal inhibitory concentration (MIC) evaluation antimicrobial activity...