OBJECTIVE Houseflies have long been regarded as potential carriers of microorganisms especially fungi. Since pathogenic microorganisms are widespread in the hospital environment, there is abundant opportunity for flies to become contaminated and in turn to contaminate the patient environment and residential regions. The aim of this study was to isolate and identify fungi from the slaughter hous...

OBJECTIVES Determine the prevalence of asymptomatic urinary tract infection (AUTI) among pregnant women. We also determined the antibacterial susceptibility of the isolates to various antibiotics and associated risk factors in AUTI. MATERIALS AND METHODS One thousand five hundred and five consecutive pregnant women were included in the study. Mid-stream urine specimen for complete examination...

BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVES Varicella Zoster Virus (VZV) infection in pregnant women can cause complications for the mother and fetus. The aim of this study was to assess the immunity against VZV among young women before marriage. MATERIALS AND METHODS In this cross-sectional study 250 women attending health centers in Sanandaj, Iran, for pre-marital medical check-up were randomly selected. The...

the purpose of this study was to identify the effects of green brand image on the green brand equity in the customers of appliance dealer's representation and appliance dealers in the chain department stores of sanandaj. research variables selected from yushan chen (2010) study. a questionnaire was used to measure theses dimensions that have been confirmed by experts and had 24 indices. it...