A correction to this paper has been published: https://doi.org/10.1007/s10661-021-08984-5

Background Visceral leishmaniasis (VL) caused by Leishmania infantum is the most severe form of leishmaniasis in Iran, which causes a high mortality rate in the case of inaccurate diagnosis and treatment. This study aimed to clone of K26 gene from Iranian strain of L. infantum and register the sequencing results in Genbank to facilitate the preparation a new K26 antigen for the detection of L. ...

There are distinct varieties of basil types in the genus Ocimum L. which makes them very special. Genus Ocimum L. is widespread over Asia, Africa, Central and Southern America. All basils are member of the Lamiaceae family. The colors of the leaves vary from bright green to purple-green and sometimes almost black. Fresh basil leaves have a strong and characteristic aroma, plant which is used in...

the main purpose followed in this study was to assess and analyze the knowledge of jihad-e- agriculture organization's staff members (darreh shahr county) toward integrated pest management (ipm). statistical population of the study consisted of all the staff members of jihad-e- agriculture organization in darreh shahr county (n=97). census, a prearranged questionnaire was sent to any of th...

background: continuing education is one of the most effective methods to empower the employees for challenges they face on their jobs. dramatic advances in medicine, rapid cultural and social changes, increasing cost of health care, development of diagnostic technology and a transition in the pattern of diseases, highlight the necessity of continuing education in all medical groups. purpose: to...

background: mediterranean visceral leishmaniasis (mvl) is an infectious disease that affects both human and ani­mals. domestic dogs ( canis familiaris ) are principal reservoir hosts of mvl caused by leishmania infantum . dogs are definitive hosts for neospora caninum and a risk factor for infecting intermediate hosts. the immunosuppression caused by visceral leishmaniasis (vl) can promote the ...

Background and Objectives Enzootic abortion of ewes (EAE) is caused by infection of sheep and goats by Chlamydia abortus bacterium. Chlamydial abortion in bovine could occur by Chlamydia abortus, Chlamydia psittaci and Chlamydia pecorum. C. psittaci is the causative agent of psittacosis or ornithosis disease in humans and birds. It also causes acute pneumonia in cattle and sheep. The present st...

the use of temporary runoff and underground dried-up water courses has been implemented by managers in recentyears to compensate for water shortages in arid and semi-arid regions. one way to use this water is to set up anunderground sandy dam in front of such water courses; selecting a suitable water course is the most important issue ofsuch a purpose. in the present research, this matter was i...

in this research by taking advantage of degradtion model ina grid system an area of 9222 km in eastern part of tehran province including eslam shahr , rey , varamin , damavand , and firooz kooh were studied . the results show that 43.8 % of the area , due to its natural condition , is not suitable for development. the rest of the area ( 42.5) due to the degradation caused by man's activiti...

background: myocardial bridge (mb) is generally defined as a superfacial muscular band that forms sporadic or multiple across the coronary artery in dog, cat, sheep, and human. objectives: from the view of embryology mb is a preformatted structure with coronary artery during  forming. the type of study in human is during sonography and angiography examination, but in veterinary science the stud...