results our study showed that there were no statistically significant differences in the allele and genotype frequencies of -1661 a/g snp between patients with sle and healthy controls (p > 0.05). conclusions in conclusion, we found no association between snp-1661 a/g of the ctla-4 promoter region and susceptibility to sle in our population. objectives to evaluate the potential influences of co...

background: immunization against diphtheria, tetanus and pertussis (dtp) has long been applied in iran using whole cell vac­cine. despite the role of whole cell dtp (dtwp) vaccine in reduction of mortality as a result of disastrous diseases such as diphtheria, tetanus, and pertussis, serious local and systemic complications have been attributed to these vaccines. this study was performed to det...

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background : since the introduction of silicone based medical devices in to clinical practice, several reports appeared in the medical literature regarding their adverse effects. however, there are few reports of immunologic reactions to these implants. case presentation : a case of systemic reaction to a breast implant inserted for immediate breast reconstruction in a breast cancer patient is ...

Benznidazole, drug of choice for Chagas disease (CD), has been associated with a high incidence of adverse reactions that can become serious, necessitating discontinuation of the drug. We describe the case of a Bolivian patient living in Spain for 9 years, who, following treatment with benznidazole for CD in indeterminate chronic phase, presented with fever, skin lesions, digestive symptoms, ge...