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The Prevalence of Giardiasis Infections Among People Admitted to Karaj laboratories in 2013: A Short Report

Journal of Rafsanjan University of Medical Sciences, 2015

Background and Objective: Giardiasis is a common disease in several parts of the world. Due to the importance of this disease, the present study was conducted to determine the prevalence of parasitic infections in the stool samples from admitted people to Karaj laboratories. Materials and Methods: In this descriptive study, 2500 human fecal samples were randomly collected from admitted people to Karaj laboratories in 2013. We analyzed the data by using SPSS. Results: Totally from among 2500 samples, 252 (10.1%) cases were infected with Giardia. Most of the cases (69.8%) were asymptomatic. Conclusions: Based on the prevalence (10.1%) of giardiasis infection among people admitted to Karaj laboratories, early diagnosis and treatment of the patients and public health promotion could be effective to prevent and control this infection.

Molecular Investigation of Integrons in Escherichia Coli and Klebsiella Pneumoniae Isolated from Urinary Tract Infections

Background and purpose: Due to the emergence of antibiotic resistance bacteria, treatment of urinary tract infection is becoming more problematic. Integrons are mobile genetic elements that play an important role in dissemination and accumulation of resistance genes of multidrug resistance in bacteria. The aim of the present study was to determine the antibiotic resistant profile, frequency of integron genes (Classes 1,2,3) and investigate the role of integrons in the development of antibiotic resistance among Escheria coli and Klebsiella pneumoniae isolated from urinary tract infections. Material & methods: 50 E.coli and 50 K.pneumoniae isolated from the urine samples of patients who referred to Valiasr Hospital, Arak, Iran were subjected to this study. All the isolated samples were confirmed by standard biochemical tests. Isolates were tested for susceptibility to 16 antimicrobial drugs by using disk diffusion method and the distribution of different integron classes was determine...

The Evaluation of the Medical School Faculty of Rafsanjan University of Medical Sciences Based on the CIPP Model in 2010

Journal of Rafsanjan University of Medical Sciences, 2013

Evaluation, as one of the quality progress tools, makes it possible to identify strengths and weakness points by taking appropriate steps in the evolution and reform in the workflow by strengthening the positive aspects of the programs and eliminating the failures. This Study was based on the CIPP model in 2010 with the objective of evaluation of Medical School faculty at Rafsanjan university of medical sciences. Materials and Methods: This Study was a descriptive-cross sectional and study population consisted of 63 students, 28 faculty members and 10 graduates students. The researcher-made questionnaire was used for data gathering. The questionnaire included two parts: demographic information and questions. Zero score to 1.5 (unfavorable status), 1.51 to 3.50 (relatively favorable), and 3.51 to 5 was considered desirable status. Data were analyzed using descriptive and inferential statistics. Results: From the perspective of the participants the status at the context, input, process, and whole medical school was considered to be relatively favorable. The results showed that in general, as in the areas of context, process and product of medical school, there was a significant differences between Instructors and students (p≤0.05). Students evaluated context better than instructors and instructors evaluated input, process and product and whole medical school better than the students. Conclusion: The final results of the evaluation of medical school showed that the status is desirable. In order to achieve quite desirable results it's optimal that officials of this university and colleges improve the important factors such as reviewing the material and educational content have regulars instruction for new teaching methods hold assessments and teach communication skills to their instructors.

Distribution Rates and Antibiotic Resistance Pattern of Enterococcus Spp. Isolated from Clinical Specimens of Hospitals in Hamedan

Background and purpose: Multi-resistant enterococci are important nosocomial pathogens that are shown to have high prevalence in recent years. Knowledge of antimicrobial resistance pattern is essential to formulate treatment guidelines for infections caused by enterococci. The aim of this study was to investigate the antimicrobial resistance among enterococci isolated from Hamedan hospitals. Material and methods: The study was carried out during 2012-2014 in 242 Enterococcus faecalis and Enterococcus faecium Strains isolated from clinical specimens of teaching inpatients and outpatients hospitals in Hamedan. Identified species by biochemical methods were confirmed by PCR. Antibiotic resistance was performed by disk diffusion. MIC (Minimum Inhibitory Concentration) of vancomycin and Teicoplanin were determined by Microdilution Broth method. Results: A total of 280 enterococcal isolates were studied of which, 175 (62.5%) were identified as Enterococcus faecalis, 67(24%) as Enterococcu...

Detection of Methicillin-Resistant Staphylococcus Aureus by Phenotypical and Molecular Methods among Clinical Isolates

Medical Laboratory Journal, 2015

Background and Objective: Increasing prevalence of methicillin resistant Staphylococcus aureus strains (MRSA) with their multidrug resistance potential causes difficulties in the treatment of infections due to these bacteria. Hence, the detection and determination of the frequency of MRSA strains via phenotypical and molecular methods is necessary in different parts of the county. Material and Methods: In this crosssectional study, 150 Staphylococcus aureus strains were collected from different clinical samples in the hospitals located in Shiraz and Jahrom, Iran. To detect methicillin resistant Staphylococcus aureus strains, we used phenotypical methods such as disc diffusion and minimum inhibitory concentration by E-Test, and PCR molecular method for mass gene. Results: The frequency of methicillin resistant Staphylococcus aureus was 63 strains (42%) using disc diffusion and E-Test. while in PCR method, in addition to 63 strains, nine other isolates, which were sensitive to oxacill...