E. Eftekhar

Food and Cosmetic Health Research Center, Hormozgan University of Medical Sciences, Bandar Abbas, Iran

[ 1 ] - Effect of Zataria multiflora Essential Oil on Histamine Production in Iranian Salted-Fermented Fish Sauce (Mahyaveh)

Background: Mahyaveh is an Iranian salted-fermented fish sauce which due to its high amount of protein has risk of histamine production. This study was carried out to determine effect of Zataria multiflora Essential Oil (EO) on histamine production in mahyaveh. Methods: Dried anchovies (Stolephorus sp.), refined-salt and mustard seed (Brassica juncea) were purchased from the local market in ...

[ 2 ] - Is the Baermann, an applicable method for detection of Strongyloides stercoralis?

Introduction: It is estimated that 100 - 300 million people in the world are infected with Strongyloides stercoralis. Although there are several laboratory diagnostic methods for detection of this parasite, there is still no gold standard diagnostic method. The need for an application test with high sensitivity and specificity is highly felt, especially in people with immune deficiency or organ...