Keshavarzi, Shima
MSc in Microbiology, Department of Microbiology, Shiraz Branch, Islamic Azad University, Shiraz, Iran
[ 1 ] - Antibiotic Resistance Pattern of Bacteria Isolated from Automated Teller Machines in Sari, Iran
Background and purpose: Nowadays, widespread use of automated teller machines (ATMs), has increased the possibility of contamination of hands due to contact with the surfaces of these devices. This study aimed to investigate the prevalence of bacterial contamination and antibiotic resistance pattern of the isolated bacteria from the keyboard of these devices in Sari, north of Iran. Materials ...
[ 2 ] - Antimicrobial Effects of Aqueous and Hydro-Alcoholic Plantago psyllium leaf extracts on the Experimental Infection of Helicobacter pylori in a Rat Model
Background and Objective: Plantago psyllium has long been utilised as a medicinal agent worldwide. The current study aims to evaluate the in vivo antimicrobial effects of aqueous P. psyllium and a hydro-alcoholic extract of P. psyllium on Helicobacter pylori as well as the effects of these extracts on liver and kidney in a rat model. Materials and Methods: A total number of 50 female Sprague D...