Elaheh Ahmadi

Young Researchers and Elites club, Science and Research Branch, Islamic Azad University, Tehran, Iran

[ 1 ] - Efficacy of probiotic use in acute rotavirus diarrhea in children: A systematic review and meta-analysis

 Background: Probiotic therapies with different strains demonstrated some beneficial effects, although some studies did not show any significant effects. This study assessed systematically the current knowledge on the effect of probiotic bacteria on duration of in acute rotavirus diarrhea in children compared with control. Methods: The PubMed, Cochrane Controlled Trial Register (CCTR) and Ov...

[ 2 ] - Lytic Activity of Isolated Phage from Milk Against Extended-Spectrum Beta-Lactamase Escherichia coli

 Background and purpose: Escherichia coli (E.coli) is the most common cause of urinary tract infection. The treatment strategy has been hampered by the emergence of broad-spectrum beta-lactamase-producing E.coli and its resistance to most antibiotics. Bacteriophages are suggested as an alternative treatment option. This study aimed at evaluating the lytic activity of isolated phage from unpaste...