Davod Javanmard

Infectious Diseases Research Center, Birjand University of Medical Sciences, Birjand, Iran

[ 1 ] - Molecular Detection of Human Cytomegalovirus in Semen of infertile Men in Tehran

Background and Aims: Human cytomegalovirus (HCMV) can induce latency and evade the immune system. The latent virus can reactive later in older ages and due to immunosuppressive conditions. Sexually transmitted diseases and viruses can influence the male reproductive system, and members of the Herpesviridae family are one of these important viruses. Regarding the importance of herpesviruses, spe...

[ 2 ] - Molecular Investigation of the Human Adenovirus in Retinoblastoma Patients

Background and Aims: Retinoblastoma tumors are the most common intraocular malignancy in childhood, leading to death after two years. The Human Adenovirus (HAdV) infection could be critical in the retinoblastoma pathogenesis due to the virus and retinoblastoma 1 interactions. The objective of the current study was to investigate the possible presence of the HAdV genome in the retinoblastoma pat...

[ 3 ] - Prevalence of Human Cytomegalovirus Infection in Iranian Prostate Cancer Patients

Background and Aim: Human cytomegalovirus (HCMV) has the potential for oncogenicity and has been associated with many malignancies, including prostate cancer. This study aimed to investigate the genomic prevalence of HCMV in prostate cancer tumors. Materials and Methods: In this case-control study, 31 patients with prostate cancer were enrolled along with 31 patients with benign prostate cance...