In  this  reaserch,  photocatalyst  titanium  dioxide  was  doped  with silver  and modified  by  polyethylene  glycol  by  sol  gel method  and the  samples  were  characterized  by  X-ray  diffraction  (XRD)  and scanning  electron  microscopy  (SEM).  The  purpose  of  the  present study  was  to  evaluate  the  photocatalytic  bactericidal  effects  of prepared nanocomposite on human p...

BACKGROUND Candidia esophagitis (CE) is an AIDS-defining condition, usually occurring in individuals with low CD4 counts of <200 cells/µL. Endoscopy is a valuable definitive diagnostic method for CE but may not be indicated for asymptomatic patients or for those with high CD4 counts or without oral candidiasis. This study assessed such patients to clarify the factors associated with CE and its ...

Candida species have emerged as a major cause of human disease, especially among the immunocompromised and those hospitalized with serious co-morbid conditions. The aim of this study was to detect the clinical distribution of candida species and its rapid identification in a tertiary care hospital. Materials & Methods: A total of 48 candida isolates from various clinical specimens were processe...

Background: The leaves of Eucalyptus globulus (eucalyptus) are used for treatment of diabetes mellitus in traditional medicine. The aim of this study was to evaluate the effects of eucalyptus in treatment of established systemic infection with Candida albicans in normal and streptozotocin-induced diabetic rats. Methods: Sixty normoglycemic male Wistar rats, weighing 200-250 g, were selected and...

background: the leaves of eucalyptus globulus (eucalyptus) are used for treatment of diabetes mellitus in traditional medicine. the aim of this study was to evaluate the effects of eucalyptus in treatment of established systemic infection with candida albicans in normal and streptozotocin-induced diabetic rats. methods: sixty normoglycemic male wistar rats, weighing 200-250 g, were selected and...

background a fungal infection represents a growing problem in children with hematologic malignancies,during chemotherapy induced neutropenia.fungal colonization is considered a major riskfactor for subsequent fungal infections. the aim of this retrospective study was to evaluate prevalence of fungal infection among children admitted to hospital between 2005 and 2010 in tehran, iran. materials a...

Background A fungal infection represents a growing problem in children with hematologic malignancies,during chemotherapy induced neutropenia.Fungal colonization is considered a major riskfactor for subsequent fungal infections. The aim of this retrospective study was to evaluate prevalence of fungal infection among children admitted to hospital between 2005 and 2010 in Tehran, Iran. Materials...