objective the goal of this study was to prepare and characterize alginate microspheres as an antigen delivery system and adjuvant for immunization against leishmaniasis. materials and methods microspheres were prepared by an emulsification technique and characterized for size, encapsulation efficiency, and release profile of encapsulates. selection of appropriate parameters (viscosity of algina...

conclusions dental academics were unsure about the means of infection and prevention against hbv. many of them had not completed the immunization scheme and did not have the test of seroconversion. the serological analysis revealed unprotection, even after students completed the vaccination schedule. results of the 179 students surveyed, 58.1% knew about the degree of virulence of the hepatitis...

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background and objectives: enterohemorrhagic escherichia coli (ehec) o157:h7 has been recognized as a major food borne pathogen responsible for frequent hemorrhagic colitis and hemolytic uremic syndrome in humans. cattle are important reservoirs of e. coli o157:h7, in which the organism colonizes the intestinal tract and is shed in the feces. objective: vaccination of cattle has significant pot...

background: immunization against diphtheria, tetanus and pertussis has been applied in iran since 1950. who suggests periodical evaluation of effectiveness of the triple diphtheria-tetanus-whole cell pertussis (dtwp) vaccine, worldwide. objectives: to determine the immunogenicity of locally manufactured dtwp vaccine administered to preschool children in a number of health centers of tehran in 2...

background:chronic active adrenocorticotropin hormone (acth) immunization of ewes (with a previous history of immunization) resulted in elevated titres of antibody against acth, which induced a reduction in circulating levels of cortisol. objectives:the aim of the present study was to investigate: a) the influence of active immunization against acth on milk production of the ewe as assessed by ...

a field study was conducted in semnan to measure the vaccination coverage rate in children from birth to 24   months and correlate the outcome with personal family and social characteristics of the subjects in 1372 (1994).   a total of 210 children below the age of 24 months, living in semnan were selected randomly from thirty district   points of the town .   to gather the data a two section q...

The COVID-19 pandemic situation has led to the temporary closure and/or delay of immunization services for community health centers in some areas. Parental anxiety about risk transmission is one factors reducing achievements, especially basic immunization. Parents' at this time an obstacle that makes parents send their children purpose study was determine relationship between parental and compl...