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Beiranvand R, Azimzadeh M, Chegeni M, Ghalavandi S, Mohseni Z, Yousefi E, Khazaei Z, Kazemzadeh Y, Gheysvandi K, Gheysvandi E. A population-based and symptom-based COVID-19 prevalence survey. J Educ Health Promot 2023; 12:260. [PMID: 37727423 PMCID: PMC10506784 DOI: 10.4103/jehp.jehp_1554_22] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/27/2022] [Accepted: 01/03/2023] [Indexed: 09/21/2023]
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The current study aimed to determine the community-based COVID-19 prevalence and compare the symptom-based and test-based prevalence rates in the Omicron peak (February 20 to March 20, 2022) to assess community involvement and provide effective healthcare. This cross-sectional and population-based study examined the prevalence of COVID-19 from February 20 to March 20, 2022, in the city of Khomein in Markazi Province (located in central Iran) through random cluster sampling. The period prevalence of recurrent Omicron symptoms was 37.69%. Factors such as residence in urban areas (OR = 1.25, 95% CI: 0.95-1.66), number of COVID-19 vaccine doses (OR = 0.80, 95% CI: 0.67-0.95), the interval of last vaccination dose (OR = 1.04, 95% CI: 0.97-1.11) and a history of COVID-19 (OR =1.20, 95% CI: 1.04-1.39) were among the most important risk factors for Omicron. Ongoing efforts to vaccinate high-risk populations as well as stronger actions to diminish the Omicron consequences are fundamental obligations of the health system.
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- Reza Beiranvand
- Khomein University of Medical Sciences, Khomein, Iran
- Molecular and Medicine Research Center, Khomein University of Medical Sciences, Khomein, Iran
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- Khomein University of Medical Sciences, Khomein, Iran
- Molecular and Medicine Research Center, Khomein University of Medical Sciences, Khomein, Iran
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- Khomein University of Medical Sciences, Khomein, Iran
- Molecular and Medicine Research Center, Khomein University of Medical Sciences, Khomein, Iran
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- Isfahan University of Medical Sciences, Isfahan, Iran
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- Ahvaz Jundishapur University of Medical Sciences, Ahvaz, Iran
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- Nahavand School of Allied Medical Sciences, Hamedan University of Medical Sciences, Hamedan, Iran
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- Department of Health, Khomein University of Medical Sciences, Khomein, Iran
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- Khomein University of Medical Sciences, Khomein, Iran
- Molecular and Medicine Research Center, Khomein University of Medical Sciences, Khomein, Iran
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Saki J, Khademvatan S, Yousefi E, Tavalla M, Abdizadeh R. Detection and genotyping of Toxoplasma gondii isolated from soil in Ahvaz, southwest of Iran. J Parasit Dis 2016; 41:202-205. [PMID: 28316413 DOI: 10.1007/s12639-016-0778-1] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/03/2015] [Accepted: 03/08/2016] [Indexed: 10/22/2022] Open
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To detection and genotype of Toxoplasma gondii isolated from soil in Ahvaz, southwest of Iran. Between August 2011 and May 2012 at different sites located in the area of the Ahvaz city south west Iran. A total of 200 soil samples were taken from different points of the region. Oocysts were recovered using the flotation method. Then, PCR reactions targeting the GRA6 gene were performed for specific T. gondii detection. The positive samples were studied by RFLP (random amplified fragment length polymorphism) using MseI enzymes to confirm the parasite linage. Toxoplasma DNA was found in 18 samples. Among them, 12 samples were successfully genotyped as GRA6 type III and 6 as GRA6 Type II. This is the first investigation detecting and genotyping T. gondii oocyst in environmental soil samples of Ahvaz, South west of Iran. The results of this study indicated that soil contaminated with T. gondii oocysts especially in public park may play a role in the epidemiology of human toxoplasmosis in southwest of Iran.
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- J Saki
- Health Research Institute, Infectious and Tropical Diseases Research Center & Department of Medical Parasitology, Ahvaz Jundishapur University of Medical Sciences, Ahvaz, Iran
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- Health Research Institute, Infectious and Tropical Diseases Research Center & Department of Medical Parasitology, Ahvaz Jundishapur University of Medical Sciences, Ahvaz, Iran.,Department of Medical Parasitology and Mycology and Cellular and Molecular Research Center, Urmia University of Medical Sciences, Urmia, PO Box: 613715794, Iran
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- Department of Medical Parasitology and Mycology, School of Public Health, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- Health Research Institute, Infectious and Tropical Diseases Research Center & Department of Medical Parasitology, Ahvaz Jundishapur University of Medical Sciences, Ahvaz, Iran
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- Health Research Institute, Infectious and Tropical Diseases Research Center & Department of Medical Parasitology, Ahvaz Jundishapur University of Medical Sciences, Ahvaz, Iran
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Khademvatan S, Saki J, Yousefi E, Abdizadeh R. Detection and genotyping ofToxoplasma gondiistrains isolated from birds in the southwest of Iran. Br Poult Sci 2013; 54:76-80. [DOI: 10.1080/00071668.2013.763899] [Citation(s) in RCA: 29] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/27/2022]
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Karami H, Vahidshahi K, Kosarian M, Karami H, Shahmohammadi S, Dabirian M, Vafainezhad M, Yousefi E, Sarparast L, Alizade R, Mahdavi M, Hashemi MB. Assessment of coagulation state and its related factors in thalassemia intermedia patients referred to thalassemia research center at Booali Sina Hospital Sari/IR Iran in 2007. Pak J Biol Sci 2010; 13:448-451. [PMID: 20973399 DOI: 10.3923/pjbs.2010.448.451] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 05/30/2023]
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A high incidence of thromboembolic events have been reported among thalassemia intermedia patients especially in splenectomized patients. This study has been conducted to evaluate the coagulation state of patients referred to thalassemia research center at Booali Sina Teaching Hospital, Sari, Iran. This descriptive-cross sectional study was performed in 2007. Sixty thalassemia intermedia patients aged older than 10 years were enrolled. After recording demographic and therapeutic data of the participants, the plasma levels of Coagulant factors were measured. Obtained Data were analyzed using SPSS 13 software and t-test and chi-square tests. Of 60 studied patients, 62% were female. The mean age of the patients was 26.6 +/- 9.3 years. ASA tablet were used in 53.3%. None of the patients have experienced thromboembolic events. Decrease in protein C has been observed in 60%. Antithrombin III was decreased in 42% and protein S declined in 10% of the patients. Mutation in factor V leiden was seen in 3%. Splenectomy performed in 53.3% and there was no significant relation between low level of protein C and protein S, antithrombin III and presence of factor V Leiden with splenectomy (p > 0.05). Regarding to the high incidence of low levels of protein C, protein S and antithrombin III among thalassemia intermedia patients, there is an increased risk of thromboembolic events in the patients.
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- H Karami
- Department of Pediatric Oncology and Thalassemia Research Center, Medical Faculty, Mazandaran University of Medical Sciences, Booali Sina Hospital, Sari, Iran
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