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Article ; Online: Seroprevalence of Toxoplasma infection in individuals occupationally exposed to livestock and raw meat

Seyed Hossein Hejazi / Reza Kalantari / Rasool Jafari / Zahra Ghayour / Zary Nokhodian / Mahsa Esmaeilifallah

Veterinary Medicine and Science, Vol 9, Iss 6, Pp 2642-

A case–control study

2023 Volume 2647

Abstract: Abstract Background The expectancy of Toxoplasma gondii transmitted from livestock and raw meat to humans is a public health problem and is an example of the One Health theory. Objectives This survey aimed to determine the seroprevalence and risk factors ...

Abstract	Abstract Background The expectancy of Toxoplasma gondii transmitted from livestock and raw meat to humans is a public health problem and is an example of the One Health theory. Objectives This survey aimed to determine the seroprevalence and risk factors related to this common infection in individuals occupationally exposed (IOE) to livestock, raw meat and viscera in industrial slaughterhouses and livestock fields in Isfahan province, central Iran. Methods This study is a case–control survey carried out on the 401 serum samples of IOE (including slaughterhouse workers, butchers, veterinarians, veterinary technicians, livestock farmers and farm workers) compared to 401 archived samples of the general population (that all matched with cases by region, age and gender). All 802 samples were investigated for anti‐T. gondii IgM and anti‐T. gondii IgG using enzyme‐linked immunosorbent assay. Results A statistically significant higher anti‐T. gondii IgG occurrence (p < 0.001) was observed in IOE compared to the control group (46.1% vs. 31.4%). According to our knowledge, this is the first case–control study on the seroprevalence of anti‐T. gondii in IOE to livestock in central Iran. Conclusions These findings show a potentially significant association between T. gondii seropositivity and occupational exposure to livestock. Therefore, it is essential to develop guidelines for preventing disease transmission among IOE to livestock, raw meat and viscera in industrial slaughterhouses and livestock fields.
Keywords	abattoir ; occupational exposure ; risk factors ; seroprevalence ; Toxoplasma gondii ; zoonoses ; Veterinary medicine ; SF600-1100
Language	English
Publishing date	2023-11-01T00:00:00Z
Publisher	Wiley
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Article ; Online: A process evaluation of the Isfahan antibiotic awareness campaign

Soodabeh Rostami / Nazila Kassaian / Zary Nokhodian / Behrooz Ataei / Ali Zamanimoghadam / Parto Nasri / Shahrzad Ahangarzadeh / Zohreh Tahvilian / Parisa Shoaei / Kiana Shahzamani / Fatemeh Khoshdel Hashemi

Advanced Biomedical Research, Vol 12, Iss 1, Pp 6-

Developing engagement on antimicrobial resistance

2023 Volume 6

Abstract: Background: One of the most prominent global health threats is antibiotic resistance, leading to infection treatment failure. The first Iranian antibiotic awareness week campaign was initiated to improve the prudent use and wise prescription of ... ...

Abstract	Background: One of the most prominent global health threats is antibiotic resistance, leading to infection treatment failure. The first Iranian antibiotic awareness week campaign was initiated to improve the prudent use and wise prescription of antibiotics. Materials and Methods: The Isfahan antibiotic awareness campaign was held from November 30 to December 6, 2019, among two targeted populations; the general population and health-care workers by Isfahan University of Medical Sciences. In this campaign held in the main squares, streets, and a city's referral hospital, various educational methods were used to aware and sensitize the general population and medical staff about antibiotics and microbial resistance. These methods include face-to-face training, brochures, advertisement posters and billboards around the city, educational videos, social media messages, retraining for medical doctors and medical specialists, and interviewing in the Islamic Republic of Iran Broadcast. Results: Two hundred and twenty general practitioners, medical specialists, and residents participated in two retraining educational conferences in Al-Zahra Hospital, Isfahan, Iran. The mean score satisfaction of the two conferences was three from four. Nearly 2000 of the general population were under face-to-face educational programs whom after that, 83.6% had the correct answer to the questions around antimicrobial awareness. Conclusions: This campaign was an excellent experience as a pilot study with appealing issues. Further, activities are required to improve engagement with the target population and determine the impact of this campaign on antibiotic consumption and prescription behavior among the public and health-care professionals.
Keywords	drug resistance ; health behavior ; health campaigns ; health promotion ; Medicine ; R ; Biology (General) ; QH301-705.5
Subject code	360
Language	English
Publishing date	2023-01-01T00:00:00Z
Publisher	Wolters Kluwer Medknow Publications
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Article ; Online: Evaluation of specific IgG antibody in subjects who had been previously infected with SARS-CoV-2

Soodabeh Rostami / Shahrzad Ahangarzadeh / Ali Zamani Moghaddam / Zary Nokhodian / Hossein Modaresifar / Amirsaman Roustaei / Parisa Shoaei / Mohsen Rowzati / Zohreh Tahvilian / Alireza Nazari / Nazila Kassaian / Shaghayegh Haghjooy Javanmard / Behrooz Ataei

Advanced Biomedical Research, Vol 12, Iss 1, Pp 171-

2023 Volume 171

Keywords	Medicine ; R ; Biology (General) ; QH301-705.5
Language	English
Publishing date	2023-01-01T00:00:00Z
Publisher	Wolters Kluwer Medknow Publications
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Article ; Online: Antibacterial resistance patterns of Acinetobacter baumannii complex

Sayed Nassereddin Mostafavi / Soodabeh Rostami / Zary Nokhodian / Behrooz Ataei / Azam Cheraghi / Parisa Ataabadi / Naser Almasi / Zohreh Norouzi / Roya Kelishadi

Asian Pacific Journal of Tropical Medicine, Vol 14, Iss 7, Pp 316-

The results of Isfahan Antimicrobial Resistance Surveillance-1 Program

2021 Volume 322

Abstract: Objective: To determine the antibiotic resistance patterns of the Acinetobacter (A.) baumannii complex isolates that cause the confirmed infection. Methods: The present descriptive study was performed from March 2016 to March 2018 in three referral ... ...

Abstract	Objective: To determine the antibiotic resistance patterns of the Acinetobacter (A.) baumannii complex isolates that cause the confirmed infection. Methods: The present descriptive study was performed from March 2016 to March 2018 in three referral hospitals in Isfahan, Iran. All A. baumannii complex strains isolated from different clinical samples were identified by conventional phenotypic methods and antibiotic susceptibility pattern was detected. After the clinical investigation, contaminated samples were excluded and the source (hospital/community) and site of the infection were determined. Data on antibiotic susceptibility testing were extracted from WHONET software and analysis was done with SPSS. Results: From 254 patients who had confirmed A. baumannii complex infection, 158 (62.20%) cases were male, 27 (10.63%) were less than 20 years old, 172 (67.72%) had healthcare-associated infections and 96 (37.79%) were admitted in intensive care units. The most frequent infection was bloodstream infections (111, 43.70%). Our results showed that most of the isolates were resistant to most of the antibiotics (more than 75.00%) and a lower rate of non-susceptibility was observed against minocycline (20, 44.44%) and colistin (0%). The rate of multidrug-resistant isolates was 88.97%. There was no significant difference between resistance of A. baumannii complex isolates according to age. However, the resistance to amikacin and minocycline and the rate of multidrug resistance (MDR) were significantly different between males and females. In patients with healthcare associated infection (HAI), MDR isolates were significantly different regarding admission in ICU ward. Resistance to levofloxacin and ciprofloxacin were lower in isolates from patients with bloodstream infections in comparison to other diagnoses. Conclusions: In our study, a high level of antibiotic resistance was detected in both community-acquired and healthcare-associated A. baumannii complex infections. Appropriate antibiotic prescription in a clinical ...
Keywords	acinetobacter baumannii ; acinetobacter infections ; anti-bacterial agents ; drug resistance ; iran ; Arctic medicine. Tropical medicine ; RC955-962
Subject code	610
Language	English
Publishing date	2021-01-01T00:00:00Z
Publisher	Wolters Kluwer Medknow Publications
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Article ; Online: A Nationwide Study on the Seroprevalence of Measles, Mumps, and Rubella in Iranian Children and Adolescents

Zary Nokhodian / Berooz Ataei / Mohammad Mehdi Gouya / Shervin Ghafari Hosseini / Majid Yaran / Marjan Mansourian / Mohammad Esmaeil Motlagh / Ramin Heshmat / Seyed Mohsen Zahraei / Roya Kelishadi

Iranian Journal of Public Health, Vol 51, Iss

2022 Volume 2

Abstract: Background: Assessing the prevalence of infections, which are preventable by vaccination, is crucial to monitor the vaccination program efficacy, and it can demonstrate the gaps in population immunity. The current study attempted to assess the specific ... ...

Abstract	Background: Assessing the prevalence of infections, which are preventable by vaccination, is crucial to monitor the vaccination program efficacy, and it can demonstrate the gaps in population immunity. The current study attempted to assess the specific Immunoglobulin (IgG) antibody against measles, mumps, and rubella (MMR) in Iranian children and adolescents, years after their vaccination. Methods: This cross-sectional study was conducted in Iran. Serum samples of 2100 students, aged 7-18 years, included in a national health survey, were tested for MMR antibodies by ELISA assay. Multistage random cluster sampling was used to select subjects from 30 provinces in Iran. Results: Overall, 1871, 1718, and 1678 serums were tested for measles, mumps, and rubella antibodies, respectively. The prevalence of positive test was 1231 (65.8%) for measles, 1327 (77.2%) for mumps and 1344 (80.1%) for rubella. Conclusion: Despite high vaccination coverage in Iran, IgG antibody against measles, mumps, and rubella was not detected in a considerable proportion of children and adolescents aged 7-18 years. In case of contacts with residents of other countries, where measles or rubella have not yet been eliminated, it may create problems for Iranian children.
Keywords	Measles ; Mumps ; Rubella ; Children ; Adolescents ; Iran ; Public aspects of medicine ; RA1-1270
Language	English
Publishing date	2022-02-01T00:00:00Z
Publisher	Tehran University of Medical Sciences
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Article ; Online: Dermatophytes contamination of wrestling mats in sport centers of Isfahan, Iran

Shahla Shadzi / Behrooz Ataei / Zary Nokhodian / Dana Daneshmand

Advanced Biomedical Research, Vol 3, Iss 1, Pp 241-

2014 Volume 241

Keywords	Medicine ; R ; Biology (General) ; QH301-705.5
Language	English
Publishing date	2014-01-01T00:00:00Z
Publisher	Wolters Kluwer Medknow Publications
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Article ; Online: Prevalence of Hepatitis B virus infection in Isfahan province

Zary Nokhodian / Peyman Adibi / Behrooz Ataei

International Journal of Preventive Medicine, Vol 5, Iss 15, Pp 193-

2014 Volume 199

Abstract: Hepatitis B virus (HBV) is a serious global health problem. It is estimated that 1.5-2.5 million people are suffering from this infection in Iran. A review on HBV infection prevalence in Isfahan, Iran is conducted in this article. It will help ... ...

Abstract	Hepatitis B virus (HBV) is a serious global health problem. It is estimated that 1.5-2.5 million people are suffering from this infection in Iran. A review on HBV infection prevalence in Isfahan, Iran is conducted in this article. It will help researchers for further studies and also will be helpful for control the infection. Medline, Embase, Ovid, Google Scholar, Scientific Information Database, Iranmedex, Magiran and Scientific Journal of Iran Blood Transfusion Organization and also students′ thesis and projects of Isfahan and Kashan universities of medical sciences were searched for key words "HBV," "HBsAg," "prevalence," "Isfahan," "Esfahan," and "Kashan in titles and/or abstracts. Overall, 24 articles, including 4, 14, 5 and 1 were assessed in Isfahan province, and Isfahan, Kashan, and Foulad-shahr cities, respectively. The highest and lowest participants were 542705 and 73, respectively. The highest prevalence of HBsAg was reported in HIV-infected patients and the lowest one was seen in the thalassemic patients. We collected the articles about the prevalence of HBV in Isfahan to help researchers and determine prevalence HBV in Isfahan province. The similar studies in other province of Iran are necessary for marking decision.
Keywords	Prevalence ; epidemiology ; hepatitis B virus ; Isfahan ; Kashan ; Medicine ; R
Subject code	001
Language	English
Publishing date	2014-01-01T00:00:00Z
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Article ; Online: Surveillance of acute respiratory infections among outpatients

Abbasali Javadi / Peyman Adibi / Behrooz Ataei / Zary Nokhodian / Majid Yaran

Journal of Research in Medical Sciences, Vol 20, Iss 2, Pp 115-

A pilot study in Isfahan city

2015 Volume 121

Abstract: Background: Considering that there was not any regional survey in Isfahan, Iran regarding the epidemiology of acute respiratory tract infections (ARTI) in different age groups of general population, the aim of this study was to determine the ... ...

Abstract	Background: Considering that there was not any regional survey in Isfahan, Iran regarding the epidemiology of acute respiratory tract infections (ARTI) in different age groups of general population, the aim of this study was to determine the epidemiologic feature of ARTIs in Isfahan using multiplex polymerase chain reaction (PCR) method. Materials and Methods: In this cross-sectional study, patients aged <80 years with symptoms of ARTI were studied, during 2009-2010 Nasopharyngeal and dry throat swab specimens were collected and pathogens of ARTI was determined using multiplex real-time PCR. Results: In this study, 455 cases with ARTI were studied. Mean age of studied population was 29.9 ± 18.5 (range: 0.2-80). Symptoms such as sore throat (86.3%), coryza (68.0%) and dry cough (54.3%) were the most common symptoms in all studied groups, whereas fever was the most clinical presentation of younger patients (<15 years old) and headache and skeletal pain were the most common symptoms of older patients (>15 years old). Rhinovirus was the most common cause of ARTI in patients aged <5 years and those aged >50 years. Influenza virus B was the most common cause of ARTI in patients aged 5-50 years. Conclusion: Our study provides baseline information on the epidemiologic and clinical feature of outpatients with ARTIs in Isfahan city. Though our findings in this pilot study could be helpful in diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of ARTI, planning preventive interventional.
Keywords	Acute respiratory tract infection ; multiplex polymerase chain reaction ; surveillance ; Medicine ; R
Subject code	616
Language	English
Publishing date	2015-01-01T00:00:00Z
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Article ; Online: Epidemiology of Q fever in Iran

Zary Nokhodian / Awat Feizi / Behrooz Ataei / Shervin Ghaffari Hoseini / Ehsan Mostafavi

Journal of Research in Medical Sciences, Vol 22, Iss 1, Pp 121-

A systematic review and meta-analysis for estimating serological and molecular prevalence

2017 Volume 121

Abstract: Background: Q fever is endemic in Iran, thus, we conducted a systematic review and meta-analysis on epidemiology of Coxiella burnetii among humans and animals in Iran. Materials and Methods: A systematic search was performed to identify all articles ... ...

Abstract	Background: Q fever is endemic in Iran, thus, we conducted a systematic review and meta-analysis on epidemiology of Coxiella burnetii among humans and animals in Iran. Materials and Methods: A systematic search was performed to identify all articles reporting C. burnetii prevalence in Iranian humans or animals, published from January 2000 to January 2015. Data from articles were extracted, and a pooled estimate of prevalence with corresponding 95% confidence interval (CI) was calculated using random effect method. Results: In this review, 27 papers were identified. The pooled seroprevalence of Q fever in animals was 27% (CI 95%: 23%–32%). The prevalence was 33% (CI 95%: 22%–45%) in goats, 27% (CI 95%: 21%–32%) in sheep, and 17% (CI 95%: 5%–28%) in cattle. The bacterial DNA was detected in 5% (95% CI: 3%–9%) of milk samples, and it was higher in cattle (10%; 95% CI: 6%–16%) than sheep (2%; 95% CI: 0–7%) and goats (4%; 95% CI: 0–12%). Conclusion:C. burnetii DNA or its antibody has been frequently detected among ruminants. Since these animals can transmit the infection to humans, Q fever could be a potential health problem in Iran.
Keywords	Iran ; meta-analysis ; molecular ; Q fever ; serology ; Medicine ; R
Subject code	630
Language	English
Publishing date	2017-01-01T00:00:00Z
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Article ; Online: Seroprevalence of Bordetella pertussis among a nationally representative sample of Iranian pediatric population

Zary Nokhodian / Behrooz Ataei / Seyed Mohsen Zahraei / Mohammad Mehdi Gouya / Shervin Ghaffari Hoseini / Majid Yaran / Marjan Mansourian / Mohammad Esmaeil Motlagh / Ramin Heshmat / Roya Kelishadi

Journal of Research in Medical Sciences, Vol 26, Iss 1, Pp 21-

The childhood and adolescence surveillance and prevention of adult noncommunicable disease-V study

2021 Volume 21

Abstract: Background: Pertussis is a vaccine-preventable respiratory infection and seroepidemiology of the infection could be a marker of the pertussis immunity in a population. In many countries, despite vaccination coverage, high prevalence of pertussis has been ...

Abstract	Background: Pertussis is a vaccine-preventable respiratory infection and seroepidemiology of the infection could be a marker of the pertussis immunity in a population. In many countries, despite vaccination coverage, high prevalence of pertussis has been observed. The present study aimed to evaluate the immunoglobulin G (IgG) antibody against pertussis and the role of demographic and anthropometric variables on the immunity rate in the Iranian pediatric population to evaluate the impact of existing immunization program in order to envisage future vaccination strategies to prevent infection. Methods: In a cross-sectional multi-centric study, 1593 samples of the students aged 7–18 years, who had been enrolled in a national survey (Childhood and Adolescence Surveillance and Prevention of Adult Noncommunicable disease-V), were randomly selected and tested for IgG antibody against Bordetella pertussis (BP) by enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay. The age, gender, education, residency, geographical region, and body mass index (BMI) were extracted from the questionnaires of the COSPIAN-Survey. Multiple logistic regression models were used to assess the associations between the variables with the IgG antibody against BP. Data were presented by odds ratio (OR), 95% confidence interval (95% CI) and P values (P): (OR [95% CI]; P). Results: Subjects were consisted of 774 boys and 750 girls, with a mean (standard deviation) age of 12.39 (3.03) years. Overall, BP seroprevalence was 59.8%. There were higher BMI values in seronegative ones versus seropositive (18.62 ± 4.07 vs. 18.15 ± 3.94, P = 0.041, 95% CI = 0.23 [0.02–0.92]). However, the categorized BMI for age was not significantly associated with IgG levels (0.27 [0.25–0.29]; 0.27). BP seroprevalence was not significantly different between geographical regions (0.06 [0.05–0.07]; 0.06), genders (1.17 [0.93–1.47]; 0.18), area of residence (1.07 [0.82–1.4]; 0.61), and educational levels (0.94 [0.75–1.19]; 0.62). Conclusion: IgG antibody against pertussis was not detected in ...
Keywords	adolescent ; child ; iran ; pertussis ; toxin ; Medicine ; R
Language	English
Publishing date	2021-01-01T00:00:00Z
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