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, , , Eslami G, Mardaneh J, Fallah F, Goudarzi H ,
Volume 29, Issue 1 (3-2005)
Abstract
Staphylococcus aureus-induced septic polyarthritis is a rare entity characterized by the involvement of multiple joints. IV drug abusers are at increased risk, and it could be fatal if prompt intervention is delayed.
Case report: A 30–year old male addict, (IV drug abuser), was admitted in Loghman hospital with high fever (38.5ºC), pulmonary symptoms, (cough and suppurative sputum), and pain and swelling in knees, ankles and both wrist joints. Blood and synovial fluid cultures were taken and the diagnosis of staphylococcus aureus-induced septic polyarthritis was confirmed. He was treated with vancomycin, penicillin and cephazolin. Although septic polyarthritis is a rare life-threatening condition, it should be kept in mind in immunocompromised subjects and IV drug abusers. Complete recovery is feasible with prompt diagnosis and intervention.
KEYWORDS: Septic polyarthritis, Staphylococcus aureus.
, , , , , , , Goodarzi H, Jamaati Hr, Norouzi J, Eslami G, Fallah F, Soleimani Rahbar Aa, Taheri S, Khanipour Rr: ,
Volume 29, Issue 4 (12-2005)
Abstract
Background : Community acquired pneumonia (CAP) is a common health problem and one of the main mortality factors worldwide. Legionella pneumophila is one of the most common responsible microorganisms for CAP and may lead to severe complications if left untreated. The present study was conducted to determine the frequency of this organism in patients with CAP.
Materials and methods : We enrolled 118 patients with CAP, COPD and asthma in Masihdaneshvari Medical center during 2004–2005. For microbiological purposes sputum culture and legionella urinary antigen measurement were achieved.
Results : The study population included 32 females and 86 males, their age range 58-77 years. The most frequently isolated respiratory microorganism were: streptococcus pneumonia (88%), candida spp. (76.2%), streptococcus beta-hemolytic (61.8%), staphylococcus (40.6%), klebsiella spp. (27.1%), fungi (16.1%), E.coli (8.4%), pseudomonas spp. (5.1%). Dyspnea, cough, sputum production, and fever were the most common findings. Smoking was the most commonly found risk factor.
Conclusion : Atypical pathogens are responsible for 40% of community-acquired pneumonia and several studies have ranked legionella pneumophila among the three most common microbial cause of CAP in patients admitted to the hospitals. So this is important to notice that urinary antigen test is particularly useful, simple and rapid test for legionella positive cases, because it is often easier to obtain urine in ill patients and the results can be available within hours and also reliable to commence treatment.
, , , , , Fallah F, Eslami G, Goudarzi H, Taheri S, Jadali F, Feyzbakhsh K ,
Volume 30, Issue 1 (3-2006)
Abstract
Nocardia could be transmitted to lungs through dust particles then transmitted to other organs via vascular system. We describe a 11-year old boy presenting with headache and vomiting. CT studies revealed hemorrhage in his right hemisphere as well as cerebral edema. He was hospitalized with primary diagnosis of hydrocephaly and pseudotumor cerebri. Further studies showed nocardia astroides in acid fast and blood agar culture.
Fallah F, Karimi A, Eslimi G, Rafie Tabatabaie S, Goudarzi H, Radmanesh Ahsani R, Malekan M, Navidinia M, Ghabel Rahmat F, Moradi A,
Volume 32, Issue 2 (Summer 2008 2008)
Abstract
Background: One of the most important problems for street children is the health issue. Many of these children are suffering from malnutrition, anemia, and respiratory, gastrointestinal and dermatologic disorders and also acquired infections such as hepatitis, AIDS, and tuberculosis. According to the emphasis for performing vaccination of high risk children, recognition of these groups has especial importance.
Materials and methods: In this descriptive study 203 street children were gathered from different places of Tehran and settled at a welfare center. These children were clinically examined by a pediatrician and requested to answer a questionnaire. Blood samples (3CC) were obtained from each of them in order to determine the existence of Hepatitis B Virus (HBV) and Hepatitis C Virus (HCV) infections by ELISA method.
Results: Among 203 street children studied in this research, 196 were boys and 7 were girls. Six cases (3%) were HBsAg positive, 54 cases were HBsAb positive (26.6%) and 16 cases were HBcAb positive (8%). Seven cases (3.5%) were HCVAb positive. All of the positive cases were boys.
Conclusion: According to these positive results for hepatitis B and C, additional laboratory examination for screening of acquired infectious disease such as Hepatitis seems to be necessary.
