hamid baghchesaraie

Trichomonas vaginalis infection is a common sexually transmitted protozoal infection and is associated with several adverse outcomes such as preterm labour، delivery of a low-birth weight infant، and facilitation of sexually transmission of human immunodeficiency virus. In Iran، the prevalence of trichomoniasis has been reported between 2 to 8%. The aim of the study was to investigate the prevalence of this infection among women referred to a laboratory in Zanjan. ­In this Cross-sectional study، 328 women were selected via convenience sampling. Because of vaginal discharge، itching، burning and malodor، they were referred to a laboratory by a gynecologist. After preparing a demographical check list، the vaginal specimens were examined by wet smears for Trichomonas vaginalis، in 2010. To analyze the data، we use chi square and fisher exact test. The clients (54. 43%) ­are 25-­34 years old، homemaker­ (87%)، illiterate or­­ primary school education­ (48%). ­The prevalence of T. Vaginalis infection is­ 6. 4%. there is no significant relationship between T. ­Vaginalis infection and factors like age، education level، marriage age، contraceptive method، occupation، dwelling place and number of labour. In comparison with other studies، the prevalence of Trichomonas vaginalis in Zanjan is moderate. Because of co-existing with other sexually transmitted diseases (STDs)، we suggest conducting further studies about the prevalence of other STDs in Zanjan.

Brucellosis is a major health problem worldwide, especially in developing countries. Following infection with brucella, antibodies appear in the serum and its titer detection can help us to evaluate the course and epidemic status of the infection. The aim of this study was to determine the seroprevalence of anti-brucella antibody titer in rural population of Abhar. Patients and In this descriptive study, 300 individuals were randomly selected for whom blood samples were screened to determine anti-brucella antibody titter, using standard tube agglutination (STA) and Coombs tests. The seroprevalence of anti-brucella antibody titer was 1.25% for STA and 4.58% for Coombs test. Totally, 14 (5.83%) individuals had titers of 1/80 or higher in STA and/or Coombs tests. Our results emphasizes on the necessity of conducting comprehensive and scheduled program of seroprevalence survey, particularly in rural area, aimed at reducing brucella prevalence as well as to guide planning and resource allocation of decision makers for future interventions.