During the past three decades, a gradual shift in the age of infection with hepatitis A virus
(HAV) from early childhood to adulthood has been observed. There is a general lack of …

Introduction With 583 million inhabitants, the Eastern Mediterranean Region (EMR) is a
worldwide hub for travel, migration, and food trade. However, there is a scarcity of data on …

BACKGROUND: Toxoplasmosis is a worldwide infection. Most studies on toxoplasmosis are
in women in child bearing ages. We conducted an epidemiological survey on the population …

This study examines the spatio-temporal variations of ambient air pollution from fine
particulates below 2.5 µm (PM2. 5) and particulate matter below 10 µm (PM10) in three of …

Results: Overall seroprevalence rate was 19.20% with no significant difference between
rural and urban residents. The seroprevalence rates increased significantly with age: from …

Background: Hepatitis A Virus (HAV) is among the main endemic human enteric viral
diseases that directly or indirectly affect children's performance at primary schools in low …

Hepatitis A virus (HAV) infection usually spreads through the fecal-oral route. It is an acute,
self-limiting disease with a mild course that is often silent in pediatric cases. However, this …

Background: We conducted an epidemiological survey on seroprevalence of toxoplasma
infection in women of childbearing age in Isfahan Province. Materials and Methods: In a …

Introduction: The hepatitis A virus (HAV) is a major global health problem, especially in
developing countries. Althrough children aged 5-14 years are the most infected age group …

Background Worldwide, hepatitis A is a common infection during childhood especially in
developing countries. It can cause severe complications in adults and patients with …