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Genetic analysis of imported dengue virus strains by Iranian travelers
Publication date: November 2016 Source:Asian Pacific Journal of Tropical Disease, Volume 6, Issue 11 Author(s): Nariman Shahhosseini, Sadegh Chinikar, Norbert Nowotny, Anthony R. Fooks, Jonas Schmidt-Chanasit Abstract Dengue virus sequences used in this study were obtained from two Iranian patients who were both with a history of traveling to Malaysia. The maximum likelihood phylogenetic tree demonstrated that two sequences were grouped into dengue virus 1. Specifically, strains Iran-DF1 and Iran-DF2 clustered in genotype I and III, respectively. (Source: Asian Pacific Journal of Tropical Disease)
Source: Asian Pacific Journal of Tropical Disease - October 26, 2016 Category: Tropical Medicine Source Type: research

Current observation on Aedes mosquitoes: A survey on implication of dengue infection, human lifestyle and preventive measure among Malaysia resident in urban and sub-urban areas
Conclusions In this study, we concluded that there is a direct link between the knowledge of the Aedes biting frequency with dengue infection, human lifestyle on the light use and preventive measures against mosquitoes. However, the level of knowledge is poor on the subject of Aedes mosquitoes and dengue for both urban and sub-urban respondents. (Source: Asian Pacific Journal of Tropical Disease)
Source: Asian Pacific Journal of Tropical Disease - October 26, 2016 Category: Tropical Medicine Source Type: research

Thalassemia: Impact of consanguineous marriages on most prevalent monogenic disorders of humans
Publication date: October 2016 Source:Asian Pacific Journal of Tropical Disease, Volume 6, Issue 10 Author(s): Umar Saeed, Zahra Zahid Piracha Thalassaemia is an inherited autosomal recessive disorder closely associated with consanguineous marriages. A literature search was conducted with an aim to investigate thalassemia and consanguineous marriages. Articles were searched from Google Scholar and Pubmed information regarding thalassemia associated complications, epidemiology of thalassemia and association between consanguineous marriages and thalassemia, which was subjected to contemplation. Thalassemia carrier rate v...
Source: Asian Pacific Journal of Tropical Disease - September 21, 2016 Category: Tropical Medicine Source Type: research

Conservation, genetic characterization, phytochemical and biological investigation of black calla lily: A wild endangered medicinal plant
Publication date: October 2016 Source:Asian Pacific Journal of Tropical Disease, Volume 6, Issue 10 Author(s): Mai Mohammed Farid, Sameh Reda Hussein, Mahmoud Mohammed Saker Scientists continue to search for and conserve plants whose medicinal properties have become crucial in the fight against diseases. Moreover, lessons from folk medicine, indigenous knowledge and Chinese medicine on crude extracts points to possible findings of novel promising and strong pharmaceutically bioactive constituents. Arum palaestinum, commonly known as black calla lily, is one of the most important medicinal plants belonging to the famil...
Source: Asian Pacific Journal of Tropical Disease - September 21, 2016 Category: Tropical Medicine Source Type: research

Influence of coffee and its components on breast cancer: A review
Publication date: October 2016 Source:Asian Pacific Journal of Tropical Disease, Volume 6, Issue 10 Author(s): Manish Mishra, Raju Panta, Miguel Miyares Amongst females, breast cancer is one of the major culprits for cancer death. Consequently, many scientists have focused their researches to delineate the novel alternative strategies to cure or to reduce the outgrowth of this disease. Amongst the beverages, coffee is widely available and one of the most popular non-alcoholic drink worldwide. Due to the widespread usage of coffee in adults, scientists are trying to delineate its beneficial and harmful influences on hu...
Source: Asian Pacific Journal of Tropical Disease - September 21, 2016 Category: Tropical Medicine Source Type: research

Phytochemical and antimicrobial study of the seeds and leaves of Peganum harmala L. against urinary tract infection pathogens
Conclusions Results of this study suggest that the flavonoids extract of P. harmala may be useful to treat uropathogenic bacteria. (Source: Asian Pacific Journal of Tropical Disease)
Source: Asian Pacific Journal of Tropical Disease - September 21, 2016 Category: Tropical Medicine Source Type: research

Activities of cholinesterase enzyme among diazinon and sevin insecticides sprayers in the western part of Iran
Conclusions These workers were in danger of chemical poisoning. Measurement of pre-cholinesterase and post-cholinesterase exposures is recommended in order to compare the values after pesticide application. (Source: Asian Pacific Journal of Tropical Disease)
Source: Asian Pacific Journal of Tropical Disease - September 21, 2016 Category: Tropical Medicine Source Type: research

Detection of primary CMV infection in Sudanese pregnant women by IgG avidity test
Conclusions CMV IgG avidity test was important to distinguish between CMV recent and past infection rather than relying on IgG and IgM only, and IgM is not always indicative for recent or primary CMV infection. (Source: Asian Pacific Journal of Tropical Disease)
Source: Asian Pacific Journal of Tropical Disease - September 21, 2016 Category: Tropical Medicine Source Type: research

Phenolic content, anti-oxidant, anti-plasmodium and cytotoxic properties of the sponge Acanthella cavernosa
Conclusions This study provided information on antioxidant, total phenolic content and antimalarial activities as well as the cytotoxicity of all fractions from the crude extract of A. cavernosa. The natural anti-Plasmodium compounds are of particular interest. Further studies are needed for a more extensive screening and characterization of the bioactive components in this sponge. (Source: Asian Pacific Journal of Tropical Disease)
Source: Asian Pacific Journal of Tropical Disease - September 21, 2016 Category: Tropical Medicine Source Type: research

Antibacterial effect of silver nanoparticles and capsaicin against MDR-ESBL producing Escherichia coli: An in vitro study
Conclusions The results point out that capsaicin and AgNPs could be of use in treating ESBL infection. (Source: Asian Pacific Journal of Tropical Disease)
Source: Asian Pacific Journal of Tropical Disease - September 21, 2016 Category: Tropical Medicine Source Type: research

Evaluation of biological control of rattus population by mongoose (Herpestidae, Carnivora) in Abu-Musa Island, Iran
Conclusions The introduced Indian gray mongoosehas successfully eradicated the rattus population in island of Abu-Musa, but we have no information about its direct and indirect impacts on other native faunal elements of this island. (Source: Asian Pacific Journal of Tropical Disease)
Source: Asian Pacific Journal of Tropical Disease - September 21, 2016 Category: Tropical Medicine Source Type: research

The current status of Toxoplasma gondii infection among Egyptian rheumatoid arthritis patients
Conclusions The positive correlation between T. gondii infection and RA disease among Egyptian patients indicated the need to improve awareness of this parasitic infection and its management in this risk group. (Source: Asian Pacific Journal of Tropical Disease)
Source: Asian Pacific Journal of Tropical Disease - September 21, 2016 Category: Tropical Medicine Source Type: research

Ovarian nematode (Nematoda: Philometra sp.) infestation on Pseudorhombus triocellatus (Paralichthydiadae)
Conclusions This is the first report of Philometra sp. in the ovary of Pseudorhombus triocellatus. On the basis of nematode infestation may cause serious damage to ovary by slurping the blood, causing atrophy of developing ova, fibrosis, increasing granulocytes and hemorrhages, thus harmfully affect the fish reproduction and indirectly affect the fisher men communities. (Source: Asian Pacific Journal of Tropical Disease)
Source: Asian Pacific Journal of Tropical Disease - September 21, 2016 Category: Tropical Medicine Source Type: research

High infection of Anaplasma and Ehrlichia spp. among tick species collected from different geographical locations of Iran
Conclusions To the best of our knowledge, this is the first report of Anaplasma ovis infection in O. lahorensis in Iran. We also conjecture the prevalence of Ehrlichia spp. in Yazd Province based on sequencing results; also, it is suggested that O. lahorensis is a potential vector in the studied area. This survey highlights the importance of Argasidae family to verify and correlate their threat in causing anaplasmosis and other diseases in animals. (Source: Asian Pacific Journal of Tropical Disease)
Source: Asian Pacific Journal of Tropical Disease - September 21, 2016 Category: Tropical Medicine Source Type: research

Epidemiology of cutaneous leishmaniasis in Sidi Kacem Province, Northwestern Morocco (2006 –2014)
Conclusions The retrospective analysis has showed that cutaneous leishmaniasis is still major public health problem in Sidi Kacem Province. Indeed, this disease which presented an evolution according hyperendemic fashion can become endemic to the future in this province which borders the endemic area of Ouazzane. We highlight the cutaneous leishmaniasis incidence through the Sidi Kasem area during the last 8 years (2006–2014). (Source: Asian Pacific Journal of Tropical Disease)
Source: Asian Pacific Journal of Tropical Disease - September 21, 2016 Category: Tropical Medicine Source Type: research