Evaluation of immunity against CMV in Azarbaijan female population

Many viral infections are associated with significant maternal and fetal consequences if acquired during pregnancy. In this study we wanted to clarify or remind some of the failures of laboratory techniques or managements. In this study 2049 serum samples in 4 years [2003-2006] were collected and examined with IgG and IgM ELISA techniques. These subjects were in the age range of 20-35 years. Subjects were referred to No 1 Lab of Specialized Clinics of Tabriz University of Medical Sciences. Serum samples of 2049 females were analyzed, and 1814[%88.53] seropositive, 170 [8.29%] seronegative, 65 [3.17%] current infection were detected. Findings showed that there was not a suitable programmed management or a confirmed diagnostic technique in our scientific society for the prevention of some of the side effects of CMV infection in fetus of pregnant women. For these reasons we must review and prepare a new strategy for guiding our female population at least in university scientific centers

Clinical and laboratory findings in neurobrucellosis: a study of 43 cases

Brucellosis is a common zoonotic infection that is endemic in many parts of the world. Neurological involvement is a rare entity, occurs in 2-5% of cases. Neurobrucellosis comprises a variety of complications, including meningitis, meningoencephalitis, myelitis and myelopaties, peripheral and cranial neuropathies, and psychiatric manifestations. The aim of the present study was to evaluate neurological manifestations and cerebrospinal fluid [CSF] findings in a group of Iranian patients with neurobrucellosis. During a 10-year period [1996-2005], medical records of 43 hospitalized patients with definite diagnosis of neurobrucellosis were studied. Inclusion criteria were a minimum titer of 1/160 for Wright and abnormal CSF findings. Age, gender, neurological manifestations, CSF analysis and its changes were investigated. Neurological manifestations include meningitis [64.9%], meningoencephalitis [11.6%], cranial nerve palsy [11.6%], brain abscess [2.4%], myelitis [2.4%] and psychiatric disorders [6.9%]. Pleocytosis [100%], high protein [40%] and low glucose levels [40%] were noted in CSF analysis clinical manifestations and CSF abnormality of nearobrucellosis is similar to tuberculosis an nearobrucellosis must be kept in mind in approach of patients with acute or chronic lymphocytic meningitis with increased protein and low glucose level in CSF and risk factors of brucellosis