[Survey of waste water disposal methods in I.R.Army Units in year of 1383]

Background: wastewater is one of the most important risks for human health and environment because of high content of chemicals and microorganisms. The importance of hygienic wastewater disposal in bounded locality such as garrison, which people are in close contact, is doubled. So, it is necessary to have survey on Units affiliated to Islamic Republic Army Force

Materials and methods: data from 199 major garrison were collected using questionnaire. These data were analyzed using SPSS software [ver 11.5]

Results: from the 199 garrison, highest and lowest numbers were belonging to Land force [67.34%] and Military Police Department [1.5%], respectively. 18.09 percent of I. R. A. Units were used adsorption well, and 10.06% septic tank, and only 8.04% had wastewater treatment plant. 24.12 percent of these units are connected to sewerage and 28.64% had no treatment on wastewater

Conclusions: with respect to results, it is obvious that in I. R. A. wastewater discharging to environment is the most common method for wastewater disposal, and although wastewater treatment is important from public health and other viewpoints, but in I. R. A. has low priority. With respect to results, it is obvious that most of I. R. A Units discharge wastewater with no treatment and cause to environmental pollution and spreading of pathogenic agents, which is apposite to with Department of Environmental Protection Regulations and should be under consideration in all future programs as one of the most important priorities

case report: Refsum's disease

Refsum's disease is an autosomal recessive disorder. The clinical features include retinitis pigmentosa, blindness, anosmia deafness, ataxia and accumulation of phytanic acid in plasma. A 12-year old boy presented with retinitis pigmentosa, sensorineural deafness and distal lower limb weakness and wasting two years ago. Physical examination did not reveal an objective area of sensory loss. We detected muscles wasting in bilateral legs. Deep tendon reflexes at the ankles and knees were absent bilaterally. Upper limb reflexes were decreased and his gait was ataxic. In electrodiagnostic study, findings were compatible with motor and sensory neuropathy. Phytanic acid in serum analysis was highly raised. Although rare, Refsum's disease is partially treatable and early recognition may prevent visual and auditory deterioration

[ case report: Refsum's disease]

Background: Refsum's disease is an autosomal recessive disorder. The clinical features include retinitis pigmentosa, blindness, anosmia, deafness, ataxia and accumulation of phytanic acid in plasma

Case report: A 12 -year old boy presented with retinitis pigmentosa, sensorineural deafness and distal lower limb weakness and wasting from two years ago. Physical examination did not reveal an objective area of sensory loss. We detected muscles wasting in bilateral legs. Deep tendon reflexes at the ankles and knees were absent bilaterally. Upper limb reflexes were decreased and his gait was ataxic. In electrodiagnostic study, findings were compatible with motor and sensory neuropathy. Phytanic acid in serum analysis was highly raised

Conclusions: Although rare, Refsum's disease is partially treatable and early recognition may prevent visual and auditory deterioration