List of Articles مریم کریمی دهکردی

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  1 - Contamination of Dog Hair with Toxocara spp. Eggs in Kermanshah City and Associated Risk Factors
  Maryam Maryam Karimi-Dehkord Farid Rezaei Fatemeh Azizinejad
  Inroduction & Objective: Canine intestinal parasitic infections that can be transmitted to humans are widespread. One of these infections is toxocariasis caused by Toxocara canis. The aim of this study was to investigate the contamination of the hairs of different d More

  Inroduction & Objective: Canine intestinal parasitic infections that can be transmitted to humans are widespread. One of these infections is toxocariasis caused by Toxocara canis. The aim of this study was to investigate the contamination of the hairs of different dogs (domestic, herd, guard and stray) as a risk for transmission to humans. Materials and Methods: This descriptive cross-sectional study was carried out on the 201 domestic, guards, herds, and stray dogs in Kermanshah to investigate the contamination of the hair. Hair washing method and also the Graham method was performed to detect infection with Toxocara species eggs Results: The results showed that 44.27% of the studied dogs were infected with Toxocara eggs by Graham method and 36.81% by hair washing method. In both methods, puppies under six months of age showed significantly more infection than dogs over six months old (p≤0.05), but the difference between males and females was not significant. Also, the rate of infection in domestic dogs was significantly lower than that of herding, guard and stray dogs (p≤0.05). Although there was no significant difference between hair washing method and Graham method in terms of infection rate, but in dogs with short hair, the amount of infection in Graham method was significantly higher than the hair washing method (p≤0.05). Conclusion: According to the results of the present study, the infection of dogs in Kermanshah with Toxocara species is high. Therefore, in order to reduce the risk of human infection, it is necessary to create preventive programs. Manuscript profile
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  2 - The evaluation and comparison of metabolic and oxidative stress status in dairy cows before and after parturition
  Maryam Maryam Karimi-Dehkord Forough Mohammadi Majid Gholami-Ahangarn
  Inroduction & Objective: In the recent years, due to the role of oxidative stress in the pathogenesis of various diseases, oxidative stress markers have become a useful tool in the prevention and treatment of various diseases. Regarding the importance of dairy cattl More

  Inroduction & Objective: In the recent years, due to the role of oxidative stress in the pathogenesis of various diseases, oxidative stress markers have become a useful tool in the prevention and treatment of various diseases. Regarding the importance of dairy cattle transition period and little research on the state of oxidative stress during the transition period, the aim of this study was to investigate the status of oxidative stress during the transition period using Malondialdehyde (MDA), glutathione (GSH) and total antioxidant capacity (GSH) two weeks before and after parturition in Holstein dairy cows in Shahrekord dairy farms. Materials and Methods: 42 dairy were selected from one of the industrial dairy farms in Shahrekord. Blood samples were taken two times (two weeks before and after pregnancy) and was transferred to the laboratory for measurement of Malondialdehyde, glutathione and total antioxidant capacity. T-test was used to compare the mean of each of these parameters before and after pregnancy. Results: The mean serum Malondialdehyde level after parturition in comparison to before parturition increased, although it was not statistically significant (P>0/05). The mean glutathione and total antioxidant capacity of the blood after delivery in comparison with the prepartum were significantly decreased (P<0/05). Also, the levels of superoxide dismutase, catalase and glutathione peroxidase enzymes decreased significantly after delivery compared to before delivery (P <0.05). Conclusion: According to the results of this study, it can be concluded that dairy cows are exposed to oxidative stress during the transition period, although they do not show clinical symptoms. As a result, it is important to pay attention to the use of antioxidants during the transition period. . Manuscript profile
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  3 - Physiological and behavioral effects of feeding of Argas reflexus larvae in laboratory mice
  Farid Rezaei Maryam Maryam Karimi-Dehkord Forogh Khavaran
  Inroduction & Objective: Argas reflexus or pigeon tick is a soft tick of Argas genus. This tick is an external parasite of poultry that often feeds on pigeon blood and is one of the most important pigeon ectoparasites that can endanger human health. The aim of this More

  Inroduction & Objective: Argas reflexus or pigeon tick is a soft tick of Argas genus. This tick is an external parasite of poultry that often feeds on pigeon blood and is one of the most important pigeon ectoparasites that can endanger human health. The aim of this study was to investigate the physiological and behavioral effects of feeding Argas reflexus larvae on mice. Material and Method: After collecting the Argas reflexus ticks and in vitro production of their larvae, mice were infected with 30, 40 and 50 larvae in three treatments, respectively, and 5 mice were treated in each treatment. Then, Physiological symptoms such as changes in weight and temperature, behavioral changes and skin symptoms were monitored and recorded daily. Results: The results of this study show with increasing the number of larvae in infected mice, the severity of symptoms also increase. It also seems that in addition to the number of larvae, the longer feeding of larvae from the body of laboratory animals, the greater the severity of clinical and cutaneous symptoms and their stability. Conclusion: According to the results, it is necessary to pay attention to the dangers of the presence of this tick in birds as the main host of this tick and also in the habitat of humans and to develop control and preventive programs against this tick. Manuscript profile
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  4 - Evaluation of serum biochemical profile using black radish (Raphanus sativus) in mice
  Seyedeh Ommolbanin Ghasemian Maryam Maryam Karimi-Dehkord Ali Maddahi nejad Hooman Yousefi
  Background & Aim: Considering the presence of active compounds in black horseradish, the present study aimed to evaluate the effect of hydroalcoholic extract of black radish on liver and kidney function in small laboratory mice. Materials & Methods: In this study, 40 s More

  Background & Aim: Considering the presence of active compounds in black horseradish, the present study aimed to evaluate the effect of hydroalcoholic extract of black radish on liver and kidney function in small laboratory mice. Materials & Methods: In this study, 40 small laboratory mice were randomly divided into four groups of control and experimental groups (50, 100, and 150 mg/ml black radish extract). Intraperitoneal injection of hydroalcoholic extract of black radish was performed in the experimental groups. On the 21st day, the mice were anesthetized and then blood sampling was done. Blood urea nitrogen (BUN), creatinine, alkaline phosphatase (ALP), aspartate aminotransferase (AST), alanine aminotransferase (ALT), triglyceride and cholesterol levels were compared between the groups. Results: The levels of BUN, creatinine, ALP, AST and ALT in the experimental groups were not significantly different from the control group (P>0.05). Treatment with horseradish extract led to a decrease in fat profiles in the experimental group compared to the control group. By increasing the dose of the extract, the amount of triglycerides decreased. This reduction was significant in the highest dose (150 mg/kg) (P<0.05). In addition, black radish extract led to a significant decrease in cholesterol in all three doses compared to the control group (P<0.05). Conclusion: The results of the present study indicate the absence of liver and kidney toxicity of the extract in the doses used in the study. It can also be said that in physiological conditions, the use of black horseradish hydroalcoholic extract reduces the fat profile Manuscript profile