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Original article English Beayou AM 1, Abusedra AS 2, Najam FI 3 1-Department of Pediatrics, Alarab Medical University. 2-Department of Microbiology. Alarab Medical University. 3-Benghazi Center of Infectious Diseases and Immunity, Benghazi- Libya. Libyan J Infect Dis. 2009;3(2):37-42 Abstract Background: Early diagnosis and treatment of infections is critical in the care of immunodeficient patients. C-reactive …

Evaluation of C-reactive protein as a diagnostic tool in the detection of infection in patients with malignancy and pyrexia Read More »

Original article English EL.Khafifi MH, Muhammed KS, Alaorfi WEY , Osman AR. Urology Department, 7th April (Hawari) Teaching Hospital, Benghazi, Libya. Libyan J Infect Dis. 2009;3(2):43-48 Abstract Background/aim: Fournier`s gangrene is a fulminant aggressive necrotizing fascitis affecting the perineum and external genitalia with significant mortality rate. The aim of the present study was to describe …

Fournier`s Gangrene experience of one decade in Benghazi- Libya 1998-2007 Read More »

Original article English Bakka A 1,Mohammad MA 1, Altayar M 1, Elgariani A 2, Alarabi MB 2, Toboli A1. 1-Department of Medical Microbiology, Al-Arab Medical University, Benghazi, Libya. 2-Department of Medicine,Al-Arab Medical University, Benghazi, Libya. Libyan J Infect Dis. 2009;3(2):30-36 Abstract Aims: To determine the prevalence of Helicobacter pylori (H. pylori) infection in chronic dyspeptic …

Helicobacter pylori infections among Libyan chronic dyspeptic patients in Benghazi Read More »

Original article English Rayes AA 1, Ben Khalil IM 2 1-Faculty of Medicine, Al Fateh University for Medical Sciences, and Infectious Diseases Department, Tripoli Medical Center, Libya. 2-Infectious Diseases Department, Tripoli Medical Center, Libya. Libyan J Infect Dis. 2009;3(2):25-29 Abstract Background: Progressive Multifocal Leukoencephalopathy (PML) is a degenerative disease of the central nervous system (CNS) …

Progressive multifocal leukoencephalopathy in AIDS: A report on 15 cases Read More »

Original article English Sivakumar N 1, Karthikeyan A 2, Santhamani AV 3, Sasikumar D 4, Aljarari NMH 5 1-Department of Microbiology, Faculty of Medicine, 7th April University, Al-Gomail, Libya; 2-Department of Microbiology, J.J. College of Arts and Science, Pudukkottai, India; 3-Department of Microbiology, MES Medical College, Perintalmanna, Kerala, India; 4-Department of Biochemistry, Faculty of Pharmacy, …

Prevalence of etiological agents in superficial mycoses with reference to dermatophytoses and pityriasis versicolor: A case study Read More »

Original article English Buzayan MM 1, Ibrahim Taher I 2 1-Bacteriology Laboratory Unit. Benghazi Center of Infectious Diseases and Immunity; 2-Department of Microbiology, Faculty of Medicine, AL-Arab Medical University, Benghazi, Libya. Libyan J Infect Dis. 2009;3(2):19-24 Abstract Objective: The goal of this study was to determine the frequency of urinary tract infection (UTI) among the …

Urinary tract infection among HIV-infected patients Read More »

Review English Zorgani A, Ellabib M Department of Microbiology, El Fateh Medical University, Tripoli, Libya Libyan J Infect Dis. 2009;3(2):3-6 Abstract Currently, sterilization processing is at the dawn of a new era of quality improvement. There are many new technologies demonstrated to be effective that will contribute to improved patient care. The efficiency, reliability, and …

Steam sterilization: are we applying recent advances in control and validation process? Read More »

Editorial English Tashani O Faculty of Science, University of Garyounis, Libya. Research fellow Centre for Pain Research Leeds Metropolitan University, UK. Libyan J Med 2009; 4(4):A129-130 Abstract Keywords: The Scientific Research in Libya: The Role of Newly Graduated Researchers Link/DOI: http://2657.indexcopernicus.com/fulltxt.php?ICID=891512

Letter English Bukar M 1, Kwaghe GV 2, Bakari AA 1, Audu EM 1, Ojo EO 3, Ngilari U 4 1-University of Maiduguri Teaching Hospital, 2-University of Abuja Teaching Hospital, 3-Federal Medical Centre Gombe, and 4-Federal Medical Centre Yola, Nigeria. Libyan J Med 2009; 4(4):B131-132 Abstract Keywords: Clitoroplasty, Vaginoplasty, Ambiguous genitalia, Sex reassignment. Link/DOI: http://2657.indexcopernicus.com/fulltxt.php?ICID=885558

Letter English Philip C, Jacob J, Gupta S CMC ludhiana brown road Punjab, 141008 ludhiana, India Libyan J Med 2009; 4(4):B133-134 Abstract Rhabdomyolysis is usually attributed to trauma. However there is an association of rhabdomyolysis with hyperosmolar states. Recognition of this association will enable better management of the patient and reduce the burden on the …

Hyperosmolar Hyperglycemic Non Ketotic Coma and Rhabdomyolysis- An Uncommon Clinical Encounter Read More »