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The Scientific Research in Libya: The Role of Newly Graduated Researchers

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

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

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 …

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Urinary tract infection among HIV-infected patients

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 …

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

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, …

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Progressive multifocal leukoencephalopathy in AIDS: A report on 15 cases

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) …

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Helicobacter pylori infections among Libyan chronic dyspeptic patients in Benghazi

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 …

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

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 …

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

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 …

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Bacteriological quality of drinking water From water vendors in Tripoli-Libya

Original article English Nashnoush H 1, Elsharef MM 1, Ben Ramadan AA 2, Albakoush M 2, Ghenghesh KS 3 1-Department of Botany, Faculty of Science, Al-Fateh University, Tripoli-Libya. 2-Department of Community Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, Al-Fateh University for Medical Sciences, Tripoli-Libya. 3-Department of Microbiology and Immunology, Faculty of Medicine, Al-Fateh University for Medical Sciences, Tripoli-Libya. …

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