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Abolfazl Poorhasan

Tabriz University of Medical Sciences, Iran

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Research ArticleOpen accessSubcutaneous Injection of Metallic Mercury Mimicking Bacterial Cellulites: A Case ReportMehdi Haghdoost, Abolfazl Poorhasan, Kamyar Ghabili, Omid MashrabiProblem statement: Injection of metallic mercury in the forms of subcutaneous or intravenous has been hitherto reported in less than a hundred cases. Approach: We reported a 19 year old male with history of major depression who subcutaneously injected metallic mercury into his right forearm with suicidal intention. Results: A week later, a mild elevation of creatinine level was noted. … …American Journal of Infectious Diseases, Vol. 6, Issue 2 · 30 Jun 2010 · 7,395 accessesView PDF Cite

Research ArticleOpen accessComparison of Tuberculin Skin Test and Interferon Gamma Assay for the Diagnosis Latent TuberculosisAbolfazl Poorhasan, Mehdi Haghdoost, Omid MashrabiProblem statement: After HIV infection, TB is the most common cause of mortality due to a single infectious agent. Until 1985, tuberculosis cases in the world were decreasing every year, but then with the prevalence of HIV infection, TB cases are increasing every year. Obviously, with this prevalence of tuberculosis, the best way to control it is to track the … …American Journal of Infectious Diseases, Vol. 6, Issue 2 · 30 Jun 2010 · 7,305 accessesView PDF Cite