Dr. Keyvan Pakshir

Associate Professor
Shiraz University of Medical Sciences, Iran

Highest Degree
Ph.D. in Medical Mycology from Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Iran

My URL
https://livedna.org/98.18618

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Area of Interest:

Plant and Soil Sciences
Fungal Pathogenesis
Molecular Mycology
Fungal Disease
Epidemiology

Selected Publications

  1. Zomorodian, K., M. Moein, K. Pakshir, F. Karami and Z. Sabahi, 2017. Chemical composition and antimicrobial activities of the essential oil from Salvia mirzayanii leaves. J. Evidence-Based Complement. Altern. Med., 10.1177/2156587217717414.
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  2. Sepaskhah, M., M.S. Sadat, K. Pakshir and Z. Bagheri, 2017. Comparative efficacy of topical application of tacrolimus and clotrimazole in the treatment of pityriasis versicolor: A single blind, randomised clinical trial. Mycoses, 60: 338-342.
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  3. Sadeghpour, H., S. Khabnadideh, K. Zomorodian, K. Pakshir and K. Hoseinpour et al., 2017. Design, synthesis and biological activity of new triazole and nitro-triazole derivatives as antifungal agents. Molecules, Vol. 22. 10.3390/molecules22071150.
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  4. Moein, M., K. Zomorodian, M. Almasi, K. Pakshir and M.M. Zarshenas, 2017. Preparation and analysis of rosa damascena essential oil composition and antimicrobial activity assessment of related fractions. Iran. J. Sci. Technol. Trans. A: Sci., 4: 87-94.
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  5. Jafari, M., S. Salari, K. Pakshir and K. Zomorodian, 2017. Exoenzyme activity and possibility identification of Candida dubliniensis among Candida albicans species isolated from vaginal candidiasis. Microbial Pathog., 110: 73-77.
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  6. Zomorodian, K., S. Pourshahid, A. Sadatsharifi, P. Mehryar, K. Pakshir, M.J. Rahimi and A.A. Monfared, 2016. Biosynthesis and characterization of silver nanoparticles by Aspergillus species. BioMed Res. Int. 10.1155/2016/5435397.
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  7. Zomorodian, K., H.R. Safaei, S. Mousapour, K. Pakshir, S. Mousapour, N. Safaei and S. Ali, 2016. The study on the antifungal activities of novel derivatives of indole, benzofuran and dihydropyrimidine against Candida, Aspergillus and Dermatophytes species by broth micro-dilution method. J. Adv. Med. Life Sci., Vol. 4. .
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  8. Zomorodian, K., F. Kavoosi, G.R. Pishdad, P. Mehriar, H. Ebrahimi, A. Bandegani and K. Pakshir, 2016. Prevalence of oral Candida colonization in patients with diabetes mellitus. J. Mycol. Med., 26: 103-110.
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  9. Zomorodian, K., A. Bandegani, H. Mirhendi, K. Pakshir, N. Alinejhad and A.P. Fard, 2016. In vitro susceptibility and trailing growth effect of clinical isolates of Candida species to azole drugs. Jundishapur J. Microbiol., Vol. 9. .
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  10. Pakshir, K., T. Mohamadi, H. Khodadadi, M. Motamedifar, K. Zomorodian, S. Alipour and M. Motamedi, 2016. Proteolytic activity and cooperative hemolytic effect of dermatophytes with different species of bacteria. Curr. Med. Mycol., 2: 9-14.
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  11. Ansari, S., M.T. Hedayati, K. Zomorodian, K. Pakshir and H. Badali et al., 2016. Molecular characterization and in vitro antifungal susceptibility of 316 clinical isolates of dermatophytes in Iran. Mycopathologia, 181: 89-95.
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  12. Zomorodian, K., P. Ghadiri, M.J. Saharkhiz, M.R. Moein and P. Mehriar et al., 2015. Antimicrobial activity of seven essential oils from Iranian aromatic plants against common causes of oral infections. Jundishapur J. Microbiol., Vol. 8. 10.5812/jjm.17766.
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  13. Zomorodian, K., M.J. Rahimi, M. Taheri, A.G. Asad and S. Khani et al., 2015. The cutaneous bacterial microflora of the bodybuilders using anabolic-androgenic steroids. Jundishapur J. Microbiol., Vol. 8. 10.5812/jjm.12269.
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  14. Saharkhiz, M.J., A.A. Kamyab, N.K. Kazerani, K. Zomorodian, K. Pakshir and M.J. Rahimi, 2015. Chemical compositions and antimicrobial activities of Ocimum sanctum L. essential oils at different harvest stages. Jundishapur J. Microbiol., Vol. 8. 10.5812/jjm.13720.
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  15. Pakshir, K., K. Zomorodian, A. Zakaei, M. Motamedi, M.R. Ghiasi and M. Karamitalab, 2015. Molecular identification and in-vitro antifungal susceptibility testing of Candida species isolated from patients with onychomycosis. Curr. Med. Mycol., 1: 26-32.
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  16. Pakshir, K., G. Shekarkhar, S. Mostagnie, B. Sabayan and A. Vaghefikia, 2015. Monitoring of airborne fungi in two general hospitals in Shiraz, Southern Iran. Iran. J. Med. Sci., 32: 240-244.
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  17. Moein, M.R., K. Zomorodian, K. Pakshir, F. Yavari, M. Motamedi and M.M. Zarshenas, 2015. Trachyspermum ammi (L.) sprague chemical composition of essential oil and antimicrobial activities of respective fractions. J. Evid. Based Complementary Altern. Med., 20: 50-56.
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  18. Rafiei, H., P. Dehghan, K. Pakshir, M.C. Pour and M. Akbari, 2014. The concentration of aflatoxin M1 in the mothers' milk in Khorrambid city, Fars, Iran. Adv. Biomed. Res., Vol. 3. 10.4103/2277-9175.137859.
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  19. Haddadi, P., S. Zareifar, P. Badiee, A. Alborzi and M. Mokhtari et al., 2014. Yeast colonization and drug susceptibility pattern in the pediatric patients with neutropenia. Jundishapur J. Microbiol., Vol. 7. 10.5812/jjm.11858.
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  20. Ebrahimi, H., K. Pakshir, S. Pourshahidi, K. Zomorodian and M. Saki et al., 2014. Prevalence of common Candida species in oral lichen planus patients: A cross-sectional study in South of Iran. Galen Med. J., 3: 252-255.

  21. Dehgan, P., K. Pakshir, H. Rafiei, M. Chadeganipour and M. Akbari, 2014. Prevalence of Ochratoxin A in human milk in the Khorrambid town, Fars province, South of Iran. Jundishapur J. Microbiol., Vol. 7., 10.5812/jjm.11220.
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  22. Zomorodian, K., M.J. Saharkhiz, M.J. Rahimi, S. Shariatifard, K. Pakshir and R. Khashei, 2013. Chemical composition and antimicrobial activities of essential oil of Nepeta cataria L. against common causes of oral infections. J. Dent., 10: 329-337.
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  23. Zomorodian, K., M. Moein, Z.G. Lori, Y. Ghasemi and M.J. Rahimi et al., 2013. Chemical composition and antimicrobial activities of the essential oil from Myrtus communis leaves. J. Essential Oil-Bearing Plants, 16: 76-84.
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  24. Pakshir, K., M.R. Ghiasi, K. Zomorodian and A.R. Gharavi, 2013. Isolation and molecular identification of keratinophilic fungi from public parks soil in Shiraz, Iran. BioMed Res. Int., 10.1155/2013/619576.
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  25. Pakshir, K., K. Zomorodian, M. Karamitalab, M. Jafari, H. Taraz and H. Ebrahimi, 2013. Phospholipase, esterase and hemolytic activities of Candida spp. isolated from onychomycosis and oral lichen planus lesions. J. Mycol. Med., 23: 113-118.
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  26. Hemyari, C., K. Zomorodian, I. Ahrari, S. Tavana and M. Parva et al., 2013. The mutual impact of personality traits on seating preference and educational achievement. Eur. J. Psychol. Edu., 28: 863-877.
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  27. Zomorodian, K., M.J. Saharkhiz, S. Shariati, K. Pakshir, M.J. Rahimi and R. Khashei, 2012. Chemical composition and antimicrobial activities of essential oils from Nepeta cataria L. against common causes of food-borne infections. ISRN Pharm. 10.5402/2012/591953.
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  28. Zomorodian, K., M. Parva, I. Ahrari, S. Tavana and C. Hamyari et al., 2012. The effect of seating preferences of the medical students on educational achievement. Med. Edu., Vol. 17. 10.3402/meo.v17i0.10448.
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  29. Saharkhiz, M.J., M. Motamedi, K. Zomorodian, K. Pakshir, R. Miri and K. Hemyari, 2012. Chemical composition, antifungal and antibiofilm activities of the essential oil of Mentha piperita L. ISRN Pharmaceut. 10.5402/2012/718645.
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  30. Mesbah, F., A. Choobineh, M. Tozihian, P. Jafari and F. Naghib-alhosseiniet al., 2012. Ergonomic intervention effect in reducing musculoskeletal disorders in staff of Shiraz medical school. Iran Occup. Health, 9: 41-51, (In Persian).

  31. Khabnadideh, S., Z. Rezaei, K. Pakshir, K. Zomorodian and N. Ghafari, 2012. Synthesis and antifungal activity of benzimidazole, benzotriazole and aminothiazole derivatives. Res. Pharm. Sci., 7: 65-72.
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  32. Zomorodian, K., N.N. Haghighi, N. Rajaee, K. Pakshir and B. Tarazooie et al., 2011. Assessment of Candida species colonization and denture-related stomatitis in complete denture wearers. Med. Mycol., 49: 208-211.
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  33. Zomorodian, K., M.R. Moein, M.J. Rahimi, K. Pakshir, Y. Ghasemi, S. Abedi and S. Sharbatfar, 2011. Possible application and chemical compositions of Carum copticum essential oils against food borne and nosocomial pathogens. Middle-East J. Sci. Res., 9: 239-245.
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  34. Zomorodian, K., M.J. Saharkhiz, M.J. Rahimi, A. Bandegi and G. Shekarkhar et al., 2011. Chemical composition and antimicrobial activities of the essential oils from three ecotypes of Zataria multiflora. Pharmacogn. Mag., 7: 53-59.

  35. Zomorodian, K., M.J. Rahimi, K. Pakshir, M. Motamedi, M.R. Ghiasi and H. Rezashah, 2011. Determination of antifungal susceptibility patterns among the clinical isolates of Candida species. J. Global Infect. Dis., 3: 357-360.
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  36. Rezaei, Z., S. Khabnadideh, K. Zomorodian, K. Pakshir, G. Kashi, N. Sanagoei and S. Gholami, 2011. Design, synthesis and antifungal activity of some new imidazole and triazole derivatives. Archiv. Pharm., 344: 658-665.
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  37. Pakshir, K., L. Bahaedinie, Z. Rezaei, M. Sodaifi and K. Zomorodian, 2011. In vitro activity of six antifungal drugs against clinically important dermatophytes. Jundishapur J. Microbiol., 2: 158-163.
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  38. Pakshir, K., M. Akbarzadeh, B. Bonyadpour and A.A. Mohagheghzadeh, 2010. In vitro activity and comparison of clotrimazol, fluconazol and nystatin against Candida vaginitis isolates in Shiraz, 2008. J. Rafsanjan Univ. Med. Sci., 9: 210-220, (In Persian).
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  39. Mesbah, F., M.A. Ghayyoumi, M. Tozihian, H. Bordbar and F. Naghib-Alhosseini et al., 2010. The effects of formaldehyde among medical students in anatomy dissection laboratory of Shiraz school of medicine. J. Iran. Anatom. Sci., 8: 197-208.
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  40. Jarrahpour, A., M. Eskandari, K. Zomorodian, E. Barati, R. Ashori, M.S. Vaziri and K. Pakshir, 2010. Synthesis of some new monocyclic β-lactams bearing a morpholine moiety at their N1 positions as antifungal agents. Anti-Infect. Agents Med. Chem., 9: 205-219.
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  41. Akbarzdeh, M., B. Bonyadpour and K. Pakshir, 2010. Causes and clinical symptoms of vaginal candidiasis in patients referring to selective clinics of Shiraz university of medical sciences. Arak Med. Univ. J., 13: 12-22.
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  42. Rezaei, Z., S. Khabnadideh, K. Pakshir, Z. Hossaini, F. Amiri and E. Assadpour, 2009. Design, synthesis and antifungal activity of triazole and benzotriazole derivatives. Eur. J. Med. Chem., 44: 3064-3067.
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  43. Khabnadideh, S., Z. Rezaei, A. Khalafi-Nezhad, K. Pakshir, M.J. Heiran and H. Shobeiri, 2009. Design and synthesis of 2-methyl and 2-methyl-4-nitro imidazole derivatives as antifungal agents. Iran. J. Pharm. Sci., 5: 31-36.
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  44. Bonyadpour, B., M. Akbarzdeh, K. Pakshir and A.A. Mohagheghzadeh, 2009. In vitro susceptibility of fluconazole, clotrimazole and toucrium polium smoke product on Candida isolates of vaginal candidiasis. Armaghane Danesh, 14: 87-96.
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  45. Pakshir, K., B. Sabayan, H. Javan and K. Karamifar, 2008. Mycoflora of human external auditory canal in Shiraz, Southern Iran. Iran. Red Crescent Med. J., 1: 27-29.

  46. Khabnadideh, S., Z. Rezaei, A. Khalafi-Nezhad, K. Pakshir, A. Roosta and Z. Baratzadeh, 2008. Design and synthesis of imidazole and benzimidazole derivatives as antifungal agents. Anti-Infect. Agents Med. Chem., 7: 215-218.
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  47. Karamian, M., M.H. Motazedian, M. Fakhar, K. Pakshir, F. Jowkar and H. Rezanezhad, 2008. Old-world unusual Cutaneous leishmaniasis forms, diagnosis and species typing by PCR methods in direct clinical samples. J. Eur. Acad. Dermatol. Venereol., 22: 958-962.

  48. Hashemi, S.J., A. Nasrollahi, M. Guerami, R. Daei, K. Pakshir and A. Zibafar, 2008. Mycetoma in Iran: Study of 62 cases. Asian J. Epidemiol., 1: 77-81.
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  49. Pakshir, K., M. Yazdani and R. Kimiaghalam, 2007. Etiology of vaginal candidiasis in Shiraz, Southern Iran. Res. J. Microbiol., 2: 696-700.
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  50. Pakshir, K., R. Salmanpoor, M.H. Motazedian and M. Vasei, 2006. Subcutaneous Mycoses in Fars province (1381-84). Armaghane-danesh. J. Med. Sci., 10: 35-43, (In Persain).

  51. Pakshir, K. and J. Hashemi, 2006. Dermatophytosis in Karaj, Iran. Indian J. Dermatol., 51: 262-264.
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  52. Eghtedari, M. and K. Pakshir, 2006. Asymptomatic fungal cyst of conjunctiva caused by Bipolaris spicifera. Iranian J. Med. Sci., 31: 56-58.
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  53. Falahati, M., K. Pakshir and T.K. Alinejad, 2005. Separation and identification of different species of Malassezia in patients referred to medical centers in Shiraz. J. IR Univ. Med. Sci., 12: 133-140, (In Persian).

  54. Pakshir, K., M. Moghadami, M. Emami and P. Kordbatcheh, 2004. Prevalence and identification 0f etiological agents of funguria in foley catheterized patients. J. Med. Res., 2: 33-41, (Persian).

  55. Pakshir, K., F. Zaini, M. Emami and E. Akhonnei, 2004. Identification of antigenic proteins of Epidermophyton floccosum, using immunoblotting technique. J. Med. Res., 2: 108-117, (In Persian).

  56. Jarrahpour, A.A., M. Motamedifar, K. Pakshir, N. Hadi and M. Zarei, 2004. Synthesis of novel Azo Schiff bases and their antibacterial and antifungal activities. Molecules, 9: 815-824.
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  57. Pakshir, K., F. Zaini and E. Akhoni, 1999. The protein profiles of epidermophyton Floccosum var pigmented by SDS-PAGE. J. Fac. Med., 4: 6-10, (In Persian).
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