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Evaluation of epidemiological, clinical, and laboratory characteristics and mortality rate of patients with Crimean-Congo hemorrhagic fever in the northeast region of Turkey
(Journal of Vector Borne Diseases, 2019-01-04)
ackground & objectives : Crimean-Congo hemorrhagic fever (CCHF), an illness characterized by fever and hemorrhage, is caused by a CCHF virus (CCHFV). It is an important public health problem in Turkey. The objective of ...
Absence of the mecC gene in methicillin-resistant Staphylococcusaureus isolated from various clinical samples: The first multi-centeredstudy in Turkey
(Journal of Infection and Public Health, 2019-07)
tBackground: mecA is a predefined gene causing methicillin resistance in Staphylococcus aureus (S. aureus)isolates; however, it has been shown that some methicillin-resistant S. aureus (MRSA) strains do notcarry this gene. ...
Asymptomatic dermatophyte scalp carriage in school children in Erzincan, Turkey
(Revista Română de Medicină de Laborator, 2018-09)
Background: This study aimed to investigate the prevalence of symptomatic tinea capitis infections of the scalp and its asymptomatic carriage in students attending primary schools in Erzincan, Turkey. Materials and Methods: ...
Geographical Features and Seroprevalence of Borrelia burgdorferi in Erzincan, Turkey
(Journal of Arthropod-Borne Diseases, 2018-12-25)
Background: We aimed to determine the geographical features and seroprevalence of Borrelia burgdorferi in Erzincan, Turkey, which has a high tick population due to its geographical position and climatic conditions.
Methods: ...
Role of Ozone Therapy in Preventing Testicular Damage in an Experimental Cryptorchid Rat Model
(2018-08-21)
BACKGROUND Cryptorchidism is the most common developmental abnormality of the male reproductive system. If left untreated, it results with infertility and testicular cancer. According to current evidence, surgery is the ...
Asymmetrical Dimethylarginine Levels in Hepatitis B Virus-Positive Patients
(Annals of Laboratory Medicine, 2018-09)
BACKGROUND:
High asymmetrical dimethylarginine (ADMA) levels have been associated with endothelial dysfunction and contribute to the development of several diseases. However, data on the relationship between hepatitis B ...
Could interleukin-33 and its suppressor of tumorigenicity 2 (ST2) receptor have a role in cervical human papillomavirus (HPV) infections?
(2019-04-02)
Why most women can clear human papillomavirus (HPV) infections while others can develop permanent infections. The stimulation of immunotolerance of the immune system of the host by the persistent HPV infection may be the ...