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Two Cases Of H1n1 Influenza Infection As The Initial Presentation Of Acute Leukemia, Leylagül Kaynar, Serdar Şivgin, Osman Başpinar, Fati̇h Kurnaz, Afra Yildirim, Gökhan Metan
Two Cases Of H1n1 Influenza Infection As The Initial Presentation Of Acute Leukemia, Leylagül Kaynar, Serdar Şivgin, Osman Başpinar, Fati̇h Kurnaz, Afra Yildirim, Gökhan Metan
Turkish Journal of Medical Sciences
Pandemic 2009 influenza A virus (H1N1) is a new influenza virus causing illness in human populations. Immunocompromised patients are at high risk for the acquisition of influenza and serious influenza-associated complications. However, there are no reports about patients with both newly diagnosed acute leukemia and H1N1 influenza infection. We reported 2 cases of previously healthy patients with H1N1 influenza infection as the initial presentation of acute leukemia.
A Comparison Of Two Different Fluorochrome Stains For The Detection Of Acid-Fast Bacilli In Sputum Specimens*, Vi̇ldan Avkan Oğuz, Nurbanu Sezak, Aygün Öztop, Nur Yapar, Süheyla Sürücüoğlu, Ayşe Yüce
A Comparison Of Two Different Fluorochrome Stains For The Detection Of Acid-Fast Bacilli In Sputum Specimens*, Vi̇ldan Avkan Oğuz, Nurbanu Sezak, Aygün Öztop, Nur Yapar, Süheyla Sürücüoğlu, Ayşe Yüce
Turkish Journal of Medical Sciences
The early diagnosis of active tuberculosis still depends on the presence of acid-fast bacilli (AFB) in stained sputum smears. In this study, our aim was to investigate the efficiency and cost-effectiveness of two different fluorochrome stains. Materials and methods: A total of 1013 sputum specimens were collected from 642 patients. Three smears and cultures were prepared from each specimen. Double-blind and prospective laboratory procedures were performed. Slides were stained with a commercial auramine/acridine orange kit (Stain 1), an in-house preparation of auramine- rhodamine/KMnO4 (Stain 2) and a Ziehl-Neelsen stain (EZN). Results: Of the 1013 specimens, 101 were culture positive. Among …
A Pooled Analysis Of The Resistance Patterns Of Escherichia Coli Strains Isolated From Urine Cultures In Turkey: A Comparison Of The Periods 1997-2001 And 2002-2007, Meltem Işikgöz Taşbakan, Hüsnü Pullukçu, Oğuz Reşat Si̇pahi̇, Tansu Yamazhan, Bi̇lgi̇n Arda, Sercan Ulusoy
A Pooled Analysis Of The Resistance Patterns Of Escherichia Coli Strains Isolated From Urine Cultures In Turkey: A Comparison Of The Periods 1997-2001 And 2002-2007, Meltem Işikgöz Taşbakan, Hüsnü Pullukçu, Oğuz Reşat Si̇pahi̇, Tansu Yamazhan, Bi̇lgi̇n Arda, Sercan Ulusoy
Turkish Journal of Medical Sciences
To compare the resistance patterns of Escherichia coli strains reported to be isolated from urine cultures in published medical literature from Turkey in 1997-2001 and 2002-September 2007. Materials and methods: To find the published series, 3 national databases (Ulakbim Turkish Medical Literature database, http://www.turkishmedline.com, http://medline.pleksus.com.tr), and 2 international databases (Pubmed and Science Citation Index (SCI)) were searched. Results: Data for 25,577 E. coli strains were obtained from 53 articles (28 articles from 1997-2001, 25 from 2002-2007). Of these strains 18,106 were isolated from outpatients, whereas 7471 were from inpatients. When the strains isolated from outpatients were evaluated, there was a …
Human Brucellosis In Turkey: A Review Of The Literature Between 1990 And 2009, Şebnem Çalik, Ayşe Deni̇z Gökengi̇n
Human Brucellosis In Turkey: A Review Of The Literature Between 1990 And 2009, Şebnem Çalik, Ayşe Deni̇z Gökengi̇n
Turkish Journal of Medical Sciences
Brucellosis is a systemic infection, which may involve any organ or system of the body. The aim of this study was a review of the literature related to human brucellosis in Turkey. Materials and methods: In order to find the published reports on this subject, 3 national databases (TÜBİTAK-ULAKBİM Turkish Medical Literature database, http://www.turkishmedline.com, http://medline.pleksus.com.tr) and 2 international databases [Index Medicus and Science Citation Index (SCI)-expanded] were searched. In addition to the databases, abstracts of congresses held by the Turkish Clinical Microbiology and Infectious Diseases Association and the Antibiotic and Chemotherapy Association were searched for reports about brucellosis. Results: The …
Retrospective Evaluation Of Laboratory-Confirmed And Recovered Cases Of Influenza A(H1n1)V, Funda Sevencan, Mehmet Meli̇kşah Ertem, Neval Özçullu, Vedat Dorman, Abdulvahi̇t Ormanli, Namik Kemal Kubat, Nurhan Albayrak, Ayşe Başak Altaş
Retrospective Evaluation Of Laboratory-Confirmed And Recovered Cases Of Influenza A(H1n1)V, Funda Sevencan, Mehmet Meli̇kşah Ertem, Neval Özçullu, Vedat Dorman, Abdulvahi̇t Ormanli, Namik Kemal Kubat, Nurhan Albayrak, Ayşe Başak Altaş
Turkish Journal of Medical Sciences
To retrospectively evaluate patients that were diagnosed with H1N1 and recovered from the disease in the initial period of an influenza A(H1N1)v epidemic in the province of Diyarbakir. It is estimated that 34-67 million individuals around the world have been infected by influenza A(H1N1)v, that 154,000-303,000 individuals have been hospitalized, and that 7000-13,000 individuals have lost their lives. Materials and methods: We were able to include 250 of 362 cases (69.0%) of confirmed influenza A(H1N1)v, from which the patients recovered, from the samples received between 19 October and 3 December 2009 after a pandemic alarm was given in the province …
Surveillance Of Antimicrobial Use In A Turkish University Hospital, Rabi̇n Saba, Di̇lara İnan, Özge Turhan, Ata Nevzat Yalçin, Fi̇li̇z Günseren, Lati̇fe Mamikoğlu
Surveillance Of Antimicrobial Use In A Turkish University Hospital, Rabi̇n Saba, Di̇lara İnan, Özge Turhan, Ata Nevzat Yalçin, Fi̇li̇z Günseren, Lati̇fe Mamikoğlu
Turkish Journal of Medical Sciences
To determine antimicrobial use in a university hospital in Turkey and compare it with United States antimicrobial use and resistance (US-AUR) and International Nosocomial Infection Control Consortium (INICC) rates. Materials and methods: This was a prospective surveillance study done between January 2007 and December 2007. The data are standardized by use of the defined daily dose (DDD) for each antimicrobial group and by calculating use per 1000 patients (antibiotic use density-AD). Results: Data on 35,936 patients with a total of 215,616 patient-days were analyzed. Ampicillin group (mainly with a beta lactamase inhibitor) has the highest AD in ICU and non-ICU …
The Prevalence Of Tuberculin Skin Test Positivity And The Effect Of Bcg Vaccinations On Tuberculin Induration Size In The Eastern Mediterranean Region Of Turkey, Ferda Kazanci, Ekrem Güler, Canan Eren Dağli, Mesut Gari̇pardiç, Mehmet Davutoğlu, Esen İspi̇roğlu, Hasan Çeti̇n Ekerbi̇çer, Hamza Karabi̇ber
The Prevalence Of Tuberculin Skin Test Positivity And The Effect Of Bcg Vaccinations On Tuberculin Induration Size In The Eastern Mediterranean Region Of Turkey, Ferda Kazanci, Ekrem Güler, Canan Eren Dağli, Mesut Gari̇pardiç, Mehmet Davutoğlu, Esen İspi̇roğlu, Hasan Çeti̇n Ekerbi̇çer, Hamza Karabi̇ber
Turkish Journal of Medical Sciences
To evaluate the prevalence of tuberculin skin test (TST) positivity in Kahramanmaraş and interpret the size of purified protein derivative (PPD) induration with respect to the number of Bacillus Calmette-Guerin (BCG) scars and other factors. Materials and methods: A total of 2979 school children between the ages of 7 and 17 years were evaluated. On the basis of socioeconomic levels, 11 schools were selected and categorized into 3 subgroups: schools in the suburbs of the city (Group 1), schools in the city center (Group 2), and private schools (Group 3). Children were injected with 5 TU/0.1 mL of PPD and …
Clinical Significance And Staphylococcal Cassette Chromosome Mec (Sccmec) Characterization Of Coagulase-Negative Staphylococci Isolated From Blood Cultures, Gürkan Mert, Abdullah Kiliç, Orhan Bedi̇r, Ahmet Celal Başustaoğlu
Clinical Significance And Staphylococcal Cassette Chromosome Mec (Sccmec) Characterization Of Coagulase-Negative Staphylococci Isolated From Blood Cultures, Gürkan Mert, Abdullah Kiliç, Orhan Bedi̇r, Ahmet Celal Başustaoğlu
Turkish Journal of Medical Sciences
To describe the true coagulase-negative staphylococci (CoNS) bacteremia rate compared with contaminants, and to determine the SCCmec types in methicillin-resistant staphylococci and evaluate the diversity between methicillin-resistant CoNS (MRCoNS) and methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) isolates during a 10-month study period. Materials and methods: The true CoNS bacteremia or bloodstream infection episode was defined on the basis of previous studies on CoNS bacteremia and the definitions of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. SCCmec types were determined by using the real-time PCR method. A total of 357 staphylococci isolates, including 313 CoNS and 44 S. aureus, were obtained from 462 …
Knowledge Discovery For The Treatment Of Bacteria Affecting The Liver, Pinar Yildirim, Kağan Çeken, Osman Saka
Knowledge Discovery For The Treatment Of Bacteria Affecting The Liver, Pinar Yildirim, Kağan Çeken, Osman Saka
Turkish Journal of Medical Sciences
Biomedical information is buried in millions of published articles, and so it is necessary to use text mining techniques to skim published articles for relevant information. In this study, we used biomedical text mining techniques to introduce a liver bacterial infection knowledge-acquisition information system. Materials and methods: Bacteria names were selected from Medline MeSH data and it was searched to identify the most frequent bacteria associated with the liver using a text mining system and time based analyses were used to show the evolution of treatments. Results: Liver infections constitute a major threat to public health, and our study shows …
Invasive Device-Associated Nosocomial Infections Of A Teaching Hospital In Turkey; Four Years’ Experience, Aslihan Candevi̇r, Behi̇ce Kurtaran, Fi̇li̇z Ki̇bar, Emre Karakoç, Hasan Sali̇h Zeki̇ Aksu, Yeşi̇m Taşova
Invasive Device-Associated Nosocomial Infections Of A Teaching Hospital In Turkey; Four Years’ Experience, Aslihan Candevi̇r, Behi̇ce Kurtaran, Fi̇li̇z Ki̇bar, Emre Karakoç, Hasan Sali̇h Zeki̇ Aksu, Yeşi̇m Taşova
Turkish Journal of Medical Sciences
To determine our setting's IDAI rates, infecting microorganisms, and their resistance patterns to achieve standardization and make comparisons among other Turkish and developed country hospitals all over the world. Materials and methods: The numbers of total patient days, ventilator days, central catheter days and, urinary catheter days in the ICUs were recorded and IDAI rates were calculated. Clinical specimens were obtained from patients, cultivated at appropriate culture media, and infecting microorganisms and resistance patterns were determined. Results: Totally 1450 invasive device-associated infection episodes were determined (16.4% of patients) with a rate of 21.12/1000 days. Ventilator associated pneumonia rate was 22.05/1000 …
Immunomodulatory Role Of Leptin Treatment In Experimental Sepsis Caused By Gram Negative Bacteria, Cemi̇le Koca, Havva Şahi̇n Kavakli, Özlem Alici
Immunomodulatory Role Of Leptin Treatment In Experimental Sepsis Caused By Gram Negative Bacteria, Cemi̇le Koca, Havva Şahi̇n Kavakli, Özlem Alici
Turkish Journal of Medical Sciences
To investigate the effect of leptin treatment on circulating inflammatory cytokines and on tissue damage in experimental rat model of gram-negative sepsis. Materials and methods: Adult male Wistar rats, 28 in total, were randomly divided into 4 groups (n = 7): sham, leptin, sepsis, and sepsis group treated with leptin (sepsis+leptin). Sepsis was induced by intraperitoneal (ip) injection of 2 × 10^{10} CFU of Escherichia coli ATCC 25922. Leptin and sepsis+leptin groups received a single dose ip 0.1 mg/kg leptin, while sham group received 1 mL of ip saline. Rats were sacrificed 24 h after the induction of sepsis. Blood …
Glutamate Dehydrogenase And Triose-Phosphate-Isomerase Coding Genes For Detection And Genetic Characterization Of Giardia Lamblia In Human Feces By Pcr And Pcr-Rflp*, Kareem Hatam Nahavandi, Esmaeel Fallah, Mohammad Asgharzadeh, Nasrin Mirsamadi, Behroz Mahdavipour
Glutamate Dehydrogenase And Triose-Phosphate-Isomerase Coding Genes For Detection And Genetic Characterization Of Giardia Lamblia In Human Feces By Pcr And Pcr-Rflp*, Kareem Hatam Nahavandi, Esmaeel Fallah, Mohammad Asgharzadeh, Nasrin Mirsamadi, Behroz Mahdavipour
Turkish Journal of Medical Sciences
The purpose of this study was comparison of the glutamate dehydrogenase (gdh) and triose phosphate isomerase (tpi) genes for detection and genetic characterization of Giardia lamblia (G. lamblia) in human stool by polymerase chain reaction (PCR) and PCR-restriction fragment length polymorphism (RFLP). Our assay was specific and distinguished between G. lamblia assemblages A and B. Materials and methods: Among the 325 stool samples obtained from patients with acute gastroenteritis hospitalized in the Pediatric Hospital and infected humans referred to the Tabriz Reference Laboratory (TRL), 34 Giardia-positive stool samples were identified by conventional techniques. Two assays-PCR and PCR-RFLP-targeting the tpi and …
A Determination Of The Factors That Affect The Level Of Pediatric Nurses' Liking Of Children, Yurdagül Erdem, Veli̇ Duyan
A Determination Of The Factors That Affect The Level Of Pediatric Nurses' Liking Of Children, Yurdagül Erdem, Veli̇ Duyan
Turkish Journal of Medical Sciences
Every person under the age of 18 is a child. One's attitude towards children is made up of the person's basic beliefs about children and their reaction to the idea of being with children. Pediatric nurses are expected to understand children's physical, intellectual, emotional, and social development, to advocate for children, and to show affection towards and interest in children. This study is conducted to determine the level of liking of children of nurses who are working at pediatric clinics. Materials and methods: This descriptive study was conducted on 207 nurses employed at pediatric clinics of university and state hospitals. …
Hepatitis B, Hepatitis C, Hiv, And Vdrl Seroprevalence Of Blood Donors In Mersin, Turkey, Seva Öner, Gülçi̇n Yapici, Caferi̇ Tayyar Şaşmaz, Ahmet Öner Kurt, Resul Buğdayci
Hepatitis B, Hepatitis C, Hiv, And Vdrl Seroprevalence Of Blood Donors In Mersin, Turkey, Seva Öner, Gülçi̇n Yapici, Caferi̇ Tayyar Şaşmaz, Ahmet Öner Kurt, Resul Buğdayci
Turkish Journal of Medical Sciences
The aim of this study was to determine the seroprevalence and affecting factors of Hepatitis B surface antigen (HbsAg), hepatitis C virus antibody (anti-HCV), anti human immunodeficiency virus (anti-HIV), and VDRL in blood donors in Mersin. Materials and methods: This was a retrospective, descriptive study. All blood centers in Mersin were included in the study. The medical records of 30,716 blood donors were evaluated. The data were analyzed using descriptive analysis, linear-by-linear association test, and the Pearson chi-square significance test. Results: Of the donors, 691 (2.2%) had positive HbsAg, 125 (0.4%) had positive anti-HCV, and 46 (0.1%) had positive VDRL …
Investigation Of Toxin Genes In Staphylococcus Aureus Strains Isolated In Mustafa Kemal University Hospital, Cemi̇l Demi̇r, Özkan Aslantaş, Ni̇zami̇ Duran, Sabahatti̇n Ocak, Burçi̇n Özer
Investigation Of Toxin Genes In Staphylococcus Aureus Strains Isolated In Mustafa Kemal University Hospital, Cemi̇l Demi̇r, Özkan Aslantaş, Ni̇zami̇ Duran, Sabahatti̇n Ocak, Burçi̇n Özer
Turkish Journal of Medical Sciences
The aim of this study was to investigate the presence of genes encoding staphylococcal enterotoxins (SEs), exfoliative toxins (ETAs, ETBs), and toxic shock syndrome toxin-1 (TSST-1) by polymerase chain reaction (PCR) in Staphylococcus aureus strains isolated from various clinical samples from the Mustafa Kemal University Hospital. In addition, PCR-based restriction fragment length polymorphism (RFLP) analysis of the coa gene was employed to genotype the isolates. Materials and methods: A total of 120 S. aureus strains isolated from various clinical samples (blood, wounds, urine, conjuctival swabs, and tracheal aspirate) over a 1 year period, 2007-2008, were used in this study. Results: …
Analysis Of 113 Hospitalized Patients With Confirmed 2009 Influenza A (H1n1) Virus Infection, Esragül Akinci, Bi̇rcan Kayaaslan, Meltem Arzu Yetki̇n, Sevi̇m Yilmaz, Işil Deni̇z Aliravci, Sümeyye Yildiz, Fatmanur Ülgen, Seli̇m Sirri Eren, Ayşe But, Gülruhsar Yilmaz, Oya Kilci, Nevzat Mehmet Mutlu, Hati̇ce Yağmurdur, Hurrem Bodur
Analysis Of 113 Hospitalized Patients With Confirmed 2009 Influenza A (H1n1) Virus Infection, Esragül Akinci, Bi̇rcan Kayaaslan, Meltem Arzu Yetki̇n, Sevi̇m Yilmaz, Işil Deni̇z Aliravci, Sümeyye Yildiz, Fatmanur Ülgen, Seli̇m Sirri Eren, Ayşe But, Gülruhsar Yilmaz, Oya Kilci, Nevzat Mehmet Mutlu, Hati̇ce Yağmurdur, Hurrem Bodur
Turkish Journal of Medical Sciences
To evaluate the demographic characteristics, clinical and laboratory features, underlying medical conditions, treatment, and outcome of hospitalized patients with laboratory-confirmed infection due to the 2009 influenza A(H1N1) virus. Materials and methods: This prospective study was performed between October and December 2009. The hospitalized patients with laboratory-confirmed diagnosis of 2009 influenza A(H1N1) virus infection were included in the study. The diagnosis was confirmed with detection of the virus in nasal and nasopharyngeal swabs by RT-PCR assay. Demographic and epidemiological characteristics, clinical features, treatment, and outcome of the patients were recorded on the individual forms. A comparison was made between patients with …
Aids Knowledge And Risky Sexual Behaviors Among Registered Female Sex Workers In Turkey, Tüli̇n Bedük, Hayri̇ye Ünlü, Veli̇ Duyan
Aids Knowledge And Risky Sexual Behaviors Among Registered Female Sex Workers In Turkey, Tüli̇n Bedük, Hayri̇ye Ünlü, Veli̇ Duyan
Turkish Journal of Medical Sciences
To evaluate AIDS knowledge and risky sexual behaviors of registered female sex workers during their obligatory periodic examination in the Department of Dermatology and Sexually Transmitted Diseases, Ankara Metropolitan Municipality Hospital. Materials and methods: A questionnaire composed of items on socio-demographic features and knowledge levels on HIV/AIDS, its transmission routes, and risky sexual behaviors was administered via face to face interviews. Results: One hundred four sex workers were included in the study. Higher educated ones had more knowledge on AIDS, its transmission routes, and risky behaviors (P >= 0.05, P Keywords: Commercial sex workers, HIV/AIDS transmission, risky sexual behavior
An Investigation Of Genes Coding Fibronectin Binding Proteins In Staphylococcus Aureus Isolated From Carriers Aged Between 6 And 14 Years, Nur Yapar, Vi̇ldan Avkan Oğuz
An Investigation Of Genes Coding Fibronectin Binding Proteins In Staphylococcus Aureus Isolated From Carriers Aged Between 6 And 14 Years, Nur Yapar, Vi̇ldan Avkan Oğuz
Turkish Journal of Medical Sciences
Nasal carriage rates for Staphylococcus aureus have been reported to vary between 18% and 50% in different populations and it represents a risk factor for invasive infections. The aim of the present study was to investigate the presence of genes associated with fibronectin binding proteins mediating the adhesion of S. aureus to human epithelial cells. Materials and methods: Fifty strains isolated from nasal swab specimens of children were included. Specimens were inoculated on mannitol salt agar plates and after 24-48 h of incubation at 37 °C the isolates were identified according to their biochemical properties. The presence of fnbA and …
Nosocomial Candidemia: A Threat Beyond Nosocomial Bacterial Infections In Intensive Care Units, Emi̇ne Alp Meşe, Çi̇ğdem Ağkuş, Ramazan Coşkun, Gökhan Metan, Ayşe Nedret Koç, Murat Sungur, Mehmet Doğanay
Nosocomial Candidemia: A Threat Beyond Nosocomial Bacterial Infections In Intensive Care Units, Emi̇ne Alp Meşe, Çi̇ğdem Ağkuş, Ramazan Coşkun, Gökhan Metan, Ayşe Nedret Koç, Murat Sungur, Mehmet Doğanay
Turkish Journal of Medical Sciences
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Evaluation Of The Tick Bites In A Crimean-Congo Haemorrhagic Fever (Cchf) Endemic Area In Turkey, Serpi̇l Erol, Ahmet Yeni̇solak, Göknur Yapar Toros, Ayşe Albayrak
Evaluation Of The Tick Bites In A Crimean-Congo Haemorrhagic Fever (Cchf) Endemic Area In Turkey, Serpi̇l Erol, Ahmet Yeni̇solak, Göknur Yapar Toros, Ayşe Albayrak
Turkish Journal of Medical Sciences
After the first description of a CCHF outbreak in Turkey, tick bites became an increasing cause of visits to health-care facilities. In this study, we evaluated tick bites in a CCHF endemic region. Materials and methods: The study included cases of tick bites that were referred to 2 hospitals in Erzurum between June and October 2008. All cases were followed-up for 10 days for the results of CCHF. Results: During the study period, 161 patients were admitted for a tick bite. The majority (56.3%) were farmers and housewives. Children ≤ 13 years of age were bitten mostly on the head …
A Pattern Of Lymphadenopathies Seen In A Tertiary Care Hospital In Lahore, Pakistan, Sobia Naseem, Saira Bilal, Maham Akhlaq, Nausheen Henna, Waqas Sami, Abdul Nagi, Muhammad Ashraf
A Pattern Of Lymphadenopathies Seen In A Tertiary Care Hospital In Lahore, Pakistan, Sobia Naseem, Saira Bilal, Maham Akhlaq, Nausheen Henna, Waqas Sami, Abdul Nagi, Muhammad Ashraf
Turkish Journal of Medical Sciences
This cross sectional study was conducted to assess various clinicopathological parameters in 1785 patients from various regions of Punjab. Materials and methods: These cases were collected from Gulab Devi Chest Hospital, Lahore, Pakistan. The data were collected from all patients during a period of 2 years, from June 2006 to June 2008. All the cases were diagnosed after routine hematoxylin and eosin staining. Results: Our observations revealed that the most prevalent lymphadenopathy in these patients was tuberculous lymphadenitis 53% (n = 946), and the most common group of lymph nodes involved is cervical lymph nodes. A significant association was observed …
An Application Of Nonlinear Canonical Correlation Analysis On Medical Data, Ayşe Canan Yazici, Ersi̇n Öğüş, Handan Ankarali, Fi̇kret Gürbüz
An Application Of Nonlinear Canonical Correlation Analysis On Medical Data, Ayşe Canan Yazici, Ersi̇n Öğüş, Handan Ankarali, Fi̇kret Gürbüz
Turkish Journal of Medical Sciences
In studies in the field of medicine, necessity to examine the relations between data sets composed of categorical variable groups is widely encountered. In this study, it was aimed to examine nonlinear canonical correlation analysis (OVERALS) method, which allows examination of relations among K number of categorical variable sets and structural similarities of the data set, and to discuss usefulness of the method in more comprehensive data sets obtained from studies carried out in the field of medicine in terms of practice and interpretation. Materials and methods: OVERALS method was applied to a part of data set obtained from a …
Comparison Of Quality Of Life In Hepatitis B Virus Carriers Versus Chronic Hepatitis B Virus Carriers Versus The Normal Population, Meltem Işikgöz Taşbakan, Özen Önen Sertöz, Hüsnü Pullukçu, Şebnem Çalik, Oğuz Reşat Si̇pahi̇, Tansu Yamazhan
Comparison Of Quality Of Life In Hepatitis B Virus Carriers Versus Chronic Hepatitis B Virus Carriers Versus The Normal Population, Meltem Işikgöz Taşbakan, Özen Önen Sertöz, Hüsnü Pullukçu, Şebnem Çalik, Oğuz Reşat Si̇pahi̇, Tansu Yamazhan
Turkish Journal of Medical Sciences
To compare health related quality of life (HRQOL) in hepatitis B virus (HBV) carriers versus chronic HBV disease carriers versus the normal population. Materials and methods: The study sample consisted of 2 groups. HBV carriers were recruited from individuals who were regularly followed-up at the Infectious Diseases and Clinical Microbiology outpatient clinic of our setting due to inactivity in HBV infection. The control group was recruited from the same outpatient clinic among patients who had a diagnosis of chronic HBV infection and who were not undergoing active treatment yet. Both groups were requested to fill in the short form 36 …
The Comprehensive Evaluation Of Latent Tuberculosis Infection In Health Care Workers And Of Patients With Active Tuberculosis Using Tst, Elisa, And Elispot Methods, Hülya Şi̇mşek, Si̇bel Meryem Alpar, Kurtuluş Aksu, Funda Aksu, İsmai̇l Ceyhan, Sali̇h Cesur, Ayşegül Gözalan, Mustafa Ertek
The Comprehensive Evaluation Of Latent Tuberculosis Infection In Health Care Workers And Of Patients With Active Tuberculosis Using Tst, Elisa, And Elispot Methods, Hülya Şi̇mşek, Si̇bel Meryem Alpar, Kurtuluş Aksu, Funda Aksu, İsmai̇l Ceyhan, Sali̇h Cesur, Ayşegül Gözalan, Mustafa Ertek
Turkish Journal of Medical Sciences
Until recently, the tuberculin skin test (TST) has been the only assay used for detecting latent tuberculosis infection (LTBI), but two ex-vivo tests, used as alternative methods to TST, based on enumerating the M. tuberculosis-specific interferon (IFN)-\gamma response are now commercially licensed. The aim of this study was to compare the sensitivity and specificity of TST, QuantiFERON Gold (QFT-G), and T-SPOT.TB in diagnosing LTBI and active tuberculosis (TB). Materials and methods: This study was carried out with 95 participants including 3 groups (negative control, close contact, and patient groups) during a 10-month period from March 2007 to January 2008. Results: …
The Prevalence Of Home Injuries Among Elderly People In Samsun, Turkey, And The Influencing Factors, Hülya Doğan, Sevgi̇ Canbaz, Berna Tander, Yildiz Pekşen, Ferhan Cantürk, Ni̇met Özal Oruç
The Prevalence Of Home Injuries Among Elderly People In Samsun, Turkey, And The Influencing Factors, Hülya Doğan, Sevgi̇ Canbaz, Berna Tander, Yildiz Pekşen, Ferhan Cantürk, Ni̇met Özal Oruç
Turkish Journal of Medical Sciences
Home injuries are a serious public health problem for the elderly. Our aim was to investigate the prevalence of home injuries among elderly people in Samsun, Turkey, and the influencing factors. Materials and methods: This cross-sectional study was conducted between 1 January and 28 February 2007. A questionnaire, the Home-Screen Scale (HSS), and the Geriatric Depression Scale (GDS) were administered to the elderly subjects. Results: Of all participants, 20.6% had experienced some kind of home injury. Seven participants living alone and 14 living with their families had suffered home injuries, suggesting a statistically significant difference between these 2 groups (P < 0.05). Eleven (14.7%) subjects living in secure housing and 10 (37.0%) living in unsecure housing had suffered home injuries, the difference again being statistically significant (P < 0.05). Conclusion: Home injuries are more common among people living alone and in unsecure housing according to the HSS.
Crimean-Congo Hemorrhagic Fever Cases In The Eastern Black Sea Region Of Turkey: Demographic, Geographic, Climatic, And Clinical Characteristics, Nurgün Günaydin, Kemaletti̇n Aydin, Gürdal Yilmaz, Hati̇ce Rahmet Çaylan, İftahar Köksal
Crimean-Congo Hemorrhagic Fever Cases In The Eastern Black Sea Region Of Turkey: Demographic, Geographic, Climatic, And Clinical Characteristics, Nurgün Günaydin, Kemaletti̇n Aydin, Gürdal Yilmaz, Hati̇ce Rahmet Çaylan, İftahar Köksal
Turkish Journal of Medical Sciences
Crimean-Congo hemorrhagic fever (CCHF) is a disease that is known since 1944 affecting many people across the world and causing a high mortality rate. The aim of this study was to determine the epidemiological and clinical characteristics of the CCHF cases in our region. Materials and methods: The present study was conducted in patients with CCHF who were hospitalized between 2004 and 2006 at Karadeniz Technical University. Demographic, geographic, climatic, and clinical characteristics of all patients were investigated. Results: A total of 102 patients with confirmed CCHF were investigated in this study. All of the patients were from rural areas. …
Reliability Of Self-Reported History In Predicting Immunity Against Measles, Rubella, Mumps, And Varicella Among Health Care Workers, Çi̇gdem Ataman Hati̇poğlu, Ferah Ergi̇n, Günay Tuncer Ertem, Cemal Bulut, Ruki̇ye Berkem, Ali̇ Pekcan Demi̇röz
Reliability Of Self-Reported History In Predicting Immunity Against Measles, Rubella, Mumps, And Varicella Among Health Care Workers, Çi̇gdem Ataman Hati̇poğlu, Ferah Ergi̇n, Günay Tuncer Ertem, Cemal Bulut, Ruki̇ye Berkem, Ali̇ Pekcan Demi̇röz
Turkish Journal of Medical Sciences
To determine the immunity of health care workers (HCWs) against measles, rubella, mumps, and varicella infections, and to evaluate the reliability of self-reported history of the disease in predicting immunity. Materials and methods: A self-reported questionnaire was used to obtain the history of the diseases and ELISA to screen specific IgG antibodies. The history of the diseases was compared with serological testing results. Results: Eighty-one HCWs were included in the study. Immunity against measles was 97.5%, rubella 100%, mumps 72.8%, and varicella 96.3%. Positive predictive values of positive histories of the diseases were 100% for measles and rubella, 96.5% for …
Assessment Of Procalcitonin And Other Inflammatory Markers In Peritoneal Dialysis-Related Peritonitis*, Reyhan Öztürk, Gül R. Yilmaz, Cemal Bulut, Hülya Parpucu, Sami̇ Kinikli, Murat Duranay, Ali̇ Pekcan Demi̇röz
Assessment Of Procalcitonin And Other Inflammatory Markers In Peritoneal Dialysis-Related Peritonitis*, Reyhan Öztürk, Gül R. Yilmaz, Cemal Bulut, Hülya Parpucu, Sami̇ Kinikli, Murat Duranay, Ali̇ Pekcan Demi̇röz
Turkish Journal of Medical Sciences
It is demonstrated that in end-stage renal failure without an infectious pathology conventional laboratory parameters such as erythrocyte sedimentation rate (ESR) and C-reactive protein (CRP) or other acute-phase proteins increase non-specifically. We aimed to evaluate procalcitonin (PCT) and other inflammatory markers such as C-reactive protein (CRP) and erythrocyte sedimentation rate (ESR) in patients with continuous ambulatory peritoneal dialysis (CAPD)-related peritonitis. Materials and methods: A case-control study was conducted in a 600-bed tertiary hospital. Fifty patients with CAPD-related peritonitis constituting the study group and 50 CAPD patients without infection as the control group were included in the study between February 2006 …
Investigation Of The Causative Agents For Community-Acquired Pneumonia In Adult Patients, Yasemi̇n Zer, Nazan Bayram, İclal Balci, Ayten Fi̇li̇z
Investigation Of The Causative Agents For Community-Acquired Pneumonia In Adult Patients, Yasemi̇n Zer, Nazan Bayram, İclal Balci, Ayten Fi̇li̇z
Turkish Journal of Medical Sciences
Community-acquired pneumonia (CAP) is a common condition in healthy people, causing morbidity and mortality worldwide despite latest advances in therapy and immunization procedures. Causative agents cannot be detected in approximately 50% of CAP episodes and therapy is initiated empirically. We aimed to determine the spectrum and frequency of the causative agents in patients with CAP in a university hospital. Materials and methods: Seventy seven adult patients hospitalized with CAP from November 2007 to March 2008 were included. CAP was diagnosed with clinical, radiological, and laboratory signs. Results: Sputum and blood cultures grew Streptococcus pneumoniae in 15 specimens; Haemophilus influenzae in …
Suitable Empiric Antibiotic Therapy Saves Life In Nosocomial Pneumonia Caused By Stenotrophomonas Maltophilia, Gürdal Yilmaz, Savaş Özsu, İfti̇har Köksal, Tevfi̇k Özlü
Suitable Empiric Antibiotic Therapy Saves Life In Nosocomial Pneumonia Caused By Stenotrophomonas Maltophilia, Gürdal Yilmaz, Savaş Özsu, İfti̇har Köksal, Tevfi̇k Özlü
Turkish Journal of Medical Sciences
Stenotrophomonas maltophilia is a nosocomial pathogen of increasing importance. Empiric antibiotic therapy for S. maltophilia infection is difficult because the microorganism is resistant to a number of agents typically used for health care associated infections, thus potentially increasing mortality. This study investigates 23 nosocomial pneumonia cases caused by S. maltophilia, the antibacterial sensitivity of the bacterium and the effect on mortality of suitable empiric therapy. Materials and methods: Twenty-three patients with nosocomial pneumonia caused by S. maltophilia between January 2000 and December 2006 at the Karadeniz Technical University Hospital were retrospectively investigated. Results: Suitable empiric therapy was used with 12 …