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View article: Whole genome sequencing and analysis of the clinical implications of SARS-CoV-2 strains
Whole genome sequencing and analysis of the clinical implications of SARS-CoV-2 strains Open
Introduction: The severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) variants that emerged shortly after the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic began have altered epidemiological and clinical findings; and these variant…
View article: A widespread dissemination of <i>Bacillus licheniformis</i> in a tertiary hospital: an outbreak or pseudo-outbreak?
A widespread dissemination of <i>Bacillus licheniformis</i> in a tertiary hospital: an outbreak or pseudo-outbreak? Open
Objective: Bacillus licheniformis is a Gram-positive bacterium commonly found in soil and water. There have been very few reports on the pathogenicity of B. licheniformis in humans. In this prospective study, the emergence of cases affecte…
View article: Optimizing Prostate Cancer Diagnosis: A Prospective, Randomized Comparison of 12-core vs. 20-core Biopsy for Detection Accuracy and Upgrading Risk
Optimizing Prostate Cancer Diagnosis: A Prospective, Randomized Comparison of 12-core vs. 20-core Biopsy for Detection Accuracy and Upgrading Risk Open
Objective: This study compares the diagnostic efficacy of 12-core and 20-core transrectal ultrasound (TRUS)-guided prostate biopsy protocols in detecting prostate cancer (PCa) and evaluates the clinical significance of extended biopsy prot…
View article: Retrospective Evaluation of Toxoplasma gondii Test Results in Patients Applying to A Research Hospital
Retrospective Evaluation of Toxoplasma gondii Test Results in Patients Applying to A Research Hospital Open
T. gondii seroprevalence was found to be similar to the global average, with female sex, age and nationality among the risk factors. It has also been observed that seroprevalence has significantly decreased in recent years.
View article: An evaluation of clonal relationship by PFGE method in Acinetobacter baumannii isolates, examining integron presence and antibiotic resistance
An evaluation of clonal relationship by PFGE method in Acinetobacter baumannii isolates, examining integron presence and antibiotic resistance Open
Introduction: This study aims to investigate the presence of class 1, 2, and 3 integrons in Acinetobacter baumannii isolates, evaluate the relationship between integrons and antibiotic resistance and determine the clonal relationship betwe…
View article: İDRAR KÜLTÜRÜNDEN İZOLE EDİLEN HASTANE VE TOPLUM KÖKENLİ KLEBSIELLA PNEUMONIAE SUŞLARININ ANTİMİKROBİYAL DİRENÇ PATERNLERİ
İDRAR KÜLTÜRÜNDEN İZOLE EDİLEN HASTANE VE TOPLUM KÖKENLİ KLEBSIELLA PNEUMONIAE SUŞLARININ ANTİMİKROBİYAL DİRENÇ PATERNLERİ Open
İdrar yolu enfeksiyonları toplum ve hastane kökenli olabilmektedir. Klebsiella pneumoniae idrar yolu enfeksiyonuna en sık neden olan bakteriler arasındadır. Antimikrobiyallere karşı artan direnci kaygı vericidir. Çalışmamızda; idrar kültür…
View article: Antimicrobial Resistance of E. coli Strains Isolated from Urine Cultures
Antimicrobial Resistance of E. coli Strains Isolated from Urine Cultures Open
Urinary tract infections (UTIs) are among the most common infectious diseases. This study retrospectively analyzed the antimicrobial resistance rates of E. coli strains isolated from urine culture samples sent to the Pamukkale University H…
View article: Integron distribution and relationship to antimicrobial resistance in E. coli isolated from blood culture
Integron distribution and relationship to antimicrobial resistance in E. coli isolated from blood culture Open
The high MDR rates in both hospital-acquired and community-acquired isolates are alarming. In particular, class 1 integron monitoring is very important to prevent the spread of MDR isolates.
View article: Gram-Negative Bacilli Isolated from Blood Cultures and Antimicrobial Resistance
Gram-Negative Bacilli Isolated from Blood Cultures and Antimicrobial Resistance Open
View article: Coinfection with SARS-CoV-2 and common respiratory pathogens in patients with suspected COVID-19
Coinfection with SARS-CoV-2 and common respiratory pathogens in patients with suspected COVID-19 Open
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View article: ÇEŞİTLİ KLİNİK ÖRNEKLERDEN İZOLE EDİLEN KLEBSIELLA PNEUMONIAE İZOLATLARINDA SINIF 1, 2 VE 3 İNTEGRONLARIN ARAŞTIRILMASI
ÇEŞİTLİ KLİNİK ÖRNEKLERDEN İZOLE EDİLEN KLEBSIELLA PNEUMONIAE İZOLATLARINDA SINIF 1, 2 VE 3 İNTEGRONLARIN ARAŞTIRILMASI Open
İntegronlar/gen kasetleri, yatay genetik alışverişi kolaylaştırmada önemli yere sahiptirler. Aynı zamanda direnç genlerinin edinilmesine ve yayılmasına yol açarlar. Bu çalışmada K. pneumoniae izolatlarında antibiyotik direnç oranları ve sı…
View article: The Association Between <i>Sodium Citrate Cotransporter (NaDC-1)</i> Gene Polymorphism and Urinary Citrate Excretion in Patients with Calcium-containing Kidney Stones
The Association Between <i>Sodium Citrate Cotransporter (NaDC-1)</i> Gene Polymorphism and Urinary Citrate Excretion in Patients with Calcium-containing Kidney Stones Open
Objective: To evaluate the relationship between sodium citrate cotransporter (NaDC-1) gene polymorphism and urinary citrate excretion in patients with kidney stones containing calcium. Materials and Methods: Between June 2009 and August 20…
View article: An evaluation of ANCA in vasculitis and non-vasculitis diseases
An evaluation of ANCA in vasculitis and non-vasculitis diseases Open
Purpose: The present study aims to evaluate the existence of anti-neutrophil cytoplasmic antibody (ANCA) in vasculitis and non-vasculitis diseases. Materials and methods: Over five years, the results of 5107 serum samples submitted to the …
View article: Efficacy and safety of Sinovac vaccine administered in patients undergoing hemodialysis
Efficacy and safety of Sinovac vaccine administered in patients undergoing hemodialysis Open
Introduction: COVİD-19 disease is more serious and fatal in patients on dialysis treatment due to their immunosuppressive status. In this study, we aimed to evaluate the protection and safety of Sinovac vaccine, which is an inactivated vac…
View article: Monitoring SARS CoV-2 antibodies positivity in healthcare workers after inactivated CoronaVac® vaccine
Monitoring SARS CoV-2 antibodies positivity in healthcare workers after inactivated CoronaVac® vaccine Open
In this study, it was determined that serum antibody levels decreased in both groups after the third month after the second dose in HCWs vaccinated with CoronaVac® vaccine.
View article: Evaluation of Viral and Bacterial Pathogens in the Central Nervous System Infections with Multiplex PCR
Evaluation of Viral and Bacterial Pathogens in the Central Nervous System Infections with Multiplex PCR Open
Viral multiplex PCR, Bacterial multiplex PCR, Bacteria culture.
View article: Usefulness of APACHE-II, SOFA, ISARIC/WHO 4C Mortality Score and CO-RADS for Mortality Prediction of Critically Ill Coronavirus Disease-2019 Patients
Usefulness of APACHE-II, SOFA, ISARIC/WHO 4C Mortality Score and CO-RADS for Mortality Prediction of Critically Ill Coronavirus Disease-2019 Patients Open
Amaç: Kritik koronavirüs hastalığı-2019 (COVİD-19) hastalarının mortalite tahmininde Akut Fizyoloji ve Kronik Sağlık Değerlendirmesi-II (APACHE-II) skoru, Sıralı Organ Yetmezliği Değerlendirmesi (SOFA) skoru, Glasgow koma skalası (GCS), 4C…
View article: Usefulness of APACHE II, SOFA, ISARIC/WHO 4C Mortality Score and CO-RADS for Mortality Prediction of Critically Ill Coronavirus Disease 2019 (Covid-19) Patients
Usefulness of APACHE II, SOFA, ISARIC/WHO 4C Mortality Score and CO-RADS for Mortality Prediction of Critically Ill Coronavirus Disease 2019 (Covid-19) Patients Open
ÖZ Amaç: Kritik Covid-19 hastalarının Mortalite tahmininde Akut Fizyoloji ve Kronik Sağlık Değerlendirmesi II (APACHE II) skoru, Sıralı Organ Yetmezliği Değerlendirmesi (SOFA) skoru, Glasgow Koma Skalası (GCS), 4C Mortalite skoru ve Covid-…
View article: Evaluation of the Diagnostic Value of Hematologic Parameters and Ratios in SARS-CoV-2 VOC-202012/01 Mutant Population
Evaluation of the Diagnostic Value of Hematologic Parameters and Ratios in SARS-CoV-2 VOC-202012/01 Mutant Population Open
View article: Evaluation of rapid antigen test (ExacTest™ COVID-19 Antigen Rapid Test) results when omicron variant is common
Evaluation of rapid antigen test (ExacTest™ COVID-19 Antigen Rapid Test) results when omicron variant is common Open
Purpose: The present study aims to compare the results of the COVID-19 rapid antigen test (ExacTest™ COVID-19 Antigen Rapid Test) and real-time polymerase chain reaction (RT-PCR) test in samples of people suspected of coronavirus disease (…
View article: PSEUDOMONAS AERUGINOSA İZOLATLARININ ANTİBİYOTİK DİRENCİ VE YILLAR İÇİNDEKİ DEĞİŞİMİ
PSEUDOMONAS AERUGINOSA İZOLATLARININ ANTİBİYOTİK DİRENCİ VE YILLAR İÇİNDEKİ DEĞİŞİMİ Open
Pseudomonas aeruginosa, mevcut antibiyotiklere karşı artan direnci nedeniyle küresel bir tehdit haline gelmiştir. Bu çalışmada tek merkezde farklı kliniklerden izole edilen P.aeruginosa izolatlarının antimikrobiyal direnci ve yıllar içinde…
View article: Characteristics and outcomes of 974 COVID-19 patients in intensive care units in Turkey
Characteristics and outcomes of 974 COVID-19 patients in intensive care units in Turkey Open
BACKGROUND: In our previous report on Turkish COVID-19 patients requiring intensive care, the 24 patients in a single ICU were elderly and mortality was high. We extended our analysis to include patients admitted to ten ICUs. OBJECTIVES: R…
View article: Moellerella wisconsensis as a cause of peritonitis in a continuous ambulatory peritoneal dialysis patient
Moellerella wisconsensis as a cause of peritonitis in a continuous ambulatory peritoneal dialysis patient Open
Öz: Bu yazıda, böbrek replasman tedavisi olarak sürekli ayaktan periton diyalizi (SAPD) ile tedavi edilirken Moellerella wisconsensis'e bağlı peritonit gelişen 16 yaşında bir kız çocuğu sunulmuştur. Moellerella wisconsensis, gram nega…
View article: Serum microRNA signature is capable of predictive and prognostic factor for SARS-COV-2 virulence
Serum microRNA signature is capable of predictive and prognostic factor for SARS-COV-2 virulence Open
Objectives Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) is a kind of viral pneumonia which is caused by severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2). MicroRNAs (miRNA) are small non-coding RNAs consisting of 19–25 nucleotides and pl…
View article: Retrospective comparison of the sociodemographic, clinical, radiological and laboratory findings of probable and definitive COVID-19 cases
Retrospective comparison of the sociodemographic, clinical, radiological and laboratory findings of probable and definitive COVID-19 cases Open
Purpose: We aimed to determine the number of possible and precise cases among the patients hospitalized in our clinic and to examine the differences between the sociodemographic, clinical, chest CT and laboratory findings of these two grou…
View article: Whole Genome Sequencing and Phylogenetic Analysis of SARS‑CoV‑2 strains in Turkey
Whole Genome Sequencing and Phylogenetic Analysis of SARS‑CoV‑2 strains in Turkey Open
Introduction: Coronaviruses which are single-stranded RNAs, are members of a large family of viruses that may be important pathogens for humans. SARS-CoV-2 was found to cause the severe respiratory syndrome, and on January 22, 2020 first h…
View article: Evaluation of the relationship between viral load and biochemical parameters in Covid-19 patients
Evaluation of the relationship between viral load and biochemical parameters in Covid-19 patients Open
In this study, we aimed to investigate the relationship between the viral load detected by PCR and the biochemical and demographic data of patients who were admitted to our hospital and positive for SARS-CoV-2 infection. Data from 132 labo…
View article: Detection of SARS-CoV-2 in the tears and conjunctival secretions of Coronavirus disease 2019 patients
Detection of SARS-CoV-2 in the tears and conjunctival secretions of Coronavirus disease 2019 patients Open
Introduction: Current studies suggest that tears and conjunctival secretions may be an important transmission route in coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19). The study aims to evaluate the presence of severe acute respiratory syndrome Corona…
View article: An Investigation of Vancomycin Resistant Enterococcus Grown in Rectal Screening Samples and Clinical Samples: Seven-Years Surveillance, A Retrospective Cross-Sectional Study
An Investigation of Vancomycin Resistant Enterococcus Grown in Rectal Screening Samples and Clinical Samples: Seven-Years Surveillance, A Retrospective Cross-Sectional Study Open
Vancomycin-resistant enterococci (VRE) are multidrug-resistant microorganisms that cause nosocomial infections, prolong hospital stay and cause mortality. Current recommendations are active surveillance, screening and contact isolation to …
View article: Antıbıotıc Sensıtıvıty And Multıple Antıbıotıc Resıstance Of Acınetobacter Infectıons In A State Hospıtal In The Perıod 2013-2018
Antıbıotıc Sensıtıvıty And Multıple Antıbıotıc Resıstance Of Acınetobacter Infectıons In A State Hospıtal In The Perıod 2013-2018 Open
tarihleri arasında çeşitli kliniklerden gönderilen örneklerden izole edilen Acinetobacter türleri dahil edilmiştir.İzolatların tanımlanmasında