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View article: Metabolic and genotypic characterization of meropenem susceptible and resistant Serratia marcescens isolates
Metabolic and genotypic characterization of meropenem susceptible and resistant Serratia marcescens isolates Open
Understanding the metabolic profiles of S. marcescens could facilitate the development of novel diagnostic approaches and antimicrobial strategies in the ongoing global effort to combat meropenem-resistant S. marcescens.
View article: Syndromic Testing—The Evaluation of Four Novel Multiplex Real-Time Polymerase Chain Reaction Panels
Syndromic Testing—The Evaluation of Four Novel Multiplex Real-Time Polymerase Chain Reaction Panels Open
Background: If used in the right clinical context, PCRs carry great potential in rapidly diagnosing various infectious diseases. Objectives: We aimed to evaluate the clinical performance of four novel multiplex real-time PCR (qPCR) assays …
View article: Distribution of Respiratory Infection Viruses in 2019-2020 Season and Determination of Oseltamivir Resistance of Influenza Viruses
Distribution of Respiratory Infection Viruses in 2019-2020 Season and Determination of Oseltamivir Resistance of Influenza Viruses Open
Objective: This study aimed to determine the seasonal distribution of the factor data of viral agents determined by the multiplex PCR method in routine practice in patients admitted to the hospital with upper respiratory tract infection sy…
View article: Genomic surveillance during the first two years of the COVID-19 pandemic – country experience and lessons learned from Türkiye
Genomic surveillance during the first two years of the COVID-19 pandemic – country experience and lessons learned from Türkiye Open
Background Türkiye confirmed its first case of SARS-CoV-2 on March 11, 2020, coinciding with the declaration of the global COVID-19 pandemic. Subsequently, Türkiye swiftly increased testing capacity and implemented genomic sequencing in 20…
View article: Low Dose of Ti<sub>3</sub>C<sub>2</sub> MXene Quantum Dots Mitigate SARS‐CoV‐2 Infection
Low Dose of Ti<sub>3</sub>C<sub>2</sub> MXene Quantum Dots Mitigate SARS‐CoV‐2 Infection Open
MXene QDs (MQDs) have been effectively used in several fields of biomedical research. Considering the role of hyperactivation of immune system in infectious diseases, especially in COVID‐19, MQDs stand as a potential candidate as a nanothe…
View article: An outbreak of Ralstonia pickettii bloodstream infection and clinical outcomes
An outbreak of Ralstonia pickettii bloodstream infection and clinical outcomes Open
Introduction: Ralstonia pickettii infections are rare and may be mistaken for other bacteria. This study aims to report a hospital outbreak of R. pickettii at a tertiary hospital, which was initially misidentified as Ralstonia insidiosa, a…
View article: Favipiravir, umifenovir and camostat mesylate: a comparative study against SARS-CoV-2
Favipiravir, umifenovir and camostat mesylate: a comparative study against SARS-CoV-2 Open
Since the first cases the coronavirus disease caused by SARS-CoV-2 (COVID-19) reported in December 2019, worldwide continuous efforts have been placed both for the prevention and treatment of this infectious disease. As new variants of the…
View article: Thiol levels in mild or moderate COVID‐19 patients: A comparison of variant and classic COVID‐19 cases
Thiol levels in mild or moderate COVID‐19 patients: A comparison of variant and classic COVID‐19 cases Open
It seems possible to use thiol as a sensitive, specific and cost-effective marker to suspect variant COVID-19 cases. Since this study is probably the first example in this subject, it would form a basis for further studies.
View article: Ceftazidime – Avibactam susceptibility among carbapenem-resistant Enterobacterales in a pilot study in Turkey
Ceftazidime – Avibactam susceptibility among carbapenem-resistant Enterobacterales in a pilot study in Turkey Open
This study aimed to detect carbapenemase genes and to determine the in vitro susceptibility of Ceftazidime-Avibactam (CZA) in Enterobacterales isolates. Carbapenemase genes were detected by polymerase chain reaction. CZA sensitivity of iso…
View article: Thiol levels in mild or moderate covid-19 patients: A comparison of variant and classic covid-19 cases
Thiol levels in mild or moderate covid-19 patients: A comparison of variant and classic covid-19 cases Open
Background: Various variants of the covid-19 have started to attract attention recently. The clinical course of these variants and possible predictive parameters are being investigated. This study aimed to examine the relationship between …
View article: Graphene Oxide Nanosheets Interact and Interfere with SARS‐CoV‐2 Surface Proteins and Cell Receptors to Inhibit Infectivity
Graphene Oxide Nanosheets Interact and Interfere with SARS‐CoV‐2 Surface Proteins and Cell Receptors to Inhibit Infectivity Open
Nanotechnology can offer a number of options against coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID‐19) acting both extracellularly and intracellularly to the host cells. Here, the aim is to explore graphene oxide (GO), the most studied 2D nanomaterial i…
View article: Detection of non-polio and polio enteroviruses in Acute Flaccid Paralysis surveillance in Turkey
Detection of non-polio and polio enteroviruses in Acute Flaccid Paralysis surveillance in Turkey Open
Poliomyelitis was a disease feared worldwide, striking suddenly and paralysing mainly children for life. Monitoring of suspected cases of poliomyelitis is carried out with Acute Flaccid Paralysis (AFP) surveillance in Turkey. This study ex…
View article: 40 minutes RT-qPCR Assay for Screening Spike N501Y and HV69-70del Mutations
40 minutes RT-qPCR Assay for Screening Spike N501Y and HV69-70del Mutations Open
A one-step reverse transcription and real-time PCR (RT-qPCR) test was developed for rapid screening (40 minutes) of the Spike N501Y and HV69-70del mutations in SARS-CoV-2 positive samples. The test also targets a conserved region of SARS-C…
View article: An Outbreak Investigation of Burkholderia Cepacia Infections Related With Contaminated Chlorhexidine Mouthwash Solution in a Tertiary Care Center in Turkey.
An Outbreak Investigation of Burkholderia Cepacia Infections Related With Contaminated Chlorhexidine Mouthwash Solution in a Tertiary Care Center in Turkey. Open
Background: We report a nosocomial outbreak caused by Burkholderia cepacia that occurred among six patients admitted in the medical and surgical intensive care unit between 04 March 2019 and 02 April 2019 in Istanbul, Turkey. Methods: The …
View article: Nosocomial infection of extensively drug-resistant Myroides odoratimimus in a Turkish hospital
Nosocomial infection of extensively drug-resistant Myroides odoratimimus in a Turkish hospital Open
Objectives: Myroides spp. is an environmental pathogen and causes disease in immunocompromised patients. In this study, we report an outbreak of urinary tract infections caused by M. odoratimimus in a university hospital in Turkey. Methods…
View article: Molecular Analysis of Crimean-Congo Hemorrhagic Fever Virus Among Fatal and Non-fatal Cases in Tokat Province
Molecular Analysis of Crimean-Congo Hemorrhagic Fever Virus Among Fatal and Non-fatal Cases in Tokat Province Open
Amaç: Kırım Kongo Kanamalı Ateşi (KKKA), ülkemizde 2002’den beri görülmekte ve %5 ölüm oranı ile seyretmektedir. Çalışmada, Türkiye’de ençok olgu bildirimi yapan il olan Tokat’ın ilçelerinden toplanan hasta serumlarında saptanan KKKA virüs…
View article: Genetic variability human respiratory syncytial virus subgroups A and B in Turkey during six successive epidemic seasons, 2009‐2015
Genetic variability human respiratory syncytial virus subgroups A and B in Turkey during six successive epidemic seasons, 2009‐2015 Open
Human respiratory syncytial virus (HRSV) is most important viral respiratory pathogen of acute lower respiratory tract infections in infants and young children worldwide. The circulating pattern and genetic characteristics in the HRSV atta…
View article: Infl uenza Surveillance in Five Consecutive Seasons During Post Pandemic Period: Results from National Infl uenza Center, Turkey
Infl uenza Surveillance in Five Consecutive Seasons During Post Pandemic Period: Results from National Infl uenza Center, Turkey Open
Influenza surveillance provides data about the characteristics of influenza activity, types, sub-types and antigenic properties of the influenza viruses in circulation in a region. Surveillance also provides for the preparation against pot…
View article: Investigation of Adenovirus Isolation Frequency from the Stool Samples of Patients Suspected with Acute Flaccid Paralysis
Investigation of Adenovirus Isolation Frequency from the Stool Samples of Patients Suspected with Acute Flaccid Paralysis Open
Although adenoviruses (AdVs) generally cause upper respiratory tract infections, conjunctivitis/epidemic keratoconjunctivitis, gastroenteritis and pneumonia, they can lead to the involvement of central nervous system. Acute flaccid paralys…
View article: Phylogenetic Variability of Human Metapneumovirus Strains Circulating in Turkey During Two Consecutive Epidemic Seasons
Phylogenetic Variability of Human Metapneumovirus Strains Circulating in Turkey During Two Consecutive Epidemic Seasons Open
Human metapneumovirus (HMPV), classified in Paramyxoviridae family, phylogenetically consists of two major groups namely A and B, with genetic lineages of A1, A2 (comprises of sublineages A2a and A2b) and B1, B2. Although detailed evaluati…