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View article: The Role of microRNAs and Cell-Free DNAs in Fungal Infections: Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis of the Literature
The Role of microRNAs and Cell-Free DNAs in Fungal Infections: Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis of the Literature Open
Background: Invasive fungal infections (IFIs) remain a major cause of morbidity and mortality among immunocompromised patients, despite advances in antifungal therapy. Conventional diagnostics are limited, highlighting the need for novel b…
View article: Outbreak of bacteremia caused by Ralstonia insidiosa isolated from contaminated blood gas syringe
Outbreak of bacteremia caused by Ralstonia insidiosa isolated from contaminated blood gas syringe Open
It was concluded that these contaminated arterial blood gas syringes caused the R. insidiosa bacteremia, especially in immunocompromised patients.
View article: Antifungal prophylaxis in high-risk patients with hematologic malignancy:a comparison of practice with guidelines in Türkiye
Antifungal prophylaxis in high-risk patients with hematologic malignancy:a comparison of practice with guidelines in Türkiye Open
The data indicate an inconsistency between real-life clinical practice and the guideline recommendations for primary AFP and bIFI management in high-risk patients with hematologic malignancies in Türkiye.
View article: Do patients infected with human coronavirus before the COVID-19 pandemic have less risk of being infected with COVID-19?
Do patients infected with human coronavirus before the COVID-19 pandemic have less risk of being infected with COVID-19? Open
Being previously infected with HCoV did not provide protection against COVID-19 in our study group. We suggest evaluating the possible effect of previous OC43 infection on COVID-19 contraction in larger cohorts.
View article: Evaluation of Hospitalized Patients with Community-Acquired Influenza-Like Illness During Two Influenza Seasons
Evaluation of Hospitalized Patients with Community-Acquired Influenza-Like Illness During Two Influenza Seasons Open
Integrating molecular tests detecting both influenza and other respiratory viruses into influenza surveillance programs can increase the efficacy and quality of these programs. The elevation of AST, ALT, and CK in influenza cases can be co…
View article: The relationship between the clinical course of SARS-CoV-2 infections and ACE2 and TMPRSS2 expression and polymorphisms
The relationship between the clinical course of SARS-CoV-2 infections and ACE2 and TMPRSS2 expression and polymorphisms Open
Identifying the relationship between host genetic variants and COVID-19 susceptibility will contribute to further studies, enabling new vaccines and potential therapeutic approaches to be discovered.
View article: Comparison of the Results of Galactomannan and Beta Glucan Antigen Tests in the Suspicion of Invasive Pulmonary Aspergillosis
Comparison of the Results of Galactomannan and Beta Glucan Antigen Tests in the Suspicion of Invasive Pulmonary Aspergillosis Open
Opportunistic fungal infections are an important cause of morbidity and mortality in immunocompromised patients. Invasive aspergillosis (IA) has an important place among these infections with ~ 250.000 cases annually. Reducing the mortalit…
View article: The relationship between the clinical course of SARS-CoV-2 infection with ACE2 and TMPRSS2 expression and polymorphisms
The relationship between the clinical course of SARS-CoV-2 infection with ACE2 and TMPRSS2 expression and polymorphisms Open
Background The viral S protein and host ACE2 and TMPRSS2 genetic variations may act as a barrier to viral infection or determine susceptibility to COVID-19 infection. Objectives We investigated the relationship between the expression patte…
View article: The relationship between the clinical course of SARS-CoV-2 infection with ACE2 and TMPRSS2 expression and polymorphisms
The relationship between the clinical course of SARS-CoV-2 infection with ACE2 and TMPRSS2 expression and polymorphisms Open
Background The viral S protein and host ACE2 and TMPRSS2 genetic variations may act as a barrier to viral infection or determine susceptibility to COVID-19 infection. Objectives We investigated the relationship between the expression patte…
View article: Covıd-19: Klinik Yaklaşım ve Laboratuvar Tanısı
Covıd-19: Klinik Yaklaşım ve Laboratuvar Tanısı Open
After being isolated in Wuhan in December 2019, SARS-CoV-2 has rapidly spread all over the world, causing a major pandemic. It is easily transmitted from person to person by close contact in poorly ventilated indoor spaces. It mainly cause…
View article: Extrapulmonary Tuberculosis: Clinical and Diagnostic Features and Risk Factors for Early Mortality
Extrapulmonary Tuberculosis: Clinical and Diagnostic Features and Risk Factors for Early Mortality Open
Objective: The aim of this study is to evaluate patients with EPTB in terms of demographics, anatomic localization, diagnosis and risk factors on early mortality. Materials and methods: The data of 217 inpatients who were followed up with …
View article: Standart Prophylactic Granulocyte Colony Stimulating Factor Usage As A Part Of Autologous Stem Cell Transplantation Procedure
Standart Prophylactic Granulocyte Colony Stimulating Factor Usage As A Part Of Autologous Stem Cell Transplantation Procedure Open
Introduction: One of the major causes of morbidity and mortality of autologous hematopoietic stem cell transplantation (ASCT) is infections during prolonged neutropenia.In this study, we aimed to investigate the effect of prophylactic G-CS…
View article: Evaluation of prevalence and risk factors for bloodstream infection in severe coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) patients – CORRIGENDUM
Evaluation of prevalence and risk factors for bloodstream infection in severe coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) patients – CORRIGENDUM Open
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View article: Evaluation of prevalance and risk factors for bloodstream infection in severe coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) patients
Evaluation of prevalance and risk factors for bloodstream infection in severe coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) patients Open
Objectives: In this study, we sought to determine the prevalence of bloodstream infection (BSI) in severe coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) patients and to determine the risk factors of BSI in critical COVID-19 patients. Design: Retrospe…
View article: Antibacterial Resistance in Healthcare-Associated Gram-negative Infections: What Changed in the Past Two Decades?
Antibacterial Resistance in Healthcare-Associated Gram-negative Infections: What Changed in the Past Two Decades? Open
Introduction:Antimicrobial resistance in healthcare-associated gram-negative microorganisms is rising.Monitoring antimicrobial resistance is crucial for determining infection control programs and planning empirical treatment of patients.In…
View article: Effect of Tocilizumab Therapy On Patient Outcome In Severe COVID-19 Pneumonia
Effect of Tocilizumab Therapy On Patient Outcome In Severe COVID-19 Pneumonia Open
The COVID-19 pandemic emerged in Wuhan in December 2019 and spread rapidly all over the world. The number of cases worldwide reached a total of 150 million as of May 2021. While 14% of these cases required hospitalization with severe pneum…
View article: Specialty-Training Program During COVID-19 Pandemic: A Single Center Survey on over 300 Trainees and Trainers (Preprint)
Specialty-Training Program During COVID-19 Pandemic: A Single Center Survey on over 300 Trainees and Trainers (Preprint) Open
BACKGROUND COVID-19 pandemic caused significant modifications such as limiting the number of residents in the clinics, cancelling elective surgical procedures, stopping face to face practical education, and transforming theoretical educat…
View article: Genomic characterization of SARS‐CoV‐2 isolates from patients in Turkey reveals the presence of novel mutations in spike and nsp12 proteins
Genomic characterization of SARS‐CoV‐2 isolates from patients in Turkey reveals the presence of novel mutations in spike and nsp12 proteins Open
Novel mutations have been emerging in the genome of severe acute respiratory syndrome‐coronavirus 2 (SARS‐CoV‐2); consequently, the evolving of more virulent and treatment resistance strains have the potential to increase transmissibility …
View article: Evaluation of extensively drug-resistant gram-negative bacteremia among solid-organ transplant recipients: a multicenter study
Evaluation of extensively drug-resistant gram-negative bacteremia among solid-organ transplant recipients: a multicenter study Open
Difficult-to-treat infections due to XDR bacteria in SOT recipients shadow the success of transplantation. Central venous catheters seem to be the main risk factor. Judicious use of medical devices is of pivotal importance.
View article: Comparative Analysis of Filtration Ability of Different Cloth Masks
Comparative Analysis of Filtration Ability of Different Cloth Masks Open
Introduction: The effectivity of cloth masks is one of the major concerns during pandemic. In this study, the filtration ability of different cloth masks was compared. Materials and Methods: We examined the filtration ability of different …
View article: Comparison of the Clinical and Radiological Features of COVID-19 and Other Viral Pneumonias
Comparison of the Clinical and Radiological Features of COVID-19 and Other Viral Pneumonias Open
Objective: The aim of the study is to compare the differences between COVID-19 pneumonia and other viral pneumonia (OVP) in terms of demographic, clinical and radiological features.
View article: The assessment of serum ACE activity in COVID-19 and its association with clinical features and severity of the disease
The assessment of serum ACE activity in COVID-19 and its association with clinical features and severity of the disease Open
Angiotensin-converting enzyme (ACE)/Angiotensin (Ang) II pathway has crucial regulatory effects on circulatory hemostasis and immune responses. This pathway has a major role in the development of acute lung injury and acute respiratory dis…
View article: Infections in hematopoietic stem cell transplant patients admitted to Hematology intensive care unit: a single-center study
Infections in hematopoietic stem cell transplant patients admitted to Hematology intensive care unit: a single-center study Open
It was concluded that early or late post-HSCT infections and related complications (sepsis, organ failure, etc.) constituted a major part of the reasons for ICU admission, ICU mortality and ICU morbidities.
View article: COVID-19 Pandemisi Öncesinde Coronaviridae Ailesi Pozitifliğinin ve Mevsimsel Dağılımının Retrospektif Olarak Değerlendirilmesi (2016-2020)
COVID-19 Pandemisi Öncesinde Coronaviridae Ailesi Pozitifliğinin ve Mevsimsel Dağılımının Retrospektif Olarak Değerlendirilmesi (2016-2020) Open
Introduction: Coronaviruses are the agents of viral respiratory infections and cause severe respiratory infections, especially in the elderly, those with chronic disease and immunocompromised patients. The aim of this study was to determin…