A5029735034- HIV/AIDS Research and Interventions
- HIV, Drug Use, Sexual Risk
- Hepatitis C virus research
- Hepatitis B Virus Studies
- COVID-19 Clinical Research Studies
- HIV-related health complications and treatments
- Antibiotic Use and Resistance
- Pneumonia and Respiratory Infections
- Long-Term Effects of COVID-19
- Streptococcal Infections and Treatments
- Toxoplasma gondii Research Studies
- Nosocomial Infections in ICU
- Herpesvirus Infections and Treatments
- Hepatitis Viruses Studies and Epidemiology
- Infective Endocarditis Diagnosis and Management
- Cytomegalovirus and herpesvirus research
- HIV/AIDS drug development and treatment
- Urinary Tract Infections Management
- Antimicrobial Resistance in Staphylococcus
- Antibiotic Resistance in Bacteria
- Diabetes and associated disorders
- Bacterial Infections and Vaccines
- Influenza Virus Research Studies
- Diagnosis and treatment of tuberculosis
- Patient Satisfaction in Healthcare
Izmir University
2014-2025
Sağlık Bilimleri Üniversitesi
2018-2025
Universidad CES
2024-2025
Izmir Tepecik Eğitim ve Araştırma Hastanesi
2011-2024
Ankara Mevki Asker Hastanesi
2021
Izmir Bozyaka Eğitim ve Araştırma Hastanesi
2020
Yenişehir Hospital
2012-2020
Izmir Kâtip Çelebi University
2019
Ege University
2007-2012
Office of Infectious Diseases
2012
Background Bladder cancer is a growing health concern, especially in developing countries like Türkiye. Intravesical Bacillus Calmette-Guérin (BCG) immunotherapy essential for reducing recurrence and progression non-muscle invasive bladder (NMIBC). However, it can cause local systemic adverse effects linked to bacterial virulence, allergic reactions, or nosocomial infections. Data from randomized studies on BCG side are limited, with severe cases often reported case studies. This study...
Polymerase chain reaction (PCR) method has improved the diagnosis rates for patients with community-acquired pneumonia (CAP). We aimed to evaluate bacterial and viral etiology of hospitalized CAP cases compare clinical laboratory findings pure (mixed) infections.A total 55 were enrolled into prospective study between February 2010 December 2010. Clinical follow-up performed on days 0, 7 14. Deep tracheal aspiration samples examined pathogens by multiplex PCR, standard bacteriological culture...
Background: HIV-ASSIST is a free, continuously updated, clinically validated online algorithm tool that synthesizes participant- and virus-specific characteristics provides ART decision support based on the goals of maximizing viral suppression tolerability. The aim this study was to analyze concordance clinicians’ preferences with recommendations influencing factors. Methods: We conducted cross-sectional retrospective cohort using electronic medical records people HIV (PWH) followed in...
Abstract Background Treatment adherence is extremely important for virological suppression and a good clinical outcome in HIV. People with to treatment are less likely experience failure have better course of the infection. In this study, we aimed elucidate factors affecting people HIV single centre from Turkey. Methods The study was conducted at Tepecik Training Research Hospital between September 2022 December 2022. over age 18 years who had been on ART least 6 months were included....
This study aims to evaluate the efficacy of a new antimicrobial stewardship program (ASP) on surgical antibiotic prophylaxis (SP) and antibiotics in discharge prescriptions used as continuation SP.The included elective patients with clean clean-contaminated wounds. The accuracy assigned SP was evaluated according international guidelines. Primary outcome measures comprised appropriateness prophylactic indication, correct timing initial dose, discontinuation within 24 hours, prescription at...
Infectious diseases (ID) trainees should be familiar with duties relevant to consultation practice. In this study we aimed analyze the ID trainee night/weekend shift process in terms of consultant characteristics, types recommendations, and compliance recommendations.All consultations performed by on night at weekends between 10 June August 2004 were recorded prospectively standardized forms. specialists assessed appropriateness recommendations day after each consultation. Recommendations...
Achromobacter xylosoxidans causes infections in patients with underlying disorders. The aim of this study was to evaluate cases. Eight were included, 5 and 3 colonizations. Three them survived 2 died. predisposing factor catheter. Infection control measures could prevent infection.
Candida infections have increased due to transplant patients, prolonged ICU stay and invasive procedures. The most common isolated strain is C. albicans. aim of this study was evaluate the distribution isolates at Tepecik Education Research Hospital.Yeast like fungi were between 13.01.2010 19.08.2011 Mycology Laboratory. identification done by conventional methods carbohydrate assimilation profile using ID32C system (Biomerieux, France).Yeast from 337 clinical specimens. They consisted...
Toxoplasma gondii infection during pregnancy causes congenital malformations. Pregnant women should be screened for this since it is preventable and treatable.To study the sero prevalence of among pregnant living in lzmir, Turkey.A blood sample was obtained from 4651 aged between 15 45 years, their first trimester pregnancy. IgM IgG antibodies against were measured using an ELISA assay. Among with both positive, avidity test performed, a VIDAS kit.IgG positive 1871 (39.9%) participants. Of...
Abstract Background Candida species are among the most important invasive pathogens in intensive care units (ICUs). Non‐albicans including parapsilosis ( C. ) has increased recent years. Fluconazole is leading antifungal agent but resistance a concern species. Objectives The aim of this study was to determine factors associated with fluconazole patients candidemia due ICUs. Methods This case–case conducted 750‐bed, tertiary hospital between 2015 and 2021. Patients fluconazole‐resistant...
In this multicenter prospective cohort study, it was aimed to evaluate the bacterial and viral etiology in community-acquired central nervous system infections by standart bacteriological culture multiplex polymerase chain reaction (PCR) methods. Patients hospitalized with between April 2012 February 2014 were enrolled study. Demographic clinical information of patients collected prospectively. Cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) samples examined methods, PCR (Seeplex meningitis-B ACE Detection...
The majority of people living with HIV in our country are younger men. However, limited data exist for the sexual health these patients. Knowledge epidemiology this population may improve outcomes across continuum care. aim study was to determine prevalence erectile dysfunction (ED) and its association some clinical laboratory factors.A cross-sectional conducted using random sampling men (MLWH) at a tertiary hospital Turkey. Patients were asked fill out five-item International Index Erectile...
Introduction: One of the most important aspects inappropriate antibiotic use among general surgeons in Turkey is surgical prophylaxis (SP). In order to shed light on current situation, we conducted a survey our country. Our aim was evaluate approach taken by prescribing SP, while providing data pertinent effectiveness ‘Rational Drug Use’ (AIK) national action plan.
 Methodology: A questionnaire subject personal SP usage and compliance with guidelines distributed amongst between...
Hematospermia is the presence of blood in ejaculate. Its etiology congenital, inflammatory, infectious, obstructive, tumoral, vascular, traumatic, iatrogenic or related to systemic disease. It a quite irritating and life-quality-disturbing condition for men. significant demonstrate infectious-based hematospermia due fact that its treatment easier than other reasons.30 patients, having spontaneous hematospermia, were taken our study. The serum total PSA levels patients examined...
Background: Incidence of allergic reactions is increased in hemodialysis (HD) patients. However, the prevalence latex allergy not exactly known HD The aim this present study to determine Methods: A total 205 adult patients were included study. Questionnaires completed during patient interviews, and their consents provided. Latex prick test specific IgE (HY-TEC, K82) performed. Mean age was 52 ± 14 (25–79) years, 61% male. dialysis duration 38 months, 21% them diabetics. Only five had...
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Background: The clinical spectrum of SARS-CoV-2 infection may vary from simple colds to a severe acute respiratory syndrome, metabolic acidosis, septic shock, and multiple organ failure. Current evidence indicates that the risk illness increases with age, in male sex, certain chronic medical problems. Many people living HIV have other conditions increase their risk. Case presentation: In first 3 months pandemic, four patients were hospitalized our clinic because COVID-19. disease severity...