Effect of dexamethasone therapy in Crimean-Congo hemorrhagic fever in Giresun during 2021-2023: an analytical study.

Background Objectives: Crimean-Congo hemorrhagic fever (CCHF) is a zoonotic disease and significant health concern particularly in endemic regions. We aimed to evaluate the efficacy in dexamethasone treatment on clinical outcomes in CCHF patients.

Methods: We included adult patients diagnosed with CCHF and those whose platelet count dropped to 70,000/mm3 or lower.

The role of clinical and laboratory finding in the differential diagnosis of Hantavirus and Leptospirosis infections.

Background Objectives: Hantavirus and leptospirosis infections are zoonotic diseases with similar clinical and laboratory findings. The aim of this study is identifying the distinguishing features of these two diseases, for which a definitive diagnosis can take a long time.

Methods: Between September 2021 and June 2023, a total of 45 patients who were admitted to our hospital and were diagnosed with HFRS or leptospirosis were retrospectively evaluated.

Can we predict bleeding at admission in Crimean-Congo hemorrhagic fever?

Background: In Crimean-Congo hemorrhagic fever, bleeding has a significant impact on the prognosis of the disease. In our study, we aimed to identify independent risk factors for the development of bleeding in Crimean-Congo hemorrhagic fever and to contribute to the management of the disease.

Methods: Cases with a definitive diagnosis of Crimean-Congo hemorrhagic fever were divided into two groups: those who developed bleeding and those who did not.

Acute hepatitis B outbreak in a nursing home for the disabled in Türkiye.

Background: Although hepatitis B is vaccine-preventable, it remains a significant health problem. To the best of our knowledge, this is the first hepatitis B outbreak report from Türkiye.

Aims: To investigate the cause of hepatitis B outbreak in a nursing home for the disabled and make recommendations for prevention.

Treatment initiation rates of patients with positive anti-hepatitis C virus results in tertiary hospitals in Turkey.

Introduction: The aim of this national, multicenter, cross-sectional, retrospective chart review study was to determine the proportion of patients in Turkey who received hepatitis C virus (HCV) treatment after receiving positive anti-HCV results during HCV screening.

Methodology: Data related to patients' demographics, laboratory results, time interval from obtaining a positive anti-HCV result to treatment initiation, specialty of the physician requesting anti-HCV screening, and type of hospital were analyzed.

Results: Among 1,000 patients who received a positive anti-HCV result, 50.

Investigation of stair ascending and descending activities on the lifespan of hip implants.

Total hip arthroplasty (THA) surgeries among young patients are on the increase, so it is crucial to predict the lifespan of hip implants correctly and produce solutions to improve longevity. Current implants are designed and tested against walking conditions to predict the wear rates. However, it would be reasonable to include the additional effects of other daily life activities on wear rates to predict convergent results to clinical outputs.

Gastrointestinal PCR panel results and antibiotic use in acute gastroenteritis cases: How appropriate are we in our usage?

Background: We aimed to determine the pathogens detected by the Gastrointestinal (GI) PCR panel in patients with acute gastroenteritis (AGE), the evaluation of antibiotic use in these patients, and the investigation of the role of laboratory parameters in differentiating viral and bacterial etiologies.

Methods: The demographic characteristics, GI PCR panel results, laboratory investigations, antibiotic usage, and appropriateness of antibiotic treatment were investigated in AGE patients.

Results: A total of 175 adult patients with AGE and GI PCR panel results were included in the study.

Database covering the prayer movements which were not available previously.

Lower body implants are designed according to the boundary conditions of gait data and tested against. However, due to diversity in cultural backgrounds, religious rituals might cause different ranges of motion and different loading patterns. Especially in the Eastern part of the world, diverse Activities of Daily Living (ADL) consist of salat, yoga rituals, and different style sitting postures.

Treatment of Crimean-Congo Haemorrhagic Fever by Favipiravir in a Patient with Novel Coronavirus Co-Infection.

Introduction: Crimean-Congo haemorrhagic fever (CCHF) is a lethal zoonotic disease caused by an RNA virus that is a member of the genus in the Bunyaviridae family from the arbovirus group. CCHF is transmitted by ticks through direct contact with the blood and other bodily fluids of patients or infected animals.

Case Description: A 65-year-old man was admitted to the emergency unit with dry cough, myalgia and fever.

Diagnostic performance of low-dose chest CT to detect COVID-19: A Turkish population study.

Purpose: We aimed to evaluate the diagnostic performance of low-dose chest computed tomography (CT) in patients under investigation for coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19).

Methods: This retrospective study included 330 patients suspected of having COVID-19 from March 15 to April 16, 2020. We examined 306 patients upon initial presentation using both CT and real-time reverse-transcriptase polymerase-chain-reaction (rRT-PCR).

Quality of life and related factors among chronic hepatitis B-infected patients: a multi-center study, Turkey.

Background: The aim of this study was to assess health-related quality of life (HRQOL) among chronic hepatitis B (CHB) patients in Turkey and to study related factors.

Methods: This multicenter study was carried out between January 01 and April 15, 2015 in Turkey in 57 centers. Adults were enrolled and studied in three groups.