Can serum interleukin 34 levels be used as an indicator for the prediction and prognosis of COVID-19?

Objective: Interleukin 34 (IL-34) is a molecule whose expression is increased in conditions such as autoimmune disorders, inflammation, and infections. Our study aims to determine the role of IL-34 in the diagnosis, follow-up, and prognosis of Coronavirus Disease-19 (COVID-19).

Method: A total of 80 cases were included in the study as 40 COVID-19 positive patient groups and 40 COVID-19 negative control groups.

TICK INFESTATION: A 200-PATIENTS' SERIES.

Background: A great number of zoonotic diseases with high mortality rate are transmitted by ticks. We performed this study in order to investigate patients admitted to emergency department following a tick bite. We examined the patients and get knowledge about the infestation and we followed up them for possible tick-conducted disease symptoms and laboratory findings both clinically and serologically.