Publications by authors named "G Akyıldız"

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  • Anaplasmosis and ehrlichiosis, tick-borne diseases that affect both humans and livestock, were studied by examining ticks from sheep in Van province, Turkey.
  • The study analyzed 688 ticks, primarily Rhipicephalus bursa, from 88 sheep across 26 family farms, finding that 28.41% of tick pools were positive for at least one pathogen.
  • This is the first documented evidence of Anaplasma ovis, Ehrlichia canis, and Ehrlichia chaffeensis in Rhipicephalus bursa ticks in Turkey, highlighting the need for further research on co-infections in sheep.
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is a protozoan parasite found in humans and several mammals. This parasite spreads worldwide and is generally recognized as a zoonotic agent being reported to be one of the most common causes of diarrhea in humans and animals. In this study, it was aimed to determine the prevalence and genotypes of in shelter dogs in Diyarbakır province being located in the southeastern Anatolia region of Türkiye.

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This study was carried out at a vital stopover site of migrating birds in the Turkish Thrace, European part of Turkey, on the Mediterranean/Black Sea Flyway. Ticks were collected from the birds captured in the four migration periods, i.e.

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Cryptosporidium spp., and Giardia duodenalis are intestinal protozoan parasites known to infect humans and various animals and cause diarrhea. This study aimed at determining the prevalence and genotype of Cryptosporidium spp.

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Istanbul is one of the world's most densely populated metropolitan cities, with various geographical areas that possess distinct characteristics. These areas have different climates, vegetation, and host populations that can support the survival of diverse tick species. Turkey is a region with a high risk of Crimean-Congo hemorrhagic fever (CCHF) disease, making it crucial to screen for this risk, especially in densely populated regions such as Istanbul and its surrounding areas.

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