Effect of dietary celery (Apium graveolens) on the growth performance, immune responses, and bacterial resistance against Vibrio anguillarum of European seabass (Dicentrarchus labrax).

In this study, we evaluated to reveal the effects of aqueous methanolic extract of celery (Apium graveolens) on the growth performance, immune responses, and resistance against Vibrio anguillarum in European seabass (Dicentrarchus labrax). For this purpose, twenty fish (initial mean weight of 4.80 ± 0.

Effects of dietary marine sulphated polysaccharides (Algimun®) on growth performance, immune responses and disease resistance of juvenile gilthead seabream (Sparus aurata) to Photobacterium damselae subsp. piscicida.

The present study evaluated the effects of a dietary mix of marine sulphated polysaccharides, named Algimun® (AL), supplementation to gilthead seabream (Sparus aurata) juveniles in terms of growth performance, immune responses, and resistance against Photobacterium damselae subsp. piscicida. A total of 240 fish (initial mean weight of 6.

[Plasmodium ovale malaria and molecular diagnosis: Could it be a relapse?].

Malaria caused by Plasmodium species continues to affect the half of the world population. According to the World Health Organization 2017 data, 445.000 cases of malaria and 219 million cases of new clinical malaria cases were reported during the year.

[Retrospective evaluation of serologic and molecular test results of toxoplasmosis suspected patients].

Toxoplasma gondii is a compulsory intracellular protozoan parasite with a wide range of host in warm-blooded vertebrates and has importance in terms of health and economy. Toxoplasmosis is very common because it can infect people with a variety of ways; ingestion of contaminated water and nutrients; raw or undercooked meats containing tissue cysts, blood transfusions, organ transplantantation and transplacental transfer. The aim of this study was to evaluate serologic and molecular test results of toxoplasmosis pre-diagnosed patients.

[Dientamoeba fragilis infection in patients with gastrointestinal system complaints].

In this study, we aimed to investigate the incidence of Dientamoeba fragilis with different diagnostic methods in patients with gastrointestinal symptoms and determine the sensitivity and specificity of existing diagnostic methods. Fecal samples collected from 101 patients with gastrointestinal complaints (especially upper abdominal pain, abdominal and pelvic pain, nausea and vomiting, gastroenteritis and colitis, unexplained fever and diarrhea) and 20 control cases from various clinics were included in the study. Samples were first examined with native-Lugol (N-L) method and cultured in Robinson medium.

[Molecular characterization of Echinococcus granulosus isolates obtained from different hosts].

Echinococcus granulosus is a parasite that can be seen throughout the world. So far, five species of genus Echinococcus have been identified as parasite in people: E.granulosus, E.

The high prevalence of Encephalitozoon intestinalis in patients receiving chemotherapy and children with growth retardation and the validity of real-time PCR in its diagnosis.

Background/aim: The aim of this study was to investigate the presence of Encephalitozoon intestinalis in different patient groups consisting of immunocompromised and immunocompetent individuals.

Materials And Methods: The stool samples of 100 patients consisting of 25 patients receiving chemotherapy and with acute gastrointestinal complaints, 25 with bone marrow transplant and acute gastrointestinal complaints, 25 with urticaria, and 25 with growth retardation were included in the study. As control groups, 25 subjects without any chronic disease but with acute gastrointestinal complaints and 25 healthy volunteers, making a total of 50 subjects, were included in the study.

[Cryptosporidium parvum Gastroenteritis in a Patient with Renal Transplantation].

In this study, a case who starting abundant watery diarrhea on the 14th day of renal transplantation is presented. Stool sample was analyzed for Cryptosporidium spp. by carbol fuchsin staining method, copro-ELISA and nested polimeraze chain reaction (PCR).

[Investigation of the presence of Encephalitozoon intestinalis and Enterocytozoon bieneusi in bone marrow transplant patients by IFA-MAbs method].

Microsporidian pathogens are obligatory intracellular eukaryotic parasites which can be found worldwide. They have been represented in 144 genera and more than 1200 species that may cause infections in both vertebrate and invertebrate hosts. Enterocytozoon bieneusi and Encephalitozoon intestinalis are the most common species among 14 species of microsporidia identified as human pathogens and they cause infections in the gastrointestinal tract.

[The Investigation of Prevalence of Enterobius vermicularis (L.1758) in Primary School Age Children and Its Relation to Various Symptoms].

Objective: In this study, we aimed to determine the prevalence of Enterobius vermicularis (E. vermicularis) using anal tape technique in four different primary schools in the town of Kayseri.

Methods: For this purpose, cellophane-tape samples were collected from a total of 438 students.

Heterotopic brain tissue on the face and neck in a neonate: a rare case report and literature review.

Heterotopic brain tissue (HBT) most commonly occurs in the nasal region and it is often referred to as a nasal glioma. Nonnasal locations for ectopic brain tissue are less commonly described. In English literature, only six cases have been reported that share some features (face or neck location) of this case.

[Investigation of anti-Echinococcus granulosus antibodies in patients with suspected cystic echinococcosis].

Objective: Cystic echninococcosis (CE) is an important helmintho-zoonotic disease causing health-threatening and economic losses for developing countries. In this study, anti-Echinococcus granulosus antibodies were evaluated in 1556 CE suspected patients (701 males, 855 females) who applied to the serology laboratory of the Parasitology Department of Erciyes University between June 1999 and July 2010.

Methods: Fifty-six (3.

The prevalence of Pediculus humanus capitis in two primary schools of Hacılar, Kayseri.

Objective: Pediculosis capitis is a worldwide public health concern, and today, head lice are seen in all socio-economic levels. The infestation usually occurs by head-to-head contact and children, primarily girls, aged 3-12 years are mostly affected. In the present study a total of 405 pupils (214 boys and 191 girls) from two pre- and primary schools in the Kayseri-Hacılar region were examined for pediculosis capitis during March 2010.

Treatment of recurrent vulvar Paget disease with imiquimod cream: a case report and review of the literature.

Introduction: Extra-mammary Paget disease is one of the rare neoplastic conditions of the skin. The most common site of involvement is the vulva and presents itself with erythematous plaques. Surgery is the most important treatment option.

Complete lymph node dissection: is it essential for the treatment of borderline epithelial ovarian tumors?

Objective: The present study aims to compare the clinical and reproductive outcomes of women who have undergone lymph node dissection with those who have not and to discuss the indications for retroperitoneal evaluation in the treatment of borderline ovarian tumors.

Methods: The present study investigated 123 women who were finally diagnosed with borderline epithelial ovarian tumors at the study center between January 1999 and January 2009. A total of 68 patients (55.

[Investigation of anti-Toxocara canis IgG antibodies in patients presenting at The Erciyes University Medical Faculty, Department of Parasitology.].

Human Toxocara canis infections are seen all over the world, especially in temperate and tropical climate regions. Dogs are known to be reservoir hosts in transmission of the disease. Because puppies are infected both transplacentally and by breast milk, they add huge amounts of eggs daily to the environment with their stools for months.

[The molecular mechanisms of erythrocyte invasion of Plasmodium spp. as a model organism of apicomplexan protozoa].

Apicomplexan protozoa are a phylum of parazites that includes medically and agriculturally important pathogens. They are named for their cell apex which contains a number of organelles (rhoptri, micronemes, conoid, apical polar ring, dense granules and apicoplast), important for their invasion and development within host cells. Among important apicomplexan parasites that affect human health directly or indirectly are Plasmodium spp.

[Three diarrheal cases caused by Cyclospora cayetanensis in Kayseri].

Cyclospora cayetanensis is a coccidian parasite that may be the agent of persistent and prolonged diarrhea. In this study, the etiologic agent of diarrhea in 18, 26 and 34 year-old immunocompetent female patients complaining of diarrhea was investigated. Cyclospora cayetanensis oocysts were observed in stool specimens taken from the patients and stained by the Kinyoun's acid-fast stain method.

[The seroprevalence of Toxoplasma gondii among prisoners in the Kayseri closed prison].

Toxoplasmosis is a zoonosis caused by Toxoplasma gondii and can be found in humans, domestic animals and wild animals almost everywhere around the world. The aim of this study was to investigate the seroprevalence of toxoplasmosis among the 628 prisoners in the Kayseri Closed Prison. Anti-Toxoplasma gondii IgG and IgM antibodies were investigated in the serum specimens with the IFA method.

[Distribution of intestinal parasites in patients presenting at the parasitology laboratory of the medical school of Erciyes University between the years of 2005 and 2008].

In this study carried out from January 2005-June 2008, a total of 28,911 stool samples were examined using native-Lugol and flotation/sedimentation methods and 7,164 cellophane tape preparations were examined directly. Intestinal parasites were found in 6,975 (24.13%).

[Schistosoma haematobium infection in a Ghanaian patient residing for a period in Turkey].

Schistosoma haematobium is one of the important causes of haematuria in some parts of the world. We present a 16-year-old Ghanaian male who applied to our hospital with haematuria. Schistosoma haematobium eggs were found in his urine sediment.

[Investigation of intestinal parasites in residents of the Kayseri Karpuzsekisi basin].

In this study, we collected stool and cellophane tape samples from residents in four villages located in the Kayseri-Karpuzsekisi basin in order to investigate the distribution of intestinal parasites. A total of 240 samples collected from Hanyeri (40), Sariküklü (20), Dokuzpinar (80) and Karpuzsekisi (120) were investigated. The parasites detected were as follows: Blastocystis hominis, 82 (34.

[Distribution of intestinal parasites among patients who presented at the Department of Parasitology of the Erciyes University Medical School.].

In this study carried out from 2000-2004, a total of 34,883 stool samples were examined using native-Lugol and flotation/sedimentation methods and 9,879 cellophane tape preparations were examined directly. Intestinal parasites were found in 9,704 (27.8%) of the specimens.