Factors associated with IgG positivity to Crimean-Congo hemorrhagic fever virus in the area with the highest seroprevalence in Greece.

In order to gain insight into the factors playing a role for the high seroprevalence of Crimean-Congo hemorrhagic fever virus in the human population of Thesprotia prefecture, Greece, serum samples were collected from residents of the area together with a questionnaire about demographic and epidemiological factors. A 14.4% seroprevalence was detected, with increased age, agro-pastoral activities, slaughtering, and contact with animals (especially sheep) among the factors associated with seropositivity.

Viral agents of acute gastroenteritis in hospitalized children in Greece.

A 6-year study of stool samples from 4604 children hospitalized for acute gastroenteritis was conducted to investigate the role of enteric viruses as a cause of gastroenteritis in north-west Greece. Rotaviruses, noroviruses, adenoviruses and astroviruses were detected in 21.35%, 4%, 3.

Ketamine-induced changes in metabolic and endocrine parameters of normal and 2-kidney 1-clip rats.

Background And Objective: The aim of this study was to investigate the effect of ketamine on the endocrine and lipid metabolic status of the renal-banded animals.

Methods: Forty male rats were randomly divided into four groups. Group A served as control, Group B animals received ketamine intraperitoneally at a dose of 100 mg kg(-1), Group C was submitted to 2-kidney 1-clip experimental hypertension and Group D received ketamine as above, as well as being submitted to renal artery clipping.

Mechanisms of ketamine action on lipid metabolism in rats.

Background And Objective: This study was conducted to determine the effect of ketamine on metabolic homoeostasis and particularly in lipoprotein lipase (LPL) activity in adipose tissue.

Methods: Sixty male Wistar rats were divided into six groups of 10 each. Group A served as controls, while Groups B-F received, respectively, ketamine 60, 80, 100, 120 and 140 mg kg(-1) intraperitoneally.

Lipid kinetics in obese patients undergoing laparoscopy. The impact of cortisol inhibition by etomidate.

The aim of this study was to investigate the response of cortisol, insulin and lipid parameters [serum Lipoprotein Lipase activity, choleseryl-ester transfer protein, triglycerides, total Cholesterol, High Density Lipoprotein, Free Fatty Acids] during the perioperative period in obese patients undergoing laparoscopic cholecystectomy. Twenty obese patients were included and divided in two groups. In group A (n=10) patients were anaesthetized with propofol and group B (n=10) with etomidate.