Epidemiology of Cyclospora Species in Humans in Malatya Province in Turkey.

Background: Cyclospora species are rare among other Coccidia parasites and can cause recurrent gastroenteritis. Cyclospora spp. can infect reptiles, insects, rodents, and mammals.

[The clinical, serological and morphological analysis of 91 patients with cystic echinococcosis following surgery].

Cystic echinococcocis (CE) is a zoonotic infection caused by metacestod form of Echinococcus granulosus. In this study, 91 patients with CE were revealed according to their gender, age, symptoms, cyst localization and size, and also to their preoperative serologic analysis results. These patients were recruited in Pathology Department of Inonu University, School of Medicine, Turgut Ozal Medical Center between January 2002 and December 2005.

[Malondialdehyde, glutathione and nitric oxide levels in patients with Enterobius vermicularis infection].

The aim of this study was to investigate the levels of malondialdehyde (MDA) and nitric oxide (NO) which are indicators of oxidative stress and also the level of glutathione (GSH) which is an antioxidant molecule, in patients with Enterobius vermicularis infection. A total of 41 patients (mean age: 36.4 years; 31 were male) and 40 healthy controls (mean age: 40.

[Histopathology of strobilocercosis found in the livers of white mouse.].

The adult form of Taenia taeniaeformis is found in the intestine of the cat and cheetah. The larva form is called Strobilocercus fasciolaris and is found in rodents such as mice and rats. Our objective was to draw attention to that rare zoonosis, since it has already been reported in the literature as strobilocercosis in humans.

What is the importance of Demodex folliculorum in Behçet's disease?

Demodex folliculorum is an obligate parasite and commonly detected in patients with immune system deprivation. This study is planned to document the Demodex folliculorum prevalence among patients with Behçet's disease (BD). The patients who referred to the ophthalmology clinic were included in the study.

[Demodex spp. in hairy skin biopsy specimens].

It has been reported that Demodex mites play a role in the pathogenesis of rosacea, acne vulgaris, perioral dermatitis, seborrhoeic dermatitis, micropapular-pruritic dermatitis, and blepharitis. Methods used for diagnostic purposes included cyanoacrylic adhesives, comedone extractor, cellophane tape preparations, skin scraping, punch biopsy and standardized surface skin biopsy. This study is a retrospective work.

A comparison of cytological and parasitological methods in the diagnosis of Trichomonas vaginalis.

Trichomonas vaginalis (T. vaginalis), which causes urogenital system infections in humans, develops symptomatically and asymptomatically. T.

Malondialdehyde, glutathione, and nitric oxide levels in Toxoplasma gondii seropositive patients.

The aim of this study was to investigate the difference in the serum malondialdehyde (MDA), glutathione (GSH), and nitric oxide (NO) levels between normal and T. gondii-infected patients. To this end, MDA, GSH, and NO levels in the sera of 37 seropositive patients and 40 participants in the control group were evaluated.

[A case of alveolar echinococcosis in Malatya province].

The disease resulting from being infected with the larval stage of Echinococcus multilocularis is called alveolar echinococcosis (AE). In our country AE is seen in eastern and southeastern regions of Anatolia. Previously no case of AE had been reported by any hospital in Malatya.

[Determination of house dust mites in Eskisehir].

House dust contains various organic and inorganic materials. The most important parts of the house dust are dust mites causing allergic diseases such as allergic rhinitis, asthma, atopic dermatitis and seasonal keratoconjunctivitis. In this study, a total of 72 random house dust samples collected from various regions of Eskisehir were examined.

[The prevalence of Microsporidium among adult patients admitted to the parasitology laboratory at the Inonu University Turgut Ozal Medical Center].

Microsporidium can cause acute and self-restricted diarrhea cases among immunocompetent patients. The aim of this study was to investigate the presence of intestinal parasites and Microsporidium in patients presenting at the internal diseases polyclinic with some digestive system complaints but no immune suppressive problems, and to detect whether it has anything to do with the complaints. A total of 781 fecal samples were investigated for intestinal parasites and Microsporidium.

[The prevalence of Microsporidium among patients given a diagnosis of cancer].

The aim of this study was to determine the frequency of Microsporidium among patients given a diagnosis of cancer. For this purpose fecal samples from 320 patients aged 23.60+/-23.

[Malaria cases in Malatya during the past seven years].

Malaria can be seen in every region inhabited by human blood-sucking Anopheles and species of disease-causing Plasmodium. Since the region is on the crossroads of other cities where malaria is more widespread and it has a population of seasonal workers and an increasing number of tourists during the summer, additional imported cases may also be detected in the Malatya region. The aim of this study was to determine the state of malaria for the past seven years in Malatya.

Glutathione and malondialdehyde levels in patients with hydatid cyst.

Objective: To investigate the levels of glutathione (GSH), and malondialdehide (MDA) in the sera of patients diagnosed with cyst hydatid.

Methods: Forty-six hydatid cyst patients who were indirect hemaglutination (IHA) and indirect fluorescence antibody (IFA) test positive constituted our study group in 2007. Patients diagnosed with hydatid cyst in the Inonu University School of Medicine, Department of Parasitology were re-called for the study.

[Investigation of house dust mite incidence related to social factors].

House dust mites are found everywhere there are temperatures of 25-27 degrees C and humidity of 70-80 percent. The amount of acari varies according to social conditions. The aim of this study was to determine the relationship between social factors and the observable rate of acari.

[Frequency of the appearance of Demodex sp. in various patient and age groups].

Demodex folliculorum and Demodex brevis are acari that can be found in hair follicles and sebaceous glands of the skin, especially on face of humans. In this study, Demodex sp was investigated in regard to allergic diseases, age and gender. A total of 197 patients (117 with rosacea, 29 with akne vulgaris, and 51 with allergic diseases) were examined using the standardized skin surface biopsy (SSSB) and 97 out of 197 (49.

[The frequency of intestinal parasites and head lice among students of the Akşemsettin Primary School for Deaf Students].

Parasitic infections especially affect those children in critical phases of growing and development. They can lead to malnutrition, malabsorption, mental and social adaptation problems, and critical illnesses that hinder productivity. This is an important health problem in Turkey, and intestinal parasites are quite frequently found in boarding school and care centers for children.

[Serum zinc (Zn) levels in patients with giardiosis].

A decrease may occur in the levels of trace elements due to absorption deficiency resulting from giardiosis. This study was designed in order to reveal the difference in serum zinc levels between patients with giardiosis and healthy controls. Thirty one patients who were diagnosed as having giardiosis after detection of G.

[The relationship between the skin allergy test and house dust mites].

Since 1960 it has been known that house dust mites are related to allergy and that they cause pulmonary tract diseases. There are various house dust mites and among these Dermatophagoides pteronyssinus (Trouessart, 1897) and Dermatophagoides farinae (Hughes, 1961) are best known with regard to their medical importance and morphological characteristics. Skin tests are used to determine the role of mites in allergic diseases.

[House dust mite fauna in Malatya].

The organisms in the Acarina order of the Arachnida class that form an important group of the Arthropoda are called mites. Dermatophagoides pteronyssinus (Trouessart, 1897) and D. farinae (Hughes, 1961) are known to be the most common mites found in house dust.

[Incidence of intestinal parasites in municipal sanitary workers in Malatya].

The incidence of intestinal parasites is closely related to such factors as the socio-economic level of the society, nutritional and hygienic habits, climate, environmental conditions, infrastructure and degree of literacy. In this study, the municipal sanitary workers who are regarded as a high risk group in Malatya were examined for intestinal parasites. Cellophane slides and fecal samples from 241 workers were examined and intestinal parasites were found in 93 (39.

[The first appearance in Malatya of Falciparum malaria originating in Uganda: Two cases.].

Malaria that is usually seen in tropical and subtropical areas and presents with acute paroxysmal febrile attacks is a parasitic infection caused by Plasmodium species. P. vivax malaria is usually seen in our country, but P.

[Analysis of anti-echinococcus antibodies in garbage men in Malatya.].

It has been reported that some occupation groups constitute a higher risk group with regard to hydatid cyst disease. Municipal garbage men also are under this risk especially in those places where untamed dogs are abundant. The aim of this study was to analyze the anti-Echinococcus antibodies in garbage men in Malatya who are regarded as high risk-group with regard to hydatid cysts.

[Malaria cases detected by active surveillance in Malatya].

Malaria continues to be an important health problem in and around Malatya. Although the disease can be kept under control thanks to the regular work of the Centre for the Struggle against Malaria, it can not be eradicated fully due to the socio-economic conditions in the region. The aim of this study was to determine the prevalence of the disease through active surveillance in those regions where it is most common.

[Incidence of intestinal parasites among primary school children in Malatya].

The aim of this study was to determine the incidence of intestinal parasites among primary school children in the central region of Malatya and to educate the children about parasitic diseases. During the study, cellophane tape preparations and stool samples that had been prepared using direct mounting methods were examined. In addition the students were informed about intestinal parasites.