HIV treatment satisfaction: HIVTSQ-12 factor analysis and associated factors in Türkiye.

Background: Despite global efforts, HIV/AIDS remains a significant public health challenge, with Türkiye witnessing a consistent rise in annual diagnoses. Patient satisfaction with antiretroviral therapy (ART) is crucial for treatment adherence and effectiveness. This study examines treatment satisfaction levels among people living with HIV (PLWH) in Türkiye and identifies associated factors.

Validation of PozQoL scale in Turkish population living with HIV: a cross-cultural adaptation study.

Background: The increasing number of people living with HIV requires a simple and easy-to-use quality of life (QoL) scale for people living with HIV (PLWH). This study aims to adapt the PozQoL scale into Turkish and assess its reliability and validity for the PLWH population in Turkey.

Methods: Translation-back-translation methodology was employed, and face-to-face interviews were conducted with 130 patients using the PozQoL, socio-demographic, and clinical data questionnaire.

Impact of the COVID-19 Pandemic on People Newly Diagnosed with HIV and those Already in -care in Türkiye.

Background: COVID-19 has inevitably influenced health systems. HIV testing rates have been reduced, and access to antiretroviral treatment has been scaled down. We evaluated the impact of COVID-19 on the management of people living with HIV (PLWH) in Türkiye.

Risk factors associated with fluconazole resistance in Candida parapsilosis candidemia: A case-case study.

Background: Candida species are among the most important invasive pathogens in intensive care units (ICUs). Non-albicans species including Candida parapsilosis (C. parapsilosis) has increased in recent years.

Erectile dysfunction prevalence and associated factors in men living with HIV from Western Turkey: A cross-sectional study.

Background: The majority of people living with HIV in our country are younger men. However, limited data exist for the sexual health of these patients. Knowledge of the epidemiology in this population may improve health outcomes across the continuum of HIV care.

Could presepsin be an alternative marker in the early diagnosis of sepsis in COVID-19?

In critical patients with Coronavirus Disease (COVID-19), we investigated the diagnostic value of presepsin in the early diagnosis of superinfection with sepsis, and the effect of antibiotic treatment (AT) in the levels of presepsin and procalcitonin and C-reactive protein. A total of 68 critical patients with sepsis and septic shock in the intensive care unit and 20 outpatients (control group) with COVID-19 were taken. ICU patients ( = 68) were further divided into three groups.

The Course of COVID-19 in Four Patients with HIV During the Pandemic.

The clinical spectrum of SARS-CoV-2 infection may vary from simple colds to a severe acute respiratory syndrome, metabolic acidosis, septic shock, and multiple organ failure. Current evidence indicates that the risk of severe illness increases with age, in the male sex, and with certain chronic medical problems. Many people living with HIV have other conditions that increase their risk.

Assessment of prophylactic antibiotic usage habits of the general surgeons in Turkey.

Introduction: One of the most important aspects of inappropriate antibiotic use among general surgeons in Turkey is the use of surgical antibiotic prophylaxis (SP). In order to shed light on the current situation, we conducted a survey of general surgeons in our country. Our aim was to evaluate the approach taken by our general surgeons in prescribing SP, while providing data pertinent to the effectiveness of the 'Rational Drug Use' (AIK) national action plan.

A new antibiotic stewardship program approach is effective on inappropriate surgical prophylaxis and discharge prescription.

Introduction: This study aims to evaluate the efficacy of a new antimicrobial stewardship program (ASP) on surgical antibiotic prophylaxis (SP) and antibiotics in discharge prescriptions used as a continuation of SP.

Methodology: The study included elective patients with clean and clean-contaminated wounds. The accuracy of the assigned SP was evaluated according to international guidelines.

Efficacy of tenofovir and entecavir in patients who relapsed after pegylated interferon therapy.

Hepatitis B virus (HBV) infections and sequelae present significant health problems worldwide. Two groups of medications are available for chronic HBV infection treatment: (1) interferons (IFNs) and (2) nucleos(t)ide analogues. This study aimed to evaluate entecavir (ETV) and tenofovir disoproxil fumarate (TDF) efficacies in chronic HBV patients, who achieved virological response during Peg-IFN treatment but did not sustain this response and relapsed a year after treatment end.

[Investigation of bacterial and viral etiology in community acquired central nervous system infections with molecular methods].

In this multicenter prospective cohort study, it was aimed to evaluate the bacterial and viral etiology in community-acquired central nervous system infections by standart bacteriological culture and multiplex polymerase chain reaction (PCR) methods. Patients hospitalized with central nervous system infections between April 2012 and February 2014 were enrolled in the study. Demographic and clinical information of the patients were collected prospectively.

Effect of microorganisms on etiology of hematospermia.

Background: Hematospermia is the presence of blood in the ejaculate. Its etiology is congenital, inflammatory, infectious, obstructive, tumoral, vascular, traumatic, iatrogenic or related to systemic disease. It is a quite irritating and life-quality-disturbing condition for men.

Bacterial and viral etiology in hospitalized community acquired pneumonia with molecular methods and clinical evaluation.

Introduction: Polymerase chain reaction (PCR) method has improved the diagnosis rates for patients with community-acquired pneumonia (CAP). We aimed to evaluate the bacterial and viral etiology of hospitalized CAP cases and compare clinical and laboratory findings of patients with pure bacterial and bacterial and viral (mixed) infections.

Methodology: A total of 55 patients hospitalized with CAP were enrolled into the prospective study between February 2010 and December 2010.

Evaluation of the in vitro colistin susceptibility of Pseudomonas aeruginosa and Acinetobacter baumannii strains at a tertiary care centre in Western Turkey.

Multidrug-resistant gram-negative bacteria are an important issue in intensive care units worldwide. Colistin, one of the earliest polymyxin antibiotics, was once widely used for the treatment of gram-negative bacterial infections. However, its use is now limited due to concerns over nephrotoxicity.

Prevalence of congenital toxoplasmosis among a series of Turkish women.

Background: Toxoplasma gondii infection during pregnancy causes congenital malformations. Pregnant women should be screened for this infection since it is preventable and treatable.

Aim: To study the sero prevalence of Toxoplasma gondii infection among pregnant women living in lzmir, Turkey.

Latex-related allergy in hemodialysis patients.

Background: Incidence of allergic reactions is increased in hemodialysis (HD) patients. However, the prevalence of latex allergy is not exactly known in HD patients. The aim of this present study is to determine the prevalence of latex allergy in HD patients.

[Evaluation of vancomycin-resistant Enterococcus cases at a tertiary level hospital in Izmir, Turkey].

Vancomycin-resistant enterocococci (VRE) are common pathogens that may lead to infection in intensive care units. VRE strains that colonize the hospital environment can stay alive for a long time on fomites and can easily be spread by the hands of hospital staff and by the instruments. The aim of this study was to evaluate the epidemic and sporadic VRE cases, following an epidemic at anesthesiology intensive care unit (ICU).

The evaluation of the distribution of yeast like fungi 'Candida Species' at a tertiary care center in western Turkey.

Objective: Candida infections have increased due to transplant patients, prolonged ICU stay and invasive procedures. The most common isolated strain is C. albicans.

Cytomegalovirus and rubella seroprevalence in pregnant women in Izmir/Turkey: follow-up and results of pregnancy outcome.

Purpose: It is aimed to determine the Rubella and CMV prevalence in the pregnant women in Izmir and to research the effect of these infections on the course of pregnancy in the pregnant women exposed to infection during pregnancy.

Methods: The pregnant women applied to pregnancy outpatient department during 2001-2008 have been examined with enzyme-linked fluorescent assay (VIDAS; bioMérieux) method in terms of Rubella and CMV IgM and IgG antibodies and CMV IgG avidity test.

Results: Totally 5,959 pregnant women were included in the study.

Clinical and microbiological evaluation of eight patients with isolated Achromobacter xylosoxidans.

Achromobacter xylosoxidans causes infections in patients with underlying disorders. The aim of this study was to evaluate Achromobacter xylosoxidans cases. Eight patients were included, 5 infections and 3 colonizations.

Pooled analysis of 2,408 cases of acute adult purulent meningitis from Turkey.

Objectives: The aim of this study was to systematically review the Turkish literature of acute adult purulent meningitis.

Materials And Methods: The published series of three national databases and two international databases were searched to perform the review. In addition to the databases, abstracts of congresses held between 1994 and 2003 by the Turkish Clinical Microbiology and Infectious Diseases Association, Turkish Microbiology Association, and the Antibiotic and Chemotherapy Association were searched for reports about acute purulent meningitis.

Accuracy of consultations performed by infectious diseases trainees and factors associated with adherence to them.

Objectives: Infectious diseases (ID) trainees should be familiar with duties relevant to consultation practice. In this study we aimed to analyze the ID trainee night/weekend shift consultation process in terms of consultant characteristics, types of recommendations, and compliance with recommendations.

Methods: All consultations performed by ID trainees on the night shift and at the weekends between 10 June and 10 August 2004 were recorded prospectively on standardized forms.

Attitudes towards HIV/AIDS and other sexually transmitted diseases in secondary school students in Izmir, Turkey: changes in time.

The aim of this study was to evaluate the changes in the sexual attitudes of young people in a period of 7 years (1997-2004). The participants in the first and the second surveys were 633 and 654 grade 10 students from six high schools located in the central district of Izmir, Turkey, chosen randomly according to the stratified sampling method. The rate of having had sexual experience was 11.