Publications by authors named "Zehra Karacaer"
Aims: This study aimed to investigate the clinical and chest computed tomography (CT) features associated with clinical parameters for coronavirus disease (COVID-19) in the capital of Turkey, Ankara.
Materials And Methods: Epidemiological, clinical features, laboratory findings and radiological characteristics of 1563 hospitalised patients with COVID-19 in Ankara were collected, reviewed and analysed in this study. The risk factors associated with disease severity were investigated.
Article Synopsis
- Peripheral lymphadenopathy (LAP) is a common abnormal finding during medical exams, and a study involving 1401 patients aimed to identify its causes and relevant clinical factors.
- The study found that 62% of LAP cases had nonspecific causes, with extrapulmonary tuberculosis being the most common specific reason for LAP (16.8%).
- Key factors such as age, lymph node size, and laboratory parameters helped differentiate between infectious and malignant causes of LAP, suggesting clinicians can use these insights to improve diagnosis and treatment strategies.
Aims: The differential diagnosis of Fever of Unknown Origin (FUO) is still a major clinical challenge despite the advances in diagnostic procedures. In this multicentre study, we aimed to reveal FUO aetiology and factors influencing the final diagnosis of FUO in Turkey.
Methods: A total of 214 patients with FUO between the years 2015 and 2019 from 13 tertiary training and research hospitals were retrospectively evaluated.
Background/aims: The present study aimed to determine the changes in the epidemiology of hepatitis in recent years in an adult Turkish population.
Materials And Methods: Overall, 852 patients with acute viral hepatitis from 17 centers were included in this study. Their sociodemographic characteristics, clinical courses, treatments, and laboratory findings were retrospectively analyzed.
Introduction: This study aims to evaluate approaches and knowledge level for tuberculosis (TB) diagnosis and treatment among infectious diseases and clinical microbiology research assistants and specialist physicians.
Materials And Methods: This was a descriptive study on the research assistants and specialist physicians. A questionnaire consisting of 24 questions prepared by the researchers was used.
The prevalence of non-alcoholic fatty liver disease in healthy young persons.
North Clin Istanb
November 2016
Objective: This aim of the present study was to determine prevalence of non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) in healthy young persons admitted for annual medical check-ups.
Methods: A retrospective study was conducted in a military hospital. Total of 254 healthy males were included and participants were divided into 2 groups according to presence and grade of NAFLD.
Quality of life and related factors among chronic hepatitis B-infected patients: a multi-center study, Turkey.
Health Qual Life Outcomes
November 2016
Background: The aim of this study was to assess health-related quality of life (HRQOL) among chronic hepatitis B (CHB) patients in Turkey and to study related factors.
Methods: This multicenter study was carried out between January 01 and April 15, 2015 in Turkey in 57 centers. Adults were enrolled and studied in three groups.
Objectives: Our aim was to investigate the association of liver fibrosis and necroinflammation with HS in untreated young patients with chronic hepatitis B (CHB).
Materials And Methods: A retrospective study was conducted in a military hospital in Turkey. A total of 254 subjects with CHB were included in this study.
Objective: To demonstrate the relationship between liver histology, alanine aminotransferase (ALT)/aspartate aminotransferase (AST) and hepatitis B virus (HBV) DNA levels based on hepatitis B e antigen (HBeAg) seropositivity status in naive patients with chronic hepatitis B (CHB).
Materials And Method: Naive patients with CHB admitted to our hospital between January 2012 and April 2014 were evaluated retrospectively. The patients were allocated into one of two groups based on HBeAg-seropositivity status.
Introduction: It was aimed to investigate the frequency of Candida infections (CI) in the intensive care units (ICU), to determine typing of candida to evaluate risk factors associated with CI and mortality, and to evaluate influence of CI on mortality.
Methods: The prospective cohort study was carried out between Jan 1, 2009 and Dec 31, 2010 in ICUs, and the patients were observed with active surveillance. VITEK 2 Compact System (BioMerieux, France) kits were used for the identification of isolates from various clinical samples.