[Investigation of Molecular Differences in Plasmodium spp. Isolates Obtained from Malaria Patients].

Sıtma, her yıl dünya nüfusunun yarısından fazlası için ciddi bir tehdit oluşturmaya devam etmektedir. Hastalığa neden olan Plasmodium parazitleri, yalnızca insanlarla sınırlı kalmayıp sürüngenlerden kuşlara, memelilerden diğer omurgalılara dek geniş enfeksiyon yelpazesine sahiptir. Plasmodium türleri, çevredeki değişikliklere uyum sağlamalarını sağlayan olağanüstü genetik esnekliğe sahiptir ve bu da onlara sıtma ilaçları gibi tedavi edici maddelere karşı hızla direnç geliştirme ve konakçı özgüllüğünü değiştirme potansiyeli verir.

Vitamin D3 and omega-3 polyunsaturated fatty acids have beneficial effects on fracture union in an experimental rat model.

Objectives: This study aimed to determine the influences of vitamin D3 and omega-3 polyunsaturated fatty acids (PUFAs) on fracture union in rats radiologically, histologically, and biomechanically.

Materials And Methods: Forty-eight male Sprague-Dawley rats (mean weight: 435±31.15 g; range, 398 to 510 g) were indiscriminately separated into four groups, with 12 rats in each: Group 1 was the control group, Group 2 received vitamin D3, Group 3 received omega-3 PUFA, and Group 4 received both vitamin D3 and omega-3 PUFA.

The effect of oral hydroxychloroquine on chondral defect: An experimental study.

Objectives: This study aims to evaluate the time- and dose-dependent effects of oral hydroxychloroquine (HCQ) on focal full-thickness knee chondral defect healing in a rabbit model.

Materials And Methods: Cartilage defects of 4x4 mm were created on both medial femoral condyles of 24 New Zealand rabbits. The rabbits were divided into six groups (A-F) according to HCQ administration and sacrifice time: A (three-week control) and B (six-week control) received no additional interventions; C (20 mg/kg HCQ, three weeks); D (20 mg/kg HCQ, six weeks); E (40 mg/kg HCQ, three weeks); and F (40 mg/kg HCQ, six weeks).

Retrospective Determination of the Prevelense of Anti- Antibodies in Cystic Echinococcosis Pre-diagnosed Patients at Erciyes University Faculty of Medicine.

Objective: Cystic echinococcosis (CE) is a parasitic disease that has been known for years in helminth diseases and it is important as human and animal health problem in many parts of the world and in our country due to economic losses. In this study, it was aimed to retrospectively evaluate the distribution of anti--IgG antibodies in patients with pre-diagnosis of CE that referred to parasitology laboratory between January 2013-December 2018.

Methods: Commercial kit was used for indirect hemaglutination (IHA), indirect fluorescent antibody test (IFAT) and Western blot (WB) methods using sera from patient samples was applied according to the kit proposal.

Management of Hyperkalemia in Heart Failure.

Hyperkalemia is a common electrolyte abnormality in heart failure (HF) that can cause potentially life-threatening cardiac arrhythmias and sudden cardiac death. HF patients with diabetes, chronic kidney disease and older age are at higher risk of hyperkalemia. Moreover, hyperkalemia is also often associated with the use of renin-angiotensin-aldosterone system inhibitors (RAASi) including angiotensin-converting enzyme inhibitors, angiotensin receptor blockers, mineralocorticoid receptor antagonists and sacubitril-valsartan.

Retrospective analysis on efficacy of convalescent plasma in acute respiratory distress syndrome due to COVID-19.

Background: Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) is an ongoing global health threat. However, currently, no standard therapy has been approved for the disease.

Objectives: To evaluate the clinical effectiveness of convalescent plasma (CP) in patients with acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS) due to COVID-19.

Impact of Single versus Double Clamp Technique on Blood Lactate Levels and Postoperative Complications in Coronary Artery Bypass Surgery.

Introduction: Cardiopulmonary bypass (CPB) is associated with hyperlactatemia, which leads to adverse clinical outcomes. No study has examined the effect of different clamping techniques on postoperative hyperlactatemia (PHL). Thus, we aimed to evaluate the impact of two different techniques on PHL and the clinical outcomes in patients undergoing isolated coronary artery bypass surgery.

Effects of fluoroscopy-guıded intraartıcular injectıon, suprascapular nerve block, and combınatıon therapy ın hemıplegıc shoulder paın: a prospective double-blınd, randomızed clınıcal study.

Objective: To investigate the effect and superiority of fluoroscopy-guided intraarticular shoulder injection (IAI), suprascapular nerve block (SSNB), and combination treatment in hemiplegic shoulder pain (HSP).

Design: We included 30 patients diagnosed with HSP. Patients were divided into three groups: IAI, SSNB, and combination treatment.

A Case Series of Imported Malaria Caused by Plasmodium falciparum in Kayseri and Review of Literature.

Malaria is a major worldwide public health problem. In the last years, no domestic cases of malaria have been detected and cases of imported malaria exist only in Turkey. In this study, clinical and laboratory findings of five Plasmodium falciparum (P.

Cloning of the DNA Vaccine Candidate LACK Gene of Leishmania infantum.

Objective: Leishmaniasis is caused by an obligate intracellular protozoa belonging to Leishmania genus and listed among major tropical diseases by WHO. Because of the high costs, toxicity, and adverse effects of routinely used compounds in the treatment, alternative treatment and vaccine studies are underway. An effective vaccine has not been developed to date.

Microbiota: In Health and in Sickness, From Birth to Death.

Microorganisms colonize tissues and organs such as the skin and gastrointestinal, respiratory, and genitourinary systems. These microorganisms are generally called as "human microbiota". Human microbiota mostly consists of commensal microorganisms.

Investigation of Entamoeba gingivalis and Trichomonas tenax in Periodontitis or Gingivitis Patients in Kayseri.

Objective: The aim of this study was to determine the prevalence of Entamoeba gingivalis and Trichomonas tenax in periodontitis and gingivitis patients.

Methods: The study consisted of 107 periodontitis patients and 68 gingivitis patients. Bacterial plaque samples were collected with a curette from the deepest pocket in each quadrant and placed into separate tubes containing sterile 0.

[Cloning DNA Vaccine Candidate SAG1 Gene of Toxoplasma gondii].

Objective: Toxoplasma gondii, which is observed in our country and worldwide, can cause mortality and is an important public health problem because of engaging babies from pregnant women. An effective vaccine against toxoplasmosis has not yet been developed. SAG1 protein is released from the bradyzoites and tachyzoites stages of T.

[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).

A Single Center Experience for Antifungal Prophylaxis in Patients with Acute Myelogenous Leukemia.

We aimed to provide real-life information about the effectivity of different types of primary antifungal prophylaxis (AFP) in patients with acute myeloid leukemia (AML). Records of AML patients who received remission-induction chemotherapy between June 2010 and February 2013 were retrospectively reviewed. A total of 85 AML remission-induction chemotherapy cycles were identified in 80 patients.

[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.

[The Epidemiology of Malaria in Kayseri Between 2001 and 2013].

Objective: Malaria is the primary parasitic cause of morbidity and mortality in the world. As a result of the expansion of international travel in recent years, imported malaria cases especially are increasing in our country. Likewise, while there were more domestic cases earlier in Kayseri, more imported cases were seen in recent years.

A comparison of diced cartilage grafts wrapped in perichondrium versus fascia.

Unlabelled: Cartilage grafts are the most commonly used grafts for structural and aesthetic purposes. This study aimed to compare the viability of diced cartilage grafts wrapped in fascia with diced cartilage grafts wrapped in perichondrium. Approximately 2 × 2 cm cartilage grafts were harvested from the ears of seven New Zealand rabbits, diced to approximately 1-mm cubes, and then wrapped in perichondrium harvested from the ears or muscle fascia harvested from the right rear leg of the same rabbits.

All-age relationship between arm span and height in different ethnic groups.

The objective of the present study was to establish multiethnic, all-age prediction equations for estimating stature from arm span in males and females. The arm span/height ratio (ASHR) from 13 947 subjects (40.9% females), aged 5-99 years, from nine centres (in China, Europe, Ghana, India and Iran) was used to predict ASHR as a function of age using the lambda, mu and sigma method.

[Strongyloides stercoralis hyperinfection syndrome in a patient with Behçet's Disease].

Strongyloides stercoralis is endemic in the tropical and subtropical areas of the world. It is a soil-transmitted intestinal nematode affecting anywhere from 30 to 100 million people worldwide. Strongyloides stercoralis is capable of causing autoinfection, which increases larval migration and proliferation in the host.

[Microsporidia and microsporidiosis].

All microsporidia are obligate parasites and have no active stages outside their host cells. Microsporidia lack some typical eukaryotic characteristics. There are now over 1200 species identified in 144 genera.

[Cloning of Blastocystis sp subtype 3 small-subunit ribosomal DNA].

Objective: Different sub-types or genetic variations of Blastocystis sp. are thought to play a role in the differential symptoms caused by the parasite or asymptomatic cases. In this study, it was aimed to clone a fragment of SSUrDNA gene of Blastocystis from a patient in order to define its phylogenetic subtype.

[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.

[Retrospective evaluation of the alveolar echinococcosis cases between 1980-2010 in Erciyes University Hospital].

Objective: Alveolar echinococcosis is an uncommon parasitic disesae confined to the Northern Hemisphere. There is limited data regarding the incidence of the disease in Kayseri.

Methods: Clinicopathologic features of the cases with the diagnosis of alveolar echinococcosis reviewed between 1980-2010.