Multi-assay investigation of viral etiology in pediatric central nervous system infections.

Introduction: In an attempt to identify a wide spectrum of viral infections, cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) specimens were collected from pediatric cases with the preliminary diagnosis of viral encephalitis/meningoencephalitis in two reference hospitals, from October 2011 to December 2015.

Methodology: A combination of nucleic acid-based assays, including in house generic polymerase chain reaction (PCR) assays for enteroviruses, flaviviruses and phleboviruses, a commercial real-time PCR assay for herpesviruses and a commercial real time multiplex PCR, enabling detection of frequently-observed viral, bacterial and fungal agents were employed for screening.

Results: The microbial agent could be characterized in 10 (10%) of the 100 specimens.

Correction to: Molecular characterization of a human group C rotavirus detected first in Turkey.

This article was unintentionally published twice in this journal, by the same authors. Following should be considered the version of record and used for citation purposes: "Mitui, M.T.

Re-emergence of genotype G9 during a five-and-a-half-year period in Turkish children with rotavirus diarrhea.

This study was done to understand the dynamics of rotavirus genotype distribution in Turkish children. Samples were collected from January 2006 through August 2011 from children at a hospital in Ankara. Rotavirus was detected in 28 % (241/889) of the samples.

Molecular characterization of a human group C rotavirus detected first in Turkey.

The present study was done to find out the prevalence of group B and C rotavirus infections in children with diarrhea presented at two major hospitals in Ankara, Turkey. Group B rotavirus was not found in any samples. One of 122 samples was positive for group C rotavirus.

Rotavirus-associated intussusception followed by spontaneous resolution.

Rotavirus was related to causing intussusception when the first generation rotavirus vaccine was introduced. However, the association between natural rotavirus infection and intussusception remains an area of concern and controversy. A few studies have found that rotavirus infection can cause intussusception.

The effects of preanesthetic, single-dose dexmedetomidine on induction, hemodynamic, and cardiovascular parameters.

Study Objectives: To investigate the hemodynamic, cardiovascular, and recovery effects of dexmedetomidine used as a single preanesthetic dose.

Design: Randomized, prospective, double-blind study.

Setting: University Hospital of Kirikkale, Kirikkale, Turkey.

Use of porcine small intestinal submucosa in bladder augmentation in rabbit: long-term histological outcome.

Aim: To investigate long-term histological features of bladder augmentation using porcine small intestine submucosa (SIS) in a rabbit model.

Materials And Method: Sixteen New Zealand rabbits were used. Porcine SIS was provided by a manufactured formation derived from the pig.

The effect of cyanoacrylic glue on rat testis, urethra and spongiosal tissue: an experimental study.

Purpose: We examined the effect of Glubran2 on the rat urethra and spongiosal tissue as well as the histopathological effect. We also investigated its clinical use.

Materials And Methods: Eight control and 12 study group male Wistar rats were used in our study.

Using porcine acellular collagen matrix (Pelvicol) in bladder augmentation: experimental study.

Purpose: Evaluate the rabbit augmented bladder with Pelvicol.

Materials And Methods: Twenty New Zealand rabbits were divided into 4 groups. Bladder augmentation was performed using a 10 x 10 mm sized porcine acellular collagen matrix.