MedWorm.com provides a medical RSS filtering service. Over 6000 RSS medical sources are combined and output via different filters. This feed contains the latest items from the 'Turkish Society for Parasitology' source. Thu, 24 Dec 2009 16:05:59 +0100 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2924152&cid=s_36154_141_f&fid=36154&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D19851961%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Incı M, Yağmur G, Aksebzecı T, Kaya E, Yazar S Toxoplasmosis is a parasitic disease caused by a protozoon, Toxoplasma gondii. Its prevalence varies according to geographical status, age, eating habits and life style. The aim of this study was to determine seropositivity of Toxoplasma gondii in women who presented at the Kayseri Obstetric and Children Hospital. Anti-Toxoplasma IgG and IgM antibodies were investigated with the microparticle enzyme immunoassay (MEIA) method in sera of 2235 women from August 2005 to December 2008. It was found that Toxoplasma seropositivity was 33.42% and that increases in the seropositivity rate is statistically significant in regard to the increase in age (p < 0.05). PMID: 19851961 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher] (So... Turkish Society for Parasitology journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2924152 Sun, 25 Oct 2009 12:28:08 +0100 2924152 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2924151&cid=s_36154_141_f&fid=36154&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D19851962%26dopt%3DAbstract In conclusion, in-house IFA test is a useful and cost effective but difficult test to prepare for the routine laboratory. PMID: 19851962 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher] (Source: Turkish Society for Parasitology) Turkish Society for Parasitology journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2924151 Sun, 25 Oct 2009 12:28:08 +0100 2924151 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2924150&cid=s_36154_141_f&fid=36154&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D19851963%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Yildiz K, Gurcan IS The purpose of this study was to determine the morphometrical characteristics of the larval hooks of Echinococcus granulosus in Turkey. The number of rostellar hooks (NH) and the total length of long blades, length of the blade of the long hooks, the total length of small blades and the length of the blade of the small hooks were measured in sheep and cattle isolates. The principal component and discriminant function analyses were used to analyze the data. Rostellar structure of protoscoleces was very similar in the sheep and cattle samples. According to the correlation matrix, the hook number and the hook length was negatively correlated. However, the correlation between the hook lengths was positive. It was found that the morphometric characteristics of t... Turkish Society for Parasitology journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2924150 Sun, 25 Oct 2009 12:28:08 +0100 2924150 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2924149&cid=s_36154_141_f&fid=36154&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D19851964%26dopt%3DAbstract In conclusion, eosinophilia is not a sufficient indicator for CE alone and this parasite should be sought in patients with clinical and radiological signs. PMID: 19851964 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Turkish Society for Parasitology) Turkish Society for Parasitology journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2924149 Sun, 25 Oct 2009 12:28:08 +0100 2924149 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2924148&cid=s_36154_141_f&fid=36154&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D19851965%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Karul A, Ertabaklar H, Karataş E, Ertuğ S Leptin is a protein hormone controlling food intake and energy expenditure. In all infections icluding parasitic infections there is loss of appetite and anorexia. The aim of the present study was to clarify the relationship between intestinal parasites and serum leptin concentrations in children and adults. Forty patients with intestinal parasites and 34 healthy subjects took part in this study. Body weight, height and body mass index (BMI) were measured for all patients and controls. Patients were grouped according to age and parasitic infections (Giardia intestinalis, Blastocystis hominis, Enterobius vermicularis, Entamoeba histolytica/Entamoeba dispar, Entamoeba coli). Serum leptin concentrations were detected by immuno... Turkish Society for Parasitology journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2924148 Sun, 25 Oct 2009 12:28:08 +0100 2924148 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2924147&cid=s_36154_141_f&fid=36154&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D19851966%26dopt%3DAbstract In this study, two nightjars (Caprimulgus europaeus L.) were examined for ectoparasites. They were investigated macroscopically for lice. Then, they were placed into a plastic box and propoxur applied to their whole bodies. The ectoparasites which fell to the bottom of the box were collected and preserved in a vial with 70% of alcohol. No ectoparasite was observed on one nightjar while eleven lice specimens were collected from the other. The lice specimens were cleared in 10 % of KOH until they were transparent. The lice were mounted on slides using by Canada balsam and dried in an incubater. They were examined under the light microscope and identified as Mulcticola hypoleucus (Denny, 1842). This is the first time the genus Mulcticola and the species M. hypoleucus has been reported from th... Turkish Society for Parasitology journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2924147 Sun, 25 Oct 2009 12:28:08 +0100 2924147 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2924146&cid=s_36154_141_f&fid=36154&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D19851967%26dopt%3DAbstract This study was conducted to investigate the prevalence of gastrointestinal parasites in aviary birds in the Van province. For this purpose, fecal samples were collected from aviary birds (6 parrots, 5 nightingales, 24 canaries and 35 lovebirds) in Van. In the parasitology laboratory, seventy fecal samples were examined using the native and sedimentation technique for helminth eggs, Eimeria sp. oocysts and Giardia sp. cysts. The same samples were examined by modified-acid-fast staining for Cryptosporidium sp. oocysts. Prevalence of gastrointestial parasites was found to be 8.57% (6/70) in Van. Eimeria sp. oocysts were detected in lovebird (8.57%) and canaries (8.33%). Cryptosporidium sp. oocysts were detected only in parrots (16.67%). Helminth eggs and Giardia sp. cysts were not found in av... Turkish Society for Parasitology journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2924146 Sun, 25 Oct 2009 12:28:08 +0100 2924146 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2924145&cid=s_36154_141_f&fid=36154&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D19851968%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Uysal HK, Boral O, Metıner K, Ilgaz A A total of 238 pig fecal specimens were collected from pig farms in Corlu (Tekirdağ), Ayazma, and Arnavutköy (Istanbul) during the summer. Out of the 238 pig specimens, 105 were from pigs younger than 6 months and 133 from pigs older than 6 months. These were investigated for intestine parasites in particular the ones that are human pathogens. Cryptosporidium spp. was detected In 21 fecal specimens (8.8%), Giardia spp. in 9 (3.7%), Balantidium coli cysts in 4 (1.6%) and Ascaris suum eggs in 9 (4.1%). Giardia lamblia were found in 8 (7.6%) of 105 pigs younger than 6 months, Cryptosporidium spp. in 12 (11.4%), Balantidium coli cysts in 2 (1.5%). In the pigs older than 6 months Giardia lamblia were found in 1 (0.7%), Cryptosp... Turkish Society for Parasitology journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2924145 Sun, 25 Oct 2009 12:28:08 +0100 2924145 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2924144&cid=s_36154_141_f&fid=36154&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D19851969%26dopt%3DAbstract This study was performed in the Van Municipality Slaughterhouse from January to December 2001. Abomasums and small intestines from a total of 104 sheep were transported to the parasitology laboratory of the Veterinary Faculty of Yüzüncü Yil University for parasitological examination. The abomasums and small intestines of the animals were opened with appropriate technique in the laboratory, and male nematodes were collected from the contents of the abomasums and small intestines using a sampling method, and then these parasites were identified. Gastrointestinal nematodes were encountered in 87.5% out of 104 sheep. Marshallagia marshalli (85%), Teladorsagia circumcincta (75%), Nematodirus oiratianus (75%), N. spathiger (65%), Haemonchus contortus (40%), Tel. occidentalis (36%)... Turkish Society for Parasitology journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2924144 Sun, 25 Oct 2009 12:28:08 +0100 2924144 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2924143&cid=s_36154_141_f&fid=36154&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D19851970%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Mandiracioğlu A The traditional cohort and case-control designs offer a number of advantages but they have several important limitations. There are some alternative study designs for coping with limitations of conventional study designs. These studies are hybrid designs that are economical and efficient in studying risk factors for rare diseases or drug adverse reactions. Hybrid designs are increasingly commonly used in studies. In this paper, hybrid designs including nested case- control, case - cohort, case crossover and case-time control designs were presented. PMID: 19851970 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Turkish Society for Parasitology) Turkish Society for Parasitology journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2924143 Sun, 25 Oct 2009 12:28:08 +0100 2924143 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2924142&cid=s_36154_141_f&fid=36154&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D19851971%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Ozekıncı S, Bakir S, Mizrak B Echinococcosis is a common parasitic disease manifesting as cyst formation in humans and animals, caused by the platyhelminth, Echinococcosis and it is an important health problem in our country. The aim of this study was to acquire knowlodge about the topographic features, the prevalence of cystic echinococcosis and to predict its frequency in the Diyarbakir region. From 2005 to 2007, 234 patients who had been given a histopathological diagnosis of cystic echinococcosis were analysed retrospectively. Based on the pathological records age, sex and location of the parasite were evaluated, and if a patient had the parasite in more than one location, it was counted as one. Female patients constituted 60.25% of the cases, and males, 39.74%... Turkish Society for Parasitology journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2924142 Sun, 25 Oct 2009 12:28:08 +0100 2924142 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2924141&cid=s_36154_141_f&fid=36154&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D19851972%26dopt%3DAbstract In this study, an primary right renal hydatic cyst which was found in a young female has been presented. The multilocular cyst was completely removed by total nefrectomia surgery. A late diagnosis due to unclear clinic manifestations was considered to be the main reason for the loss of the organ. It will be beneficial to consider a renal hydatic cyst when the patients with blurred flank pain are encountered. PMID: 19851972 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Turkish Society for Parasitology) Turkish Society for Parasitology journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2924141 Sun, 25 Oct 2009 12:28:08 +0100 2924141 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2924140&cid=s_36154_141_f&fid=36154&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D19851973%26dopt%3DAbstract In conclusion, we suggest that Loeffler's syndrome must be considered early in the differential diagnosis for CAP when peripheric eosinophilia is seen in patients if they live in an endemic area for parasitic disease. PMID: 19851973 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Turkish Society for Parasitology) Turkish Society for Parasitology journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2924140 Sun, 25 Oct 2009 12:28:08 +0100 2924140 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2924139&cid=s_36154_141_f&fid=36154&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D19851974%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Akdemır C, Gülcan E, Tanritanir P A 40-year old woman patient who presented at the Dumlupinar University Faculty of Medicine Hospital reported intensified itching on her body during evening hours. During her physical examination, puritic dermatitis lesions were found on the patient's shoulders, neck and arms in particular, and systemic examination and labaratory tests were found to be normal. The patient's story showed that similar signs had been seen in other members of the household. They reside on the top floor of a building and pigeons are occasionally seen in the ventilation shaft. Examination of the house was made. The walls of the house, door architraves and finally beds, sheets and blankets and the windows opening to the outside were examined. During the exa... Turkish Society for Parasitology journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2924139 Sun, 25 Oct 2009 12:28:08 +0100 2924139 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2924138&cid=s_36154_141_f&fid=36154&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D19851975%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Ozmen O, Yukari BA, Haligür M A case of coccidiosis in a young, red male squirrel (Sciurus vulgaris L.) has been described in this report. The squirrel was found dead and presented to the department of pathology for necropsy. A traumatic lesion was observed on the face that could have caused death. At necropsy the large and small intestines were swollen due to fluid and gas. During the examination of gut content numerous coccidia oocysts were observed. After sporulation, the oocysts were identified as those of Eimeria lancasterensis. In the histopathological examination numerous coccidia developmental stages were observed in the epithelium of small intestine. This is the first report of Eimeria lancasterensis identification in squirrels in Turkey. PMID: 19851975 [PubM... Turkish Society for Parasitology journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2924138 Sun, 25 Oct 2009 12:28:08 +0100 2924138 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2924137&cid=s_36154_141_f&fid=36154&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D19851976%26dopt%3DAbstract In this study, the presence of helminths on 103 Leuciscus cephalus from the Orenler Dam Lake, Turkey was investigated from July 2007 to May 2008. Five parasite species were found in the host fish: Of these species Dactylogyrus vistuale was found in the gills (42.7%, 10.6+/-14.8 parasite/fish), Diplostomum sp. in the lens of eyes (12.6%, 4.1+/-4.0), Bothriocephalus acheilognathi in the intestine (23.3%, 4.8+/-10.4), Ligula intestinalis in the body cavity (12.6%, 2.1+/-1.2), and Pomphorhynchus laevis in the intestine (32.4%,.4.6+/-5.5). Infection data for parasite species were determined using seasonal data and size distribution of the host fish. PMID: 19851976 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Turkish Society for Parasitology) Turkish Society for Parasitology journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2924137 Sun, 25 Oct 2009 12:28:08 +0100 2924137 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2924136&cid=s_36154_141_f&fid=36154&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D19851977%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Bandyopadhyay PK, Mitra AK, Göçmen B A biodiversity survey of aseptate gregarines in earthworm hosts in the Calcutta district of West Bengal State revealed the existence of a new species of aseptate gregarine under the genus Monocystis Stein, 1848. The monocystid gregarines obtained from the earthworm host, Eutyphoeus quaripapillatus Michelsen, 1907 have been identified as a new species. The mucron was indistinct. The gamonts are elongated, ovoid, have a hood like structure at the anterior end and measure 150.1-212.4 (188.1+/- 2.1) mum x 66.1-112.1 (72.3 +/- 1.1) mum. The gametocysts are ellipsoid and measure 92.3- 136.3mum (111.2 +/- 2.1) x 78.3-114.4 mum (82.6 +/- 3.6) mum. Prominent syzygy was apparent. Oocysts are navicular, measuring 14.1-22.3 (18.1 +/- 3.2) mum... Turkish Society for Parasitology journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2924136 Sun, 25 Oct 2009 12:28:08 +0100 2924136 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2603085&cid=s_36154_141_f&fid=36154&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D19598084%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Tok H, Sevıl N, Töz SO, Ertabaklar H, Balcioğlu IC, Demır S, Ozbel Y, Coşkun M The field studies were carried out in Ilyasfaki village belonging to Ayvacik town, Kalabakli village and center of Kepez town belonging to Canakkale province to determine the epidemiological situation of visceral leishmaniasis between June and August 2007. A total of 27 blood samples were taken from the dogs which are known as reservoir of Leishmania infantum causing visceral leishmaniasis in human and dogs. The dogs were also examined physically for clinical symptoms of the disease. A total of 789 sand fly specimens were collected using CDC miniature light traps and examined. Six Phlebotomus and one Sergentomyia species were identified as: Phlebotomus negletus, P. tobbi... Turkish Society for Parasitology journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2603085 Thu, 16 Jul 2009 00:30:03 +0100 2603085 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2603084&cid=s_36154_141_f&fid=36154&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D19598085%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Kivçak B, Mert T, Ertabaklar H, Balcioğlu IC, Töz SO Pentavalent antimonials are the first choice for the treatment of anthroponotic cutaneous leishmaniasis (ACL) in health centers in Turkey, however in rural areas, traditional plants may be prefered for the treatment of lesions. In recent years a number of papers are published related to the natural products especially plant derivates. Our aim is to investigate the antileishmanial effect of Arbutus unedo which is a wild plant mainly grown in maquis and rocky places of the seabord in South Europe. In the present study, the ethanolic, water and n-hexane extracts from the leaves of Arbutus unedo were originally tested in vitro against Leishmania tropica promastigotes. The ethanol extract of Arbutus unedo leaves a... Turkish Society for Parasitology journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2603084 Thu, 16 Jul 2009 00:30:03 +0100 2603084 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2603083&cid=s_36154_141_f&fid=36154&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D19598086%26dopt%3DAbstract The objective of the present study was to detect the seroprevalence of N.caninum in dogs and its co-existence with Toxoplasma gondii in some rural and urban regions of Kirikka-le province. A total of 121 blood samples were examined with indirect immunoflorescent antibody test to detect the presence of N.caninum IgG antibodies. The seropositivity of N.caninum was 28.9% in dogs. The seropositivity rate was higher in male dogs than that of females (p < 0.05). The seropositivity rate of N.caninum was 36.5% and 20.7% for pure breed and mongrel dogs, respectively (p > 0.05). There was no significant difference amongst the age groups and location of the dogs (rural or urban) (p > 0.05). The N.caninum positive serum samples were also examined for the presence of antibodies for T.gondii by... Turkish Society for Parasitology journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2603083 Thu, 16 Jul 2009 00:30:03 +0100 2603083 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2603082&cid=s_36154_141_f&fid=36154&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D19598087%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Erdoğan DD, Dağci H, Turgay N, Akarca US, Alkan MZ The acid-fast staining method is widely used in the diagnosis of cryptosporidiosis, a disease causing diarrhea in humans. However in this technique, some of Cryptosporidium spp oocysts can not be stained and seen as formed "ghost-like bodies" and which can only be evaluated by experienced microscopists. In the recent years, PCR technique which is proven to be also highly sensitive in diagnosis and genotyping, is used as an alternative method. In our study we aimed to evaluate the efficacy of PCR in diagnosis of cryptosporodiosis. Thirty-three stool samples, belonging to 22 patients who applied to Ege University Hospital, Parasitology Clinic between August 2001 - August 2003 and microscopically diagnosed as cryptosp... Turkish Society for Parasitology journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2603082 Thu, 16 Jul 2009 00:30:03 +0100 2603082 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2603081&cid=s_36154_141_f&fid=36154&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D19598088%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Tamer GS We determined the incidence of toxoplasmosis and cystic echinococcosis (CE) in 388 healthy high school students who reside in Kocaeli region and were not previously diagnosed as toxoplasmosis and CE positive. The collected serum samples were tested with ELISA for the presence of toxoplasmosis and CE. Toxoplasmosis serology was positive at 61 people (18%). Among them, 90% had the raw meat consumption habit and 81.7% had the history of close contact with cats. There was a statistically positive correlation between the raw-meat-consuming females and toxoplasmosis seropositivity (p < 0.05). The serology of CE was positive in 30 (8.9%) samples. Eighty percent of these, eozinophili was detected and a positive correlation was observed with CE (p < 0.05). Also, a positi... Turkish Society for Parasitology journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2603081 Thu, 16 Jul 2009 00:30:03 +0100 2603081 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2603080&cid=s_36154_141_f&fid=36154&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D19598089%26dopt%3DAbstract In this study, malaria cases detected and reported by the Malaria Control Dispensary of the Infectious Disease Division of Bursa Health Directory from October 2006 through December 2008 have been reported. The cases were evaluated according to age, gender, occupation and localization of the cases (indigenous or imported cases). A total of 23.416 blood smears were examined during this 26-mounth period and malaria parasite was found in 9 cases (0.038%). Of the 9 positive cases, 8 (88.9%) were male and 1 (11.1%) was female. Of these, 4 (44.5%) were acquired in Azarbajcan; 1 (1.1%) in Pakistan; 1 (1.1%) in Ghana; 1 (1.1%) in Sudan; 1 (1.1%) in an unknown Africa country; and 1 (1.1%) in the southeastern of Turkey. Except for three cases of foreign origin infected with Plasmodium falciparum, all... Turkish Society for Parasitology journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2603080 Thu, 16 Jul 2009 00:30:03 +0100 2603080 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2603079&cid=s_36154_141_f&fid=36154&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D19598090%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Al FD, Adişen E, Kuştımur S, Gürer MA In order to investigate a possible link between parasites and chronic urticaria, the prevalence of intestinal protozoans in stool samples of individuals with chronic urticaria (n=55) and healthy controls (n=43) were evaluated with native lugol, formol-ethyl acetate concentration and trichrom dye, modified acid fast. In the case of Giardia intestinalis (G. intestinalis) ELISA was also used. In the study 29.1% of the patients were found to have protozoan (Blastocystis hominis + G.intestinalis) infections. On the other hand, only 11.6% of the patients in healthy group were having a protozoon infection, all of which were B. hominis. There was no statistically significant difference between the patient group and control g... Turkish Society for Parasitology journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2603079 Thu, 16 Jul 2009 00:30:03 +0100 2603079 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2603078&cid=s_36154_141_f&fid=36154&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D19598091%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Uyar Y, Ozkan AT Amebiasis is a significant health problem in developing countries. Humans are infected by two morphologically identical species of Entamoeba. Entamoeba histolytica causes amebic colitis and liver abscess, and Entamoeba dispar is noninvasive. Giardia intestinalis infection is seen worldwide and in all age groups. But giardiasis is especially prevalent in countries with poor sanitation and unsafe water, where it's responsible for most cases of childhood diarrhea. Cryptosporidium parvum, a protozoon, is an obligate intracellular parasite which can cause fatal diarrheal disease in immunocompromised individuals. Generally, the diagnosis of human intestinal protozoa depends on microscopic detection. Microscopic detection is inexpensive, but it is very labor-intensiv... Turkish Society for Parasitology journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2603078 Thu, 16 Jul 2009 00:30:03 +0100 2603078 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2603077&cid=s_36154_141_f&fid=36154&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D19598092%26dopt%3DAbstract In this study, we aimed to evaluate the findings of Doppler ultrasonography images for the diagnosis of intraabdominal non-visceral alveolar echinococcosis in Meriones unguiculatus. Six infected animals were studied. Abdominal Doppler ultrasonography examinations were performed 20-25 days after the implantation. Then, animals were sacrificed and infected specimens were histopathologically examined. The sonographic examinations of the infected animals revealed lobulated, heterogeneous cystic intraabdominal masses. There were echogenic solid areas with hypoechoic and anechoic cystic areas within the lesions. Doppler ultrasound examination revealed vascular islands within those heterogeneous cystic lesions. Color mode showed multiple vascular coding areas within the solid part of the lesions,... Turkish Society for Parasitology journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2603077 Thu, 16 Jul 2009 00:30:03 +0100 2603077 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2603076&cid=s_36154_141_f&fid=36154&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D19598093%26dopt%3DAbstract This study was done to find out the prevalence of Cystic echinococcosis in forensic autopsies performed for sudden death cases. This investigation was realized between July 2003-January 2004 at Istanbul Forensic Medicine Institution. During this six month period, total of 1687 autopsies were performed. Of those, 56 autopsy cases had macroscopic unknown cysts. The sera obtained from these 56 autopsy cases were examined by IgG Enzyme-linked Immunosorbent assay (ELISA) and IgG Indirect Hemaglutination (IHA) methods. In the end of the serologic evaluation, of 56 cases with macroscopic unknown etiology cysts, 34 cases (60.7%) were serologically positive for cystic echinococcosis, of those 8 were females (14.2%) and 26 were males (46.4%). This study shows that cyst echinococcosis may be find fre... Turkish Society for Parasitology journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2603076 Thu, 16 Jul 2009 00:30:03 +0100 2603076 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2603075&cid=s_36154_141_f&fid=36154&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D19598094%26dopt%3DAbstract 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. Fourty patients with BD and 131 patients with refractive errors without any ocular and systemic disease were included. For parasite detection, 3 eyelashes from each inferior eyelid were epilated. Standardized skin surface biopsy (SSSB) was performed for detection of parasite at cheeks of patients. Samples were prepared with Hoyer's solution and investigated under the light microscope. There were 15 female and 25 male in BD group and 61 female and 70 male patients ine control group. Mean ages were 37.62 and 38.38 for BD and control groups, respectively. Demodex folliculorum prevalence at eyelas... Turkish Society for Parasitology journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2603075 Thu, 16 Jul 2009 00:30:03 +0100 2603075 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2603074&cid=s_36154_141_f&fid=36154&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D19598095%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Orunç O, Bıçek K The aim of this study was to determine the parasite fauna of the chicken in Van Province in 2002 and 2003. The material of the present study included endoparasites and ectoparasites determined by rutine parasitological examinations. Direct, flotation and sedimentation techniques for endoparasites were used. The total of endoparasites and ectoparasites were determined as 85% and 76% respectively. The ratios of endoparasites obtained from the chicken were coccidial oocystis 65%, Echinostoma spp. 2%, Davania proglottina 8%, Raillietina spp. 10%, Trichostrongylus tenuis 4%, Dispharynx nasuta 1%, Ascaridia galli 13%, Heterakis gallinarum 15%, Capillaria spp. 30% whereas ratios of ectoparasites were Goniocotes hologaster 32%, Lipeurus heteragraphus 6... Turkish Society for Parasitology journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2603074 Thu, 16 Jul 2009 00:30:03 +0100 2603074 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2603073&cid=s_36154_141_f&fid=36154&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D19598096%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Aydin C, Yaman M, Tosun O The distribution of Nosema phyllotretae infection of Phyllotreta atra populations in Turkey is reported for the first time. In total, 48 of the 1668 beetles from 24 samples collected in five localities were infected by the parasite. Nosema infection was found in P. atra adults from only one of the five localities studied. The infection average was 2.8% and it reached 42.5% in some samples. The results showed that N. phyllotretae infection occurs in P. atra populations in restricted localities within Turkey. PMID: 19598096 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Turkish Society for Parasitology) Turkish Society for Parasitology journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2603073 Thu, 16 Jul 2009 00:30:03 +0100 2603073 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2603072&cid=s_36154_141_f&fid=36154&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D19598097%26dopt%3DAbstract This study reports the presence of Blepharocorys curvigula in the intestine of Equids for the first time in Turkey. Specimens were found to be similar to the original descriptions on the basis of morphological characters and biometric data. PMID: 19598097 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher] (Source: Turkish Society for Parasitology) Turkish Society for Parasitology journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2603072 Thu, 16 Jul 2009 00:30:03 +0100 2603072 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2603071&cid=s_36154_141_f&fid=36154&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D19598098%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Karahocagıl MK, Baran AI, Yaman G, Cıçek M, Bılıcı A, Bınıcı I, Akdenız H Malaria is an important parasitic infection which is endemic in the Eastern Mediterranean and Southeastern Anatolia regions and sporadic in other regions of Turkey, while Plasmodium vivax is the most common cause. Two patiens who were admitted to our hospital in October with complaints of high fever, chills, nausea-vomiting, generalized body pain and fatigue and diagnosed as P. Vivax malaria are presented, because they were two brothers with no history of travel outside of Van city. PMID: 19598098 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher] (Source: Turkish Society for Parasitology) Turkish Society for Parasitology journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2603071 Thu, 16 Jul 2009 00:30:03 +0100 2603071 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2603070&cid=s_36154_141_f&fid=36154&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D19598099%26dopt%3DAbstract We present a rare case of primary muscular hydatidosis in the left thigh of a 20 year-old man, who presented with painless mass. Ultrasound and magnetic resonance imaging examinations revealed a multilocular intramuscular cyst in the posteromedial compartment of the left thigh mainly occupying the adductor brevis muscle. This site of localization has not been reported previously. The patient was treated successfully by preoperative and postoperative dual treatment of albendazole together with surgery. Hydatid disease should be included in the differential diagnosis of muscular masses, regardless of its location, especially in endemic areas. PMID: 19598099 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher] (Source: Turkish Society for Parasitology) Turkish Society for Parasitology journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2603070 Thu, 16 Jul 2009 00:30:03 +0100 2603070 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2603069&cid=s_36154_141_f&fid=36154&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D19598100%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Ozyurtkan MO, Koçyığıt S, Cakmak M, Ozsoy IE, Balci AE Hydatid cyst has a predilection to locate in liver, lungs, and brain. Intrathoracic extrapulmonary locations are generally the mediastinum, pleura, pericardium and chest wall. Pleural involvement usually follows the rupture of a pulmonary or hepatic cyst inside the pleural space causing secondary pleural hydatidosis. Radiological investigations of a patient suffering from cough and dyspnea revealed multiple cysts located in the posterior lower right hemithorax, and implanted in the diaphragmatic pleura and parietal pleura lining the chest wall. He had undergone two hepatic hydatid cystectomy operations. These multiple cysts were removed by thoracotomy. The possibility of secondary pleural disseminati... Turkish Society for Parasitology journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2603069 Thu, 16 Jul 2009 00:30:03 +0100 2603069 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2603068&cid=s_36154_141_f&fid=36154&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D19598101%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Ozyurtkan MO, Koçyığıt S, Cakmak M, Ozsoy IE, Balci AE Although the intrathoracic location is common for hydatid cyst, chest-wall, mediastinal, pericardial, myocardial, fissural and pleural-space locations have been reported. The incidence of mediastinal involvement is 0.1-0.5%. Here in this paper, two cases of mediastinal hydatid cysts are reported. Both of them had anterior mediastinal hydatidosis, while one of the patients had also additional three pericardial hydatid cysts. They have undergone thoracotomy for the removal of cystic lesions. Hydatid cysts should be considered in the differential diagnosis of mediastinal cystic lesions especially in the endemic regions. Surgical removal is the treatment of choice for mediastinal hydatid cysts, and addit... Turkish Society for Parasitology journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2603068 Thu, 16 Jul 2009 00:30:03 +0100 2603068 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2603067&cid=s_36154_141_f&fid=36154&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D19598102%26dopt%3DAbstract In this study, a patient who was hospitalized with a severe anemia in the Internal Medicine Clinic of the Health Research and Application Hospital of Yüzüncü Yil University for one week is presented. The patient had fatigue, paleness and dizziness for one month and approximately 12 kg weight lost for four mounts previous to admission.. Severe iron deficiency anemia was diagnosed in the patient by laboratory analyses. Because there were no hematologic factors associated with severe anemia, the stool examination was also performed. In the Parasitology Laboratory, stool microscopy of the patient revealed numerous ova of hookworm. General condition of the patient well improved with anti-parasitic and anti-anemia treatment. It was concluded that patients with iron deficiency anem... Turkish Society for Parasitology journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2603067 Thu, 16 Jul 2009 00:30:03 +0100 2603067 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2603066&cid=s_36154_141_f&fid=36154&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D19598103%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Tamer GS, Tamer Y Ascaris lumbricoides (A. lumbricoides) with which one billion people around the world is infected is also widely seen in Turkey. This case report presents an ascariasis infection which displayed typical radiological findings in Kocaeli, a non-endemic region of Turkey. The patient was admitted to hospital with symptoms of heavy abdominal pain, nausea-vomiting and weakness. The symptoms had started weakly three weeks earlier and the patient had applied to a private health care center. After a through examination with several appropriate tests including a barium small-bowel enema, a morphological finding similar to helminth was observed filling the lumen of the jejunum. When rectal swabs were examined A. lumbricoides oocytes were discovered. The patient was trea... Turkish Society for Parasitology journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2603066 Thu, 16 Jul 2009 00:30:03 +0100 2603066 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2603065&cid=s_36154_141_f&fid=36154&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D19598104%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Gökpinar S, Ozgen EK, Yildiz K Ceratothoa oestroides (Risso, 1826), is an ectoparasite found in a variety of fish species. This parasite was detected on caudal pedoncule of black seabram (Spondyliosoma cantharus) hunted in Balikesir. This is the first report of C. oestroides in the black seabram (Spondyliosoma cantharus). PMID: 19598104 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Turkish Society for Parasitology) Turkish Society for Parasitology journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2603065 Thu, 16 Jul 2009 00:30:03 +0100 2603065 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2476531&cid=s_36154_141_f&fid=36154&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D19367537%26dopt%3DAbstract In this study, carried out between November 2006 and September 2007, amebic cysts were observed in 44 (0.37%) out of a total of 1720 stool specimens which were examined by direct microscopy. Entamoeba histolytica specific antigen was investigated with ELISA in the specimens in which cysts were observed. Specific antigen was detected in 26 (59.1%) of these specimens. The diagnosis of amoebiasis for the patients whose ELISA tests were positive was confirmed and the appropriate therapy was immediately begun. This prediagnosis was abandoned for patients whose test results were "negative". Because of the low sensitivity of direct microscopy in confirming the prediagnosis of amoebiasis, it is necessary to perform ELISA on the specimens in order to determine whether the patient should be treated ... Turkish Society for Parasitology journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2476531 Mon, 15 Jun 2009 15:15:10 +0100 2476531 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2476529&cid=s_36154_141_f&fid=36154&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D19367538%26dopt%3DAbstract In conclusion, our data indicate that there is a potential danger for humans because L. infantum carrying dogs were detected in four districts of Antalya in the present study and also the appropriate vector spp. for this parasite has been reported in a previous one. Therefore, it would be advisable to perform new studies in order to determine the seroprevalence of CanL in dogs and the population size of vector spp. of L. infantum in other districts of Antalya. PMID: 19367538 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Turkish Society for Parasitology) Turkish Society for Parasitology journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2476529 Mon, 15 Jun 2009 15:15:10 +0100 2476529 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2476527&cid=s_36154_141_f&fid=36154&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D19367539%26dopt%3DAbstract This study shows that cutaneous leishmaniasis is a serious public health concern in the southeast region of Turkey, and that region should have a priority in the implement of precautionary measures. It also shows that spatial analyses and statistics can contribute to the understanding of the epidemiology of diseases and in identification of high rate disease locations. PMID: 19367539 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher] (Source: Turkish Society for Parasitology) Turkish Society for Parasitology journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2476527 Mon, 15 Jun 2009 15:15:10 +0100 2476527 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2476525&cid=s_36154_141_f&fid=36154&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D19367540%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Yaman O, Yazar S, Cetınkaya U, Temel HO, Balci E, Pehlıvan I, Sahın I Toxoplasmosis is a zoonosis caused by Toxoplasma gondii and can be found in humans, domestic animals and wild animals almost everywhere around the world. The aim of this study was to investigate the seroprevalence of toxoplasmosis among the 628 prisoners in the Kayseri Closed Prison. Anti-Toxoplasma gondii IgG and IgM antibodies were investigated in the serum specimens with the IFA method. Two hundred and thirty six (37.58%) prisoners were anti-T. gondii IgG seropositive and 11 (1.75%) were both IgG and IgM seropositive. There was no IgM seropositivity in IgG negative serum specimens. PMID: 19367540 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher] (Source: Turkish Society for Parasitology) Turkish Society for Parasitology journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2476525 Mon, 15 Jun 2009 15:15:10 +0100 2476525 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2476522&cid=s_36154_141_f&fid=36154&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D19367541%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Altaş MG, Sevgılı M, Gökçen A, Aksin N, Bayburs HC The aim of this study was to determine the prevalence of gastro-intestinal nematodes in hair goats in Sanliurfa region between November 2005 and November 2006. During this period, the alimentary canal from 1 or 2 goats was obtained from the municipal slaughterhouse each week. These were brought into the laboratory and examined for the presence of nematodes. Gastro-intestinal tracts of 100 hair goats were examined. Of these, 83 (83%) were found infected with nematodes. Twenty nematode species were identified in hair goats. A total of 7641 nematodes were collected from infected hair goats. The average number of parasites for each animal was 92.06. The number of nematodes species was found to range fro... Turkish Society for Parasitology journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2476522 Mon, 15 Jun 2009 15:15:10 +0100 2476522 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2476519&cid=s_36154_141_f&fid=36154&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D19367542%26dopt%3DAbstract [The Prevalence of Linguatula serrata (Fröhlich, 1789) Nymphs in Sheep in the Van province.] Turkiye Parazitol Derg. 2009;33(1):25-27 Authors: Gül A, Değer S, Denızhan V This research was carried out in order to detect the prevalence of Linguatula serrata nymphs in lung and mesenteric lymph nodes of sheep in Van province. For this purpose, mesenteric lymph nodes of 347 sheep and lung lymph nodes of 224 sheep were examined. L. serrata nymphs were found in 18 (5.19%) out of 347 sheep. L. serrata nymphs were not found in the lung lymph nodes of 224 sheep. In infected sheep, a total of 19 L. serrata nymphs were collected and two nymphs of L. serrata were seen in one mesenteric lymph node. PMID: 19367542 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher] (Source: Turkish ... Turkish Society for Parasitology journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2476519 Mon, 15 Jun 2009 15:15:10 +0100 2476519 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2476516&cid=s_36154_141_f&fid=36154&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D19367543%26dopt%3DAbstract We examined D. folliculorum prevalence on the healthy scrotum and male perineum. One hundred males were examined for D. folliculorum on facial and genital skin. Samples were taken from cheek, forehead, scrotum and perineum by standard skin surface biopsy (SSSB) or hair epilation. The mean age was 53.5+/-13.0 (24-70) years. Eight percent of males had D. folliculorum on their facial skin. Mean Demodex density (Dd) of men with D. folliculorum positivity was 5.1+/- 2.9/ cm (2)(2-9/cm(2)). Diagnostic results of both sampling methods were similar. No D. folliculorum was demonstrated on genital skin. PMID: 19367543 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher] (Source: Turkish Society for Parasitology) Turkish Society for Parasitology journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2476516 Mon, 15 Jun 2009 15:15:10 +0100 2476516 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2476513&cid=s_36154_141_f&fid=36154&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D19367544%26dopt%3DAbstract This study was conducted in Department of Ophthalmology and Parasitology, Dokuz Eylül University, School of Medicine. Our study included 82 cases that were seen in the Ophthalmology Department and Parasitology Department for various reasons. We have also observed that the presence of Demodex spp. provokes itching and redness in the eyes and that using baby shampoo for cleansing the face reduces the risk of infestation. After the treatment of 32 cases with 4% pilocarpin HCl gel, we achieved a total cure in 12 eyes (37.5%), partial improvement in 13 eyes (40.6%), (making a total of 25 eyes, 78.1%). The treatment was unsuccessful in 7 eyes (21.9%). In patients with Demodex spp. cleansing with baby shampoo and treating by pilocarpin gel may be used in treatment. PMID: 19367544 [PubMed... Turkish Society for Parasitology journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2476513 Mon, 15 Jun 2009 15:15:10 +0100 2476513 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2476510&cid=s_36154_141_f&fid=36154&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D19367545%26dopt%3DAbstract In conclusion, in this study it was found that irradiated males could not compete with normal males in mating with females and because of this they couldn't affect the feeding and reproductivity of females. PMID: 19367545 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher] (Source: Turkish Society for Parasitology) Turkish Society for Parasitology journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2476510 Mon, 15 Jun 2009 15:15:10 +0100 2476510 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2476507&cid=s_36154_141_f&fid=36154&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D19367546%26dopt%3DAbstract In this study, 25 birds belonging to 15 different species at the zoo in Konya were inspected for the presence of chewing-lice. Three Long-legged Buzzards (Buteo rufinus), one Imperial Eagle (Aquila heliaca) and one Marsh Harrier (Circus aeruginosus) were found to be infested by chewing-lice. Two hundred and eleven chewing-lice specimens were collected from the birds and seven species were identified. They were mounted on slides separately in Faure forte medium or Canada balsam after clearing in 10% KOH. Morphologic characteristics of the chewing-lice were examined and measured under the light microscope. Laemobothrion maximum (Scopoli, 1763), Craspedorrhynchus platystomus (Burmeister, 1838) and Degeeriella fulva (Giebel, 1874) were detected on Long-legged buzzards; Craspedorrhynchus frater... Turkish Society for Parasitology journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2476507 Mon, 15 Jun 2009 15:15:10 +0100 2476507 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2476504&cid=s_36154_141_f&fid=36154&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D19367547%26dopt%3DAbstract In conclusion, combing is more effective than visual inspection in head lice detection, but there were no significant difference between the two combs either in lice detection or in usage. PMID: 19367547 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher] (Source: Turkish Society for Parasitology) Turkish Society for Parasitology journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2476504 Mon, 15 Jun 2009 15:15:10 +0100 2476504 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2476500&cid=s_36154_141_f&fid=36154&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D19367548%26dopt%3DAbstract In this study, 207 cellophane-tape specimens were taken from children at two different primary schools in Ankara province. Twenty two out of 207 samples were positive for Enterobius vermicularis (10.6%). A questionnaire including the major factors affecting the distribution of E. vermicularis such as the students' ages, genders and socio-economic status was made. No relationship was found between children's gender and E. vermicularis infection, whereas a higher infection rate was seen in the low-income families. When the 6-9 age group was taken into consideration, the incidence of E. vermicularis was higher for the 8-9 age group than for the 6-7 age group. Abdominal pain was the most common clinical symptom among the children. PMID: 19367548 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher] (Source:... Turkish Society for Parasitology journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2476500 Mon, 15 Jun 2009 15:15:10 +0100 2476500 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2476497&cid=s_36154_141_f&fid=36154&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D19367549%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Turhan E, Inandi T, Cetın M, Taş S Intestinal parasites are an important public health problem in our country as in the rest of the world. Parasitic infection frequencies are related to the socioeconomic status and environmental factors. The aim of this study was to determine the parasite frequency in children in the 0-7 age group in the Hatay Society for the Protection of Children and in teenagers in the 7-17 age group in the Hatay Orphanage for boys and girls. One hundred and seventy seven children were examined for intestinal parasites. One or more intestinal parasites were found in 87 (49.2%) stool samples. The number and distribution of these parasites in the specimens is as follows: 57 (32.2%) Enterobius vermicularis, 14 (7.9%) Giardia intestinalis, 11 (6.2%)... Turkish Society for Parasitology journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2476497 Mon, 15 Jun 2009 15:15:10 +0100 2476497 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2476494&cid=s_36154_141_f&fid=36154&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D19367550%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Börekçı G, Uzel A Intestinal parasites are still a major health problem in our country. The aim of this study was the determination of intestinal parasites, physical growth and hygiene behavior of a total of 106 children living in the Mersin City Social Service Child Care Centre and who could participate in this research. A questionnaire form was used to determine the socio-demographic features and hygienic behavior of the children, and their weight and height were measured in order to determine their physical growth. Stool samples taken from children were examined under microscope after being processed with native-Lugol, formol-ether-acetate technique, and the modified Kinyoun's acid-fast staining method. One or more parasites were found in 43.4% of the childr... Turkish Society for Parasitology journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2476494 Mon, 15 Jun 2009 15:15:10 +0100 2476494 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2476491&cid=s_36154_141_f&fid=36154&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D19367551%26dopt%3DAbstract In conclusion, using more than one serologic method seems to increase the sensitivity and specifity of the serologic diagnosis of CE. PMID: 19367551 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Turkish Society for Parasitology) Turkish Society for Parasitology journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2476491 Mon, 15 Jun 2009 15:15:10 +0100 2476491 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2476488&cid=s_36154_141_f&fid=36154&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D19367552%26dopt%3DAbstract In this study which was carried out in the Cukurova region, we found 962 echinococcosis cases in a ten year period. Of these, 134 (13.9%) were located outside the liver and the lung. Our aim was to determine the rate of unusual location of echinococcosis cases in our region and draw attention to the issue. PMID: 19367552 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher] (Source: Turkish Society for Parasitology) Turkish Society for Parasitology journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2476488 Mon, 15 Jun 2009 15:15:10 +0100 2476488 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2476485&cid=s_36154_141_f&fid=36154&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D19367553%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Erdem MR, Akbaş A, Onol FF, Tanidir Y, Onol SY Hydatid cysts can be found in almost every structure in human body. Thus they can mimic numerous pathologies. Serological analyses are the best assistants in the diagnosis of hydatid cysts. But as serological investigations have limited sensitivity and specificity, they might misdirect our diagnosis. Lungs are the most common involved organ in this parasitic infection. But the brain, muscles, kidneys, bones, heart, pancreas, and rarely the retroperitoneum have also been reported to be involved. An unusual case of a sero-negative hydatid cyst located in the retroperitoneum presenting with lower urinary tract symptoms is reported in this paper. PMID: 19367553 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher] (Source: Turkish Society for... Turkish Society for Parasitology journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2476485 Mon, 15 Jun 2009 15:15:10 +0100 2476485 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2476483&cid=s_36154_141_f&fid=36154&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D19367554%26dopt%3DAbstract In this study, the etiologic agent of diarrhea in 18, 26 and 34 year-old immunocompetent female patients complaining of diarrhea was investigated. Cyclospora cayetanensis oocysts were observed in stool specimens taken from the patients and stained by the Kinyoun's acid-fast stain method. In this study, an attempt has been made to shown the importance of Cyclospora cayetanensis, which is a cause of prolonged diarrhea mainly in immunosuppressed patients and is generally presented in case reports in our country. PMID: 19367554 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher] (Source: Turkish Society for Parasitology) Turkish Society for Parasitology journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2476483 Mon, 15 Jun 2009 15:15:10 +0100 2476483 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2476482&cid=s_36154_141_f&fid=36154&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D19367555%26dopt%3DAbstract This study was performed on a mixed breed street cat whose immune system had been suppressed by cortisone. Necropsy following the cat's death indicated the presence of hepatized areas of 1-1.5 cm sizes located in whole lung lobules. The samples prepared for histopathological examination confirmed verminous pneumonia. The agent causing the pathology was determined to be Aelurostrongylus abstrusus. PMID: 19367555 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Turkish Society for Parasitology) Turkish Society for Parasitology journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2476482 Mon, 15 Jun 2009 15:15:10 +0100 2476482 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2476403&cid=s_36154_141_f&fid=36154&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D19367556%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Sevgılı M, Altaş MG, Gökçen A Oral myiasis was found in a dog that was brought to the pet clinic of Veterinary Faculty of Harran University in bad condition and with a wound in its mouth. During microscopic examination, the larvae were identified as the first stage larvae of Lucilia sericata. PMID: 19367556 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher] (Source: Turkish Society for Parasitology) Turkish Society for Parasitology journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2476403 Mon, 15 Jun 2009 15:15:10 +0100 2476403 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2476401&cid=s_36154_141_f&fid=36154&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D19367557%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Değerlı S, Malatyali E, Ozçelık S, Celıksöz A The prevalence of Enterobius vermicularis and potential risk factors was investigated in 2,230 pupils in Sivas between November 2006 and June 2008. A total of ten primary schools in different regions (4 located in City center, 4 in districts and 2 in villages) were classified as Region 1, Region 2 and Region 3, respectively and children completed a questionnaire about the potential risk factors. The overall egg positivity rate for E. vermicularis was 8.2% in Region 1, and the prevalence in the other regions was 7.0% and 14.8%, respectively. Children, aged 10-14 years, didn't show a significantly higher egg positivity rate than younger children (chi(2): 0.10, p > 0.05) and the infection rate for ... Turkish Society for Parasitology journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2476401 Mon, 15 Jun 2009 15:15:10 +0100 2476401 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2476399&cid=s_36154_141_f&fid=36154&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D19367558%26dopt%3DAbstract In this study, the presence of metazoan ectoparasites on 7 Cyprinus carpio and 90 Cobitis simplicispinna from Lake Aksehir, Turkey were investigated between July 2004 and June 2005. Three parasite species were identified on the host fishes: Gyrodactylus elegans Nordmann, 1832 (42.9%, 293.6+/-482.0 parasite/fish) and Dactylogyrus extensus Mueller and Van Cleave, 1932 (85.7%, 9.8+/-6.8), were found on gills of C. carpio, and Gyrodactylus cobitis Bychowsky, 1933 (68.9%, 15.6+/-18.5) on gills and fins of C. simplicispinna. Of these species, G. cobitis is a new record for parasite fauna of Turkey. In addition, minimum-maximum and mean intensity of parasites and infection prevalence were determined using seasonal data and size distribution of the host fish. PMID: 19367558 [PubMed - in proces... Turkish Society for Parasitology journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2476399 Mon, 15 Jun 2009 15:15:10 +0100 2476399 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1939921&cid=s_36154_141_f&fid=36154&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D18985567%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Tamer GS, Polat E, Töz SO, Altaş K Dogs are the most important reservoir of visceral leishmaniasis (VL). A male child who lives in Köseköy in Kocaeli was diagnosed with VL. Since this child had never been outside Kocaeli, serum samples of 65 stray dogs were analyzed for canine VL using the indirect fluorescence antibody test (IFAT) and ELISA. Two dogs (3.07%) tested positive with both ELISA and IFAT. Leishmania amastigotes were observed in the lymph aspiration material from one of them. Growth was observed in NNN medium inoculated with lymph aspiration material from the other dog. This was the first study investigating canine VL prevalence in our city and plans were made for control of the disease. PMID: 18985567 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Turkish ... Turkish Society for Parasitology journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1939921 Fri, 07 Nov 2008 15:09:26 +0100 1939921 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1939920&cid=s_36154_141_f&fid=36154&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D18985568%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Iça A, Incı A, Yildirim A, Atalay O, Düzlü O Canine leishmaniosis (CanL) caused by Leishmania spp. is a zoonotic protozoon disease. It is widespread in most parts of the world including the Mediterranean basin. The present study was carried out in order to determine the prevalence of CanL in dogs in Kayseri and vicinity by nested-PCR. A total of 300 asymptomatic dogs were sampled randomly. Blood samples taken from the vena cephalica antebrachii were collected into tubes containing EDTA. Furthermore, lymph samples were taken from 14 dogs while bone marrow, spleen and liver biopsies were taken from three dogs. The DNA's obtained from these samples were examined for the presence of Leishmania spp. by nested-PCR which amplified the small subunit ribosomal RNA ... Turkish Society for Parasitology journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1939920 Fri, 07 Nov 2008 15:09:26 +0100 1939920 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1939919&cid=s_36154_141_f&fid=36154&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D18985569%26dopt%3DAbstract In this study, eighty nine leukemia and lymphoma patients between the ages of 1 to 14 were studied for the prevalence of Cryptosporidiosis using both ELISA (Cryptosporidium Rida Screen, R-Biopharm, Germany) and the Kinyoun acid-fast staining method. These patients were sent to us by the Hematology-Oncology department where they were diagnosed with leukemia and lymphoma. Cryptosporidium spp. were detected in 11 patients (12.35%) with ELISA and in 7 patients (7.86%) with the Kinyoun acid fast stain. No cryptosporidiosis was detected in the control groups of 60 patients with neoplasia but without diarrhea. The distribution of Cryptosporidium among positive samples were 7 (14.8%) in patients who were diagnosed with ALL, 3 (10%) in patients who were diagnosed with KML, and 1 (8.3%) in patients ... Turkish Society for Parasitology journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1939919 Fri, 07 Nov 2008 15:09:26 +0100 1939919 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1939918&cid=s_36154_141_f&fid=36154&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D18985570%26dopt%3DAbstract In this study, difficulties in the effective diagnosis of cryptosporidiosis were considered. Fecal samples of 80 patients who applied to our clinic with gastrointestinal complaints were analyzed for the presence of cryptosporidiosis by the acid-fast staining method and ELISA kit (R-Biopharm, Germany) which detects the presence of Cryptosporidium spp. specific antibodies. The results of ELISA were compared with the results of the acid-fast stain and the question of whether ELISA can be used for effective diagnosis of cryptosporidiosis was investigated. Out of 80 fecal samples, 3 samples (3.75 %) were found to be positive for oocysts of Cryptosporidium spp. with the acid-fast stain and 5 samples (6.25 %) were found to be positive with ELISA. Three samples were found to be positive with both ... Turkish Society for Parasitology journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1939918 Fri, 07 Nov 2008 15:09:26 +0100 1939918 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1939917&cid=s_36154_141_f&fid=36154&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D18985571%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Gül A, Cıçek M, Kilinç O This research was carried out in order to determine the prevalence of Eimeria spp. Cryptosporidium spp. oocysts and Giardia cysts in calves less than 6 months of age in Van province. For this purpose, fecal samples were obtained from the rectum of 182 calves. Fecal samples (n: 182) were examined with the modified acid-fast technique for Cryptosporidium spp. oocysts. The same samples were examined by zinc sulphate flotation technique for Eimeria oocysts and Giardia cysts. During the laboratory examination of fecal samples, Eimeria spp. oocysts were identified in 22.53% (41/182), Cryptosporidium oocysts in 13.19% (24/182) and Giardia cysts in 9.34 % (17/182) of the dairy calves examined. The rate of infection was 69.78% (127/182). Si... Turkish Society for Parasitology journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1939917 Fri, 07 Nov 2008 15:09:26 +0100 1939917 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1939916&cid=s_36154_141_f&fid=36154&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D18985572%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Aciöz M, Celıksöz A, Ozçelık S, Değerlı S The present study was performed on 765 cattle obtained from three different slaughterhouses in Sivas, between April and May of 2005. Livers and lungs of those cattle were investigated for hydatid cysts. Out of 765 cattle, 273 (35.7%) were found to be hydatic cyst positive. On the other hand, 66 (8.6%) out of 765 cattle had hydatid cysts in their livers and 103 (13.5%) out of 765 were found to have cysts only in their lungs. It was found that there was a statistically significant difference in cystic hydatidosis according to gender and age group (p < 0.05). We compared and discussed our results from the point of human health and the loss of protein because of infected organs. PMID: 18985572 ... Turkish Society for Parasitology journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1939916 Fri, 07 Nov 2008 15:09:26 +0100 1939916 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1939915&cid=s_36154_141_f&fid=36154&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D18985573%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Yazar S, Ozkan AT, Hökelek M, Polat E, Yilmaz H, Ozbılge H, Ustün S, Koltaş IS, Ertek M, Sakru N, Alver O, Cetınkaya Z, Koç Z, Demırcı M, Aktaş H, Parsak CK, Ozerdem D, Sakman G, Cengız ZT, Ozer A, Keklık K, Yemenıcı N, Turan M, Daştan A, Kaya E, Tamer GS, Gırgınkardeşler N, Türk M, Sinirtaş M, Evcı C, Kiliçturgay S, Mutlu F, Artiş T Cystic echinococcosis (CE) caused by the metacestode form of Echinococcus granulosus is a major public health problem especially in animal-raising regions of the world. In the present study, CE cases were determined during 2001-2005 by investigating different hospital and health directorship documents and Health Ministry d... Turkish Society for Parasitology journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1939915 Fri, 07 Nov 2008 15:09:26 +0100 1939915 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1939914&cid=s_36154_141_f&fid=36154&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D18985574%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Inceboz T, Bekış R, Akisü C, Imren Y, Durak H, Yilmaz O To assess the value of (67) Ga scintigraphy in the lesions of Trichinella spiralis, an animal model was developed. Three infected and five healthy animals were enrolled in this study. After the injection of 7.4 MBq (200 micro Ci) (67) Ga citrate intravenously, static images from whole body were obtained at 24(th), 48 (th) and 72 (nd) hours Visual and semiquantitative analyses were performed. In semiquantitative analysis, activity counts were calculated over the whole body, diaphragm, neck muscles and extremities muscles of all animals. Between the infected animals and control group, mean bodies activity ratios were compared as visually and statistically. (67) Ga scintigraphy can't successfully demonstrate... Turkish Society for Parasitology journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1939914 Fri, 07 Nov 2008 15:09:26 +0100 1939914 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1939913&cid=s_36154_141_f&fid=36154&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D18985575%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Yildiz K, Duru SY, Yağci BB, Ocal N, Gazyağci AN Heartworm infection is one of the most important parasitic diseases in dogs. The aim of the present study was to determine the prevalence of heartworm in dogs in Kirikkale. Blood samples of 172 dogs were collected. Microfilariae were detected in 10 (5.8%). dogs with the Knott technique. The anal and excretory pores stained with acid phosphates showed that the microfilariae belonged to Dirofilaria immitis. Microfilariae were found in dogs aged between 2-10 years, and especially in Siberian huskies, setters, pointers and crossbred sheepdogs. The serum samples of 142 dogs were analyzed using the commercial ELISA test kit for detection of anti-D. immitis antibody. The occult infection rate was found to be 27.46% in dogs.... Turkish Society for Parasitology journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1939913 Fri, 07 Nov 2008 15:09:26 +0100 1939913 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1939912&cid=s_36154_141_f&fid=36154&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D18985576%26dopt%3DAbstract In this study, the concentrations of haptoglobin, serum amyloid A and ceruloplasmin were measured in goats with mixed gastrointestinal infections of nematodes and liver trematodes. Twelve patients who were diagnosed as having mixed helminth infection after detection of Trichuris spp., Trichostrongylidae spp. and Fasciola spp. and six healthy controls participated in the study. The concentrations of the acute phase proteins (haptoglobin p</=0.001; serum amyloid-A p</=0.05) were significantly higher in the goats with mixed gastrointestinal infection with nematodes and liver trematodes than the control goats. As a result of this study, we determined that the concentrations of haptoglobin and serum amyloid-A increased in goats with mixed helminth infection but further studies of the clin... Turkish Society for Parasitology journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1939912 Fri, 07 Nov 2008 15:09:26 +0100 1939912 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1939911&cid=s_36154_141_f&fid=36154&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D18985577%26dopt%3DAbstract In this study, lipid peroxidation and the antioxidant status were investigated in the lung tissue taken from twenty cattle infected with Dictyocaulus viviparus and ten healthy cattle. Malondialdehyde superoxide dismutase, catalase, glutathione, vitamin C and β-carotene were measured. In comparison to the control group, the concentration of MDA was high (p < 0.001), but the activities of Cu-Zn-SOD and CAT, and the concentration of GSH, vitamin C and β-carotene were low (Cu-Zn-SOD, CAT, GSH, vitamin C, p < 0.001 and β-carotene p < 0.05) in the parasite infected group. These results suggested that endoparasitic infection is among the major causes of oxidative stress. Lipid peroxidation was observed and the activities and concentrations of antioxidants syste... Turkish Society for Parasitology journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1939911 Fri, 07 Nov 2008 15:09:26 +0100 1939911 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1939910&cid=s_36154_141_f&fid=36154&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D18985578%26dopt%3DAbstract This study was carried out in order to investigate the frequency of Demodex sp. among high school students. For this purpose 75 women and 96 men, making a total of 171 students, were studied. Cellophane-tape preparations taken from their face, especially at the base of the nose, underside of the jaw and the side of the forehead, were examined microscopically. Demodex sp. was found to be positive in five (2.9%) cases. PMID: 18985578 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher] (Source: Turkish Society for Parasitology) Turkish Society for Parasitology journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1939910 Fri, 07 Nov 2008 15:09:26 +0100 1939910 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1939909&cid=s_36154_141_f&fid=36154&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D18985579%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Yücel S, Cıçek H, Kar S, Eser M Genital myiasis was diagnosed in a cat which was brought to the clinic for therapy six days after giving birth. Ten dead larvae were collected from its genital organs. During the microscopic examination, the larvae were identified as the third stage larva of Lucilia sericata. PMID: 18985579 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher] (Source: Turkish Society for Parasitology) Turkish Society for Parasitology journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1939909 Fri, 07 Nov 2008 15:09:26 +0100 1939909 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1939908&cid=s_36154_141_f&fid=36154&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D18985580%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Arslan HH, Açici M, Umur S, Hökelek M Psoroptes cuniculi for treatment and in 10 rabbits in contact with the infested animals for protection. The efficacy of the drug was evaluated based on the clinical signs, the absence of live mites and new clinical cases during a period of least two weeks. Elimination of clinical signs and mites were seen in three rabbits seven days after the ivermectin injection, but one rabbit, which had meningitis-like signs, died. Also, no new cases occurred in the other ten rabbits. These results suggest that an application of ivermectin can completely eliminate mites from rabbits naturally infested with P. cuniculi and that it was also a sufficient method for protection from contact infestation. PMID: 18985580 [PubMed - in process] (Sou... Turkish Society for Parasitology journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1939908 Fri, 07 Nov 2008 15:09:26 +0100 1939908 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1939907&cid=s_36154_141_f&fid=36154&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D18985581%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Ağin H, Ayhan FY, Gülfıdan G, Cevık D, Derebaşi H Leech infestation can cause many different clinical symptoms such as epistaxis, haemoptysis, haematemesis, and vaginal bleeding. Therefore leech infestation should be considered as a cause of unexplained severe anemia in rural areas where aquatic leeches are common. In this paper we report a case of pharyngeal leech infestation (Limnatis nilotica) presenting with haemoptysis, and epistaxis which resulted in difficulty in making a diagnosis. PMID: 18985581 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher] (Source: Turkish Society for Parasitology) Turkish Society for Parasitology journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1939907 Fri, 07 Nov 2008 15:09:26 +0100 1939907 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1939906&cid=s_36154_141_f&fid=36154&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D18985582%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Tuncay S, Delıbaş S, Inceboz T, Over L, Oral AM, Akisü C, Aksoy U Intestinal protozoa are one of the leading causes of waterborne outbreaks. Stool samples of 196 residents from a village of Izmir, using the public water supply, were collected during an outbreak of gastroenteritis. Patients were asked to fill out a questionnaire reporting on gender, age, gastrointestinal symptoms, whether or not there was a toilet in the house, their hygiene practices, and similar symptoms in the household members. Of the patients who had gastrointestinal symptoms (74.5%), diarrhea was observed in 69.5% whereas bloody and mucoid stools were observed in 20.4 %. The stool samples were examined for intestinal parasites by wet mount and trichrome stain and were also cultured in the... Turkish Society for Parasitology journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1939906 Fri, 07 Nov 2008 15:09:26 +0100 1939906 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1939905&cid=s_36154_141_f&fid=36154&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D18985583%26dopt%3DAbstract This study was carried out to determine the prevalence of intestinal parasites in 2-6 year-old children who were brought to Kars Maternal and Children's Hospital with complaints of gastrointestinal symptoms during March-June 2007. Fecal samples were taken from children and brought to the parasitology laboratory of the Faculty of Veterinary Medicine to be examined for intestinal parasites. Fecal samples were examined by centrifugal formalin ether, zinc-sulphate floatation, and modified acid fast techniques. Lugol solution was used during microscopic examination and suspected samples were also examined by the Giemsa dye technique. The prevalence of intestinal parasites in children was found to be 36.2% (50/138). Protozoan and helminth parasites were found to be 34.1% (47/138) and 2.9% (4/138... Turkish Society for Parasitology journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1939905 Fri, 07 Nov 2008 15:09:26 +0100 1939905 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1939904&cid=s_36154_141_f&fid=36154&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D18985584%26dopt%3DAbstract This study showed that intestinal parasites are still an important public health problem in our city and it is necessary to make a more extensional investigation and to educate the public especially in lower socio economic regions. PMID: 18985584 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Turkish Society for Parasitology) Turkish Society for Parasitology journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1939904 Fri, 07 Nov 2008 15:09:26 +0100 1939904 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1939903&cid=s_36154_141_f&fid=36154&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D18985585%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Ataş AD, Alım A, Ataş M, Artan MO The aim of this study was to determine the incidence of intestinal parasites among children in two primary schools in different social-economic districts in the central region of Yozgat 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. Parasitic infection was observed in 128 (34.9%) out of 367 students and the highest rate of 16.1% was that of Entamoeba coli. The rate of Giardia intestinalis, Enterobius vermicularis, Hymenolepis nana, Entamoeba histolytica/dispar, Taenia saginata, Ascaris lumbricoides and Trichuris trichiura ... Turkish Society for Parasitology journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1939903 Fri, 07 Nov 2008 15:09:26 +0100 1939903 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1939902&cid=s_36154_141_f&fid=36154&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D18985586%26dopt%3DAbstract In this study carried out from January 2005-June 2008, a total of 28,911 stool samples were examined using native-Lugol and flotation/sedimentation methods and 7,164 cellophane tape preparations were examined directly. Intestinal parasites were found in 6,975 (24.13%). Of the patients, 52.90% were female and 47.10%, male. Blastocystis hominis, 5,701 (19.72%); Entamoeba coli, 910 (3.15%); Giardia intestinalis, 568 (1.96%); Endolimax nana, 363 (1.26%); Entamoeba hartmann i, 357 (1.23%); Entamoeba histolytica/dispar, 253 (0.87%); Chilomastix mesnilii, 92 (0.32%); Enterobius vermicularis, 58 (0.20%); Iodamoeba butschlii; 40 (0.14%); Taenia sp., 35 (0.12%); Ascaris lumbricoides, 34 (0.12%); and Hymenolepis nana, 17 (0.06%) were found to be the most common parasites. PMID: 18985586 [PubMed -... Turkish Society for Parasitology journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1939902 Fri, 07 Nov 2008 15:09:26 +0100 1939902 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1939901&cid=s_36154_141_f&fid=36154&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D18985587%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Muz MN Apis mellifera is used for honeybee keeping all over Turkey. Recently, honeybees have been suddenly disappearing for no apparent reason. It is presumed that some viral and parasitic honeybee pathogens are responsible for this. No medical research has been conducted to determine the pathologic causes of the sudden die-off of the honeybee colonies in Turkey as yet. This is of urgent importance for future of the honeybee industry. PMID: 18985587 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Turkish Society for Parasitology) Turkish Society for Parasitology journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1939901 Fri, 07 Nov 2008 15:09:26 +0100 1939901 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1939900&cid=s_36154_141_f&fid=36154&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D18985588%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Yildiz K Heavy metals are known for their toxic effects on organisms. The toxic metals such as lead, cadmium and mercury are continuously released into the aquatic environment from different sources. The relationship between parasitism and environmental pollution has been of interest during recent years. Different helminth species, especially Acanthocephala, have been investigated in respect to heavy metal accumulation in their bodies. The importance of parasites for monitoring of environmental pollution was discussed in the present article. PMID: 18985588 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Turkish Society for Parasitology) Turkish Society for Parasitology journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1939900 Fri, 07 Nov 2008 15:09:26 +0100 1939900 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1939899&cid=s_36154_141_f&fid=36154&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D18985589%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Yaman M Phlebotomine sandflies make people uncomfortable because of biting and because they transmit various diseases. Especially, leishmaniasis is a serious public health problem in a number of countries, and requires control management. No effective control methods have been found for immature sandflies. On the contrary, the studies on destruction and modification of their habitats have found to be suitable for mature sandflies. Barrier spraying method recommended for exophilic sandflies are generally unsustainable and uneconomical. Although residual insecticide spraying of dwellings is successful in urban areas with high concentrations of endophilic sandflies, it may be both impractical and ineffective in rural areas where dwellings are more dispersed and surrounded by a la... Turkish Society for Parasitology journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1939899 Fri, 07 Nov 2008 15:09:26 +0100 1939899 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1939898&cid=s_36154_141_f&fid=36154&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D18985590%26dopt%3DAbstract In this study, possible uses of Geographical Information Systems against parasitic diseases and an approach in terms of animal health economics were presented. PMID: 18985590 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher] (Source: Turkish Society for Parasitology) Turkish Society for Parasitology journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1939898 Fri, 07 Nov 2008 15:09:26 +0100 1939898 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1939897&cid=s_36154_141_f&fid=36154&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D18985591%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Demır I, Nalçacioğlu R, Gürel N, Demırbağ Z Baculoviruses have become a noteworthy research and study material for various applications in recent years. They are used as insecticides in agriculture because of their high host specifity. Recombinant baculoviruses are being used in biotechnology for the expression of related genes under the control of strong polh and p10 genes promoters. They have attracted attention as gene therapy vectors in medicine. Baculoviruses can enter the mammalian cells; however, they neither replicate nor show any pathogenic effect. Also baculoviruses are model organisms for molecular biology studies of gene structure and organization. Although baculoviruses are used commonly, their genome replication is not understood... Turkish Society for Parasitology journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1939897 Fri, 07 Nov 2008 15:09:26 +0100 1939897 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1668807&cid=s_36154_141_f&fid=36154&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D18661673%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Karaer Z PMID: 18661673 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Turkish Society for Parasitology) Turkish Society for Parasitology journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1668807 Thu, 31 Jul 2008 12:48:25 +0100 1668807 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1649421&cid=s_36154_141_f&fid=36154&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D18645936%26dopt%3DAbstract In conclusion, the screening tests for malaria may be useful but not sufficiently sensi-tive for blood banks. In endemic regions; a more specific questionnaire and physical examination can be used to exclude blood donors who are at the risk of malaria. PMID: 18645936 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher] (Source: Turkish Society for Parasitology) Turkish Society for Parasitology journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1649421 Thu, 24 Jul 2008 11:36:20 +0100 1649421 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1649420&cid=s_36154_141_f&fid=36154&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D18645937%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Latifynia A, Hazrati SM Leishmania parasites cause a spectrum of diseases that afflict the populations of 88 countries around the world and all attempts to control leishmaniasis have failed. It seems that preparing a vaccine may be the final solution. The aim of this study was to determine various Leishmania (L.) major antigens vaccine candidates and effects of the vaccine on delayed type hypersensitivity (DTH). Many different methods of vaccine preparation plus or without adjuvant were used. We prepared crude antigen combinations by five different methods using antigens from L. major parasites. Phase I was done in animals. The immunogenic effect was evaluated with the delayed type hypersensitivity (DTH) reaction with five different doses, including 100, 200, 300, 400, 500 mic... Turkish Society for Parasitology journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1649420 Thu, 24 Jul 2008 11:36:20 +0100 1649420 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1649419&cid=s_36154_141_f&fid=36154&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D18645938%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Karaman U, Atambay M, Daldal N, Colak C 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+/-23.00 years were examined using native-Lugol and sedimentation methods and evaluated with modified trichrome, trichrome, and calcofluor dyes. Moreover a control group of 320 non-cancer patients was set up. While 10.9% of the patient group was found to have Microsporidium, only 5.6% of the control group did. Comparison between the control and patient groups in terms of presence of Microsporidium revealed a statistically significant difference. The analysis of a possible relation between intestinal parasites and the presence of Microsporidium revealed a statisticall... Turkish Society for Parasitology journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1649419 Thu, 24 Jul 2008 11:36:20 +0100 1649419 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1649418&cid=s_36154_141_f&fid=36154&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D18645939%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Atambay M, Karaman U, Daldal N, Colak C 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. Intestinal parasites were found in 16.11% and Microsporidium in 6.5%. A significant correlation was observed between the presence of intestinal parasites other than Microsporidium and dyspepsia, while in the case of Microsporidium, a significant frequency of dys... Turkish Society for Parasitology journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1649418 Thu, 24 Jul 2008 11:36:20 +0100 1649418 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1649417&cid=s_36154_141_f&fid=36154&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D18645940%26dopt%3DAbstract This study was carried out between March and April, 2007 to determine the prevalence of Cryptosporidium spp. in calves. The study was performed in 30 farms of 12 different localities of Erzurum and vicinity. The fecal samples were taken directly from the rectums of calves which were no more than three months old. The samples were centrifuged and examined under microscope by using the modified acid-fast technique. The prevalence of Cryptosporidium spp. was found to be 22.8% (43/189). The rate of infection was 30.3% (36/119) in calves with diarrhea and 10% (7/70) in healthy calves. The prevalence of the protozoan was 91.7% (11/12) and 53.3% (16/30) in localities and farms respectively. The prevalence was 17.3% (18/104) in state farms and 29.4% in village farms. During the research period, th... Turkish Society for Parasitology journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1649417 Thu, 24 Jul 2008 11:36:20 +0100 1649417 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1649416&cid=s_36154_141_f&fid=36154&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D18645941%26dopt%3DAbstract In this study, patients (outpatients and inpatients) with various gastrointestinal system complaints presenting at various clinics of the Eskisehir Osmangazi University Medical Faculty, from February 2003-December 2007 were investigated for the presence of intestinal parasites. The prevalence of intestinal parasites was evaluated according to parasite species, gender of the patients and the years, in which cases were seen. A total of 34,733 stool samples were prepared by formal-ethyl acetate concentration and examined in saline and iodine preparations microscopically with 10x and 40x magnifications. Also trichrome stained preparations of non-pathogenic amoebas and modi-fied Erlich-Ziehl-Nielsen stained preparations for Cryptosporidium spp were examined by oil-immersion objectives (100x). O... Turkish Society for Parasitology journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1649416 Thu, 24 Jul 2008 11:36:20 +0100 1649416 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1649415&cid=s_36154_141_f&fid=36154&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D18645942%26dopt%3DAbstract In this study, 5178 fecal samples collected from patients who applied to our university during May 2003 through June 2005 were examined for the presence of intestinal parasites. Out of 5178 samples, 4560 of them were collected with cellophane tape preparations. Fecal samples were examined using native- Lugol and the trichrome staining method after sedimentation by formal-ethyl acetate concentration. The prevalence of intestinal parasites was evaluated with respect to age, gender and the months in which cases were seen. One or more parasites were found in 553 (10.67%) of the 5178 stool samples. Of these, 39.8% were female and 60.2, male. The distribution of the intestinal parasites was as follows; G. intestinalis in 138 cases (24.9%), E. vermicularis in 129 cases (23.3%), D. fragilis in 10 ... Turkish Society for Parasitology journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1649415 Thu, 24 Jul 2008 11:36:20 +0100 1649415 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1649414&cid=s_36154_141_f&fid=36154&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D18645943%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Tamer GS, Erdoğan S, Willke A We investigated the frequency of the presence of intestinal parasites and the factors affecting this frequency in an elementary school. We tried to discover whether there was a relationship between the presence of intestinal parasites and sanitary habits such as hand washing, toilet flushing, and use of human manure, cleanness of drinking water and also the educational level of the parents. A total of 114 students participated in this study. Samples were collected using cellophane tape preparations. All fecal samples were examined using native-Lugol and the trichrome staining. Fecal samples taken from 111 students were examined, 37 (33.3%) of them contained one or more parasites. The parasites encountered most often were E. vermicularis 16 (... Turkish Society for Parasitology journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1649414 Thu, 24 Jul 2008 11:36:20 +0100 1649414 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1649413&cid=s_36154_141_f&fid=36154&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D18645944%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Yildirim A, Güneş V, Iça A, Sariözkan S, Düzlü O, Incı A, Albasan H The aim of this study was to investigate the effectiveness of tablet and paste formulations of Oxfendazole and Oxyclozanide combinations against subclinical gastrointestinal nematode infections and to compare the advantages and/or disadvantages of their use. Seventy-five infected sheep were selected from an enterprise located in Kayseri in 2006. The sheep were divided into 3 equal groups as paste, tablet and control groups. Fecal samples were collected from each group before drug administration. While the paste and tablet groups were administered drugs orally, no drugs were given to the controls. Fecal samples were collected on the 7th, 14th, 21st, and 28th days after drug ... Turkish Society for Parasitology journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1649413 Thu, 24 Jul 2008 11:36:20 +0100 1649413 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1649412&cid=s_36154_141_f&fid=36154&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D18645945%26dopt%3DAbstract In this study, a total of 72 random house dust samples collected from various regions of Eskisehir were examined. The dust samples were examined by the lactic acid precipitation method which was modified from the Spieksma-Boezaman's method. The mite positive house dust rate was 16.67% including Dermatophagoides pteronyssinus, Chortoglyphus arcuatus and Tyrophagus sp. It was concluded that investigation of a greater number of samples would lead to more precise rate of detection of mite positive dust and also that more mite species would be found. PMID: 18645945 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher] (Source: Turkish Society for Parasitology) Turkish Society for Parasitology journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1649412 Thu, 24 Jul 2008 11:36:20 +0100 1649412 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1649411&cid=s_36154_141_f&fid=36154&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D18645946%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Uslu U, Dık B, Gökçen A A total of 100 ground squirrels, Citellus (C.) citellus were trapped in rural regions of Konya in order to determine the presence of ectoparasites. Of these C. citellus examined, 16% (16/100) were infected with at least one ectoparasite species. Two types of ectoparasites were found including 10% fleas and 7% ticks. Only two flea species were found on C. citellus including Nosopsyllus fasciatus 10% (10/100) and Pulex irritans 1% (1/100). Also, only two species of ticks were found on the C. citellus examined. The rate of Haemaphysalis sp. nymphs was found to be 5% (5/100). Both Ixodes sp. adults and Ixodes sp. nymphs were found in 1% (1/100) of the C. citellus examined. The prevalence of ectoparasites showed no specific relationship with ... Turkish Society for Parasitology journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1649411 Thu, 24 Jul 2008 11:36:20 +0100 1649411 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1649410&cid=s_36154_141_f&fid=36154&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D18645947%26dopt%3DAbstract This study was carried out in order to determine the prevalence of lice on hares (Lepus europaeus L.) in the Konya province of Turkey from October 2003 to January 2007. During this period, 54 hares were examined for lice, 5 of them (11%) were found to be infested with lice and a total of 41 lice specimens were collected from the infested hares. Two species; Haemodipsus lyriocephalus (Burmeister, 1839) and H. setoni Ewing, 1924 were identified and H. lyriocephalus was more abundant than H. setoni. PMID: 18645947 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher] (Source: Turkish Society for Parasitology) Turkish Society for Parasitology journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1649410 Thu, 24 Jul 2008 11:36:20 +0100 1649410 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1649409&cid=s_36154_141_f&fid=36154&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D18645948%26dopt%3DAbstract In this study, a black vulture (Aegypius monachus) found wounded on Türkmen Mountain, between Eskisehir and Kütahya, was inspected for ectoparasites. Three lice specimens were collected from the black vulture. They were preserved in a vial containing 70% alcohol. Later, they were mounted on slides by Faure Forte Medium and cleared in 10% KOH. Morphologic characteristics of the lice were inspected and measured under the light microscope. All of them were identified as Colpocephalum trachelioti, Price & Beer 1963. This is first time that C. trachelioti has been found in Turkey. PMID: 18645948 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher] (Source: Turkish Society for Parasitology) Turkish Society for Parasitology journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1649409 Thu, 24 Jul 2008 11:36:20 +0100 1649409 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1649408&cid=s_36154_141_f&fid=36154&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D18645949%26dopt%3DAbstract In this study, the parasites of Pyllotreta atra (Coleoptera: Chrysomelidae) in Trabzon were investigated. Samples of P. atra were collected in different localities of Trabzon. Three different types of parasites from P. atra observed are as follows: Gre-garine (Apicomplexa), Nematode (Tylenchida: Allantonematidae) and larvae of certain parasitoids. The most abundant infection found in this study was gregarine infection followed by nematode infection with total infection rates 37.8% and 7.6%, respectively. The gre-garine and the nematode parasites were identified as Gregarina phyllotretae and Howardula phyllotretae, respectively. PMID: 18645949 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Turkish Society for Parasitology) Turkish Society for Parasitology journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1649408 Thu, 24 Jul 2008 11:36:20 +0100 1649408 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1649407&cid=s_36154_141_f&fid=36154&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D18645950%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Yildirimhan HS Twenty banded newts and 16 southern crested newts collected from Bursa on different dates from 1997-2006 were examined for helminths .As a result of the examination, 3 helminths (Oswaldocruzia filiformis (Goeze, 1782), Megalobatrachonema terdentatum (Linstow 1890) and Oxysomatium brevicaudatum (Zeder 1800) were found on banded newts. One nematode (Oxysomatium brevicaudatum) was found on southern crested newts. This is the first helminthological study of Triturus spp. in Turkey and is a new detection of Megalobatrachonema terdentatum in Turkey. PMID: 18645950 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Turkish Society for Parasitology) Turkish Society for Parasitology journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1649407 Thu, 24 Jul 2008 11:36:20 +0100 1649407 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1649406&cid=s_36154_141_f&fid=36154&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D18645951%26dopt%3DAbstract We present a 16-year-old Ghanaian male who applied to our hospital with haematuria. Schistosoma haematobium eggs were found in his urine sediment. The epidemiological and clinical significance of S. haematobium has been discussed in detail because S. haematobium cases are rarely seen and are generally imported in Turkey. PMID: 18645951 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher] (Source: Turkish Society for Parasitology) Turkish Society for Parasitology journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1649406 Thu, 24 Jul 2008 11:36:20 +0100 1649406 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1649405&cid=s_36154_141_f&fid=36154&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D18645952%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Atambay M, Karaman U, Mıman O, Karadağ N, Söğütlü G, Daldal N 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. In this one case, a 70 year-old woman who presented at the Inönü University Turgut Ozal Medical Center with a right upper quadrant abdominal pain was given a diagnosis of cystic echinococcosis (CE) by dynamic liver computed tomography. The pathological examination following the cystectomy revealed the presence of AE. This is a report of the first AE case detected in Malatya province. PMID: 1864... Turkish Society for Parasitology journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1649405 Thu, 24 Jul 2008 11:36:20 +0100 1649405 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1649404&cid=s_36154_141_f&fid=36154&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D18645953%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Cobanoğlu U Hydatid cyst, frequent in sheep raising countries, is a parasitic disease caused by a cestode, Echinococcus granulosus, and is spread to man by dog feces. A hydatid cyst, 7x8 cm in diameter, located on the dome of the liver of a 48 year old male patient was removed by thoracotomy. During the surgery, some hypertonic saline solution absorbed sponges were applied to the operation site. The same solution was used inside the cyst for scolocidal effect and the intraabdominal cavity was washed with the same solution. During the postoperative period, following extubation, a generalized convulsion developed. A serum sample of the patient was sent to the laboratory for testing of the serum sodium concentration. It was 185 mEq/L. The aim of this study was the considera... Turkish Society for Parasitology journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1649404 Thu, 24 Jul 2008 11:36:20 +0100 1649404 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1649403&cid=s_36154_141_f&fid=36154&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D18645954%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Tamer GS, Dündar D The case was presented here in order to point out that an immunocompetent child might have Strongyloidiosis infection that might be misdiagnosed. A 9 year old male patient who had chronic abdominal pain with a feeling of weakness was treated several times for urinary tract infection. He had never been tested for the presence of parasites. After the patient's complaints occurred again, he presented at our hospital. Strongyloides stercoralis larvae were observed in his feces by microscopy. Albendazol (400 mg/day for three days) was prescribed. After 10 days, the feces of the patient was reexamined and no Strongyloides stercoralis larvae were detected. For this reason, it is important to investigate the possibility of intestinal parasitic infections in chi... Turkish Society for Parasitology journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1649403 Thu, 24 Jul 2008 11:36:20 +0100 1649403 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1649402&cid=s_36154_141_f&fid=36154&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D18645955%26dopt%3DAbstract We report the case of urogenital myiasis caused by Psychoda albipennis in a 50-year-old female patient who had a urinary bladder surgery at Osmangazi University, Faculty of Medicine. After the surgery she returned to the hospital claiming that she had seen small, white colored, active particles in her urine. The examination of the material revealed the presence of 3 larvae, which were identified as the fourth stage of the moth fly Psychoda albipennis. The complaints of the patient disappeared after antibiotic and antiseptic treatment of the infested area. This case is of special interest due to the fact that parasites were seen after urinary bladder surgery. PMID: 18645955 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher] (Source: Turkish Society for Parasitology) Turkish Society for Parasitology journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1649402 Thu, 24 Jul 2008 11:36:20 +0100 1649402 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1649401&cid=s_36154_141_f&fid=36154&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D18645956%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Gökçen A The techniques for the collection, relaxation, preservation and staining of helminths are very important for parasitologists. Parasites should be collected alive and fixed directly in the living condition. These procedures insure proper preservation of internal and external details of parasites. There are various methods for relaxing and preserving the normal morphology of helminths. These methods are absolutely essential for permanent preservation of the specimens. Staining and mounting techniques vary depending upon size of specimens, species, and stage of development of the organisms. In this review, the preparation of permanent mounts, relaxation, fixation and staining methods of helminths has been discussed. PMID: 18645956 [PubMed - in process] (Sou... Turkish Society for Parasitology journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1649401 Thu, 24 Jul 2008 11:36:20 +0100 1649401 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1319683&cid=s_36154_141_f&fid=36154&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D18351541%26dopt%3DAbstract In this study, a multiplex PCR was used for a simultenous diagnosis of these species. Genes for the merozoite surface antigen (Tams 1) and the major piroplasm surface protein (MPSP) were amplified with PCR for T. annulata and T. buffeli, respectively. It was found that both single and mixed infection with T. annulata and T. buffeli could be diagnosed with multiplex PCR. PMID: 18351541 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher] (Source: Turkish Society for Parasitology) Turkish Society for Parasitology journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1319683 Fri, 21 Mar 2008 21:47:47 +0100 1319683 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1319682&cid=s_36154_141_f&fid=36154&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D18351542%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Zeyrek D, Zeyrek F, Cakmak A, Cekın A The aim of this study was to examine the frequency and the relationship of H. pylori infection and giardiasis in children with recurrent abdominal pain. The study group included 98 patients and 88 healthy controls. Patients' sera were examined for anti-H. pylori specific IgG antibodies using H. pylori IgG ELISA. Analysis of stool samples was carried out by the H. pylori stool antigen (HpSA) enzyme immunoassay. For the diagnosis of giardiasis, all stool samples were examined by saline-Lugol and formalin-ethyl-acetate sedimentation methods. H. pylori was detected in 40 (49.0%) patients and 40 (45.5%) controls. G. intestinalis was detected in 30 (30.6%) patients and 18 (20.4%) controls. There was no significant difference in frequency b... Turkish Society for Parasitology journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1319682 Fri, 21 Mar 2008 21:47:47 +0100 1319682 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1319681&cid=s_36154_141_f&fid=36154&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D18351543%26dopt%3DAbstract This study was carried out in order to investigate the prevalence of Cryptosporidium sp. in slaughtered animals and workers of the Van municipality slaughterhouse in Van. Animals slaughtered at different times and workers who had been working in different departments of the slaughter house were included in the study for three months. A total of 309 fecal specimens from animals including 167 sheep, 56 goats and 86 cattle and 87 fecal specimens from workers were examined for Cryptosporidium sp. oocysts. In slaughtered animals, the modified acid-fast staining method was used to determine the oocysts of Cryptosporidium sp. The fecal samples of slaughter workers were examined by using RIDA (R) Quick Cryptosporidium Strip Test (R-Biopharm, Germany) and the modified acid-fast staining method. Fec... Turkish Society for Parasitology journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1319681 Fri, 21 Mar 2008 21:47:47 +0100 1319681 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1319680&cid=s_36154_141_f&fid=36154&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D18351544%26dopt%3DAbstract In conclusion, in cases of visceral organ pathology accompanied by persistent fever, and hematological disorders, parasitic infections, particularly VL, should be considered in the differential diagnosis. PMID: 18351544 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher] (Source: Turkish Society for Parasitology) Turkish Society for Parasitology journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1319680 Fri, 21 Mar 2008 21:47:47 +0100 1319680 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1319679&cid=s_36154_141_f&fid=36154&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D18351545%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Kuk S, Erensoy A Gene cloning refers to the process by which a fragment of DNA is transferred from one organism to a vector. A vector is an agent that can carry a DNA fragment into a host cell. Commonly used vectors include plasmids, lambda phage, cosmid and yeast artificial chromosome (YAC). Plasmid vectors that have been extensively used in genetic engineering are derived from natural plasmids. These contain a genetic marker conferring a phenotype that can be selected for or against and a polylinker or multiple cloning site (MCS), which is a short region containing several commonly used restriction sites allowing the insertion of DNA fragments at this location easily. There are several plasmids and gene cloning kits available nowadays commercially. These kits contain an adva... Turkish Society for Parasitology journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1319679 Fri, 21 Mar 2008 21:47:47 +0100 1319679 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1319678&cid=s_36154_141_f&fid=36154&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D18351546%26dopt%3DAbstract In this study it was demonstrated that lipid peroxidation increased and activities or/and concentrations of antioxidant compounds were significantly changed in the liver of sheep with distomatosis. PMID: 18351546 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher] (Source: Turkish Society for Parasitology) Turkish Society for Parasitology journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1319678 Fri, 21 Mar 2008 21:47:47 +0100 1319678 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1319677&cid=s_36154_141_f&fid=36154&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D18351547%26dopt%3DAbstract This study was carried out in 1001 cattle that were slaughtered in 3 abattoirs in the Afyonkarahisar district of western Turkey. Abattoirs were visited twice a week and internal organs of the cattle were examined for cystic echinococcosis (CE). The number of organs discarded because of CE was recorded. CE was found in 295 (29.47%) out of 1001 cattle studied. CE was found in 113 (44.31%) out of 255 cows and 182 (24.39%) out of 746 bulls. This difference was statistically significant (p < 0.001). CE was observed only in liver of 130 (44.06%) cattle, only in lungs of 91 (30.85%); only in hearts of 2 (0.68%) and only in the kidney of 1 (0.34%); in both livers and lungs of 70 (23.73%), and in both hearts and lungs of 1 (0.34%). Also, the rate of CE was significantly higher in cows than bulls... Turkish Society for Parasitology journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1319677 Fri, 21 Mar 2008 21:47:47 +0100 1319677 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1319676&cid=s_36154_141_f&fid=36154&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D18351548%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Rahman A, Yücel A, Yilmaz M A sixty-six year-old male patient with the complaint of palpitation presented at the out-patient clinic of the thorax diseases department. The patient underwent open heart surgery (cystectomy and capitonage) for the cystic hydatidosis which was located on the front wall of the right atrium and extended to the atrioventricular cleavage. Albendazol treatment (2 x 400 mg/3 months) was given postoperatively. The complaints of the patient reoccurred 2 years later, and a cystic formation measuring 45 cm by 2.5 cm was observed by transoesaphageal echocardiography. During pathological examination, the specimen obtained from the patient during surgery was diagnosed as cystic hydatic disease, and a final diagnosis was made after the observation of scolec... Turkish Society for Parasitology journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1319676 Fri, 21 Mar 2008 21:47:47 +0100 1319676 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1319675&cid=s_36154_141_f&fid=36154&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D18351549%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Utük AE, Sımsek S Hydatid disease (echinococcosis) is one of the most important parasitic zoonoses and remains a public health and economic problem all over the world. Echinococcus granulosus includes a number of genetic variants and, up to date, analyses of mitochondrial DNA sequences have identified ten distinct genetic types (genotypes G1-10). This categorization follows closely the pattern of strain variation emerging based on biological characteristics. The extensive variation in E. granulosus may influence life-cycle patterns, host specificity, development rate, antigenicity, transmission dynamics, sensitivity to chemotherapeutic agents, and pathology. In this review, the recent genetic characterizations of Echinococcus genus have been summarized. PMID: 18... Turkish Society for Parasitology journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1319675 Fri, 21 Mar 2008 21:47:47 +0100 1319675 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1319674&cid=s_36154_141_f&fid=36154&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D18351550%26dopt%3DAbstract In conclusion, the influence of the factors investigated on structuring the helminth population of livestock, varied from species to another. We cannot say if the low species concentration and the recorded infection rates observed in the present study are typical of the host species or if they are due to characteristics of the study area, since there is no data available for other host populations. PMID: 18351550 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Turkish Society for Parasitology) Turkish Society for Parasitology journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1319674 Fri, 21 Mar 2008 21:47:47 +0100 1319674 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1319673&cid=s_36154_141_f&fid=36154&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D18351551%26dopt%3DAbstract We report a case of Strongyloides stercoralis infection and Loeffler's syndrome that developed in a patient who had received systemic prednisolone. The patient was a 20 year-old man, born in Hatay, Turkey. The patient presented at our department complaining of abdominal pain and leg pain. After he was admitted for further examination; headache, sore throat and cough developed. The differential-leukocytic count was characterized by 14% eosinophils. When a stool examination was performed, Strongyloides stercoralis larvae were observed. The patient was treated successfully with albendazole. His symptoms improved and Strongyloides stercoralis was not detected in subsequent follow-up examinations thereaf-ter. PMID: 18351551 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher] (Source: Turkish Society for Pa... Turkish Society for Parasitology journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1319673 Fri, 21 Mar 2008 21:47:47 +0100 1319673 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1319672&cid=s_36154_141_f&fid=36154&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D18351552%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Can T, Ozçelık S, Değerlı S, Aciöz M The presence of intestinal parasites was investigated in a total of one hundred twenty patients who were hospitalized in the Cumhuriyet University Hospital, Pediatric Service, between 1 March and 1 April 2005. Parasites were found in 8 out of 120 (6.7%) patients. Giardia intestinalis was found in 5 (4.2%) of the patients, Enterobius vermicularis in 2 (1.7%), and Taenia sp. in 1 (0.8%). No significant relationships were detected from the standpoint of height, weight and anemia parameters, when patients with parasites were compared to a non-infected group (P > 0.05), but eosinophile findings were high in the group with parasites, and finally, a significant statistical correlation were detected between parasite-e... Turkish Society for Parasitology journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1319672 Fri, 21 Mar 2008 21:47:47 +0100 1319672 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1319671&cid=s_36154_141_f&fid=36154&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D18351553%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Malatyali E, Ozçelık S, Celıksöz A, Değerlı S, Yildirim D The aim of this study was to determine the prevalence of intestinal parasites in primary school children in Sivas and to consider the changes in frequency and variety of intestinal parasites in the light of previous studies carried out since 1985. Specimens were examined by direct microscopy and staining. In addition, the relationship of intestinal parasites with physical development, success and socio-economic situation was investigated using surveys. Intestinal parasites were found in 191 (26.2%) of 730 stool specimens, 88 (12.9%) of cellophane tape specimens and parasites were found in both types of specimens obtained from 251 (37.1%) out of 677 students. The most common five parasit... Turkish Society for Parasitology journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1319671 Fri, 21 Mar 2008 21:47:47 +0100 1319671 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1319670&cid=s_36154_141_f&fid=36154&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D18351554%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Ataş AD, Alım A, Ataş M The purpose of the present study was to investigate retrospectively the distribution and prevalence of intestinal parasites in patients who presented at the environmental-food and medicine analysis laboratory of the Sivas municipality, Sivas, from January 1993-December 2006. A total of 732 stool specimens were examined for intestinal parasites using native-Lugol and formol ethyl ether methods. Also, 186 cellophane tape preparations were examined directly. Out of a total of 918 total specimens, intestinal parasites were found in 85 (9.3%) females and 178 (19.4%) males. Parasites were found in 188 (25.7%) of the stool specimens, coming from 54 (7.4%) females and 134 (18.3%) males. Of the 75 positive cellophane tape specimens, 31 (16.7%) ... Turkish Society for Parasitology journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1319670 Fri, 21 Mar 2008 21:47:47 +0100 1319670 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1319669&cid=s_36154_141_f&fid=36154&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D18351555%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Cıcek H, Stanyukovich M, Yağci S, Aktaş M, Karaer Z The present study was conducted on small mammals from different locations in Turkey. One hundred twenty- three individuals representing 11 species of rodents and insectivora were investigated for mite ectoparasites. A total of 126 gamasine mites were collected from 96 individuals (78.1%) of 6 species of small mammals. Five gamasine families were recorded: Laelapidae, Hirstionyssidae, Haemogamasidae, Macronyssidae and Macrochelidae. Laelaps jettmari Vitzthum (72 species) was predominant and found mainly on Mus musculus (Linnaeus) and Cricetulus migratorius (Pallas). New species of gamasine mites and host records for Turkey are given. PMID: 18351555 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher] (Source: Turkish Soci... Turkish Society for Parasitology journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1319669 Fri, 21 Mar 2008 21:47:47 +0100 1319669 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1319668&cid=s_36154_141_f&fid=36154&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D18351556%26dopt%3DAbstract This study was carried out on six white pelicans (Pelecanus onocrotalus) between the years 2002-2006. Oral cavities of the pelicans were examined macroscopically. The lice found in the oral cavities were collected by forceps and were preserved in tubes containing 70% alcohol. Also, each pelican was put in a big carton-box, the bottom of which was covered with a white paper and the pelicans were treated with propoxur for a few minutes. The lice that fell on to the paper were collected in a Petri dish and later on they were put in vials containing 70% alcohol. Five (83.3%) out of the six pelicans under examination were found to be infested with at least one lice species. From the oral cavities and bodies of the pelicans 346 lice were collected and three species namely: Piagetiella titan (Pia... Turkish Society for Parasitology journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1319668 Fri, 21 Mar 2008 21:47:47 +0100 1319668 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1319667&cid=s_36154_141_f&fid=36154&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D18351557%26dopt%3DAbstract In this study, a bird louse Dennyus hirundinis was recorded for the first time from the swift, Apus apus living in Turkey. Since so little information is available on this rare species, the new record is briefly presented here. PMID: 18351557 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher] (Source: Turkish Society for Parasitology) Turkish Society for Parasitology journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1319667 Fri, 21 Mar 2008 21:47:47 +0100 1319667 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1319666&cid=s_36154_141_f&fid=36154&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D18351558%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Aydenızöz M, Dık B Gingival myiasis was found in a 4-5-months lamb which was brought to the surgical clinic of the Veterinary Faculty of Kirikkale University due to a wound in its mouth. Eleven larvae were collected from lamb's gums. The larvae were identified as the third stage larvae of Wohlfahrtia magnifica. PMID: 18351558 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher] (Source: Turkish Society for Parasitology) Turkish Society for Parasitology journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1319666 Fri, 21 Mar 2008 21:47:47 +0100 1319666 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1319665&cid=s_36154_141_f&fid=36154&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D18351559%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Hemanand T, Meitei NM, Bandyopadhyay PK, Mitra AK A new species of Henneguya parasitizing tissues affected by the ulcerative disease syndrome of a freshwater fish Anabas testudineus (Bloch) from Khiodum and Pumlen lakes of Manipur state is described. Of the fishes examined 75% were found to be infested with this myxozoan parasite. Mature spores of the new species are elongated, biconvex, and oval with bluntly rounded anterior end and gradually tapering posterior end with a caudal prolongation, measuring 12.6-15.4 (14.0+/- 1.1) microm in length. Length of the caudal prolongation is 11.2-12.6 (11.7+/- 0.6) microm. The width of the spores is 5.6-7.0 (6.3+/- 0.5) microm. The length of the polar capsules is 5.6-6.3 (5.5+/- 0.3) microm. PMID: 18351559 [PubMed - in process] (Sour... Turkish Society for Parasitology journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1319665 Fri, 21 Mar 2008 21:47:47 +0100 1319665 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1319664&cid=s_36154_141_f&fid=36154&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D18351560%26dopt%3DAbstract In this study, the occurrence of helminth parasites in Vimba of Golbasi Dam Lake was investigated monthly from May 2003 to April 2004. During the study, a total of 62 Vimba specimens were examined for helminth parasites. A total of 4 species of helminth parasites were found on 43 fish examined as follows: (Dactylogyrus sphyrna (Monogenea), Diplostomum sp. (Digenea), Caryophyllaeus laticeps (Cestoda), Contracaecum sp. (Nematoda). D. sphyrna seen on gills of host fish was the dominant parasite species found in Vimba. A total of 308 parasites were recorded on 30 of the 62 fish examined (48.39%). The second dominant species was Diplostomum sp. of which 233 were found in the eye lens of 29 of the 62 hosts examined (46.77%). C. laticeps was the third dominant parasite in this study and a total o... Turkish Society for Parasitology journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1319664 Fri, 21 Mar 2008 21:47:47 +0100 1319664 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1319663&cid=s_36154_141_f&fid=36154&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D18351561%26dopt%3DAbstract This study is the first record of the occurrence of Cryptobia helicis in the garden snail Helix aspersa found in Turkey. PMID: 18351561 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher] (Source: Turkish Society for Parasitology) Turkish Society for Parasitology journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1319663 Fri, 21 Mar 2008 21:47:47 +0100 1319663 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1319662&cid=s_36154_141_f&fid=36154&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D18351562%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Yaman M In the present study, the first report on the distribution of Nosema chaetocnemae infection of Chaetocnema tibialis populations in Turkey is given. Of the 1751 beetles collected from ten provinces, 193 were infected by the parasite. The infection average was 11.02% in Turkey. Nosema infection was found in C. tibialis adults from two (Samsun and Trabzon) of the ten provinces studied. In eight localities in different regions of Turkey, the infection was not observed. The highest percentage of beetles infected with a Nosema isolate was recorded in Samsun. The infection average in Samsun was 25.20%. The results showed that the infection level of N. chaetocnemae was relatively stable during the observation period between the years 2000-2006. PMID: 18351562 [PubMed - in ... Turkish Society for Parasitology journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1319662 Fri, 21 Mar 2008 21:47:47 +0100 1319662 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1007781&cid=s_36154_141_f&fid=36154&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D17918050%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Sucakli MB, Saka G It is estimated that more than 1.5 million new cutaneous leishmaniasis (CL) cases occur throughout the world every year and the disease is endemic in southern and southeastern Turkey. The aim of this study was to evaluate the epidemiological characteristics of the CL cases reported in Diyarbakir. A total of 1990 cases were reported during the 5 year period. CL was most frequent in women (25.6 in 100.000) and in the age groups 5-9 and 10-14 (32.0 and 40.3 in 100.000 respectively). CL was most often reported in the Dicle (52.9%) and Hani (37.7%) districts; most were reported in the spring (47.2%) and fewer in the autumn (11.6%). It was observed that reporting increased after diagnosis and the quality of health services improved. Morbidity in Diyarbakir was hig... Turkish Society for Parasitology journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1007781 Tue, 06 Nov 2007 15:35:31 +0100 1007781 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1007780&cid=s_36154_141_f&fid=36154&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D17918052%26dopt%3DAbstract In this study, Tams1 genes of 89 T. annulata isolates obtained from natural infected cattle in Elazig and Bingöl regions were tested with PCR-RFLP. Six different restriction profiles (a, b, c, d, e, f) were detected. The number of restriction profiles of 89 samples was found to be as follows: 78(a), 2(b), 2(c), 5(d), 1(e), and 1(f). PMID: 17918052 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Turkish Society for Parasitology) Turkish Society for Parasitology journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1007780 Tue, 06 Nov 2007 15:35:31 +0100 1007780 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1007779&cid=s_36154_141_f&fid=36154&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D17918053%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Tekay F, Ozbek E Toxoplasma gondii is an obligate intracellular protozoan that can infect all kind of birds and all mammals including humans and is common throughout the world. The prevalence varies according to social and cultural habits, pet cats in homes and geographic factors. Domestic cats are considered to be an important source of Toxoplasma gondii infection. From January to June 2006, the prevalence of toxoplasmosis was retrospectively monitored from blood samples that had been sent to our laboratory in order to determine the levels of IgM and IgG. All the subjects were women and 2,586 blood samples were investigated with the chemiluminescence immunoassay method. The rates of Toxoplasma gondii IgM antibodies were found to be 3.0% (78/2,586) and that of Toxoplasma gondi... Turkish Society for Parasitology journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1007779 Tue, 06 Nov 2007 15:35:31 +0100 1007779 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1007778&cid=s_36154_141_f&fid=36154&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D17918056%26dopt%3DAbstract In this study, stool samples of 9378 patients from different clinics, who presented at the laboratory of the department of parasitology of the Dokuz Eylul University, Faculty of Medicine with several gastrointestinal complaints from January 2004 to May 2006, were examined. All stool samples were examined with the saline-Lugol method and, in suspicious cases, by trichrome staining, cultivation in Robinson's medium and/or antigen detection in stool with the Entamoeba CELISA Path kit. Forty-one cases (0.44%), in which Entamoeba histolytica/Entamoeba dispar cysts and/or trophozoites were detected by at least one method, were found to be positive. Out of these 41 cases, four methods were used in 24 cases, three methods in 14 cases, whereas only saline-Lugol and trichrome staining methods were u... Turkish Society for Parasitology journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1007778 Tue, 06 Nov 2007 15:35:31 +0100 1007778 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1007777&cid=s_36154_141_f&fid=36154&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D17918058%26dopt%3DAbstract In conclusion; the creek was found to be contaminated by helminths originating from human and animal wastes in Afyonkarahisar. This type of water presents a risk for human and animal health and contaminated waters, therefore, should be avoided in irrigation of vegetables and fruit consumed raw. PMID: 17918058 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Turkish Society for Parasitology) Turkish Society for Parasitology journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1007777 Tue, 06 Nov 2007 15:35:31 +0100 1007777 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1007776&cid=s_36154_141_f&fid=36154&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D17918059%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Köroğlu M, Yakupoğullari Y, Turhan R The aim of this study was to determine the prevalence of intestinal parasites and to evaluate changes in the annual rates by retrospective screening of the data from our hospital's parasitology laboratory between the period of 2000 and 2006. Parasitological examinations were done with native-Lugol, cellophane-tape methods and trichrome staining in ambiguous cases, in a total of 67539 samples. The prevalence of the intestinal parasitosis during the years 2000 and 2006 years were found to be 7.2% and 3.8%, respectively. The most prevalent parasites were Entamoeba spp. (except for E. histolytica) (53%), Giardia intestinalis (25.9%) and Enterobius vermicularis (8.3%). Entamoeba histolytica/E. dispar (5.3%), Ascaris lumbricoides... Turkish Society for Parasitology journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1007776 Tue, 06 Nov 2007 15:35:31 +0100 1007776 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1007775&cid=s_36154_141_f&fid=36154&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D17918060%26dopt%3DAbstract In this study, the carriage of intestinal parasites was investigated in a total of 73 children (35 girls, 38 boys) in the 1-6 age-group in two special day nurseries in the city of Rize. Stool samples and cellophane tape preparations were obtained from children three times a month. Parasite cysts or eggs were found in total of 15.0% of the stool samples or cellophane tape preparations from children. It has been determined that 8.5% of the girls and 21.0% of the boys were parasite porters, and that all of these were asymptomatic carriers. Giardia intestinalis, Entamoeba coli + Iodamoeba bütschlii, Taenia spp. and Enterobius vermicularis were detected at rates of 11.0%, 1.3%, 1.3% and 1.3%, respectively. PMID: 17918060 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Turkish Society for Parasitology) Turkish Society for Parasitology journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1007775 Tue, 06 Nov 2007 15:35:31 +0100 1007775 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1007774&cid=s_36154_141_f&fid=36154&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D17918061%26dopt%3DAbstract This study was carried out to determine the prevalence of cestode and nematode infections in stray dogs in Afyonkarahisar and Eskisehir provinces. A total of 287 dogs (n=150 from Afyonkarahisar and n=137 from Eskisehir) of different ages and sexes living in animal shelters were used in this study. After the coprological examination, dogs were found to be infected with various gastrointestinal cestode and nematode species. It was found that rates of infection were 46% (69 out of 150) in Afyonkarahisar and 33.6% (46 out of 137) in Eskisehir provinces. Species responsible for the infection were the same in both provinces. In the Afyonkarahisar province 59.4% hookworms, 47.8% Toxascaris leonina, 36.2% Toxocara canis, 2.9% Dipylidium caninum and 2.9% Taenia spp. were detected. In the Eskisehir ... Turkish Society for Parasitology journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1007774 Tue, 06 Nov 2007 15:35:31 +0100 1007774 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1007773&cid=s_36154_141_f&fid=36154&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D17918062%26dopt%3DAbstract This study has been conducted to determine the efficacy level of cypermethrin on the 14 calves that were naturally infested by Linognathus vituli and Bovicola bovis. A 10% solution of cypermethrin was diluted to 0.1% and applied to infested animals twice. All L. vituli were found to be dead after the fourth day of the first application and the second day of the second application. After the first day of application, all of the B. bovis were found dead at the end of each treatment. This study confirmed the protective efficacy of cypermethrin against L. vituli and B. bovis showing that infestation is prevented for a period of about 24-35 days following administration of cypermethrin at this dose. PMID: 17918062 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Turkish Society for Parasitology) Turkish Society for Parasitology journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1007773 Tue, 06 Nov 2007 15:35:31 +0100 1007773 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1007772&cid=s_36154_141_f&fid=36154&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D17918063%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Yaman M, Ayaz E In Hatay, 13 nematodes (8 [female symbol] and 5 [male symbol]) were observed in the thoracic cavity of a white-spectacled bulbul (Pycnonotus xanthopygos). The parasites were cleared with lactophenol and then investigated under the light microscopy and important morphological parts of parasites were measured. The parasites were identified as Diplotriaena monticola Yamaguty, 1935 (Fam.: Filariidae) under the subfamily of Diplotriaeninae. It is important because this case is the first report of this infection in a white-spectacled bulbul in Turkey. PMID: 17918063 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Turkish Society for Parasitology) Turkish Society for Parasitology journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1007772 Tue, 06 Nov 2007 15:35:31 +0100 1007772 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1007771&cid=s_36154_141_f&fid=36154&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D17918064%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Aycan OM, Atambay M, Daldal UN 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. A total of 303 dust samples were examined and according to results of questionnaires, increase of acari populations was observed under the following conditions: crowded homes, wooden houses, using second hand furniture, poor ventilation, insufficient cleaning, no vacuum cleaner, lack of sunlight indoors, high humidity, and presence of pets in the garden. Even though the acari density was sometimes found to be high, relationships with factors were not statistically sign... Turkish Society for Parasitology journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1007771 Tue, 06 Nov 2007 15:35:31 +0100 1007771 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1007770&cid=s_36154_141_f&fid=36154&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D17918065%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Aypak S Camels, which are indispensable under Asia and Africa's bad climatic and geographic conditions, are bred in Turkey for tourist purposes including wrestling. Even though they have been used for thousands of years, comprehensive studies addressing the parasitic diseases of these animals have been performed only during recent years. In this review, helminth infections seen in the camel and their treatment have been discussed. PMID: 17918065 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Turkish Society for Parasitology) Turkish Society for Parasitology journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1007770 Tue, 06 Nov 2007 15:35:31 +0100 1007770 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1007769&cid=s_36154_141_f&fid=36154&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D17918066%26dopt%3DAbstract This study is the first helminthological research on spotted salamanders in the world. Also, this is the first time the parasite of frogs has been reported in Neurergus strauchii. PMID: 17918066 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Turkish Society for Parasitology) Turkish Society for Parasitology journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1007769 Tue, 06 Nov 2007 15:35:31 +0100 1007769 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=932207&cid=s_36154_141_f&fid=36154&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D17918050%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Sucakli MB, Saka G It is estimated that more than 1.5 million new cutaneous leishmaniasis (CL) cases occur throughout the world every year and the disease is endemic in southern and southeastern Turkey. The aim of this study was to evaluate the epidemiological characteristics of the CL cases reported in Diyarbakir. A total of 1990 cases were reported during the 5 year period. CL was most frequent in women (25.6 in 100.000) and in the age groups 5-9 and 10-14 (32.0 and 40.3 in 100.000 respectively). CL was most often reported in the Dicle (52.9%) and Hani (37.7%) districts; most were reported in the spring (47.2%) and fewer in the autumn (11.6%). It was observed that reporting increased after diagnosis and the quality of health services improved. Morbidity in Diyarbakir was hig... Turkish Society for Parasitology journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=932207 Sat, 06 Oct 2007 13:35:18 +0100 932207 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=932206&cid=s_36154_141_f&fid=36154&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D17918051%26dopt%3DAbstract This study was carried out in order to detect antibodies to Babesia (Theileria) equi in the local breed of horses in the province of Kars, Turkey. A total of 108 serum samples from apparently healthy horses in eight villages were examined for B. equi antibodies by an indirect immunofluorescent antibody test (IFAT). Of the 108 samples tested, 27 (25%) were found to be seropositive. The horses sampled in Aydinalan village had the highest prevalence (50.0%) of Babesia equi infection while the lowest prevalence was found among horses from Bayraktar village (12.5%). Statistically significant differences in seroprevalence were observed between these two villages (P < 0.05). This study is the first report on the status of B. equi infection in Kars. PMID: 17918051 [PubMed - as supplied by p... Turkish Society for Parasitology journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=932206 Sat, 06 Oct 2007 13:35:18 +0100 932206 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=932205&cid=s_36154_141_f&fid=36154&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D17918052%26dopt%3DAbstract In this study, Tams1 genes of 89 T. annulata isolates obtained from natural infected cattle in Elazig and Bingöl regions were tested with PCR-RFLP. Six different restriction profiles (a, b, c, d, e, f) were detected. The number of restriction profiles of 89 samples was found to be as follows: 78(a), 2(b), 2(c), 5(d), 1(e), and 1(f). PMID: 17918052 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher] (Source: Turkish Society for Parasitology) Turkish Society for Parasitology journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=932205 Sat, 06 Oct 2007 13:35:18 +0100 932205 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=932204&cid=s_36154_141_f&fid=36154&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D17918053%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Tekay F, Ozbek E Toxoplasma gondii is an obligate intracellular protozoan that can infect all kind of birds and all mammals including humans and is common throughout the world. The prevalence varies according to social and cultural habits, pet cats in homes and geographic factors. Domestic cats are considered to be an important source of Toxoplasma gondii infection. From January to June 2006, the prevalence of toxoplasmosis was retrospectively monitored from blood samples that had been sent to our laboratory in order to determine the levels of IgM and IgG. All the subjects were women and 2,586 blood samples were investigated with the chemiluminescence immunoassay method. The rates of Toxoplasma gondii IgM antibodies were found to be 3.0% (78/2,586) and that of Toxoplasma gondi... Turkish Society for Parasitology journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=932204 Sat, 06 Oct 2007 13:35:18 +0100 932204 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=932203&cid=s_36154_141_f&fid=36154&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D17918054%26dopt%3DAbstract In this study oocyst disruption was achieved using a simple but highly effective treatment regime involving sodium hypochlorite treatment, osmotic shock and proteinase K digestion. Following the disruption of the oocyst walls, a commercially available nucleic acid purification kit (Wizard® DNA Purification Kit, Promega) can be used to prepare high quality nucleic acid. PMID: 17918054 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher] (Source: Turkish Society for Parasitology) Turkish Society for Parasitology journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=932203 Sat, 06 Oct 2007 13:35:18 +0100 932203 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=932202&cid=s_36154_141_f&fid=36154&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D17918055%26dopt%3DAbstract In this study, 52 individuals whose stool examination revealed B. hominis were evaluated for clinical symptoms. Metronidazole was administered for 2 weeks to the patients infected with B. hominis. After 2 weeks of treatment they were called for a follow-up stool examination. No other bacteriological and parasitological agents were found during stool examination of these patients. The frequency rate of intestinal symptoms was 88.4% in the B. hominis cases. Abdominal pain was the most frequent symptom (76.9%). Diarrhea and distention followed at a rate of 50.0% and 32.6%. Intestinal symptoms may be seen frequently together with the presence of B. hominis and this protozoan may be regarded as an intestinal pathogen, especially when other agents are elimi-nated. PMID: 17918055 [PubMed - as... Turkish Society for Parasitology journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=932202 Sat, 06 Oct 2007 13:35:18 +0100 932202 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=932201&cid=s_36154_141_f&fid=36154&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D17918056%26dopt%3DAbstract In this study, stool samples of 9378 patients from different clinics, who presented at the laboratory of the department of parasitology of the Dokuz Eylul University, Faculty of Medicine with several gastrointestinal complaints from January 2004 to May 2006, were exam-ined. All stool samples were examined with the saline-Lugol method and, in suspicious cases, by trichrome staining, cultivation in Robinson's medium and/or antigen detection in stool with the Entamoeba CELISA Path kit. Forty-one cases (0.44%), in which Entamoeba histolytica/Entamoeba dispar cysts and/or trophozoites were detected by at least one method, were found to be positive. Out of these 41 cases, four methods were used in 24 cases, three methods in 14 cases, whereas only saline-Lugol and trichrome staining methods were ... Turkish Society for Parasitology journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=932201 Sat, 06 Oct 2007 13:35:18 +0100 932201 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=932200&cid=s_36154_141_f&fid=36154&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D17918057%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Inceboz T, Korkmaz M, Fehmiçelebı F, Uner A The adult form of the small cestode Echinococcus multilocularis is found in carnivorous animals, especially in the fox. This cestode, which is found in the northern hemisphere in the world, is the cause of a generally fatal disease in humans, known as alveolar echinococcosis (AE). The metacestodes of Echinococcus multilocularis can be experimentally developed in the Meriones unguiculatus species of rodents, and it is possible to use these metacestodes for numerous purposes, primarily for supplying the antigens required for serological diagnosis of the disease. It is with this aim that in this study for the first time in Turkey, Echinococcus multilocularis metacestodes were developed using different kind of rodent, Rattus n... Turkish Society for Parasitology journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=932200 Sat, 06 Oct 2007 13:35:18 +0100 932200