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[The Investigation of Toxoplasma gondii Seropositivity in Women in the Kayseri Province.]Email this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
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 ...
Source: Turkish Society for Parasitology - October 25, 2009 Category: Parasitology Authors: Incı M, Yağmur G, Aksebzecı T, Kaya E, Yazar S Tags: Turkiye Parazitol Derg Source Type: journals

[Comparison of Commercial IFA, IHA and In-House IFA Tests in the Diagnosis of Cystic Echinococosis.]Email this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
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)
Source: Turkish Society for Parasitology - October 25, 2009 Category: Parasitology Authors: Bılge UE, Ozdemır M, Baykan M Tags: Turkiye Parazitol Derg Source Type: journals

The Detection of Echinococcus granulosus Strains Using Larval Rostellar Hook Morphometry.Email this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
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 n...
Source: Turkish Society for Parasitology - October 25, 2009 Category: Parasitology Authors: Yildiz K, Gurcan IS Tags: Turkiye Parazitol Derg Source Type: journals

[Should cystic echinococcosis be investigated in patients having high eosinophil counts?]Email this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
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)
Source: Turkish Society for Parasitology - October 25, 2009 Category: Parasitology Authors: Karadam SY, Ertabaklar H, Sari C, Dayanir Y, Ertuğ S Tags: Turkiye Parazitol Derg Source Type: journals

Serum Leptin Concentrations in Patients with Intestinal Parasites.Email this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
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, E...
Source: Turkish Society for Parasitology - October 25, 2009 Category: Parasitology Authors: Karul A, Ertabaklar H, Karataş E, Ertuğ S Tags: Turkiye Parazitol Derg Source Type: journals

[The First Report of Mulcticola hypoleucus (Denny, 1842) (Phthiraptera: Ischnocera) from Nightjars (Caprimulgus europaeus L.) in Turkey.]Email this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
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 l...
Source: Turkish Society for Parasitology - October 25, 2009 Category: Parasitology Authors: Dık B Tags: Turkiye Parazitol Derg Source Type: journals

[Investigation of thePrevalence of Gastrointestinal Parasites in Aviary Birds in Homes in the Van Province.]Email this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
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 detec...
Source: Turkish Society for Parasitology - October 25, 2009 Category: Parasitology Authors: Gül A, Cıçek M Tags: Turkiye Parazitol Derg Source Type: journals

Investigation of Intestinal Parasites in Pig Feces That Are also Human Pathogens.Email this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
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%),...
Source: Turkish Society for Parasitology - October 25, 2009 Category: Parasitology Authors: Uysal HK, Boral O, Metıner K, Ilgaz A Tags: Turkiye Parazitol Derg Source Type: journals

[Sheep Trichostrongylidosis in Van Province.]Email this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
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 s...
Source: Turkish Society for Parasitology - October 25, 2009 Category: Parasitology Authors: Cengız ZT, Değer MS Tags: Turkiye Parazitol Derg Source Type: journals

[Hybrid designs in studies.]Email this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
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)
Source: Turkish Society for Parasitology - October 25, 2009 Category: Parasitology Authors: Mandiracioğlu A Tags: Turkiye Parazitol Derg Source Type: journals

[Evaluation of Cystic Echinococcosis Cases Given a Histopathologic Diagnosis from 2002 to 2007 in Diyarbakir.]Email this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
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 parasi...
Source: Turkish Society for Parasitology - October 25, 2009 Category: Parasitology Authors: Ozekıncı S, Bakir S, Mizrak B Tags: Turkiye Parazitol Derg Source Type: journals

[Case report: primary renal hydatic cyst.]Email this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
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)
Source: Turkish Society for Parasitology - October 25, 2009 Category: Parasitology Authors: Beytur A, Karaman U, Samdanci ET, Yakupoğullari Y, Tatar Y Tags: Turkiye Parazitol Derg Source Type: journals

[Case Report: Löffler's Syndrome Due to Ascaris lumbricoides Mimicking Acute Bacterial Community - Acquired Pneumonia.]Email this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
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)
Source: Turkish Society for Parasitology - October 25, 2009 Category: Parasitology Authors: Acar A, Oncül O, Cavuşlu S, Okutan O, Kartaloğlu Z Tags: Turkiye Parazitol Derg Source Type: journals

Case Report: Dermanyssus gallinae in a Patient with Pruritus and Skin Lesions.Email this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
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 ar...
Source: Turkish Society for Parasitology - October 25, 2009 Category: Parasitology Authors: Akdemır C, Gülcan E, Tanritanir P Tags: Turkiye Parazitol Derg Source Type: journals

First report of Eimeria lancasterensis in a Red Squirrel (Sciurus vulgaris L.) in Turkey.Email this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
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...
Source: Turkish Society for Parasitology - October 25, 2009 Category: Parasitology Authors: Ozmen O, Yukari BA, Haligür M Tags: Turkiye Parazitol Derg Source Type: journals

[A Study on the Helminth Fauna Linked to Seasonal Changes and Size of the Fish Host, Leuciscus cephalus L., from Lake Dam Orenler, Afyonkarahisar.]Email this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
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 distribu...
Source: Turkish Society for Parasitology - October 25, 2009 Category: Parasitology Authors: Kurupinar E, Oztürk MO Tags: Turkiye Parazitol Derg Source Type: journals

Observation on Monocystis constricta n. sp. (Protozoa: Apicomplexa: Monocystidae) from an Indian Earthworm, Eutyphoeus quaripapillatus Michelsen, 1907.Email this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
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 mu...
Source: Turkish Society for Parasitology - October 25, 2009 Category: Parasitology Authors: Bandyopadhyay PK, Mitra AK, Göçmen B Tags: Turkiye Parazitol Derg Source Type: journals

[The Serological and Entomological Survey of Zoonotic Visceral Leishmaniasis in Ayvacik Region of Canakkale Province, Turkey.]Email this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
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 speci...
Source: Turkish Society for Parasitology - July 16, 2009 Category: Parasitology Authors: Tok H, Sevıl N, Töz SO, Ertabaklar H, Balcioğlu IC, Demır S, Ozbel Y, Coşkun M Tags: Turkiye Parazitol Derg Source Type: journals

[In vitro Activity of Arbutus unedo Against Leishmania tropica Promastigotes.]Email this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
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 v...
Source: Turkish Society for Parasitology - July 16, 2009 Category: Parasitology Authors: Kivçak B, Mert T, Ertabaklar H, Balcioğlu IC, Töz SO Tags: Turkiye Parazitol Derg Source Type: journals

[Seroprevalence of Neospora caninum and Coexistence with Toxoplasma gondii in Dogs.]Email this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
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 ...
Source: Turkish Society for Parasitology - July 16, 2009 Category: Parasitology Authors: Yildiz K, Duru SY, Yagci BB, Babur C, Ocal N, Gurcan S, Karaca S Tags: Turkiye Parazitol Derg Source Type: journals

[The Molecular Diagnosis of Cryptosporidiosis in Fresh and Formalin Preserved Fecal Samples.]Email this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
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 Hospita...
Source: Turkish Society for Parasitology - July 16, 2009 Category: Parasitology Authors: Erdoğan DD, Dağci H, Turgay N, Akarca US, Alkan MZ Tags: Turkiye Parazitol Derg Source Type: journals

[Determination of the incidence of toxoplasmosis and cystic echinococcosis in kocaeli.]Email this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
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 positi...
Source: Turkish Society for Parasitology - July 16, 2009 Category: Parasitology Authors: Tamer GS Tags: Turkiye Parazitol Derg Source Type: journals

[The Investigation of Malaria Cases in Bursa between 2006-2008.]Email this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
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 S...
Source: Turkish Society for Parasitology - July 16, 2009 Category: Parasitology Authors: Alver O, Atici E, Töre O Tags: Turkiye Parazitol Derg Source Type: journals

[The Role of Protozoan Parasites in Etiology of Urticaria.]Email this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
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...
Source: Turkish Society for Parasitology - July 16, 2009 Category: Parasitology Authors: Al FD, Adişen E, Kuştımur S, Gürer MA Tags: Turkiye Parazitol Derg Source Type: journals

[Antigen detection methods in diagnosis of amebiasis, giardiasis and cryptosporidiosis.]Email this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
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, ...
Source: Turkish Society for Parasitology - July 16, 2009 Category: Parasitology Authors: Uyar Y, Ozkan AT Tags: Turkiye Parazitol Derg Source Type: journals

[Mesenteric Doppler Ultrasonography Findings of Echinococcus multilocularis Infection: An Experimental Study.]Email this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
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 ultrasou...
Source: Turkish Society for Parasitology - July 16, 2009 Category: Parasitology Authors: Inceboz T, Goktay Y, Sagol O, Korkmaz M, Uner A Tags: Turkiye Parazitol Derg Source Type: journals

[The Investigation of Frequency of Cystic Echinococcosis in the Autopsies Committed in the Speciality Department of Istanbul Forensic Medicine Institute.]Email this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
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%) w...
Source: Turkish Society for Parasitology - July 16, 2009 Category: Parasitology Authors: Açikgöz D, Inceboz T, Ozkara E, Korkmaz M, Bırgen N, Uzün I Tags: Turkiye Parazitol Derg Source Type: journals

[What Is The Importance of Demodex folliculorum in Behçet's disease?]Email this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
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 gro...
Source: Turkish Society for Parasitology - July 16, 2009 Category: Parasitology Authors: Emre S, Aycan OM, Atambay M, Bilak S, Daldal N, Karincaoglu Y Tags: Turkiye Parazitol Derg Source Type: journals

[Determination of Parasite Fauna of Chicken in the Van Region.]Email this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
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%, Hetera...
Source: Turkish Society for Parasitology - July 16, 2009 Category: Parasitology Authors: Orunç O, Bıçek K Tags: Turkiye Parazitol Derg Source Type: journals

[Distribution of Nosema phyllotretae (Microspora, Nosematidae) Weiser, 1961 in Populations of Phyllotreta atra (Coleoptera, Chrysomelidae) in Turkey.]Email this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
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)
Source: Turkish Society for Parasitology - July 16, 2009 Category: Parasitology Authors: Aydin C, Yaman M, Tosun O Tags: Turkiye Parazitol Derg Source Type: journals

[The Occurence of the Hindgut Ciliate Blepharocorys curvigula (Ciliophora: Blepharocorythidae) from Horses (Equus caballus Linnaeus, 1758) in the Vicinity of Izmir.]Email this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
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)
Source: Turkish Society for Parasitology - July 16, 2009 Category: Parasitology Authors: Gürellı G, Göçmen B Tags: Turkiye Parazitol Derg Source Type: journals

[Case Report: Two Plasmodium vivax Malaria in the Van Province.]Email this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
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)
Source: Turkish Society for Parasitology - July 16, 2009 Category: Parasitology Authors: Karahocagıl MK, Baran AI, Yaman G, Cıçek M, Bılıcı A, Bınıcı I, Akdenız H Tags: Turkiye Parazitol Derg Source Type: journals

[Case Report: Primary Localization of a Hydatid Cyst in the Adductor Brevis Muscle.]Email this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
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...
Source: Turkish Society for Parasitology - July 16, 2009 Category: Parasitology Authors: Acar A, Rodop O, Yenılmez E, Baylan O, Oncül O Tags: Turkiye Parazitol Derg Source Type: journals

[Case Report: Secondary Pleural Hydatidosis.]Email this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
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 ...
Source: Turkish Society for Parasitology - July 16, 2009 Category: Parasitology Authors: Ozyurtkan MO, Koçyığıt S, Cakmak M, Ozsoy IE, Balci AE Tags: Turkiye Parazitol Derg Source Type: journals

[Case Report: Mediastinal Hydatid Cysts.]Email this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
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. S...
Source: Turkish Society for Parasitology - July 16, 2009 Category: Parasitology Authors: Ozyurtkan MO, Koçyığıt S, Cakmak M, Ozsoy IE, Balci AE Tags: Turkiye Parazitol Derg Source Type: journals

[Case Report: Hookworm Infection in a Patient with Severe Anemia.]Email this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
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 numero...
Source: Turkish Society for Parasitology - July 16, 2009 Category: Parasitology Authors: Yilmaz H, Cengız ZT, Cıçek M, Dülger AC Tags: Turkiye Parazitol Derg Source Type: journals

[Case Report: An Intestinal Obstruction Due to Ascariasis.]Email this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
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 helmin...
Source: Turkish Society for Parasitology - July 16, 2009 Category: Parasitology Authors: Tamer GS, Tamer Y Tags: Turkiye Parazitol Derg Source Type: journals

[Ceratothoa oestroides (Risso, 1826) (Isopoda: Cymothoidae) in black seabream from the Northern Aegean Sea.]Email this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
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)
Source: Turkish Society for Parasitology - July 16, 2009 Category: Parasitology Authors: Gökpinar S, Ozgen EK, Yildiz K Tags: Turkiye Parazitol Derg Source Type: journals

[Detection of Entamoeba histolytica in Stool Specimens with the ELISA Method.]Email this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
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 dire...
Source: Turkish Society for Parasitology - June 15, 2009 Category: Parasitology Authors: Mengeloğlu FZ, Aktaş E, Külah C, Cömert FB Tags: Turkiye Parazitol Derg Source Type: journals

[Investigating the seroprevalance of leishmaniasis in four dog shelters in antalya and its districts.]Email this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
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)
Source: Turkish Society for Parasitology - June 15, 2009 Category: Parasitology Authors: Balcioğlu IC, Ertabaklar H, Paşa S, Ozbel Y, Toz SO Tags: Turkiye Parazitol Derg Source Type: journals

Determination of High Risk Regions of Cutaneous Leishmaniasis in Turkey Using Spatial Analysis.Email this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
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)
Source: Turkish Society for Parasitology - June 15, 2009 Category: Parasitology Authors: Demırel R, Erdoğan S Tags: Turkiye Parazitol Derg Source Type: journals

[The Seroprevalence of Toxoplasma gondii Among Prisoners in the Kayseri Closed Prison.]Email this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
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 su...
Source: Turkish Society for Parasitology - June 15, 2009 Category: Parasitology Authors: Yaman O, Yazar S, Cetınkaya U, Temel HO, Balci E, Pehlıvan I, Sahın I Tags: Turkiye Parazitol Derg Source Type: journals

[The Prevalence of Gastro-intestinal Nematodes in Hair Goats of the Sanliurfa Region.]Email this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
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...
Source: Turkish Society for Parasitology - June 15, 2009 Category: Parasitology Authors: Altaş MG, Sevgılı M, Gökçen A, Aksin N, Bayburs HC Tags: Turkiye Parazitol Derg Source Type: journals

[The Prevalence of Linguatula serrata (Fröhlich, 1789) Nymphs in Sheep in the Van province.]Email this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
[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. s...
Source: Turkish Society for Parasitology - June 15, 2009 Category: Parasitology Authors: Gül A, Değer S, Denızhan V Tags: Turkiye Parazitol Derg Source Type: journals

The Prevalence of Demodex folliculorum on the Scrotum and Male Perineal Skin.Email this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
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 - ...
Source: Turkish Society for Parasitology - June 15, 2009 Category: Parasitology Authors: Uğraş M, Mıman O, Karincaoglu Y, Atambay M Tags: Turkiye Parazitol Derg Source Type: journals

Diagnosis and treatment of demodectic blepharitis.Email this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
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 uns...
Source: Turkish Society for Parasitology - June 15, 2009 Category: Parasitology Authors: Inceboz T, Yaman A, Over L, Ozturk AT, Akisu C Tags: Turkiye Parazitol Derg Source Type: journals

[Comparison of the Ability to Fertilize Females by Hyalomma anatolicum anatolicum Males Irradiated with Gamma Radiation from Caesium 137 with Non-Irradiated Males.]Email this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
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)
Source: Turkish Society for Parasitology - June 15, 2009 Category: Parasitology Authors: Karaer Z, Kar S, Düzgün A, Güven E, Cakmak A, Emre Z, Nalbantoğlu S, Saribaş T, Akçay A Tags: Turkiye Parazitol Derg Source Type: journals

[Chewing-Lice (Phtihiraptera: Amblycera, Ischnocera) Occurring On Birds in the Konya Zoo.]Email this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
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 maxi...
Source: Turkish Society for Parasitology - June 15, 2009 Category: Parasitology Authors: Dık B, Uslu U Tags: Turkiye Parazitol Derg Source Type: journals

Comparison of Two Combs in the Detection of Head Lice in School Children.Email this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
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)
Source: Turkish Society for Parasitology - June 15, 2009 Category: Parasitology Authors: Kurt O, Tabak T, Kavur H, Muslu H, Lımoncu E, Bılaç C, Balcioğlu IC, Kaya Y, Ozbel Y, Larsen K Tags: Turkiye Parazitol Derg Source Type: journals

[Distribution of Enterobius vermicularis Among the Schoolchildren of Two Primary Schools with Different Social-Economic Status in the Ankara Province.]Email this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
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...
Source: Turkish Society for Parasitology - June 15, 2009 Category: Parasitology Authors: Hazir C, Gündeşlı H, Ozkirim A, Keskın N Tags: Turkiye Parazitol Derg Source Type: journals