• A Prospective International Aspergillus Terreus Survey: An Efisg, Isham and Ecmm Joint Study 

      Risslegger, B.; Zoran, T.; Lackner, M.; Aigner, M.; Sanchez-Reus, F.; Rezusta, A.; Chowdhary, A.; Taj-Aldeen, S. J.; Arendrup, M. C.; Oliveri, S.; Kontoyiannis, D. P.; Alastruey-Izquierdo, A.; Lagrou, K.; Lo Cascio, G.; Meis, J. F.; Buzina, W.; Farina, C.; Drogari-Apiranthitou, M.; Grancini, A.; Tortorano, A. M.; Willinger, B.; Hamprecht, A.; Johnson, E.; Klingspor, L.; Arsic-Arsenijevic, V.; Cornely, O. A.; Meletiadis, J.; Prammer, W.; Tullio, V.; Vehreschild, J. -J.; Trovato, L.; Lewis, R. E.; Segal, E.; Rath, P. -M.; Hamal, P.; Rodriguez-Iglesias, M.; Roilides, E.; Arikan-Akdagli, S.; Chakrabarti, A.; Colombo, A. L.; Fernandez, M. S.; Martin-Gomez, M. T.; Badali, H.; Petrikkos, G.; Klimko, N.; Heimann, S. M.; Houbraken, J.; Uzun, O.; Edlinger, M.; de la Fuente, S.; Lass-Floerl, C. (Elsevier Sci Ltd, 2017)
      Objectives: A prospective international multicentre surveillance study was conducted to investigate the prevalence and amphotericin B susceptibility of Aspergillus terreus species complex infections. Methods: A total of ...
    • Atorvastatin Causes Regression of Endometriotic Implants in a Rat Model 

      Yilmaz, Bulent; Ozat, Mustafa; Kilic, Sevtap; Gungor, Tayfun; Aksoy, Yasemin; Lordlar, Nese; Sut, Necdet; Aksakal, Orhan (Elsevier Sci Ltd, 2010)
      Endometriotic implants were induced surgically in female Wistar albino rats, which were randomly divided into three groups. The rats in group I (n = 10) and group II (n = 9) were given 2.5 mg/kg/day intraperitoneal and ...
    • Central Venous Catheter-Related Biofilm Infections: An Up-To-Date Focus On Meticillin-Resistant Staphylococcus Aureus 

      Esposito, S.; Purrello, S. M.; Bonnet, E.; Novelli, A.; Tripodi, F.; Pascale, R.; Unal, S.; Milkovich, G. (Elsevier Sci Ltd, 2013)
      Central venous catheters are indispensable for the long-term treatment of seriously and chronically ill patients, but their use is often associated with a variety of complications; indeed, 90% of primary bloodstream ...
    • Clinical Characteristics And Antibiotic Resistance Of Shigella Gastroenteritis In Ankara, Turkey Between 2003 And 2009, And Comparison With Previous Reports 

      Ozmert, Elif Nursel; Ince, Osman Tolga; Orun, Emel; Yalcin, Songul; Yurdakok, Kadriye; Gur, Deniz (Elsevier Sci Ltd, 2011)
      Objectives: The aim of this study was to define the epidemiological, clinical, and antibiotic susceptibility patterns of Shigella gastroenteritis cases occurring during the years 2003-2009 and to compare results with those ...
    • Community-Acquired Acute Bacterial Meningitis In The Elderly In Turkey 

      Erdem, H.; Kilic, S.; Coskun, O.; Ersoy, Y.; Cagatay, A.; Onguru, P.; Alp, S. (Elsevier Sci Ltd, 2010)
      P>This investigation aimed both to delineate the current status of community-acquired acute bacterial meningitis and to produce data on the interrelationships between clinical, laboratory and therapeutic parameters in the ...
    • Controlling The Spread Of Carbapenemase-Producing Gram-Negatives: Therapeutic Approach And Infection Control 

      Carmeli, Y.; Akova, M.; Cornaglia, G.; Daikos, G. L.; Garau, J.; Harbarth, S.; Rossolini, G. M.; Souli, M.; Giamarellou, H. (Elsevier Sci Ltd, 2010)
      Although the rapid spread of carbapenemase-producing Gram-negatives (CPGNs) is providing the scientific community with a great deal of information about the molecular epidemiology of these enzymes and their genetic background, ...
    • Effectiveness of a New Bioequivalent Formulation of Oseltamivir (Enfluvir (R)) on 2010-2011 Seasonal Influenza Viruses: An Open Phase Iv Study 

      Ceyhan, Mehmet; Öncel, Eda Karadag; Badur, Selim; Ciblak, Meral Akcay; Alhan, Emre; Çelik, Ümit Sızmaz; Kurugöl, Zafer; Saz, Eylem Ulas; Özsurekci, Yasemin; Çelik, Melda; Parlakay, Aslinur Ozkaya (Elsevier Sci Ltd, 2012)
      Objective: The aim of this multicenter prospective study was to evaluate the efficacy of a new bioequivalent formulation of oseltamivir for the treatment of influenza A, influenza B, and H1N1 during the 2010-2011 influenza ...
    • Emerging Problem Pathogens: A Review Of Resistance Patterns Over Time 

      Akova, Murat (Elsevier Sci Ltd, 2006)
      Despite the advances in chemotherapy for cancer patients, infectious complications remain an important cause of mortality and morbidity. Surveillance data report not only a shift in the aetiology of infections and resistance ...
    • Escmid Dagger And Ecmm Double Dagger Joint Clinical Guidelines For The Diagnosis And Management Of Rare Invasive Yeast Infections 

      Arendrup, M. C.; Boekhout, T.; Akova, M.; Meis, J. F.; Cornely, O. A.; Lortholary, O. (Elsevier Sci Ltd, 2014)
      The mortality associated with invasive fungal infections remains high with that involving rare yeast pathogens other than Candida being no exception. This is in part due to the severe underlying conditions typically ...
    • Escmid* Guideline For The Diagnosis And Management Of Candida Diseases 2012: Adults With Haematological Malignancies And After Haematopoietic Stem Cell Transplantation (Hct) 

      Ullmann, A. J.; Akova, M.; Herbrecht, R.; Viscoli, C.; Arendrup, M. C.; Arikan-Akdagli, S.; Bassetti, M.; Bille, J.; Calandra, T.; Castagnola, E.; Cornely, O. A.; Donnelly, J. P.; Garbino, J.; Groll, A. H.; Hope, W. W.; Jensen, H. E.; Kullberg, B. J.; Lass-Floerl, C.; Lortholary, O.; Meersseman, W.; Petrikkos, G.; Richardson, M. D.; Roilides, E.; Verweij, P. E.; Cuenca-Estrella, M. (Elsevier Sci Ltd, 2012)
      Clin Microbiol Infect 2012; 18 (Suppl. 7): 5367 Abstract Fungal diseases still play a major role in morbidity and mortality in patients with haematological malignancies, including those undergoing haematopoietic stem cell ...
    • Escmid* Guideline For The Diagnosis And Management Of Candida Diseases 2012: Developing European Guidelines In Clinical Microbiology And Infectious Diseases 

      Ullmann, A. J.; Cornely, O. A.; Donnelly, J. P.; Akova, M.; Arendrup, M. C.; Arikan-Akdagli, S.; Bassetti, M.; Bille, J.; Calandra, T.; Castagnola, E.; Garbino, J.; Groll, A. H.; Herbrecht, R.; Hope, W. W.; Jensen, H. E.; Kullberg, B. J.; Lass-Floerl, C.; Lortholary, O.; Meersseman, W.; Petrikkos, G.; Richardson, M. D.; Roilides, E.; Verweij, P. E.; Viscoli, C.; Cuenca-Estrella, M. (Elsevier Sci Ltd, 2012)
      Clin Microbiol Infect 2012; 18 (Suppl. 7): 18 Abstract The process to develop a guideline in a European setting remains a challenge. The ESCMID Fungal Infection Study Group (EFISG) successfully achieved this endeavour. ...
    • Escmid* Guideline For The Diagnosis And Management Of Candida Diseases 2012: Non-Neutropenic Adult Patients 

      Cornely, O. A.; Bassetti, M.; Calandra, T.; Garbino, J.; Kullberg, B. J.; Lortholary, O.; Meersseman, W.; Akova, M.; Arendrup, M. C.; Arikan-Akdagli, S.; Bille, J.; Castagnola, E.; Cuenca-Estrella, M.; Donnelly, J. P.; Groll, A. H.; Herbrecht, R.; Hope, W. W.; Jensen, H. E.; Lass-Floerl, C.; Petrikkos, G.; Richardson, M. D.; Roilides, E.; Verweij, P. E.; Viscoli, C.; Ullmann, A. J. (Elsevier Sci Ltd, 2012)
      Clin Microbiol Infect 2012; 18 (Suppl. 7): 1937 Abstract This part of the EFISG guidelines focuses on non-neutropenic adult patients. Only a few of the numerous recommendations can be summarized in the abstract. Prophylactic ...
    • Escmid* Guideline For The Diagnosis And Management Of Candida Diseases 2012: Patients With Hiv Infection Or Aids 

      Lortholary, O.; Petrikkos, G.; Akova, M.; Arendrup, M. C.; Arikan-Akdagli, S.; Bassetti, M.; Bille, J.; Calandra, T.; Castagnola, E.; Cornely, O. A.; Cuenca-Estrella, M.; Donnelly, J. P.; Garbino, J.; Groll, A. H.; Herbrecht, R.; Hope, W. W.; Jensen, H. E.; Kullberg, B. J.; Lass-Floerl, C.; Meersseman, W.; Richardson, M. D.; Roilides, E.; Verweij, P. E.; Viscoli, C.; Ullmann, A. J. (Elsevier Sci Ltd, 2012)
      Clin Microbiol Infect 2012; 18 (Suppl. 7): 6877 Abstract Mucosal candidiasis is frequent in immunocompromised HIV-infected highly active antiretroviral (HAART) naive patients or those who have failed therapy. Mucosal ...
    • Escmid* Guideline For The Diagnosis And Management Of Candida Diseases 2012: Prevention And Management Of Invasive Infections In Neonates And Children Caused By Candida Spp. 

      Hope, W. W.; Castagnola, E.; Groll, A. H.; Roilides, E.; Akova, M.; Arendrup, M. C.; Arikan-Akdagli, S.; Bassetti, M.; Bille, J.; Cornely, O. A.; Cuenca-Estrella, M.; Donnelly, J. P.; Garbino, J.; Herbrecht, R.; Jensen, H. E.; Kullberg, B. J.; Lass-Floerl, C.; Lortholary, O.; Meersseman, W.; Petrikkos, G.; Richardson, M. D.; Verweij, P. E.; Viscoli, C.; Ullmann, A. J. (Elsevier Sci Ltd, 2012)
      Clin Microbiol Infect 2012; 18 (Suppl. 7): 3852 Abstract Invasive candidiasis (IC) is a relatively common syndrome in neonates and children and is associated with significant morbidity and mortality. These guidelines provide ...
    • Hepatic Cystic Echinococcosis: Percutaneous Treatment As An Outpatient Procedure 

      Koroglu, Mert; Erol, Bekir; Gurses, Cemil; Turkbey, Baris; Bas, Cem Yunus; Alparslan, Ahmet Sukru; Koroglu, Banu Kale; Toslak, Iclal Erdem; Cekic, Bulent; Akhan, Okan (Elsevier Sci Ltd, 2014)
      Objective: To demonstrate utility and safety of the puncture aspiration injection and reaspiration (PAIR) technique for outpatients. Methods: Percutaneous treatment with US guidance was applied to 33 patients for 44 cysts. ...
    • Immunogenicity And Safety Of One Or Two Doses Of The Quadrivalent Meningococcal Vaccine Menacwy-Tt Given Alone Or With The 13-Valent Pneumococcal Conjugate Vaccine In Toddlers: A Phase Iii, Open-Label, Randomised Study 

      Cutland, Clare L.; Nolan, Terry; Halperin, Scott A.; Kurugol, Z. Afer; Ahmed, Khatija; Perrett, Kirsten P.; Richmond, Peter; Marshall, Helen S.; Ceyhan, Mehmet; Kolhe, Devayani; Hezareh, Marjan; Van Der Wielen, Marie (Elsevier Sci Ltd, 2018)
      Background: We evaluated the immunogenicity and safety of 1 and 2 doses of quadrivalent meningococcal serogroup A, C, W and Y tetanus toxoid-conjugate vaccine (MenACWY-IT) given alone or co administered with 13-valent ...
    • Improvement In The Outcome Of Invasive Fusariosis In The Last Decade 

      Nucci, M.; Marr, K. A.; Vehreschild, M. J. G. T.; de Souza, C. A.; Velasco, E.; Cappellano, P.; Carlesse, F.; Queiroz-Telles, F.; Sheppard, D. C.; Kindo, A.; Cesaro, S.; Hamerschlak, N.; Solza, C.; Heinz, W. J.; Schaller, M.; Atalla, A.; Arikan-Akdagli, S.; Bertz, H.; Castro, C. Galvao, Jr.; Herbrecht, R.; Hoenigl, M.; Haerter, G.; Hermansen, N. E. U.; Josting, A.; Pagano, L.; Salles, M. J. C.; Mossad, S. B.; Ogunc, D.; Pasqualotto, A. C.; Araujo, V.; Troke, P. F.; Lortholary, O.; Cornely, O. A.; Anaissie, E. (Elsevier Sci Ltd, 2014)
      Invasive fusariosis (IF) has been associated with a poor prognosis. Although recent series have reported improved outcomes, the definition of optimal treatments remains controversial. The objective of this study was to ...
    • Improving Pancreatic Islet In Vitro Functionality And Transplantation Efficiency By Using Heparin Mimetic Peptide Nanofiber Gels 

      Uzunalli, Gozde; Tumtas, Yasin; Delibasi, Tuncay; Yasa, Oncay; Mercan, Sercan; Guler, Mustafa O.; Tekinay, Ayse B. (Elsevier Sci Ltd, 2015)
      Pancreatic islet transplantation is a promising treatment for type I diabetes. However, viability and functionality of the islets after transplantation are limited due to loss of integrity and destruction of blood vessel ...
    • Inappropriate Antimicrobial Use In Turkish Pediatric Hospitals: A Multicenter Point Prevalence Survey 

      Ceyhan, M.; Yildirim, I.; Ecevit, C.; Aydogan, A.; Ornek, A.; Salman, N.; Somer, A.; Hatipoglu, N.; Camcioglu, Y.; Alhan, E.; Celik, U.; Hacimustafaoglu, M.; Celebi, S.; Inan, D.; Kurt, N.; Oner, A. F.; Gulumser, O.; Gunes, A.; Coskun, Y. (Elsevier Sci Ltd, 2010)
      Objectives: Although well-defined principles of rational antimicrobial use are available, inappropriate prescribing patterns are reported worldwide. Accurate information on the usage of antimicrobials, including factors ...
    • Interventional Strategies and Current Clinical Experience with Carbapenemase-Producing Gram-Negative Bacteria 

      Akova, M.; Daikos, G. L.; Tzouvelekis, L.; Carmeli, Y. (Elsevier Sci Ltd, 2012)
      The wide dissemination of carbapenemase-producing Gram-negatives (CPGNs), including enterobacterial species and non-fermenters, has caused a public health crisis of global dimensions. These organisms cause serious infections ...