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Cut throat injuries and honor killings: review of 15 cases in eastern Turkey.

Throat cuts could be of homicidal, suicidal or accidental origin. In the cases of death from cut throat, suicide can be distinguished from homicide based on the type and location of the wound and crime scene investigation. The purpose of the current study is to attract attention to the instructive findings for origin determination in deaths by cut throat according to the number and characteristics of the wounds and crime scene investigation. We have reviewed the files of autopsies performed between the years of 2000 and 2010, and compared with previously published case reports; all results wer

Retrospective study of Mycoplasma gallisepticum meningoencephalitis in six turkey flocks in western France.

Mycoplasma gallisepticum (MG) meningoencephalitis was diagnosed in six turkey flocks, from 1998 to 2005, in the western part of France. Affected birds were 8-11 weeks old and all displayed neurological signs, especially torticollis, with more than half having concomitant respiratory signs. Microscopical examination of brain samples from birds in all six flocks revealed similar lesions of acute to subacute multifocal parenchymal necrosis, perivascular cuffing, leptomeningitis and vasculitis. Birds from four of the six affected flocks were seropositive for MG and in birds from four flocks MG DNA…

Knowledge of emergency contraception among women aged 15-49 years in Mersin, Turkey.

OBJECTIVE: To determine the knowledge of, use of and willingness to use emergency contraception (EC) among women in Turkey. STUDY DESIGN: This cross-sectional study was conducted among 1,298 women at 12 primary health care centers in Mersin. Chi-square, Student's t test, Mann-Whitney U and binary logistic regression tests were performed for statistical analysis. RESULTS: Overall, 18.1% of the women had heard of EC, and of those, 73.6% correctly identified the time limit for the method's use. Among women who had heard about EC, the most commonly cited source of information was health care cen…

Do we routinely need cranial computed tomography for mild head injuries in Turkey?

The objectives of this study were to determine the role of clinical parameters in detecting intracranial injury and to find out whether cranial computed tomography (CT) is routinely needed for mild head injury (MHI) in Turkey. This retrospective study was conducted by reviewing the records of patients with MHI who underwent cranial CT in our emergency department. We carried out multiple logistic regression analysis, and odds ratios with 95% confidence intervals were calculated by using SPSS 15.0. This study included 923 patients. Positive cranial CT findings were determined in 17 patients (1.8…

Determination of high risk regions of cutaneous leishmaniasis in Turkey using spatial analysis.

The aim of this study was to use geographical analysis to determine the distribution of cutaneous leishmaniasis among the provinces of Turkey, as well as detection of the presence of any regional clustering in Turkey using spatial analyses. Geographic information systems based spatial analyses were performed on cutaneous leishmaniasis cases recorded by the Turkish Ministry of Health during the period from 1988-2006. Spatial analyses, including local and global spatial autocorrelation methods and clustering analysis were performed on the cutaneous leishmaniasis cases (1996-2006), to detect any …

Leishmaniasis in Turkey: molecular characterization of Leishmania from human and canine clinical samples.

Human leishmaniasis, both visceral and cutaneous, and canine leishmaniasis have been reported in Turkey for centuries. However, the advent of new diagnostic tools during the last 30 years has led to the recognition that leishmaniasis is an important public health problem throughout the country. In most disease foci both canine and human leishmaniases exist together and identification of parasite species causing these diseases is a pre-requisite for understanding disease epidemiology. A total of 109 samples obtained from human and canine leishmaniasis cases were examined using internal transcri…

Heavy metal concentrations in water, suspended matter, and sediment from Gökova Bay, Turkey.

The contents of heavy metals (Fe, Mn, Pb, Cu, Cd, and Hg) dissolved in water and suspended solids of Gökova Bay--partly and fully sampled in 2005 and 2006, respectively--are quite higher than the average values encountered in uncontaminated sea water. The high concentrations are associated with terrestrial inputs from the mining zones and anthropogenic (domestic+industrial) sources. Moreover, the distribution of Fe and Cu is affected by primary production because these elements function as nutrients in biological activities. The Cr, Ni, and Fe concentrations of surface sediments are above the

Heroin overdose deaths and heroin purity between 1990 and 2000 in Istanbul, Turkey*.

Turkey has continuously experienced problems with abuse of, and addiction to, opium derivatives. In this study, we analyzed the relationship between heroin overdose deaths and the characteristics of seized opium derivatives. Data were gathered from the Council of Forensic Medicine of the Ministry of Justice in Istanbul from 1990 to 2000. There were 636 heroin-related deaths during this period, 595 of which were classified as heroin overdose deaths. Mean crude and weighted heroin purities remained relatively constant and were calculated to be 46% (57-34%) and 51% (39-59%), respectively. The wei…

Childhood emotional abuse, dissociation, and suicidality among patients with drug dependency in Turkey.

AIM: The aim of the present study was to determine the prevalence and correlates of dissociative disorders among patients with drug dependency. METHODS: The Dissociative Experiences Scale (DES) was used to screen 104 consecutive patients at an addiction treatment center. Thirty-seven patients who had scores >or=30 were compared with 21 patients who scored <10 on the DES. Both groups were then evaluated using the Dissociative Disorders Interview Schedule and the Structured Clinical Interview for Dissociative Disorders (SCID-D). The interviewers were blind to the DES scores. RESULTS: Twenty-se

Familial multiple myeloma associated with disorders of chronic inflammation: first report from Turkey.

Multiple myeloma (MM) is a malignancy arising from mature plasma cells in the bone marrow and usually presents with bone destruction, hyperc … nt with coexisting sarcoidosis. To our knowledge, this is the first report on familial myeloma from Turkey. This family enhances the role of hereditary factors and chronic inflammation in the etiology of MM.

Заболеваемость лихорадкой Q (коксиэллозом) у овец из южного района Мармара, Турция.

В Турции имеется мало информации о лихорадке Q, вызванной зоонозом Coxiella signetii и передаваемой из домашних червей. Это исследование было направлено на изучение распространенности серопов в стадах овец из трех провинций (Бурсы, Баликешир и Канаккале). Серообследование проводилось на 42 стадах, которые были классифицированы по размерам. Сера была произвольно собрана у конкретных возрастных групп молодежи. Для выявления инфекции в овцах использовался комплект "CHEKIT Q-Fever ELISA". Результаты показали, что 20% (n=151) овец были серопозитивными. В общей сложности 34 стада (81 процент) обнару

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Little information is available in Turkey on Q fever, a zoonose caused by Coxiella burnetii and transmitted from domestic ruminants. This study aimed at investigating the seroprevalence in sheep flocks from three provinces (Bursa, Balikesir and Canakkale). Serosurvey was undertaken on 42 flocks, which were categorised by sizes. Sera were collected randomly f…

Фамильная вспышка пситтакоза в качестве первой хламидии пситтачи, сообщенной из Турции.

Пситтакоз, известный также как попугай, попугая лихорадка и орнитоз, может передаваться людям путем вдыхания сушеных экскрементов инфицированных птиц, таких, как канарейки, попугай, голуби и индейки. Если он не рассматривается и не изучается конкретно, то диагностику пситтакоза можно легко упустить, и без точного определения этиологии болезнь обычно рассматривается как атипичная пневмония. Мы диагностировали пситтакоз у матери и ее сына с Фридрейхом атаксией, который ухаживал за двумя попугаями в их доме. Помимо пневмонии, среди этих пациентов были выявлены также центральная нервная система и

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Psittacosis, also known as parrot disease, parrot fever and ornithosis, can be transmitted to humans by inhaling dried excreta of infected birds like canaries, parakeets, parrots, pigeons and turkeys. Unless it is specifically thought of and investigated, the diagnosis of psittacosis can easily be missed and without identifying the exact etiology, the diseas…

Prevalence of Coxiella burnetii antibodies in blood donors in Ankara, Central Anatolia, Turkey.

The aims of this study were to determine the prevalence of Coxiella burnetii antibodies among blood donors and to examine the epidemiological characteristics of C. bumetii infection in Ankara, Turkey. A total of 601 serum samples were collected from blood donors aged 18-61 years. Donor samples were stratified by age, sex, and residence (rural or urban). IgG and IgM antibodies to the C. bumetii phase II antigen were determined using a commercial ELISA. Blood samples reactive in the ELISA were also analysed using a commercial indirect immunofluorescence assay (IFA). The prevalence of anti-phase …

Acne: prevalence, perceptions and effects on psychological health among adolescents in Aydin, Turkey.

BACKGROUND: Acne vulgaris is a common disease among adolescents and known to have adverse effects on psychological status. METHODS: A cross-sectional study was conducted on 600 participants by means of a questionnaire designed for this study in high school students. In addition, an objective evaluation of acne in participants was undertaken. The questionnaire consisted of questions about acne, General Health Questionnaire (GHQ) and Rosenberg Self-Esteem Scale (RSES). RESULTS: Five hundred and sixty-three questionnaires out of 600 were answered and 550 adolescents who gave permission for exam

Organ specific autoantibodies in preclinical and early clinical type 1 diabetes in Turkey.

Type 1 diabetes mellitus (T1D) patients (G1; n=73) and first degree relatives with islet cell antibody (ICA) values of >or=10 JDF u twice or >or=20 JDF u one and loss of FPIR (G2; n=18) were screened for two other autoantibodies, anti-glutamic acid decarboxylase (GADA) and insulin autoantibodies (IAA), and for other organ-specific autoantibodies, anti-gastric parietal cell (anti-PCA) and anti-thyroid peroxidase (anti-TPO) as well. The two control groups consisted of healthy subjects (G3; n:55 and G4; n:13). In G1, positivity of ICA, GADA, IAA, anti-TPO and anti-PCA were 63%, 75.1%, 27.4%, 17.8

Ascaridia numidae (Leiper, 1908; Travassos, 1913) in Rock Partridge (Alectoris chukar) in Turkey.

This report present first case of Ascaridia numidae isolated from three dead rock partridges (Alectoris chukar) with stressing morphological … nths post-medication. In conclusion, this is the first case reporting A. numidae in exotic birds in Turkey. A. numidae has unique papillae that are distinguishable from the other ascarids and is responsive to medical treatment as long as hygienic conditions are maintained.

Seroprevalence of Toxoplasma gondii, rubella and cytomegalovirus among pregnant women in southern Turkey.

Primary infections caused by Toxoplasma gondii, rubella and cytomegalovirus (CMV) can lead to serious complications in pregnant women. The aim of this study was to determine the seroprevalence of Toxoplasma, rubella and CMV infections through antenatal screening. In this study, the consecutive records of 1652 pregnant women examined between the period March 2004 to January 2006 were included. The results of the antenatal screening for Toxoplasma, rubella and CMV during the first trimester of pregnancy were evaluated. Anti-Toxoplasma, anti-rubella and anti-CMV IgG and IgM antibodies were assaye

Prevalence and epidemiological aspects of Dirofilaria immitis in dogs from Kayseri Province, Turkey.

This study was conducted to determine the prevalence of Dirofilaria immitis infection and to investigate the risk factors related to heartworm disease in dogs from Kayseri, Turkey. Blood samples were collected from 280 dogs from May 2005 to March 2006 and were examined by membrane filtration-acid phosphatase histochemical staining and antigen Elisa techniques to detect circulating microfilariae and antigens of D. immitis, respectively. Of the total of 280 dogs, 27 were positive for D. immitis with a prevalence value of 9.6%. In addition 29.6% of positive dogs determined to have occult D. immit…

Prevalence and hematological characteristics of beta-thalassemia trait in Gaziantep urban area, Turkey.

Thalassemia is one of the most common hereditary disorders in the Mediterranean region and studies have shown that the prevalence of beta-thalassemia trait is high in the southern part of Turkey. Gaziantep is a city located near this region and, therefore, the authors investigated the prevalence and hematological characteristics of the beta-thalassemia traits in primary school students in Gaziantep. Sixty primary schools were selected from a list of all primary schools using a systematic sampling method. Data were collected by a face-to-face questionnaire. Osmotic fragility testing (OFT) using…

Dermatological manifestations in hepatitis B surface antigen carriers in east region of Turkey.

BACKGROUND AND DESIGN: Various cutaneous disorders associated with hepatitis B virus infection have been reported so far. Almost all of them were some peculiar eruptions or some disorders mainly based on immune complex reaction. OBJECTIVE: The aim of this study was to compare the frequency of all dermatological disorders other than genetic ones in hepatitis B surface antigen (HBsAg) carrier patients and controls in our geographical area. METHODS: Examinations were made on 88 hepatitis B carriers and 84 control patients, including entire skin surface, and oral and anogenital mucosa, and all t