Efficiency of eprinomectin for the treatment of naturally infested with sarcoptes scabiei in rabbits (oryctolagus cuniculus)

Bu çalışma, Afyon Kocatepe Üniversitesi Veteriner Fakültesi Hayvan Hastanesine göz, burun, ağız etrafında ve ayaklarda kaşıntılı yara şikâyetleri ile getirilen on iki beyaz Yeni Zelanda tavşanı (Oryctolagus cuniculus) üzerinde yürütüldü. Tavşanların lezyonlu bölgelerinden bisturi yardımıyla alınan deri kazıntıları %10’luk KOH ile ezildikten sonra ışık mikroskobunda incelendi ve tavşanların Sarcoptes scabiei ile infeste oldukları belirlendi. Tedavide eprinomektin 0.2 mg/kg ve deri altı yolla 14 gün arayla iki kez uygulandı. Eprinomektinin etkinliği; deri kazıntısının parazitolojik muayenesinde Sarcoptes scabiei akarlarının varlığı ve/veya klinik belirtilerin devam edip etmediği durumuna göre değerlendirildi. Sonuçta eprinomektinin tavşanlarda S. scabiei'nin doğal enfestasyonlarına karşı etkili olduğu belirlenmiştir.This study was carried out on twelve white New Zealand rabbits (Oryctolagus cuniculus) which brought with itchy wounds symptoms around eye, nose, mouth and feet to Afyon Kocatepe University, Veterinary Faculty, Animal Hospital. The skin scrapings that taken from the lesion areas of rabbits with a scalpel, were examined in the light microscope then crushed with 10% KOH and it was determined the rabbits infested with Sarcoptes scabiei. At treatment, Eprinomectin was administered 0.2 mg/kg subcutaneously twice with 14 days interval. The efficacy of eprinomectin was assessed either clinically or parasitologically examination by the absence of Sarcoptes scabiei mites due to skin scraping. The results of the present study determine that eprinomectin is effective against naturally infestations of S. scabiei in rabbits

Evaluation of personality features and mental state of keratoconus patients

Objectives: Keratoconus (KCN) is a disorder that usually appears during adolescence and progressively reduces visual acuity. KCN may lead to differences in personality features as a result of vision loss and the numerous clinical examinations and treatment methods used from a young age. The aim of this study was to better understand the psychological characteristics of KCN patients and to define possible correlations between corneal topographic parameters and psychological state. Methods: A total of 59 KCN cases were included in the study group and were compared with 65 age- and sex-matched healthy individuals. All of the participants underwent a routine ophthalmic examination that included corrected distance visual acuity (CDVA), biomicroscopy, and fundoscopy. The KCN patients were evaluated busing Scheimpflug corneal topography. Psychiatric evaluations were performed using the Eysenck Personality Questionnaire Revised-Short Form (EPQ), the Self-Confidence Scale, the Maudsley Obsessive-Compulsive Inventory (MOCI), and the Beck Depression Inventory (BDI). Results: The mean age of the case and control groups was 23.98±5.7 years and 25.82±5.4 years, respectively. The KCN cases had significantly higher EPQ neuroticism subscale scores; higher MOCI subscale scores, with the exception of the doubting subscale; and higher BDI scores. Analysis of the KCN duration revealed a positive correlation with the checking and slowness subscales of the MOCI, however, there was no significant correlation between the psychometric scale scores, corneal topographic parameters, and CDVA. Conclusion: A substantially asymmetrical course and a relatively long period for KCN to result in severe vision loss might explain the lack of correlations between psychological parameters and visual acuity. Nonetheless, the apparent effect of vision loss on emotional distress cannot be disregarded; the day-to-day progressive loss of visual acuity and multiple, costly interventions may initiate or contribute to a depressive mood in KCN patients. A vicious depressive cycle and the exhaustion of long-term coping mechanisms might be underlying factors for the higher neuroticism scores seen among KCN patients. Both the personality traits and mental state of KCN patients demonstrate distinguishing properties; clinicians working with these patients should consider their mental state in addition to other factors in order to achieve better treatment outcome

The Role of Hematological Parameters in the Diagnosis of Childhood Allergic Conjunctivitis

Objective:We aimed to investigate the parameters of complete blood count and the levels of systemic inflammatory biomarkers in children with allergic conjunctivit and to evaluate their role in diagnosis in this study.Method:We included 71 pediatric patients with allergic conjunctivit diagnosis referred from the ophthalmology outpatient clinics who had sensitivity to at least one allergen and 71 age- and sex-matched healthy controls and compared complete blood count results, immunoglobulin E (IgE), neutrophil/lymphocyte, and platelet/lymphocyte ratios and systemic immune-inflammation index results. We built a multivariate model with correlated results.Results:Eosinophil counts and serum total IgE values were significantly higher in the patient group compared to the control group (p<0.001). Other parameters were not statistically different. 70.4% (n=50) of the patients had seasonal allergic conjunctivit, and 29.6% (n=21) had perennial allergic conjunctivit. In the skin prick tests performed in the patient group, 60.6% (n=43) of the patients had pollen, 54.9% (n=39) mite, 12.7% (n=9) dander, 11.3% (n=8) cockroach, and 4.2% (n=3) had alternaria sensitivities. In the multivariate analysis, every 100-cell increase in eosinophil count increased the hazard ratio of allergic conjunctivitis 1.3 times (95% confidence interval: 1.1-1.5), and every 100-units increase in total IgE levels increased 1.2 times (95% confidence interval: 1.1-1.5).Conclusion:We found no significant relationship between neutrophil/lymphocyte and platelet/lymphocyte ratios, and SII with allergic conjunctivit. Increasing eosinophil count and serum total IgE levels increase the hazard ratio for developing allergic conjunctivit. Pollen sensitivity was the most common factor in the skin test in allergic conjunctivit-diagnosed patients

Mortality associated with coccidiosis and secondary ınfections in a goat in Afyonkarahisar

Bu çalışmada, 3 aylık erkek kıl keçisi oğlakta sekonder enfeksiyonlarla birlikte seyreden coccidiosis olgusu sunuldu. Olgu materyalini, Nisan 2016 tarihinde Afyon Kocatepe Üniversitesi Veteriner Fakültesi teşhis ve analiz laboratuarına ölüm sonrası tanı amaçlı getirilen bir oğlak oluşturdu. Anamnezde ölüm öncesi iştahsızlık ve zayıflık görüldüğü bildirildi. Sistemik nekropsisi yapılan oğlakta şiddetli koksidiyal enteritis, kataral bronkopnomoni ve karaciğerde sentral nekroz ile tüm bağırsak bölümlerinin mukozalarında 2-5 mm çaplarında, yüzeyden taşkın, boz-beyaz veya parlak kırmızı renkte, sert kıvamlı çok sayıda nodüller görüldü. Bağırsakların histopatolojik incelemesinde Eimeria etkenlerine ait gelişim dönemleri saptandı. Bağırsaklardan alınan dışkı numunelerinin flotasyonla muayenesinde Eimeria spp. ookistlerine rastlandı. Tür tespiti amacıyla dışkı numunelerine %2,5 potasyum dikromat ilave edilip petri kutusu içerisinde bekletilerek oda ısısında sporlanma sağlandı. Sporlanan ookistlerin mikroskobik incelemesi sonucunda, oğlağın E.christenseni (Eimeria ahsata), E.arloingi (E.ovina), E.ninakohlyakimovae (E.ovinoidalis) ve E.caprina türleriyle enfekte olduğu saptandı. Sonuç olarak, coccidiosisin oğlaklarda diğer hastalıklarla birlikte seyretmesi durumunda hastalık tablosunu ağırlaştırarak ani ölüme yol açabileceği kanaatına varıldı.Sonuç olarak, coccidiosisin oğlaklarda diğer hastalıklarla birlikte seyretmesi durumunda hastalık tablosunu ağırlaştırarak ani ölüme yol açabileceği kanaatına varıldı.This study was carried out in order to present coccidiosis associated with secondary infections case in a naturally infected 3 months old hair goat. After dying it was brought to Veterinary Diagnosis and Analysis Laboratory, Afyon Kocatepe University in order to make diagnosis in April, 2016. Anorexia and weakness was reported during anamnesis. During systemic necropsy catarrhal bronchopneumonia, central necrosis in liver and severe coccidial enteritis, large number of nodules which has 2-5 mm diameter, grizzly white or garish red, stiff concistency has been seen through all intestine parts. Eimeria development forms was detected during histopathologic examination of intestines. Eimeria spp. oocyst was determined in the faeces sample which is taken from intestines with the using flotation technique. 2.5 % potassium dichromate was added in order to identificate species and sporulation was provided in petri dishes at the room temperature. At the end of microscobic examination of sporulated oocysts, E.christenseni (Eimeria ahsata), E.arloingi (E.ovina), E.ninakohlyakimovae (E.ovinoidalis) and E.caprina was determinated. As a result, coccidiosis in young goats can cause suddenly death associated with seconder infections

A Case of Nasopharyngeal Myiasis Caused by Sarcophaga sp.

Myiasis is a parasitic infestation of tissues and body cavities of vertebrates by Diptera larvae. Nasal myiasis is mostly caused by the Sarcophagidae and Calliphoridae families. Many predisposing factors play a role in the appearance of nasal myiasis. In the treatment of the disease, the use of antiseptics together with mechanical cleaning is recommended. In this report, a case of nasopharyngeal myiasis in a 75-year-old patient hospitalized in the intensive care unit is presented. Nine larvae were detected in the patient's nose. Larvae were removed from the area and were cleaned with iodine solution for three days. As a result of macroscopic and microscopic examination, the larvae were identified as the third stage of Sarcophaga sp. in order to prevent myiasis infestations, personnel working in places where the patient is unconscious, such as intensive care units, should daily check the patient's body cavities such as nose, mouth and ear cavities, and perform their care and cleaning

Is there any differences in magnetic resonance imaging findings of painful temporomandibular joint between patients with and without vertigo?

Background/Aim: Temporomandibular disorder (TMD) is an umbrella term and consists of pathological situations about temporomandibular joint (TMJ) internal structure, masticatory muscle and associated structures. Otalgic complaints are included in the group of complaints within TMJ associated structures and are frequently seen with TMD. The aim of this study is to evaluate the magnetic resonance imaging findings (MRI) of patients who had unilateral pain in the preauricular region, diagnosed with vertigo. Material and Methods: The present retrospective and cross-sectional clinical study was carried out on patients presenting with preauricular pain referred to XXX University Faculty of Dentistry Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery between 2018 and 2020. There were 2 groups as vertigo and health groups. MRI findings were the primary predictor variables, while pain was the primary outcome variable, recorded on a visual analog scale (VAS). Results: 120 patients were included in the study. The patients included in both groups are between 19 and 65 years of age and there is no significant statistical difference between mean ages of the groups (p>0.05). The VAS values varies between 6 and 9 in both groups. There is no significant statistical difference between mean VAS values of the groups (p>0.05). On the painful side there is no significant difference between the groups in terms of disc/condyle relation (p>0.05). On the other hand moderate effusion (61.4%) was significantly higher in the healthy group while severe effusion (54%) was significantly higher in the vertigo group (p<0.01). Conclusions: Although both groups had the same pain scale, it was observed that the vertigo group had more dramatic MRI findings in terms of disc/condyle relation and presence of effusion. This study is the first to evaluate the disc/condyle relation and the presence of effusion through MRI in vertigo patients diagnosed with TMD

Hemşeri derneklerinin sosyo-kültürel uyuma etkisi

TEZ7505Tez (Yüksek Lisans) -- Çukurova Üniversitesi, Adana, 2009.Kaynakça (s.176-178) var.xxii, 189 s. ; 29 cm.Bu çalışmada hemşeri derneklerinin üye profili ve hemşeri derneklerinin, üyelerinin sosyal, kültürel, ekonomik ve siyasal yaşama uyarlanmalarına etkileri analiz edilmeye çalışılmıştır. Bu araştırmanın örneklemini, Adana şehir merkezinde faaliyet gösteren 26 hemşeri derneğinden 109 kişi oluşturmaktadır. Dernekle ilişkili bilgi toplama amacıyla dernek gözlem formu, üyelerle ilgili değişkenleri ölçmek için 50 soru altında 169 maddeden oluşan görüşme formu kullanılmıştır. Verilerin analizi için betimsel frekans dağılımı ve çapraz tablolardan yararlanılmıştır. Çalışma, mevcut bilgi ve gözlemler eşliğinde hemşeri derneklerinin özelliklerinin aktarılmasıyla başlamaktadır. Daha sonra tarama (görüşme) üzerinden elde edilen veriler eşliğinde üyelerin profilleri betimlenmekte ve hemşeri derneklerinin üyelerinin uyarlanma süreçlerine etkileri tartışılmaktadır.In this research, member profiles of Fellow Citizen Associations and the effects of Fellow Citizen Associations on their members' social, cultural, economic and political conformity and adaptation were analyzed. The sample of this research consists of 109 members from 26 Fellow Citizen Associations which are presently active in the city center of Adana. Institution Observation Form was used for collecting data about the Associations whereas Interview Form consisting 169 items under 50 questions was used for measuring variables about the members of associations. Descriptive Frequency Distributions and Cross Tables were used for statistical analyses. The present study begins with the descriptive features of the Fellow Citizen Associations in existing data. Then the data collected through the Interviews and profiles of members were described. Finally the effects of Fellow Citizen Associations on their members' conformity and adaptation were discussed.Bu çalışma Ç.Ü. Bilimsel Araştırma Projeleri Birimi Tarafından Desteklenmiştir. Proje No

Bipolar bozukluklu hastalarda çocukluk çağı travmatik yaşantılarının klinik özellikler, işlevsellik ve koruyucu tedavi üzerine olan etkisinin incelenmesi

GİRİŞ VE AMAÇ: Çocukluk çağı travması (ÇÇT) psikiyatrik hastalıkların prevalansınında artış, klinik özelliklerinde kötüleşme ile ilişkililendirilmiştir. ÇÇT varlığının bipolar bozukluk (BB) tanılı hastalar üzerinde anlamlı, uzun süreli etkileri gösterilmiştir. Çalışmamızın travmatik yaşantısı olan BB tanılı hastalarda işlevselliğin iyileştirilmesinde yeni veriler sunması beklenmektedir

Evaluation of the Impact of Serum Vitamin D Levels on the Scoring Atopic Dermatitis Index in Pediatric Atopic Dermatitis

Atopic dermatitis (AD) is a chronic and recurrent inflammatory skin condition characterized by itching, eczematous plaques, and dry skin. Despite ongoing research, its exact cause remains elusive. In this study, we aimed to explore the factors that influence the severity of AD in children and assess the relationship between serum vitamin D levels and the disease’s severity. We enrolled 96 AD patients in our investigation, evaluated their clinical condition using the Scoring Atopic Dermatitis (SCORAD) index, and compared them to a group of 90 healthy controls. Our analysis revealed that serum vitamin D levels and eosinophil counts significantly impacted the SCORAD index (p p < 0.001) between serum vitamin D levels and the SCORAD index. Our findings suggest that low serum vitamin D levels may have a more substantial impact on AD severity than atopic conditions and eosinophilia. Furthermore, we observed a negative association between the severity of AD and serum 25(OH)D3 levels