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N Karabiber

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PubMed1992

[Mannose-resistant hemagglutination (MRHA), type 1 fimbriae and hemolysin production of urinary and fecal Escherichia coli strains].

The prevalence E.coli bearing Mannose-Resistant Hemagglutinating (MRHA) adhesin, Type 1 fimbriae and hemolytic activity was assessed in 103 E.coli strains isolated from 43 male and 60 female adult patients with urinary tract infection. For comparison 83 faecal E.coli strains were also examined for the same properties. MRHA adhesins were present in 58% (60/103) of the urinary strains, and 31% (26/83) of the faecal strains of E.coli. All faecal and 95% (98/103) of the urinary strains of E.coli expressed Type 1 fimbriae. Hemolytic activity was more frequent among urinary strains than among faecal strains (21%, 12%, respectively). The presence of MRHA adhesin and hemolytic activity was found correlated in 13.5% (14/103) of urinary strains whereas only one (1.2%) strain showed these properties together among the faecal isolates.

Adhesins, Escherichia coli↗
PubMed1991

[Staphylococcus aureus nasal carriage in the normal population and hospital laboratory personnel].

Hospital personnel may be nasal carriers of S.aureus in a higher percentage of cases than in the general population. The aim of the present study was to compare the rate of nasal carriage of S.aureus in general population and hospital laboratory personnel. 144 of patients sent to our Microbiology laboratory for other reasons (i.e., Urine Culture, serology, etc.) were taken as general population, and 38 person from Microbiology, Biochemistry, Hematology, Immunology and Pathology Laboratories of our hospital were included the study as hospital laboratory personnel. S.aureus nasal carriage rates were found 28% (41/144) in normal population, and 31.5% (12/38) in hospital laboratory personnel. These figures are between normal population range. Therefore the rate of nasal carriage of S.aureus in our hospital, reflects probably normal population carrier rate, not the hospital colonization.

Adult↗
PubMed1990

[Streptococcal pharyngitis].

Streptococcal sore throat is a common illness during childhood. The causative agent is generally Group A Streptococci. Group C and G streptococci also cause the same disease. In streptococcal pharyngitis a number of factors become important including speed and accuracy of diagnosis, appropriate treatment, treatment failure problems, possible serious complications and the carrier state.

Humans↗
PubMed1990

[A comparison of the frequency of hepatitis B surface antigen and antibody in hospital and nonhospital personnel].

HBsAg and Anti-HBs positivity was determined in hospital personnel and volunteer blood donors (controls) by using Enzyme Immuno Assay (EIA) method. The combined prevalence of antigen-antibody positivity among hospital personnel was 40.52% (HBsAg 5.57%, Anti-HBs 34.94%) while it was present 37% (HBsAg 6% Anti-HBs 31%) in controls. The frequency of the antigen and antibody in hospital personnel and controls did not differ significantly.

Blood Donors↗
PubMed1989

[Postoperative wound infections].

Between July 1987 and October 1988, 400 postoperative wound infection material sent to Microbiology Laboratory from various surgery clinics were examined bacteriologically. Staphylococcus aureus was the predominant organism. E. coli and coagulase negative Staphylococci were second and third in frequency respectively.

Escherichia coli↗
PubMed1987

[Monoclonal antibodies].

Monoclonal antibodies have the capability to bind specifically to the antigens to which they are targeted, and hybridoma technology makes the production of these antibodies possible. Now, it is used in diagnosis and treatment of various diseases.

Animals↗