Browsing by Author "Oztop, Atifet Yasemin"
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Investigation of Crimean-Congo Hemorrhagic Fever Virus Transmission from Patients to Relatives: A Prospective Contact Tracing Study
Gozel, Mustafa Gokhan; Bakir, Mehmet; Oztop, Atifet Yasemin; Engin, Aynur; Dokmetas, Ilyas; Elaldi, Nazif (AMER SOC TROP MED & HYGIENE, 2014)We investigated the possibility of transmission of Crimean-Congo hemorrhagic fever (CCHF) virus through respiratory and physical contact. In this prospective study, we traced 116 close relatives of confirmed CCHF cases who ... -
Recommended precaution procedures protect healthcare workers from Crimean-Congo hemorrhagic fever virus
Gozel, Mustafa Gokhan; Dokmetas, Ilyas; Oztop, Atifet Yasemin; Engin, Aynur; Elaldi, Nazif; Bakir, Mehmet (ELSEVIER SCI LTD, 2013)Objectives: The Crimean-Congo hemorrhagic fever (CCHF) virus can spread from person to person and may cause nosocomial outbreaks among healthcare workers (HCWs). The US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention have ... -
Serum Levels of Mannan-Binding Lectin in Patients with Crimean-Congo Hemorrhagic Fever
Engin, Aynur; Ugurlu, Serdal; Caglar, Erkan; Oztop, Atifet Yasemin; Inan, Dursun; Elaldi, Nazif; Dokmetas, Ilyas; Bakir, Mehmet (MARY ANN LIEBERT, INC, 2010)Objective: Mannan-binding lectin (MBL) is a central component of the innate immune response. Genetic variations in the MBL gene that reduce circulating levels and alter functional properties of the MBL are associated with ...