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Analysis of 18FDG PET/CT Imaging as a Tool for Studying Mycobacterium tuberculosis Infection and Treatment in Non-human Primates

Analysis of ¹⁸FDG PET/CT Imaging as a Tool for Studying Mycobacterium tuberculosis Infection and Treatment in Non-human Primates

Published on: September 5, 2017

Leading infectious diseases problems in Turkey.

H Erdem¹, M Akova

¹Department of Clinical Microbiology and Infectious Diseases, GATA Haydarpasa Training and Research Hospital, Istanbul, Turkey.

Clinical Microbiology and Infection : the Official Publication of the European Society of Clinical Microbiology and Infectious Diseases

|October 10, 2012

Summary

Turkey has reduced infectious diseases like tuberculosis and malaria due to control measures. However, high antimicrobial resistance rates in hospitals necessitate improved surveillance and strategies to combat resistant bacteria.

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Analysis of 18FDG PET/CT Imaging as a Tool for Studying Mycobacterium tuberculosis Infection and Treatment in Non-human Primates

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Published on: September 5, 2017

Area of Science:

Epidemiology
Infectious Diseases
Antimicrobial Resistance

Background:

Turkey's diverse geography and socio-economics influence infectious disease patterns.
Effective control measures have decreased tuberculosis and malaria incidence.
High rates of antimicrobial resistance are observed in hospital-acquired infections.

Purpose of the Study:

To summarize prevalent community-acquired infections in Turkey.
To provide an overview of current antimicrobial resistance in outpatient and hospital settings.
To highlight the role of a new electronic surveillance system in combating resistance.

Main Methods:

Review of frequently encountered community-acquired infections.
Analysis of antimicrobial resistance data from hospital and outpatient settings.
Evaluation of a nationwide electronic resistance surveillance system.

Main Results:

Declining rates of historically significant infections like tuberculosis and malaria.
High prevalence of antimicrobial resistance in Gram-positive and Gram-negative bacterial isolates.
Expectation that the new surveillance system will yield reliable data for strategy development.

Conclusions:

Infectious disease epidemiology in Turkey is influenced by regional disparities.
While some infections are controlled, antimicrobial resistance remains a significant challenge.
Enhanced surveillance is crucial for developing effective antimicrobial resistance strategies in Turkish hospitals.