Article
Medicine, General & Internal
Victoria Birlutiu, Simona Elena Dobritoiu, Andreea Magdalena Ghibu, Rares Mircea Birlutiu, Loredana Camelia Boicean
Summary: In this case report, we present a Caucasian man with type 2 diabetes mellitus and hypertension who was diagnosed with a splenic abscess caused by S paucimobilis. Our literature search did not reveal any other case reports of splenic abscess caused solely by S paucimobilis.
Article
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Sirin Menekse, Elif Seren Tanriverdi, Ece Altinay, Halide Ogus, Arzu Atesoglu Aydogan, Duygu Saglam, Ozge Celik, Baris Otlu, Mehmet Kaan Kirali
Summary: Sphingomonas paucimobilis, an aerobic, non-fermentative, Gram-negative opportunistic bacillus, can persist on the surfaces of environmental devices in healthcare settings, leading to a prolonged outbreak. Individual tracking and documentation of pre- and post-disinfection procedures for critical care equipment, such as thoracic drainage aspirators and ECMO water heater devices, are crucial for complete elimination of the source of infection.
AMERICAN JOURNAL OF INFECTION CONTROL
(2023)
Article
Infectious Diseases
Kevin B. Laupland, David L. Paterson, Adam G. Stewart, Felicity Edwards, Patrick N. A. Harris
Summary: This study describes the epidemiology and outcome of Sphingomonas species bloodstream infections (BSI) in an Australian population. The findings suggest that this infection primarily occurs in the community and is associated with a significant risk of death.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF INFECTIOUS DISEASES
(2022)
Article
Microbiology
Hyungdong Kim, Geeta Chhetri, Taegun Seo
Summary: The strain AE3(T) is a Gram-negative bacterium found in soil, belonging to the genus Sphingomonas, with specific growth conditions and physiological characteristics, representing a new species.
CURRENT MICROBIOLOGY
(2021)
Article
Ophthalmology
Prerna Sinha, Sanchita Mitra, Nandini Bothra, Mohammad Javed Ali
Summary: This study investigated the clinical presentations, complications, and outcomes of Sphingomonas paucimobilis-specific lacrimal drainage infections. A retrospective chart review was conducted on patients diagnosed with these infections and managed at a tertiary care Dacryology Service from November 2015 to May 2022. The results showed that Sphingomonas-specific lacrimal sac infections can have aggressive clinical presentations and require early and intensive therapy. Multimodal management yielded excellent outcomes.
CURRENT EYE RESEARCH
(2023)
Article
Pediatrics
Asha Reddy, Veeraraja Sathenahalli, Niranjan Shivanna, Naveen Benakappa, Prathik Bandiya
Summary: The study found that 10 days of antibiotics in neonates with culture-positive sepsis, who have achieved clinical and microbiologic remission at day 7, is noninferior to 14 days of therapy. Larger trials are needed to confirm these findings.
INDIAN JOURNAL OF PEDIATRICS
(2022)
Article
Microbiology
Hyun Young Kim, Jin Young Park, Jin Nam Kim, Jaewoong Yu, Bongsang Kim
Summary: Sphingomonas sp. strain NIBR02145, a potential chemoheterotrophic strain, was isolated from soil in Wando-gun, Republic of Korea. The NIBR02145 genome was sequenced using PacBio next-generation sequencing technology. The circular genome, with a size of 5,010,245-bp, has a GC content of 66.79% and contains 4,561 coding sequences, 6 rRNAs, and 52 tRNAs.
MICROBIOLOGY RESOURCE ANNOUNCEMENTS
(2023)
Review
Medicine, General & Internal
Iosif Marincu, Felix Bratosin, Iulia Bogdan, Catalin Dumitru, Carmen Nicoleta Stoica, Andrei Nicolae Csep, Narcisa Mederle, Roxana Manuela Fericean, Alexandru Ovidiu Mederle, Reshmanth Prathipati, Gratiana Nicoleta Chicin, Adelina Mavrea, Paula Irina Barata, Adrian Vasile Bota
Summary: This article presents a rare case of meningitis caused by a co-infection with Sphingomonas paucimobilis and Mycobacterium tuberculosis. The clinical presentation and management of S. paucimobilis meningitis are not well established, and further research is needed. The literature search revealed a small number of reported cases, highlighting the importance of better understanding this rare infection.
MEDICINA-LITHUANIA
(2023)
Article
Microbiology
Jin Li, Hangtao Wu, Qian Pu, Chu Zhang, Ying Chen, Zhengxin Lin, Xiufang Hu, Ou Li
Summary: Sphingomonas paucimobilis ZJSH1 is an endophytic bacterium that promotes plant growth. Its genome has gene fragment rearrangement and integration with phage genes. Functional analysis revealed colonization-related genes, chemotaxis, invasion, and genes encoding active materials. The bacterium exhibited resistance to salt, drought, and cadmium stresses. Its genome analysis contributes to understanding growth-promoting mechanisms and agricultural applications.
ARCHIVES OF MICROBIOLOGY
(2023)
Article
Immunology
Celine Aerts, Shannon Leahy, Humberto Mucasse, Sanjay Lala, Justina Bramugy, Cally J. Tann, Shabir A. Madhi, Azucena Bardaji, Quique Bassat, Ziyaad Dangor, Joy E. Lawn, Mark Jit, Simon R. Procter
Summary: This study investigated the acute costs of neonatal sepsis and meningitis in sub-Saharan Africa and found significant expenses associated with these conditions. The findings will contribute to the economic evaluations of interventions aiming to prevent neonatal invasive bacterial infections.
CLINICAL INFECTIOUS DISEASES
(2022)
Article
Pediatrics
Benhur Sirvan Cetin, Aysen Orman
Summary: This study retrospectively analyzed the incidence of Burkholderia cepacia complex (BCC) bacteremia and its associated factors in neonates referred from Syria to Turkey. The results showed a high rate of BCC infection and a relatively high case fatality rate in these neonates. For medical centers accepting patients from conflict-affected regions, early detection of bacteremia, appropriate treatment planning, and prevention of cross-contamination risks are crucial.
Review
Pediatrics
Tithi Kulkarni, Swati Majarikar, Mangesh Deshmukh, Anitha Ananthan, Haribalakrishna Balasubramanian, Anthony Keil, Sanjay Patole
Summary: This article reviews the reports of probiotic sepsis in preterm infants. The study found that probiotic sepsis is relatively rare in preterm infants, and the majority of cases recover after treatment. The importance of monitoring and treating probiotic sepsis, as well as researching alternatives to probiotics (such as postbiotics), is emphasized.
EUROPEAN JOURNAL OF PEDIATRICS
(2022)
Article
Food Science & Technology
Ling Sun, Yazhen Wang, Meixiang Yue, Xialiang Ding, Xiangyang Yu, Jing Ge, Wenjing Sun, Lixiao Song
Summary: This study proposes an efficient method for mutagenesis and rapid screening of high-yield gellan gum mutants using atmospheric and room temperature plasma (ARTP) treatment combined with Near-Infrared Spectroscopy (NIRS). A NIRS model for online detection of gellan gum yield was constructed using joint interval partial least squares (siPLS) regression. Five genetically stable mutant strains were screened using the online NIRS detection method from approximately 600 mutant strains induced by ARTP. The gellan gum yield of mutant strain 519 was 9.427 g/L (increased by 133.5%) under the optimal fermentation conditions, compared to the original strain. Therefore, the ARTP mutation method combined with the NIRS model can be used to screen high-yield mutant strains of gellan gum and other polysaccharides.
Article
Veterinary Sciences
Su-Min Baek, Seoung-Woo Lee, Tae-Un Kim, Ji Hyung Kim, Young-Jin Lee, Jae-Hyuk Yim, Woo Jun Kim, Seong-Kyoon Choi, Jee Eun Han, Kyu-Shik Jeong, Jin-Kyu Park
Summary: This is a case report of a 25-day-old common bottlenose dolphin that died suddenly. Gross examination revealed congestion, hemorrhage, and edema in multiple organs, while histopathological examination showed signs of inflammation and infection. PCR identified several pathogenic bacteria, with Escherichia fergusonii considered the primary etiologic agent.
FRONTIERS IN VETERINARY SCIENCE
(2023)
Review
Otorhinolaryngology
Mohammed Alyousef, Ahmad Alroqi, Nouf AlAmari
Summary: Atrophic rhinitis is a clinically recognized condition. This study presents a case of a patient diagnosed with atrophic rhinitis, where an uncommon bacterial pathogen, Sphingomonas paucimobilis, was isolated in nasal cultures. The study discusses the microorganisms associated with atrophic rhinitis and highlights the significant morbidity and mortality associated with these infections. Due to limited knowledge on the disease, diagnosis is often delayed, emphasizing the need for frequent monitoring and treatment to avoid complications. This study emphasizes the importance of considering this rare infection in patients presenting with nasal blockage, even in non-endemic areas.
ENT-EAR NOSE & THROAT JOURNAL
(2022)
Article
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Berna Hekimoglu, Yakup Aslan, Mehmet Mutlu, Ahmet Mentese, Suleyman Caner Karahan
TURKISH JOURNAL OF BIOCHEMISTRY-TURK BIYOKIMYA DERGISI
(2017)
Article
Ophthalmology
Ahmet Yagmur Bas, Nihal Demirel, Esin Koc, Dilek Ulubas Isik, Ibrahim Murat Hirfanoglu, Turan Tunc, Fatma Nur Sari, Guner Karatekin, Esad Koklu, Huseyin Altunhan, Hatice Turgut, Fatma Narter, Nuriye Tarakci, Kadir Serafettin Tekgunduz, Servet Ozkiraz, Cumhur Aydemir, Ahmet Ozdemir, Bilin Cetinkaya, Ebru Kazanci, Ayhan Tastekin, Sebnem Calkavur, Banu Mutlu Ozyurt, Yasar Demirelli, Huseyin Selim Asker, Birgul Mutlu, Ozgun Uygur, Hilal Ozkan, Didem Armangil, Ferda Ozlu, Mustafa Kurthan Mert, Hacer Ergin, Beyza Ozcan, Evrim Kiray Bas, Emel Okulu, Betul Acunas, Ulker Celik, Sait Ilker Uslu, Mehmet Mutlu, Nihat Demir, Funda Eroglu, Zeynel Gokmen, Serdar Beken, Bilge Tanyeri Bayraktar, Nilay Hakan, Kazim Kucuktasci, Aysen Orman, Serdar Comert, Sabahattin Ertugrul, Nuran Ustun, Ozlem Sahin, Demet Terek, Yusuf Kale, Murat Konak, Sadik Yurttutan, Ozge Aydemir, Aysegul Zenciroglu, Dilek Sarici, Nilufer Guzoglu, Sahin Hamilcikan, Tugba Gursoy, Funda Tuzun, Rahmi Ors, Selda Arslan, Arzu Akdag, Asli Memisoglu, Beril Yasa, Berna Hekimoglu, Ozden Turan, Hakan Aylanc, Sahin Takci, Tolga Celik, Suzan Sahin, Ilknur Kilic, Caner Kara, Zuhal Ozen Tunay, Gokhan Celik, Ibrahim Gozen, Gunhal Satirtav, Nihat Polat, Ayse Yesim Oral, Mine Tokgoz, Sadullah Keles, Burak Bilgin, Silay Canturk Ugurbas, Cagatay Karaca, Nedime Sahinoglu Keskek, Dilbade Yildiz Ekinci, Ozlem Balci, Emir Volkan Altan, Sevda Bakbak, Nihan Aksu Ceylan, Sabit Kimyon, Gunay Alyamac, Gamze Ture, Meral Yildiz, Feyza Calis, Selcuk Sizmaz, Emine Sukgen, Ebru Nevin Cetin, Muammer Ozcimen, Semra Tiryaki Demir, Huban Atila, Altan Ozal, Gokhan Tufaner, Ozlem Eski Yucel, Mehmet Kola, Erbil Seven, Sengul Ozdek, Ali Hakan Durukan, Ali Kal, Ali Riza Cenk Celebi, Ibrahim Arif Koytak, Goksu Alacamli, Arif Esme, Onur Catak, Irfan Perente, Alparslan Sahin, Aylin Ardagil Akcakaya, Gulunay Kiray, Serhat Nalcaci, Umit Aksoy, Berker Bakbak, Aysegul Comez, Huseyin Gursoy, Emrah Utku Kabatas, Ikbal Seza Petricli, Mehmet Erhan Yumusak, Ahmet Kirgiz, Gunay Uludag, Aylin Yaman, Zeynep Dadaci, Ali Karatas, Hande Celiker, Zafer Cebeci, Mahmut Cenap Esenulku, Imren Akkoyun, Ismail Ersan, Selim Demir, Sibel Kadayifcilar, Ayse Ipek Akyuz Unsal, Mumin Hocaoglu
BRITISH JOURNAL OF OPHTHALMOLOGY
(2018)
Article
Medical Laboratory Technology
Nazmi Narin, Berna Hekimoglu, Ali Baykan, Abdullah Ozyurt, Gokmen Zararsiz, Saadettin Sezer, Sertac H. Onan, Mustafa Argun, Ozge Pamukcu, Kazim Uzum
CLINICAL LABORATORY
(2014)
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Esin Koc, Nihal Demirel, Ahmet Yagmur Bas, Dilek Ulubas Isik, Ibrahim Murat Hirfanoglu, Turan Tunc, Fatma Nur Sari, Guner Karatekin, Ramazan Ozdemir, Huseyin Altunhan, Merih Cetinkaya, Beyza Ozcan, Servet Ozkiraz, Sebnem Calkavur, Kadir Serafettin Tekgunduz, Ayhan Tastekin, Ferda Ozlu, Banu Mutlu Ozyurt, Ahmet Ozdemir, Bilin Cetinkaya, Yasar Demirelli, Esad Koklu, Ulker Celik, Nuriye Tarakci, Didem Armangil, Emel Okulu, Fatma Narter, Birgul Mutlu, Mustafa Kurthan Mert, Ali Bulbul, Huseyin Selim Asker, Ozgun Uygur, Ilker Sait Uslu, Sabahattin Ertugrul, Cumhur Aydemir, Hasan Tolga Celik, Kazim Kucuktasci, Selda Arslan, Hacer Ergin, Aysegul Zenciroglu, Sadik Yurttutan, Aysen Orman, Oguz Tuncer, Beril Yasa, Betul Acunas, Sahin Takci, Zeynel Gokmen, Hilal Ozkan, Serdar Comert, Nuran Ustun, Mehmet Mutlu, Bilge Tanyeri Bayraktar, Leyla Bilgin, Funda Tuzun, Ozge Aydemir, Tugba Gursoy, Arzu Akdag, Asli Memisoglu, Emrah Can, Demet Terek, Serdar Beken, Ozden Turan, Nilufer Guzoglu, Rahmi Ors, Yusuf Kale, Berna Hekimoglu, Hakan Aylanc, Funda Eroglu, Suzan Sahin, Murat Konak, Dilek Sarici, Ilknur Kilic, Nilay Hakan
Letter
Dermatology
Sule Altiner, Berna Hekimoglu, Ayten Livaoglu, Cristina Has
JOURNAL DER DEUTSCHEN DERMATOLOGISCHEN GESELLSCHAFT
(2021)
Article
Pediatrics
Beril Dilber, Zeynep Gokce Gayretli Aydin, Osman Yesilbas, Elif Sag, Nurdan Kayki Aksoy, Firat Gundogmus, Burcu Pariltan Kucukalioglu, Semra Atasoy Yilmaz, Yeseren Nil Demirhan, Nursen Celik, Abdullah Karaca, Nese Yalcin Ertem, Ramazan Ozdemir, Halil Ibrahim Aksoy, Emine Esra Ozturk, Berna Saygin, Filiz Akturk Acar
Summary: Neurological manifestations are not uncommon in children with COVID-19, with seizures, headaches, dizziness, and meningoencephalitis being the major neurological complications. These neurological complications may play a significant role in the disease course of COVID-19 in children.
JOURNAL OF TROPICAL PEDIATRICS
(2021)
Article
Pediatrics
Ilke Mungan Akin, Mehmet Kenan Kanburoglu, Cuneyt Tayman, Mehmet Yekta Oncel, Timucin Imdadoglu, Mustafa Dilek, Akan Yaman, Fatma Narter, Ilkay Er, Hasan Kahveci, Omer Erdeve, Esin Koc
Summary: This study analyzed data from the Turkish Neonatal Society to investigate the clinical course and prognosis of neonatal COVID-19 infections. The findings indicate that late-onset COVID-19 in hospitalized neonates can be severe, with high rates of ventilatory support and myocarditis. Cough, tachypnea, and retractions on admission are associated with a more severe disease course.
EUROPEAN JOURNAL OF PEDIATRICS
(2022)
Article
Pediatrics
Berna Hekimoglu, Filiz Akturk Acar
Summary: This study aimed to determine the impact of the COVID-19 outbreak on prenatal care, obstetric outcomes, neonatal mortality and morbidity. The results showed that pregnant women disrupted their regular antenatal care during the pandemic, leading to an increase in cases of small for gestational age and hypoxic-ischemic encephalopathy in newborns.
PEDIATRICS AND NEONATOLOGY
(2022)
Article
Pediatrics
Filiz Akturk Acar, Mahmut Cenap Esenulku, Berna Hekimoglu
Summary: The purpose of this study was to assess possible retinal changes in neonates recovered from COVID-19 infection. The study found that COVID-19 infection can cause retinal damage in neonates, highlighting the importance of monitoring ocular involvement in these patients.
JOURNAL OF TROPICAL PEDIATRICS
(2022)
Article
Nutrition & Dietetics
Berna Hekimoglu, Recep Erin, Hulya Kilic Yilmaz
Summary: Vitamin D deficiency still exists in both pregnant women and infants in Turkey, despite regular vitamin D supplementation for some infants. Factors such as maternal age, education level, and number of siblings can affect infants' vitamin D levels.
EUROPEAN JOURNAL OF CLINICAL NUTRITION
(2023)
Article
Medicine, General & Internal
Berna Saygin Hekimoglu, Filiz Akturk Acar
Summary: This study found that pregnant women with COVID-19 infection had higher maternal mortality rate, preterm birth rate, and caesarean section rate. It is recommended that families be informed and encouraged about breastfeeding during the COVID-19 pandemic.
ERCIYES MEDICAL JOURNAL
(2022)
Article
Medicine, General & Internal
Berna Hekimoglu, Senol Citli
Summary: Neonatal diabetes mellitus is a rare form of diabetes caused by various genetic abnormalities, with oral sulfonylurea being a useful treatment option. This report discusses a rare chromosomal defect not previously documented in the literature, highlighting the importance of early genetic evaluation.
ERCIYES MEDICAL JOURNAL
(2021)
Article
Pediatrics
Sefer Kumandas, Mehmet Kose, Hakan Gumus, Huseyin Per, Berna Saygin
ANNALS OF TROPICAL PAEDIATRICS
(2007)
