The Official Journal of the Turkish Society Of Clinical Microbiology and Infectious Diseases (KLİMİK)
Artificial intelligence (AI) is a branch of computer science that develops computational systems capable of performing tasks that typically require human intelligence, including pattern recognition, prediction, and decision support. Artificial intelligence [...] Read More
Approximately 44 million people have died from acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS)-related illnesses resulting from infection with the human immunodeficiency virus (HIV). However, with increased access to effective prevention, diagnosis [...] Read More
Non-typhoidal serovars of Salmonella enterica are an important cause of morbidity and mortality worldwide. Although they typically cause self-limiting gastroenteritis, they can invade the bloodstream and other normally sterile [...] Read More
Pasteurella multocida is a Gram-negative, nonmotile coccobacillus commonly found in the oral and respiratory flora of cats, dogs, and other animals. Human infections typically arise after bites, scratches [...] Read More
Antimicrobial resistance (AMR) is a critical global health threat, contributing to increased mortality and substantial economic costs. The World Bank has projected an additional USD 1 trillion in healthcare costs by 2050 [...] Read More
Staphylococcus aureus remains a leading cause of both community-acquired and healthcare-associated infections. Skin and soft tissue infections (SSTIs) account for a considerable proportion of outpatient clinic presentations [...] Read More
Galectin-3 (Gal-3) is a lectin belonging to the β-galactoside-binding lectin family and was first identified in macrophages (1,2). It is encoded by the LGALS3 gene on chromosome 14. Like other galectins, Gal-3 exerts its effects [...] Read More
A 55-year-old woman presented with a painful palmar lesion persisting for one year, which had initially appeared as a violaceous papule and gradually evolved into its current form. One week before onset, she removed a thorn-like foreign [...] Read More
Rabies is among the earliest zoonotic diseases documented in human history. Despite centuries of scientific progress, it remains one of the most feared infectious diseases because of its severe and rapidly progressive [...] Read More
Invasive fungal infections (IFIs) remain a major cause of morbidity and mortality among immunocompromised patients, particularly those with hematologic malignancies, recipients of hematopoietic stem cell transplantation (HSCT), and individuals exposed to prolonged or profound immunosuppression. Despite advances in diagnostic tools and antifungal [...] Read More
The recent cluster of Andes virus (ANDV) infection associated with the MV Hondius adventure cruise ship has sparked global concern about the virus's pandemic potential. Cruise ships may provide favorable conditions for examining [...] Read More
Despite the transition of HIV/AIDS from a once-fatal condition to a manageable chronic disease through decades of pharmaceutical innovation, the social dimensions of the epidemic remain complex and multifaceted [...] Read More
Crimean-Congo hemorrhagic fever (CCHF) is a zoonotic viral disease caused by the Crimean-Congo hemorrhagic fever virus, a member of the Orthonairovirus genus within the Nairoviridae family, and is associated with high morbidity [...] Read More
