The Official Journal of the Turkish Society Of Clinical Microbiology and Infectious Diseases (KLİMİK)
The prevalence of diabetes continues to increase both in our country and in the world. The International Diabetes Federation estimated that as of 2021, 537 million adults in the world were living with diabetes. In Türkiye, this number is over 9 million. This situation leads [...] Read More
Central nervous system (CNS) infections can develop due to bacteria, viruses, and fungi. The most common cause is bacteria. Although fungal meningitis is rare, there has been an increase in the number of cases in recent years. In the vast majority of CNS candidiasis, the primary site of infection is the lungs or skin, followed by direct or hematogenous [...] Read More
β-glucans area part of the fungal cell wall structure, mainly considered a potential therapeutic and diagnostic tool for invasive fungal infections (IFIs) (1). Several studies have been conducted about their effects on health. They have been reported to reduce blood glucose and have a strong inhibitory effect on lipid peroxidation as a regulator of blood [...] Read More