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Our results suggest that endothelial damage is present especially in the active period of the disease in children with FMF. The endothelial dysfunction becomes an overt parallel with inflammation.

Unexpectedly, a high prevalence of microsporidia was found in immunocompetent individuals in our region. There was no relationship between positivity for microsporidia and the presence of symptoms, due to higher rates both in solid stools and in healthy subjects. The parasite score was the same in all groups. Our results indicate that there is high exposure to microsporidia in immunocompetent subjects in our region. Natural reservoirs and environmental sources of microsporidia should be determined to design strategies for effective prevention of transmission.

In this study, the microorganisms which were isolated from blood cultures and their antibiotic susceptibility were investigated retrospectively and it was aimed to contribute to antimicrobial usage policies in our hospital. Method

sustainable care and development and nosocomial infection management. The government and the director of the hospital should emphasize the role of rational design of the wards and hospital layout and balance the costs and benefits in prevention of infection.