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  • Publication
    The first study on fipronil, chlorpyrifos-methyl and permethrin resistance in Rhipicephalus sanguineus sensu lato ticks from Turkey
    (Springer, 2021-05-31) Koç, Samed; Aydın, Levent; Çetin, Hüseyin; AYDIN, LEVENT; Bursa Uludağ Üniversitesi/Veteriner Fakültesi/Parazitoloji Anabilim Dalı.; HLG-4450-2023
    Ticks (Acari: Ixodidae) transmit pathogens causing some diseases like Crimean-Congo Hemorrhagic Fever, Lyme disease and Q fever. The most common method for tick control is the use of chemical acaricides, which harmful to animals, humans and the environment. The intense use of these products has also led to acaricide resistance in many tick species. Although there have been many resistance studies, there is no research about the resistance of ticks to acaricides in Turkey. In this research, it was aimed to determine the resistance status of Rhipicephalus sanguineus sensu lato Latreille populations to permethrin, fipronil and chlorpyriphos-methyl. The results obtained from the Larval packet test (LPT) show that lethal dose 50 (LD50) values are in the range of 0.0006 to 0.0316 gr ai/m(2) for permethrin, 0.0021 to 0.033 gr ai/m(2) for fipronil and 0.0016 to 0.0414 gr ai/m(2) for chlorpyriphos-methyl. The resistance ratios (RR) of 13 populations varied from 2.52 to 52.09 for permethrin, 1.23 to 15.87 for fipronil and 1.29 to 26.6 for chlorpyriphos-methyl. This is the first study to determine the resistance levels of ticks against various acaricides in Turkey.
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    First molecular detection of Nosema ceranae in Azerbaijan
    (Taylor & Francis, 2019-05-30) Utuk, Arnnağan Erdem; Aliyeva, Rafiga; Girişgin, Ahmet Onur; Gökmen, Tülin Güven; Özüiçli, Mehmet; Aydın, Levent; GİRİŞGİN, AHMET ONUR; ÖZÜİÇLİ, MEHMET; AYDIN, LEVENT; Bursa Uludağ Üniversitesi/Veteriner Fakültesi/Parazitoloji Anabilim Dalı.; 0000-0002-0020-2708; B-5286-2017; HLG-4450-2023
    Nosemosis is an important adult honey bee disease and causes economic losses worldwide. The aim of this study was to determine the Nosema species in honey bees (Apis mellifera) of Azerbaijan. For this aim, honey bee samples were collected from the Central (Ganja), Northern (Qakh) and Southern (Astara) parts of the country. Samples were examined microscopically, and 10 out of 24 samples (41.6%) were found to be positive for Nosema sp. spores. Positive samples were tested with a multiplex-PCR for the detection of Nosema species. As a result of our study, we could not detect N. apis but we determined the N. ceranae for the first time in Azerbaijan.
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    Infestation with fleas, ticks and lice in sheltered stray dogs in Turkey
    (Schluetersche Verlagsgesellschaft Mbh & Co Kg, 2020-01-01) Coşkunserçe, Gözde; Çırak, Veli Yılgör; ÇIRAK, VELİ YILGÖR; Aydın, Levent; AYDIN, LEVENT; Bursa Uludağ Üniversitesi/Veteriner Fakültesi.; 0000-0003-0570-2514
    Sheltering stray dogs is becoming a common practice by governmental veterinary administrations in Turkey in recent years, and veterinary surgeons have been facing various health issues of these animals including parasitic diseases. Three-hundred and fifty dogs from three municipal shelters in Bursa province were examined for flea, tick and louse infestations. The prevalence of infestation was evaluated relative to host age, gender, hair length and season. Of the examined dogs, 59.7% were found to be positive for ectoparasites. Seven species were identified including three species of fleas (Ctenocephalides canis, Ctenocephalides felis, Pulex irritans), three species of ticks (Rhipicephalus sanguineus, Rhipicephalus turanicus, Haemaphysalis erinacei) and one louse species (Trichodectes canis). Our study revealed the presence of H. erinacei in dogs for the first time in Turkey. The prevalence rates for fleas, ticks and T. canis were 51.1%, 12.0% and 4.9%, respectively. The most common parasite was C. canis (43.4%) followed by C. felis (27.4%) and R. sanguineus (9.7%). Neither gender nor hair length was determined as risk factors for prevalence of ectoparasite species, whereas dog's age (<1 year) was positively associated with the infestation rates of C. canis and T. canis. Season significantly affected the prevalence of R. sanguineus and flea infestations. In conclusion, this is the first study regarding the prevalence of canine ectoparasites in Bursa province, Turkey. Taking into consideration that canine ectoparasites frequently serve as natural vectors for important zoonoses veterinarians should attempt to reduce the infestation in dog populations.
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    Investigation of the bee-repellent properties of cotton fabrics treated with microencapsulated essential oils
    (Sage, 2019-04-01) Eyüpoğlu, Şeyda; Kut, Dilek; Girişgin, Ahmet Onur; Eyüpoğlu, Can; Özüiçli, Mehmet; Dayıoğlu, Habip; Civan, Mustafa; Aydın, Levent; KUT, YAŞAR DİLEK; GİRİŞGİN, AHMET ONUR; ÖZÜİÇLİ, MEHMET; AYDIN, LEVENT; Bursa Uludağ Üniversitesi/Tıp Fakültesi/Parazitoloji Anabilim Dalı; Bursa Uludağ Üniversitesi/Mühendislik Fakültesi/Tekstil Mühendisliği Bölümü; 0000-0002-0020-2708; 0000-0002-9059-0838; AAH-4335-2021; B-5286-2017; FQC-4674-2022; HLG-4450-2023
    In this study, to produce single-use bee-repellent fabrics, a variety of essential oils were encapsulated with gum arabic wall material at a 1:5 ratio of wall to the core substance. The following core substances were used: lavender oil, laurel oil, fennel oil, N, N-diethyl-3-methylbenzamide (DEET), lavender + laurel oil, lavender + fennel oil, laurel + fennel oil, lavender + fennel + laurel oil, lavender oil + DEET, fennel oil + DEET and laurel oil + DEET. Lavender, fennel and laurel oils were analyzed by high-performance liquid chromatography. In this context, 11 different microcapsules were produced. After the microencapsulation process, the microcapsules were analyzed with a light microscope and by Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy. Furthermore, an image processing application was developed and implemented to determine the particle size distribution of the microcapsules. After the analysis of the microcapsules, cotton fabric samples were treated with the microcapsules. In order to analyze the microcapsules on the fabric samples, scanning electron microscopy (SEM) was used. To analyze the bee-repellent abilities of the fabric samples, 12 different measurement cabinets made of pine tree and glass were produced. According to the results, lavender and fennel oils can be used as bee-repellent alternatives to DEET in beekeeping.
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    Long term investigations on tick infestations of human
    (Kafkas Üniversitesi Veteriner Fakultesi Dergisi, 2015-11-01) Selçuk, Özgür; Aydın, Levent; Girişgin, Ahmet Onur; Şenlik, Bayram; Özakin, Cüneyt; Selçuk, Özgür; AYDIN, LEVENT; GİRİŞGİN, AHMET ONUR; ŞENLİK, BAYRAM; ÖZAKIN, CÜNEYT; Uludağ Üniversitesi/Veteriner Fakültesi/Mikrobioloji Bölümü; Uludağ Üniversitesi/Veteriner Fakültesi/Parasitoloji Bölümü; 0000-0002-0020-2708; 0000-0003-2964-2245; AAG-8392-2021; B-5286-2017; JLA-7878-2023; HLG-4450-2023; GBN-0139-2022
    In this study, a total of 19866 samples which were collected from humans who applied to the hospitals with tick bites in the western part of Turkey (Bursa) between the years 2007 and 2011 (from February to November) were examined. Approximately 10% (1985) of samples were found as non-ticks like bee stings, lice, fleas and other arthropods. The ticks were identified as Rhipicephalus spp. (72.98%), Ixodes spp. (18.96%), Hyalomma spp. (7.18%), Dermacentor marginatus (0.027%) and Haemaphysalis parva (0.005%). Based on localities, majority of the tick samples were reported from the urbanized areas (81%). Especially, Ixodes spp. species were commonly found in highland and forestry areas of Bursa.
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    Determination of diagnostic value of cELISA for the diagnosis of anaplasmosis in clinically suspected ruminants
    (Kafkas Üniversitesi, 2015-09-01) Selçuk, Özgür; Alver, Oktay; Çatık, Serkan; Aydın, Levent; Şenlik, Bayram; Selçuk, Özgür; ALVER, OKTAY; Çatık, Serkan; AYDIN, LEVENT; ŞENLİK, BAYRAM; Uludağ Üniversitesi/Veteriner Fakültesi/Parazitoloji Anabilim Dalı.; Uludağ Üniversitesi/Tıp Fakültesi/Mikrobiyoloji Anabilim Dalı.; Uludağ Üniversitesi/Veteriner Fakültesi/İç Hastalıkları Anabilim Dalı.; 0000-0003-2964-2245; AAA-5241-2021; JLA-7878-2023; JLJ-9087-2023; HLG-4450-2023; GBN-0139-2022
    The aim of this study was to determine diagnostic value of cELISA in anaplasmosis in clinically suspected animals and to compare the cELISA results with the clinical examination results. For this purpose a total of 720 ruminants (457 cattle, 146 sheep, 117 goat) were examined in terms of clinical signs. Eighty-eight ruminants consisting of 61 cattle, 11 sheep and 16 goat which had the symptoms of anemia, fever, icterus, weakness, depression and lack of appetite were selected for the study. Blood samples were collected from the jugular vein of all clinically suspected animals and serum samples were separated. A commercially available competitive enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay (C-ELISA) kit was used for determine antibodies to Anaplasma species. cELISA based diagnosis revealed that 47 of 88 serum samples (53.4%) were positive for anaplasmosis. In serological examination Anaplasma specific antibodies were determined in 45.9% of cattle, 63.6% of sheep and 56.2% of goats. Seropositivity rate was statistically differ among the age groups of cattle and the highest seropositvity rate was found in <12 month age (P < 0.005). However no difference was found in the seropositivity rate of Anaplasma in sheep and goat in relation to age group. From the data obtained in this study it can be concluded that clinical findings are not sufficient criteria for the diagnosis of anaplasmosis and must be supported by serological examination.
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    The investigation by PCR and culture methods of foulbrood diseases in honey bees in south marmara region
    (Kafkas Üniversitesi, 2015-01-01) Borum, A. Ebru; Özakin, Cüneyt; Güneş, Ertan; Aydın, Levent; Ülgen, Mihriban; Çakmak, İbrahim; ÖZAKIN, CÜNEYT; Güneş, Ertan; AYDIN, LEVENT; ÜLGEN, MİHRİBAN; ÇAKMAK, İBRAHİM; Uludağ Üniversitesi/Tıp Fakültesi/Mikrobiyoloji ve Enfeksiyon Hastalıkları Anabilim Dalı.; Uludağ Üniversitesi/Teknik Bilimler Meslek Yüksekokulu.; Uludağ Üniversitesi/Veteriner Fakültesi/Parazitoloji Anabilim Dalı.; Uludağ Üniversitesi/Veteriner Fakültesi/Mikrobiyoloji Anabilim Dalı.; Uludağ Üniversitesi/Mustafakemalpaja Meslek Yüksekokulu.; 0000-0002-9347-8307; 0000-0001-5428-3630; 0000-0002-6307-5179; AAG-8392-2021; AAG-8117-2021; AAH-2558-2021; AAK-4470-2021; HLG-4450-2023
    American Foulbrood and European Foulbrood diseases of honeybees were examined in 725 beehives from 23 apiaries located in the South Marmara Region of Turkey. We determined that 19 apiaries were infected and the suspected clinical signs of foulbrood diseases were investigated in 102 beehives by PCR and cultural method. Broods and combs from colonies with suspected clinical symptoms of foulbrood diseases were collected and cultured for bacteriological examination. All of the specimens contaminated with bacteriae and 37 species of bacteriae were isolated such as Stapylococcus epidermidis, Bacillus subtilis, Corynebacterium jeikum, Corynebacterium pseudotuberculosis, Bacillus spp. All of these bacteria are related to human, animal and environmental origins. In this study, Paenibacillus larvae by PCR amplifying the 973-bp region PL1 and PL2 with 1f, Melissococcus plutonius amplifying the 973-bp region EFB-F and EFB-R gene were amplified. American Foulbrood causative agent Paenibacillus larvae and European Foulbrood causative agent Melissococcus plutonius were not detected in any sample examined by PCR and cultural methods. On the other hand, Paenibacillus alvei that is a seconder agent to European Foulbrood was found in two samples by cultural methods. In conclusion, the results showed that P. larvae and M. plutonius are not present in South Marmara Region. In this study, human, animal and environment originated agents were isolated.
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    Ectoparasites of hedgehogs (Erinaceus concolor) from Turkey
    (Schluetersche Verlagsgesellschaft Mbh & Co Kg, 2015-07-01) Girişgin, Ahmet Onur; Şenlik, Bayram; Aydın, Levent; Çırak, Veil Yılgör; GİRİŞGİN, AHMET ONUR; ŞENLİK, BAYRAM; AYDIN, LEVENT; ÇIRAK, VELİ YILGÖR; Uludağ Üniversitesi/Veteriner Fakültesi/Parasitoloji Bölümü; 0000-0002-0020-2708; 0000-0003-2964-2245; B-5286-2017; GBN-0139-2022; HLG-4450-2023; CKL-2130-2022
    Hedgehogs are small, nocturnal, spiny-coated animals that have been growing in popularity as exotic pets. However, these animals are host to a wide variety of viruses, bacteria, fungi and parasites, some of which are of zoonotic character. Thus, because hedgehogs have a potential role to transmit zoonoses including arthropod-borne diseases, we examined them for their ectoparasites. The study was carried out on hedgehogs found dead mainly due to road casualties in the Bursa province of Turkey. The ectoparasites were collected by both insecticide spraying of the body and inspection on a white paper carefully. Totally three species of ticks (Rhipicephalus sanguineus, Hyalomma aegyptium, Haemaphysalis parva) and one flea species (Archeopsylla erinacei) were detected. The prevalence of mixed infestation with both ticks and fleas was 45.5%. Haemaphysalis parva was reported for the first time from hedgehogs (Erinaceus concolor) in Turkey. The occurrence of ectoparasites and their potential role as vectors of certain zoonotic diseases are briefly discussed.
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    Evaluation of children cases admitted for tick bite in uludag university medicine of faculty
    (Aves Yayincilik, Ibrahim Kara, 2010-12-01) ÇELEBİ, SOLMAZ; Çelebi, Solmaz; KILIÇ, UĞUR; Aydın, Levent; AYDIN, LEVENT; Hacımustafaoğlu, Mustafa; HACIMUSTAFAOĞLU, MUSTAFA KEMAL; Çelik, Uğur; Çakır, Deniz; Emir, Begüm Runa; Çetin, Meryem; Bursa Uludağ Üniversitesi/Veteriner Fakültesi/Parazitoloji Bilim Dalı.; Bursa Uludağ Üniversitesi/Tıp Fakültesi/Enfeksiyon Hastalıkları Anabilim Dalı.; 0000-0003-4646-660X; 0000-0002-7056-0615; GQP-2135-2022
    Objective: Crimean-Congo hemorrhagic fever (CCHF) virus causes a severe disease in humans, with a mortality of up to 30%. The geographical environment of our country is suitable for ticks. The aim of this study was to evaluate the clinical, and laboratory characteristics of children admitted for tick bites and determine the species of tick removed from the children.Material and Methods: Between April 2009 and September 2009, a total of 104 cases who had tick bites were included in the study. Detailed demographic, laboratory and clinical data were prospectively collected for each patient using a standardized questionnaire.Results: During the study period, a total of 104 children were admitted for tick bite. The mean age of patients was 7.3 +/- 4.4 years (1-18 years) and 71% were female. Most of the children (58%) were living in the rural region of Bursa. Of the 104 reported tick bites, most were nymphs of Rhipicephalus spp (42.3%) and larvae of Rhipicephalus spp (22.1%). Larvae of Ixodes spp (8.6%), nymphs of Ixodes spp. (6.7%), nymphs of Hyalomma spp. (4.8%) and adults of H. marginatum (2.7%) and R. sanguineus (10.5%) were also recorded. The records of H. aegyptium (0.9%) and R. turanicus (0.9%) were unremarkable. Clinical findings were normal on admission and follow up. The levels of liver enzymes, creatinine phosphokinase, lactate dehydrogenase, bleeding markers and complete blood count were normal. No CCHF infection was detected among the children admitted for tick bite.Conclusion: Tick bites and CCHF are important public health problems and it is crucial to publish information on tick bite prevention, which would play an important role in reducing the incidence of direct parasitic contact and the occurrence of transmittable diseases.
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    The efficacy of thyme, peppermint, eucalyptus essential oils, and nanoparticle ozone on nosemosis in honey bees
    (Kafkas Univ, Veteriner Fakultesi Dergisi, 2023-07-24) Ozüiçli, Mehmet; Diker, Ali Ihsan; Baykalır, Yasin; Kisadere, İhsan; Aydın, Levent; AYDIN, LEVENT; Girişgin, Ahmet Onur; Bursa Uludağ Üniversitesi/Veteriner Fakültesi; 0000-0002-0020-2708; 0000-0002-9248-6065; 0000-0003-0732-0464; B-5286-2017
    Nosemosis is an intracellular fungus that seriously affects honeybees' health globally. This study aimed to evaluate and compare the efficacy of thyme, peppermint, eucalyptus essential oils, and nanoparticle ozone applied by spray on the frames against Nosemosis in adult honey bees under field conditions. Five treatment groups and two (negative and positive) control groups were assigned for this study. In treatment groups; the 3% solutions of thyme, peppermint, and eucalyptus, and the 1.000 and 2.000 ppm solutions of nanoparticle ozone, were applied four times each week, 125 mL per hive (500 mL solution in total). Average Nosema spore counts before and after the treatment were calculated on a Neubauer hemocytometer slide by the digestion method, and the percent reduction test determined the efficacy of the combinations. According to the results, the highest reduction in the number of Nosema spores was observed in the thyme essential oil group at 84%. Peppermint essential oil, eucalyptus essential oil, and 1.000 and 2.000 ppm nanoparticle ozone efficacies were found at 77.45%, 76.10%, 72.41%, and 71.21%, respectively. Findings from this study revealed that essential oils and nanoparticle ozone can reduce the Nosema spore load to a point under field conditions. Plant extracts would offer a non-antibiotic alternative for Nosema control and further studies of herbal extracts are required as potential Nosema control agents in honey bees.