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Cystic Echinococcosis Seropositivity in the Blood Samples Sent To Parasitology Laboratory of Yüzüncü Yıl University Medical Faculty Between 2005 and 2013: Retrospective Assessment
(2015) Cengiz, Z.T.; Yılmaz, H.; Beyhan, Y.E.; Kotan M.Ç,; Çobanoğlu, U.; Ekici, A.; Ödemiş, N.
OBJECTIVE: This study was performed in order to contribute the data on the prevalence of cystic echinococcosis (CE) in Turkey and to reveal this parasitosis problem in Van province.; METHODS: Blood samples of 2642 patients (1214 men, 1428 women; 506 of them 0-13 age, 2136 of them 14 and over age group), which were sent with suspected CE to Parasitology Laboratory from various policlinics of Yüzüncü Yıl University Medical Faculty, between the dates of 01.09.2005 and 01.09.2013, were evaluated for CE by using Enzyme-Linked Immunosorbent Assay (ELISA) (R-Biopharm, Germany; IgG) method.; RESULTS: 801 (30.3%) of examined blood samples of these patients were found positive for this parasitosis. Seropositivity was found 31.9% of men, 29% of women; 33.4% of 0-13 age group, 29.6% of 14 and over age group in the study. Cysts, which were obtained from operated seropositive patients, were confirmed that unilocular cysts as pathological.; CONCLUSION: As a result, it was seen that CE is continued to be a major public health problem in Van province and it was appear that comprehensive protection and control programs should be carry out to struggle this disease.
Determination of the Occurrence Frequency of Cryptosporidium Sp. in Children Brought To the Hospital With the Complaint of Diarrhea Using Different Methods
(Aloki Applied Ecological Research and Forensic inst Ltd, 2021) Ekici, A.; Unlu, A. H.; Halidi, A. G.; Aydemir, S.; Yilmaz, H.
Cryptosporidium is a parasite responsible for diarrhea in humans. Practitioners rarely routinely request Cryptosporidium diagnostic tests; thus, its prevalence is likely underrated. The prevalence of cryptosporidiosis among children brought to the hospital with the complaint of diarrhea was investigated using 3 different methods, comprising nested PCR, immunochromatographic testing, and microscopic examination with modified acid-fast staining. Cryptosporidium sp. was detected in 42/150 children with diarrhea (28%) and in 1/50 children in the control group (2%). The main complaint by children admitted to hospital with Cryptosporidium was diarrhea. Additionally, some clinical symptoms/signs like abdominal pain, nausea, vomiting, stool mucus, weakness, weight loss, and anorexia were correlated with cryptosporidiosis. Results from the 3 methods were compared and nested PCR and immunochromatographic testing were the most reliable. Among other pathogens and parasites found in stool samples, Cryptosporidium is a significant cause of hospitalization due to gastrointestinal disease in children in Van, Turkey.
Evaluation of Amoebiosis, Giardiosis, and Blastocystosis Infections in Patients Over 18 Years of Age Followed-Up With a Diagnosis of Gastroenteritis
(Yuzuncu Yil Universitesi Tip Fakultesi, 2023) Gurbuz, E.; Yurekturk, S.; Aydemir, S.; Ekici, A.
This study was conducted to evaluate amoebiosis, giardiosis, and blastocystosis infections in patients over 18 years of age followed-up with the diagnosis of gastroenteritis. The study included 3848 patients with a diagnosis of gastroenteritis who were admitted to the SBU Van Training and Research Hospital with the complaint of diarrhea between 2016 and 2019 and were hospitalized. Of the 3848 patients included in the study, Entamoeba histolytica was found in 6.8% (3848/262), Giardia intestinalis was found in 3.6% (3848/137), and Blastocystis spp. was found in 3% (3848/117). When the incidence of parasites according to the age groups of the patients was examined, it was determined that Giardia intestinalis and Entamoeba histolytica were mostly seen in the age range of 50–65 years, and the difference in the incidence of Entamoeba histolytica was statistically significant (p = 0.026). It was determined that the incidence of Blastocystis spp. increased with age (p = 0.001). A statistically significant correlation was found between Entamoeba histolytica and the presence of leukocytes and erythrocytes in the stool. It was concluded that Giardia intestinalis and Entamoeba histolytica are the leading parasitic infections that are still important and need to be combated in the Van region, and that the increase in the frequency of Blastocystis spp. over the years should not be ignored. © 2023, Yuzuncu Yil Universitesi Tip Fakultesi. All rights reserved.
Evaluation of Intestinal Parasites and Some Clinical Symptoms in Children With Diarrhea
(Galenos Publishing House, 2022) Karakuş, İ.; Cengiz, Z.T.; Ekici, A.
Objective: This study aimed to determine the frequency of intestinal parasites in children who were presented to health centers with a complaint of diarrhea and to reveal the importance of these parasites. Methods: The study was conducted on children within the age range of 1-16 who were presented to Iğdır State Hospital and Private Bulut Hospital between 2020 February-April 2020 with a complaint of diarrhea. A total of 300 children comprising 141 girls and 159 boys were enrolled in the study. The control group was composed of 100 children (girls=50, boys=50) without any chronic disease and diarrhea. Stool samples were evaluated by the native-Lugol method and the modified acid-fast staining method. Results: Intestinal parasite positivity was found in 105 (35%) out of the 300 children in the patient group and in 17 (17%) out of the 100 children in the control group. In terms of parasitic positivity, a statistically significant difference was found between children with diarrhea and the healthy control group (p=0.001). Blastocystis hominis (13%), Cryptosporidium spp. (3%), and Giardia intestinalis (2%) were found in the patient group. Intestinal parasitic positivity was found in 30.2% and 40.4% of the boys and girls in the patient group, respectively, whereas it was found in 14% and 20% of the boys and girls in the control group, respectively. When evaluated statistically according to gender, a significant difference (comparison for boys: p=0.008; comparison for girls: p=0.004) was noted between the patient group and control group for each gender. In terms of the relationship between the frequency of parasites and some living conditions of the patients, a statistically significant relationship was found in the comparison of “whether or not livestock” (p=0.004) and “whether there is a sewerage network” (p=0.002). Additionally, a significant difference was found between parasitic positivity and abdominal pain (p=0.008) and nausea (p=0.003). Conclusion: The present study concludes that children with clinical symptoms, such as diarrhea, abdominal pain, and nausea, should be evaluated for intestinal parasites. Furthermore, it has been understood that intestinal parasites remain an important health problem among the pediatric cohort. © 2022 Turkish Society for Parasitology.
Frequency of Intestinal Parasites in Patients With Diabetes
(Yuzuncu Yil Universitesi Tip Fakultesi, 2025) Şahin, M.; Cengiz, Z.T.; Halidi, A.G.; Aydemir, S.; Ekici, A.
This study aims to determine whether patients with diabetes are at risk for intestinal parasites. The study included 200 diabetics and 150 healthy i ndividuals without any chronic disease. Data such as age, gender, diagnosis, and patient laboratory test results were obtained from the hospital automation system. Stool samples were examined by native-Lugol, concentration, modified acid-fast, and trichrome staining methods. Intestinal parasites were found in 27.5% of the diabetic patients and 14% in the control group; the difference between the two groups was statistically significant (p=0.001). Out of 200 patients, Blastocystis hominis was found in 44 (22%), Cryptosporidium spp. in one (0.5%), B. hominis and Entamoeba coli in five (2.5%), Giardia intestinalis in two (1%), B. hominis and G. intestinalis in one (0.5%), Taenia spp. in one (0.5%) and Chilomastix mesnili in one (0.5%). In the diabetic patient group, statistically significant differences were found between age (p=0.043), duration of diabetes (p=0.006), fasting blood glucose (p=0.028) and HbA1c value (p=0.01) and presence of intestinal parasites. No statistically significant differences were found between place of residence, biochemical values such as cholesterol and LDL, use of insulin and antidiabetic agents, presence of another disease such as hypertension, COPD, neuropathy, nephropathy and intestinal parasite positivity. Patients with diabetes can be considered a risk group in terms of intestinal parasite infections. Furthermore, individuals with a history of diabetes of more than 10 years and poor glycemic control are at a higher risk for intestinal parasites. © 2025, Yuzuncu Yil Universitesi Tip Fakultesi. All rights reserved.
Frequency of Intestinal Parasites in Substance Abusers
(Galenos Publishing House, 2022) Bozkurt, Y.T.; Cengiz, Z.T.; Ekici, A.; Yılmaz, H.
Objective: This study was conducted to investigate the frequency of intestinal parasites in substance abusers and to reveal its significance. Methods: The study was conducted in Van Yüzüncü Yıl University Medical Faculty Parasitology Research Laboratory and University of Health Sciences Turkey Van Training and Research Hospital between May 2019 and February 2020. The patient group included 150 patients with substance abuse who applied to the Alcohol and Drug Addicted Treatment Center of University of Health Sciences Turkey Van Training and Research Hospital, while the control group included 75 patients who had no chronic illness and did not use cigarettes, alcohol, or drugs. Stool samples were examined using native-Lugol and modified acid-fast staining methods. Results: In this study, one or more intestinal parasites were found in 21.3% of 150 patients who applied to the internal medicine outpatient clinic and had no chronic illness and did not use cigarettes, alcohol, or drugs. There was a statistically significant difference between the two groups in terms of the parasite frequency (p=0.03). In the patient group, Giardia intestinalis was detected in 7.3% (p=0.02), Blastocystis hominis in 6.7%, and Hymenolepis nana in 0.7%. Considering the frequency of parasites in terms of age groups, intestinal parasites were found at a higher rate in the 35 and younger age group (23.8%) than in the 36 and older age group (17.2%). Intestinal parasite positivity was found at the highest rate (23.8%) in those using methamphetamine. Constipation (79.3%) was the most prevalent in parasite-positive substance abusers, followed by diarrhea (23%). Conclusion: This study contributed to the literature by determining the frequency of intestinal parasites in people addicted to substance, and it was revealed that intestinal parasite infections are a negative consequence of substance addiction. Conclusively,our findings revealed that intestinal parasites should be considered in substance abusers. Also, more detailed studies involving more individuals should be conducted to obtain information about intestinal parasite infections. © 2022 Turkish Society for Parasitology.
The Importance of Antioxidant Enzymes and Oxidative Stress in Human Fascioliasis
(Galenos Publishing House, 2023) Cengiz, Z.T.; Yılmaz, H.; Beyhan, Y.E.; Ekici, A.; Çiçek, M.; Aydemir, S.
Objective: The aim of this study was to determine the levels of superoxide dismutase (SOD), glutathione peroxidase (GPx), catalase (CAT), and malondialdehyde (MDA) in the patients infected with Fasciola hepatica and establish whether these parameters differ among the patients with fascioliasis. Methods: The patient group consisted of 140 individuals with F. hepatica seropositive; the control group consisted of 140 healthy individuals who tested negative for this parasite and had no other diseases. The patient group consisted of individuals with no chronic diseases other than fascioliasis; in both the patient and the control groups, the subjects had no unhealthy habits such as smoking and alcohol consumption, etc. The blood samples taken to diagnose fascioliasis were evaluated by the ELISA method. The samples were studied according to the kit procedures for SOD, CAT, GPx and MDA markers. Results: In this study, 43.6% of 140 individuals in the patient group infected with F. hepatica had CAT (p=0.001), 35% had GPx (p=0.001), 12.9% had SOD (p=0.002), 90.7% had MDA (p=0.001). There was found a statistically significant difference between the patient and the control group in terms of the positivity of these four parameters. Conclusion: As a result, a statistically significant relationship was found between the increase in the SOD, GPx, CAT, and MDA levels and fascioliasis. The high rate of MDA revealed that oxidative stress occurred in patients with fascioliasis, resulting in an increased activity of SOD, GPx, and CAT. © 2023, Galenos Publishing House. All rights reserved.
Investigation of Coxiella Burnetii and Ehrlichia Canis by Molecular Methods in Ticks Removed From Patients Admitted To Hospital With Tick Bite Complaints
(ABADER (Adıyaman Bilimsel Arastırmalar Dernegi), 2021) Ekici, A.; Gürbüz, E.; Halidi, A.G.; Ünlü, A.H.; Aydemir, S.
Ticks have to suck blood from their hosts during their developmental stages, except for the egg period. They also transmit the pathogens to their host while feeding. A total of 100 ticks obtained from 42 female and 58 male patients admitted to a hospital were included in the study. After the morphological examination of the ticks, DNA extraction was performed. Conventional PCR for Coxiella burnetii and Nested-PCR for Ehrlichia canis were performed using species-specific primers. In the morphological examination, it was determined that all of the ticks belonged to the Ixodidae family and 95 (95%) were Rhipicephalus sanguineus and 5 (5%) were Ixodes ricinus species. C. burnetii was detected in 36 ticks and E. canis was found in 26 ticks out of 100 ticks included in the study. It was determined that 33 (91.67%) of the C. burnetii infected ticks were R. sanguineus and 3 (8.33%) were I. ricinus. It was also determined that 25 (96.15%) of the E. canis infected ticks were R. sanguineus and one (3.85%) was the I. ricinus. When the incidence of C. burnetii and E. canis was examined according to the place of residence of the patients, it was found that C. burnetii was seen at a higher rate in people living in rural areas and as a result of the statistical analysis, it was found that the difference was statistically significant. In conclusion, ticks pose a significant risk as vectors of C. burnetii and E. canis. © 2021, ABADER (Adıyaman Bilimsel Arastırmalar Dernegi). All rights reserved.
Investigation of Giardia Spp., Cryptosporidium Spp. and Cyclospora Cayetanensis in Samples Collected From Different Spring Waters Iğdır, Türkiye
(Galenos Publishing House, 2023) Akkaş, Ö.; Gürbüz, E.; Aydemir, S.; Şahin, M.; Ekici, A.
Objective: In this study, it was aimed to investigate the physical and chemical properties of different spring waters and parasitic factors with different methods. Methods: This study was carried out on 69 water samples collected from different spring waters in and around Iğdır Province in April and June 2021. The samples were analyzed by native-Lugol, modified acid-fast staining, and nested polymerase chain reaction (nPCR). In addition, altitude (meter) and pressure (mmHg) measurements were made at the point where the water samples were taken. Results: One or more parasites were detected in 27.5% of the 69 water samples examined. Only C. cayetanensis was found in 13% of the samples, only Cryptosporidium spp. in 10.1%, only Giardia spp. in 1.4%, only C. cayetanensis and Giardia spp. in 1.4%, only C. cayetanensis, Cryptosporidium spp., and Giardia spp. in 1.4%. Only Giardia spp. cyst (4.3%) was detected by the direct examination method. While C. cayetanensis and Cryptosporidium spp. oocysts were detected in 8.7% and 7.2% of the samples by the modified acid-fast staining method, C. cayetanensis was detected in 15.9% and Cryptosporidium spp. was detected in 11.6% of the samples by nPCR. When the C. cayetanensis and Cryptosporidium spp. positivity rates were compared according to the characteristics of the water, there was no statistical difference between the altitude, salinity, pH, mmHg, and temperature (kelvin) values, but a significant correlation was found between the amount of dissolved oxygen and Cryptosporidium spp. positivity (p=0.047). Conclusion: Cryptosporidium spp., C. cayetanensis, and G. intestinalis are important waterborne pathogens that can cause epidemics. It is our belief that in order to reduce the risk of contamination of these parasitic factors with spring waters, public awareness should be raised, infrastructures should be improved, and new water treatment techniques, such as ultraviolet, ozonation and monitoring systems, should be used. © 2023 Turkish Society for Parasitology.
Investigation of Intestinal and Blood Parasites in People Returning To Turkey With a History of Traveling Abroad During the Pandemic
(Galenos Publishing House, 2022) Ekici, A.; Gürbüz, E.; Ünlü, A.H.; Yıldız, R.; Aydemir, S.; Halidi, A.G.; Yılmaz, H.
Objective: To investigate intestinal and blood parasites in people who have a history of traveling abroad during the Coronavirus disease-2019 pandemic and returning to Turkey. Methods: In this study, 104 patients with gastrointestinal system and/or fever complaints who had traveled abroad during the pandemic period and returned to Turkey were included. Parasitic agents were investigated by taking blood and stool samples from the patients. Additionally, urine samples were obtained from patients with hematuria or dysuria with the suspicion of schistosomiasis. A direct microscopic examination, the Crypto-Giardia immunochromatographic test, and ELISA methods were used in the examination of the stool samples. In order to detect Plasmodium species, blood samples were examined by preparing both the rapid diagnostic test and thick drop and thin smear preparations. Results: One or more parasite species were detected in 38 (38.5%) of 104 patients included in the study. While intestinal parasites were detected in 16 (32%) of 50 patients who traveled to Iran and 16 (33.3%) of 48 patients who traveled to Northern Iraq, blood parasites were not found. Schistosoma mansoni was detected in all 5 of the patients with a history of traveling to Sudan. Plasmodium falciparum was detected in 1 patient who traveled to the African continent. Conclusion: It is vital to take precautions to prevent parasitic diseases, such as malaria and schistosomiasis, during travels to African countries. During travels to neighboring countries of Turkey, such as Northern Iraq and Iran, hygiene should be paid attention to, so as to prevent contracting intestinal parasitic diseases. In addition, it was concluded that people who plan to travel abroad should have information about the endemic parasitic diseases of the country that they are going to. © 2022 Turkish Society for Parasitology.
Investigation of Pneumocystis Jirovecii in Lung Cancer Patients With the Nested Pcr Method
(Galenos Publishing House, 2022) Halidi, A.G.; Ölçen, M.; Gürbüz, E.; Ekici, A.; Aydemir, S.; Yılmaz, H.
Objective: Pneumocystis jirovecii (P. jirovecii) is an opportunistic pathogen in humans. Early diagnosis and optimal treatment of patients with P. jirovecii pneumonia (PJP) remains a key priority. This study investigated P. jirovecii in patients with lung cancer using the nested-polymerase chain reaction (PCR) method and examined the relationship between P. jirovecii and clinical findings. Methods: The study included 60 patients with lung cancer and 30 patients without lung cancer. The bronchoalveolar lavage (BAL) fluid samples of these 90 individuals were taken for diagnostic purposes in the University of Health Sciences Turkey, Van Training and Research Hospital, Clinic of Chest Diseases. Patient information was recorded. After DNA isolation from the BAL fluid samples taken from patients, the nested-PCR protocol for amplification of mtLSUrRNA in P. jirovecii was performed. Results: P. jirovecii DNA was detected in 40 (66.67%) of the lung cancer patients included in the study and in six (20%) patients without lung cancer, that is, in 46 (51.11%) patients. The rate of nested-PCR positivity in the lung cancer group was significantly higher than that in the non-lung cancer group (p=0.0001). Additionally, a statistically significant correlation was found between anorexia and weight loss, fever and sputum P. jirovecii positivity in patients with lung cancer (p<0.005). Conclusion: These findings suggest that lung cancer patients should be evaluated for PJP. © 2022 Turkish Society for Parasitology.
Molecular Prevalence of Larval Stages of Fasciola Hepatica in Lymnaea Stagnalis Species Snails in the Vicinity of the Ağrı Province
(Galenos Publishing House, 2023) Ünlü, A.H.; Yıldız, R.; Aydemir, S.; Ekici, A.
Objective: Lymnaea stagnalis known as the great pond snail, is one of the intermediate hosts of Fasciola hepatica, a zoonotic parasite. In this study, it was aimed to determine the larval forms of F. hepatica by polymerase chain reaction (PCR) in L. stagnalis species snails collected from the vicinity of Ağrı province. Methods: In this study, 150 L. stagnalis snails were collected from the Ağrı province. The freshwater snails brought to the laboratory were dissected, then their soft tissues were examined under a microscope. DNA extraction was performed on the dissected snails. After DNA extraction, PCR was performed using primers targeting the cytochrome c oxidase subunit 1 gene region. Results: In the microscopic examination, larval forms of F. hepatica could not be detected. However, it was concluded that two (1.3%) L. stagnalis freshwater snails were infected with the larval forms of F. hepatica in the PCR. Conclusion: It was determined that L. stagnalis served as an intermediate host to F. hepatica in the study area. © Telif hakkı 2023 Türkiye Parazitoloji Derneği.
An Oral Myiasis Case Caused by Diptera (Calliphoridae) Larvae in Turkey
(Galenos Publishing House, 2019) Cengiz, Z.T.; Yılmaz, H.; Beyhan, Y.E.; Yakan, Ü.; Ekici, A.
The objective of the present study is to present a patient with oral myiasis caused by Calliphoridae larvae. The patient was a 63-year-old male who was transferred from Van Closed Prison to Yüzüncü Yıl University, Faculty of Medicine Research and Application Hospital. Five alive larvae localized in different points of gingival region were observed during routine oral cleaning. These larvae belonged to Calliphoridae family. As a result, medical staff should be informed about this infestation and this parasite should be kept in mind especially in risky group of patients and necessary controls should be conducted. © 2019 Turkish Society for Parasitology.
A Parasite That Should Not Be Neglected in Patients With Ulcerative Colitis: Entamoeba Histolytica
(Galenos Publishing House, 2024) Soylu, M.; Ekici, A.; Aydemir, S.; Yürektürk, Ş.; Akkaş, Ö.
Objective: To determine the prevalence of amoebiasis, which has been neglected in recent years according to the World Health Organization, in ulcerative colitis patients and investigate the relationship between amoebiasis and ulcerative colitis. Methods: The study included 150 individuals, including 100 ulcerative colitis patients and 50 healthy individuals without gastrointestinal complaints. The samples collected were first analyzed macroscopically and then using native-Lugol, trichrome staining, and enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay (ELISA). Results: In the microscopic examination, Entamoeba spp. cysts were found in 22% of the ulcerative colitis patients and 2% of those in the control group. Entamoeba histolytica (E. histolytica) adhesin antigen was detected by ELISA in 31% of the ulcerative colitis patients and 4% of those in the control group. A significant correlation was found between the incidence of E. histolytica and ulcerative colitis in the statistical evaluation. Conclusion: E. histolytica should not be neglected in ulcerative colitis patients and should be investigated in the presence of diarrhea, bloody diarrhea, and abdominal pain. © 2024 Turkish Society for Parasitology.
A Ruptured Cystic Echinococcosis in the Gallbladder and Intra/Extrahepatic Biliary Tract, Radiological and Surgical Imaging Findings
(Galenos Publishing House, 2023) Türkoğlu, S.; Ekici, A.; Turgut Çoban, L.; Dündar, İ.; Okyay, O.; Gürbüz, E.
Cystic echinococcosis is a common parasitic infestation that can still cause serious complications in endemic areas. Intrabiliary rupture is a well-defined complication, but rupture into the gallbladder is rare. The disease may present with cholecystitis and cholangitis. Clinicians and radiologists working in the emergency room will find the management of the disease much easier if they become familiar with the clinical and radiological findings of the cyst. In this article, a 28-year-old male admitted to the emergency department with acute abdominal pain who was examined for suspected acute cholecystitis and diagnosed with a rupture of the hydatid intra/extrahepatic bile ducts and gallbladder is presented. Our aim is to present the clinical findings and surgical images of the case (ultrasonography, computed tomography, magnetic resonance imaging) and compare them with the literature. © 2023, Galenos Publishing House. All rights reserved.
Spread of Intestinal Parasites in Patients Presenting With Gastrointestinal Complaints
(Galenos Publishing House, 2023) Ekici, A.; Günay, C.; Şahin, M.; Aydemir, S.; Yılmaz, H.
Objective: The aim of this study is to determine the prevalence of intestinal parasites in patients admitted to University of Health Sciences Türkiye (UHS) Van Training and Research Hospital. Methods: A total of 300 patients between the ages of 18-90 who applied to UHS Van Training and Research Hospital with gastrointestinal complaints and were referred to the parasitology laboratory between September 2021 and December 2021, and 100 patients without any chronic disease and gastrointestinal complaints in the control group were included in the study. Stool samples taken from patients included in the study and individuals in the control group were analyzed by native-lugol and modified acid-fast staining methods. Results: In the study, intestinal parasites were detected in 41 (13.3%) of 300 patients in the patient group and in seven (7%) of 100 individuals in the control group. The highest rate of Blastocystis species (Blastocystis spp.) (5.7%) was found in the patient group. Entamoeba coli 3%, G. intestinalis 2.7% and Cryptosporidium species (Cryptosporidium spp). 2.3% were found among the other species detected. In addition, a statistically significant correlation was found between the incidence of parasites and abdominal pain (p=0.022) and nausea (p=0.029). Conclusion: As a result; it was concluded that intestinal parasites are still an important health problem in patients with gastrointestinal complaints and intestinal parasites should definitely be considered in this patient group. © Telif hakkı 2023.
Urogenital Myiasis Caused by Psychoda Albipennis (Diptera: Psychodidae) in a Woman in Siirt
(2015) Beyhan, Y.E.; Yılmaz, H.; Baran A.İ,; Taş Cengiz, Z.; Yakan Ü,; Ekici, A.
Urogenital myiasis cases occurring with the settlement of larvae of flies belonging to the order Diptera are facultative and are rarely encountered in humans. In this study, urogenital myiasis caused by Psychoda albipennis in a 20-year-old female patient was presented. The patient was admitted to our hospital with complaints of nausea, vomiting, and dysuria and claimed that she saw motile larvae in her urine. Five larvae collected from the patient's urine were microscopically examined, and they were identified as fourth-stage larvae of Psychoda albipennis. Complaints of the patient ceased after the application of an antibiotic and urinary antiseptic. It was concluded that myiasis should be considered in patients with urogenital complaints.