Investigation of Tularemia Incidence and Presence of Francisella tularensis in Streams/Mains Water in a Risky Region of Thrace

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Ugur M., Gurcan S., Eskiocak M., Karadenizli A.

KLIMIK JOURNAL, vol.32, pp.78-83, 2019 (Peer-Reviewed Journal) identifier identifier

  • Publication Type: Article / Article
  • Volume: 32
  • Publication Date: 2019
  • Doi Number: 10.5152/kd.2019.17
  • Journal Name: KLIMIK JOURNAL
  • Page Numbers: pp.78-83
  • Keywords: Francisella tularensis, tularemia, serology, polymerase chain reaction, incidence, OUTBREAK, TURKEY, PROVINCE, CULTURE
  • Open Archive Collection: AVESIS Open Access Collection
  • Kocaeli University Affiliated: Yes

Abstract

Objective: Tularemia was first detected in Thrace region in our country and the outbreaks continued in the region over the following years. The fact that the agent has been identified in mice around Kaynarca in 2012 suggests the disease poses a risk for our region. Aim of this study was to investigate tularemia incidence and presence of Francisella tularensis in streams/mains water in a risky region of Thrace.