Assoc. Prof. Dr. Şerife AKALIN

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WHO IS SHE? 

Specialist in Infectious Diseases and Clinical Microbiology
WORK EXPERIENCE

Ezine Central Health Center / General Practitioner
Çanakkale Tuberculosis Control Dispensary / General Practitioner
Adapazarı Yeni Cami Health Center / General Practitioner
Isparta Sadık Yağcı Mother and Child Health and Family Planning Center / General Practitioner
Dicle University Faculty of Medicine / Research Assistant
Denizli State Hospital / Specialist Doctor
Pamukkale University Faculty of Medicine / Assistant Professor
Pamukkale University Faculty of Medicine / Associate Professor

Other

Responsibility for DDH Blood Center
Infection Control Physician (DDH and PAÜ Faculty of Medicine)
Hospital Quality Management Coordinator (2 years as assistant, then coordinator)

EDUCATION

Ankara University Faculty of Medicine
Dicle University Faculty of Medicine

MEMBERSHIPS

Clinical Microbiology and Infectious Diseases (KLİMİK) Association
EKMUD Association
Hospital Infections Association
Viral Hepatitis Combat Association
AIDS Combat Association
Blood Centers and Transfusion Association

AWARDS

2011 - Specialist Dr. Mustafa Aydın Çevik Presentation Award (Second Place)

Courses & Scientific Publications & Seminars

Articles published in international peer-reviewed journals:

Karabay O, Hoşoğlu S, Güçlü E, Akalin Ş, Altay FA, Aydin E, Ceylan B, Çelik A, Çelik İ, Demirdal T, Demirli K, Erben N, Erkorkmaz Ü, Erol S, Evirgen Ö, Gönen İ, Güner AE, Güven T, Kadanali A, Koçoğlu ME, Kökoğlu ÖF, Küçükbayrak A, Sargin F, Sünnetçioğlu M, Şenol Ş, İşikgöz Taşbakan M, Tekin R, Turhan V, Yilmaz G, Dede B. "Impact of antimicrobial drug restrictions on doctors' behaviors." Turk J Med Sci. 2016 Jan 5;46(1):133-8. doi: 10.3906/sag-1405-26.

Hatipoglu M, Mutluoglu M, Turhan V, Uzun G, Lipsky BA; Turk-Day Study Group, Sevim E, Demiraslan H, Eryilmaz E, Ozuguz C, Memis A, Ay H, Arda B, Uysal S, Motor VK, Kader C, Erturk A, Coskun O, Duygu F, Guler S, Altay FA, Ogutlu A, Bolukcu S, Yildiz S, Kandemir O, Aslaner H, Polat A, Karahocagil MK, Yasar KK, Sehmen E, Kilic S, Sunbul M, Gencer S, Bozkurt F, Yanik T, Oztoprak N, Batirel A, Sozen H, Kilic I, Celik I, Ay B, Tosun S, Kadanali A, Çomoglu S, Denk A, Hosoglu S, Aydin O, Elaldi N, Akalin S, Kandemir B, Akbulut A, Demirdal T, Balik R, Azak E, Sengoz G. "Causative pathogens and antibiotic resistance in diabetic foot infections: A prospective multi-center study." J Diabetes Complications. 2016 Jul;30(5):910-6. doi: 10.1016/j.jdiacomp.2016.02.013. Epub 2016 Feb 21.

Kutlu M, Cevahir N, Erdenliğ-Gürbilek S, Akalın Ş, Uçar M, Sayın-Kutlu S. "The first report of Brucella suis biovar 1 isolation in human in Turkey." J Infect Public Health. 2016 Sep-Oct;9(5):675-8. doi: 10.1016/j.jiph.2016.01.011. Epub 2016 Mar 3.

Balkan II, Batirel A, Karabay O, Agalar C, Akalin S, Alici O, Alp E, Altay FA, Altin N, Arslan F, Aslan T, Bekiroglu N, Cesur S, Celik AD, Dogan M, Durdu B, Duygu F, Engin A, Engin DO, Gonen I, Guclu E, Guven T, Hatipoglu CA, Hosoglu S, Karahocagil MK, Kilic AU, Ormen B, Ozdemir D, Ozer S, Oztoprak N, Sezak N, Turhan V, Turker N, Yilmaz H. “Comparison of colistin monotherapy and non-colistin combinations in the treatment of multi-drug resistant Acinetobacter spp. bloodstream infections: a multicenter retrospective analysis.” Indian J Pharmacol. 2015 Jan-Feb;47(1):95-100. doi: 10.4103/0253-7613.150383.

Kutlu M, Ergin Ç, Şen-Türk N, Sayin-Kutlu S, Zorbozan O, Akalın S, Şahin B, Çobankara V, Demirkan N. “Acute Brucella melitensis M16 infection model in mice treated with tumor necrosis factor-alpha inhibitors.” J Infect Dev Ctries. 2015 Feb 19;9(2):141-8. doi: 10.3855/jidc.5155.

Akalin S, Kutlu SS, Caylak SD, Onal O, Kaya S, Bozkurt AI. “Seroprevalence of human cystic echinococcosis and risk factors in animal breeders in rural communities in Denizli, Turkey.” J Infect Dev Ctries. 2014 Sep 12;8(9):1188-94. doi: 10.3855/jidc.4343.

Kutlu M, Ergonul O, Sayin-Kutlu S, Guven T, Ustun C, Alp-Cavus S, Ozturk SB, Acicbe O, Akalin S, Tekin R, Tekin-Koruk S, Demiroglu YZ, Keskiner R, Gönen I, Sapmaz-Karabag S, Bosnak V, Kazak E. “Risk factors for occupational brucellosis among veterinary personnel in Turkey.” Prev Vet Med. 2014 Nov 1;117(1):52-8. doi: 10.1016/j.prevetmed.2014.07.010. Epub 2014 Jul 27.

Batirel A, Balkan II, Karabay O, Agalar C, Akalin S, Alici O, Alp E, Altay FA, Altin N, Arslan F, Aslan T, Bekiroglu N, Cesur S, Celik AD, Dogan M, Durdu B, Duygu F, Engin A, Engin DO, Gonen I, Guclu E, Guven T, Hatipoglu CA, Hosoglu S, Karahocagil MK, Kilic AU, Ormen B, Ozdemir D, Ozer S, Oztoprak N, Sezak N, Turhan V, Turker N, Yilmaz H. “Comparison of colistin-carbapenem, colistin-sulbactam, and colistin plus other antibacterial agents for the treatment of extremely drug-resistant Acinetobacter baumannii bloodstream infections.” Eur J Clin Microbiol Infect Dis. 2014 Aug;33(8):1311-22. doi: 10.1007/s10096-014-2070-6.

Akalin, S. Caylak, G. Ozen and H. Turgut, “Antimicrobial consumption at a university hospital in Turkey.” African Journal of Microbiology Research, 6(18), pp. doi: 10.5897/AJMR11.1448 (2012).
Sayin-Kutlu, C. Ergin, M. Kutlu, Y. Akkaya, S. Akalin, “Bartonella henselae Seroprevalence in Cattle Breeders and Veterinarians in the Rural Areas of Aydin and Denizli, Turkey.” Zoonoses Public Health, doi: 10.1111/j.1863-2378. 2012.01486.x (2012).
Sayin-Kutlu, M. Kutlu, O. Ergonul, S. Akalin, T. Guven, YZ Demiroglu, O Acicbe, M. Akova, Occupational Infectious Diseases Study Group, “Laboratory-acquired brucellosis in Turkey.” J Hosp Infect., 80(4), 326-30. doi:10.1016/j.jhin.2011.12.020 (2012).
Akalin, S.S. Kutlu, B. Cirak, S.Y. Eskicorapcı, D. Bagdatli, S. Akaya, “Application of ATC/DDD methodology to evaluate perioperative antimicrobial prophylaxis.” Int J Clin Pharm., 34(1):120-6. doi: 10.1007/s11096-011-9601-3 (2012).
Sayin Kutlu, Z. Aybek, K. Tekin, D. Okke, S. Akalin, S. Altintas, M. Demir, “Is short course of antimicrobial therapy for asymptomatic bacteriuria before urologic surgical procedures sufficient?” J Infect Dev Ctries., 13, 6(2):143-7 (2012).
Hosoglu, S. Akalin, M. Sunbul, M. Otkun, R Ozturk; Occupational Infections Study Group. Healthcare workers’ compliance with universal precautions in Turkey. Med Hypotheses., 77(6):1079-82, doi:10.1016/j.mehy.2011.09.007 (2011).
S.S. Kutlu, N. Cevahir, S. Akalin, F. Akin, S. Dirgen Caylak, M. Bastemir, K. Tekin, “Prevalence and risk factors for methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus colonization in a diabetic outpatient population: A prospective cohort study.” Am J Infect Control., doi.org/10.1016/j.ajic.2011.05.009 2011 (2011).

Hosoglu, S. Aslan, S. Akalin, V. Bosnak, “Audit of quality of perioperative antimicrobial prophylaxis.” Pharm World Sci., Feb;31(1):14-7, doi: 10.1007/s11096-008-9259-7 (2009).
Hosoglu, Akalin S, M. Sunbul, M. Otkun, R. Ozturk; Occupational Infections Study Group, “Predictive factors for occupational bloodborne exposure in Turkish hospitals.” Am J Infect Control, Feb;37(1):65-9, doi:10.1016/j.ajic.2008.02.004 (2009).
Hosoglu, V. Boşnak, S. Akalin, M.F. Geyik, C. Ayaz, “Evaluation of false negativity of the Widal test among culture proven typhoid fever cases.” J Infect Dev Ctries., 1, 2(6):475-8 (2008).

Hosoglu, M.F. Geyik, S. Akalin, C. Ayaz, O.F. Kokoglu, M. Loeb, “A simple validated prediction rule to diagnose typhoid fever in Turkey.” Trans R Soc Trop Med Hyg., 100(11):1068-74, doi:10.1016/j.trstmh.2005.12.007 (2006).
O.F. Kokoglu, S. Hosoglu, M.F. Geyik, C. Ayaz, S. Akalin, M.A. Buyukbese, A. Cetinkaya, “Clinical and laboratory features of brucellosis in two university hospitals in Southeast Turkey.” Trop Doct., 36(1):49-51 (2006).

Hosoglu, M.K. Celen, M.F. Geyik, S. Akalin, C. Ayaz, H. Acemoglu, M. Loeb, “Risk factors for typhoid fever among adult patients in Diyarbakir, Turkey.” Epidemiol Infect., 134(3):612-6. doi: 10.1017/S0950268805005583 (2006).
Hosoglu, A.C. Tanrikulu, C. Dagli, S. Akalin, “Tuberculosis among health care workers in a short working period.” Am J Infect Control, 33(1):23-6, doi.org/10.1016/j.ajic.2004.07.013 (2005).
Hosoglu, S. Akalin, V. Kidir, A. Suner, H. Kayabas, M.F. Geyik, “Prospective surveillance study for risk factors of central venous catheter-related bloodstream infections.” Am J Infect Control, 32(3):131-4, doi:10.1016/j.ajic.2003.10.011 (2004).
Hoşoglu, M. Aldemir, S. Akalin, M.F. Geyik, I.H. Tacyildiz, M. Loeb, “Risk factors for enteric perforation in patients with typhoid Fever.” Am J Epidemiol., 1;160(1):46-50. doi: 10.1093/aje/kwh172 (2004).
Ayaz, M.F. Geyik, S. Hoşoglu, M.K. Celen, S. Akalin, Ö.F. Kokoglu, ‘’Characteristics of acute bacterial meningitis in Southeast Turkey’’ Indian Journal of Medical Sciences., 58(8),327-333 (2004).
Aldemir, İ. Çaça, S. Akalin, A. Suner, Z. Kaya, ‘’ The Eye Splash Injuries Of Echinococcal Fluid During Surgery Of The Peritoneal Echınococcosis: Our Experiences Due To Two Cases’’ Eur J Gen Med., 1(3): 43-44 (2004).
Hosoglu, M.K. Celen, S. Akalin, M.F. Geyik, Y. Soyoral, I.H. Kara, “Transmission of hepatitis C by blood splash into conjunctiva in a nurse.” Am J Infect Control, 31(8):502-4. doi:10.1016/j.ajic.2003.03.005 (2003).

Papers presented at international scientific meetings and published in the Proceedings book :

B Yagci, S Akalin, G Onem, Y Kıroglu, “Ischemic hepatitis: an unusual presentation of celiac artery compression syndrome” 19th Annual Meeting and Postgraduate Course, Eur Radiol;18(2), P-231, (Abstract book), İstanbul, Turkey, 10-13 june, 2008.

M.F. Geyik, S. Hosoglu, C. Ayaz, O.F. Kokoglu, S. Akalin, MK Celen, “Evolution of nosocomial infections rates during 5 years in a university hospital’’ 14th European Congress of Clinical Microbiology and Infectious Diseases, Prague, Czech Republic, 10 (3), 385, 2004.

Hosoglu, S. Aslan, S. Akalin, ‘’Audit of perioperative antibiotic prophylaxis in a general hospital, Diyarbakir, Turkey’’ 5 th European Congress of Chemotherapi and Infection, p-115, (Abstract book), Rodos-Yunanistan, 17-20 October 2003.
M.K. Celen, S. Hosoglu, M.F. Geyik, S. Akalin, C. Ayaz, ‘’Antimicrobial utilization at a university hospital and results of introducing a new antibiotic policy’’ 5 th European Congress of Chemotherapi and Infection, Rodos-Yunanistan, p- p-4.05, 17-20 October 2003.

Hoşoglu, M.F. Geyik, S. Akalin, C. Ayaz, O.F. Kokoglu, ‘’The potential diagnostic value of clinical and laboratory finding in typhoid fever’’ 13th European Congress of Clinical Microbiology and Infectious Diseases, Glasgow, UK, IX (1), 214-215, 10-13 May 2003.
Ayaz, M.F. Geyik, S. Hoşoglu, S. Akalin, M.K. Celen, O.F. Kokoglu, ‘’Acute bacterial meningitis in adults: a study of 186 cases in South-eastern Anatolia of Turkey’’ 13th European Congress of Clinical Microbiology and Infectious Diseases, Glasgow, IX(1), 197, 2003.

Chapters in national/international books written :

Ş. Akalın, M.F. Geyik, “Akut Viral Hepatitler”. N. Bozdemir, İ.H. Kara, “Birinci basamakta tanı ve tedavi, aile hekimliği uygulamaları”. Nobel Kitabevi 2010, 11, 605-609.
Ş. Akalın, M.F. Geyik, “Nedeni Bilinmeyen Ateş”. N. Bozdemir, İ.H. Kara, “Birinci basamakta tanı ve tedavi, aile hekimliği uygulamaları”. Nobel Kitabevi 2010, 11, 610-612.

Articles published in national refereed journals :

Akalın Ş, Ertaş M, Varkal E, Sadık AS. “Denizli Merkezi’ndeki aile hekimlerinin tüberküloz tanı ve tedavisine yaklaşımları.” Pam. Tıp Derg 2014;7(3):214-217.

Çobankara, A. Balkarlı, S. Akalın, “Erişkin Stil hastalığı: 17 vakayı içeren klinik deneyimimiz.” Pam Tıp Derg.,4(3), 124-130 (2011).
Ş. Akalın, B. Başkan, S. Saçar, S. Sayın-Kutlu, H. Turgut, “Denizli’de Kan Donölerinde HBsAg, Anti-HCV ve RPR Seroprevalansı.” Klimik Dergisi, 24(2), 101-4 ( 2011).

Ş. Akalın, S. Çaylak, D. Ökke, H. Turgut, “İntravezikal BCG immunoterapisi sonrası gelişen hepatit olgusu.” Klimik Dergisi, 23(2), 67-9 (2010).

"Epidemiology of Hospital Infections in the Intensive Care Unit" - Hospital Infections Journal, 13(2), 150-154 (2009).

"A Case of Behçet's Disease with Central Nervous System Infection" - Akdeniz Clinics, 1(1), 38-40 (2008).

"The Evaluation of Cases With Brucella Endocarditis: Report of Four Cases" - Koşuyolu Heart Journal, 10(1), 9-13 (2006).

"Antibiotic Consumption Index at Dicle University Hospital and Effects of Controlled Antibiotic Use" - Flora Infection Diseases and Clinical Microbiology Journal, 10(4), 180-184 (2005).

"Effects of Alpha-Tocopherol, Ascorbic Acid, and Pentoxifylline on Bacterial Translocation in Rats with Created Obstructive Jaundice" - National Surgery Journal, 20(2), 55-61 (2004).

"Adult-Onset Still's Disease in the Etiology of Fever of Unknown Origin: Evaluation of Four Cases" - Infection Journal (Turkish Journal of Infection), 18(1):91-94 (2004).

"Pancytopenia in a Case of Acute Brucellosis" - Turkish Microbiology Society Journal, 34, 67-69 (2004).

"Hepatitis Markers in Serum of Patients with Suspected Viral Hepatitis" - KSU Medical Faculty Journal, 9-11 (2004).

"Acute Viral Hepatitis and Risk Factors" - KSU Medical Faculty Journal, 2, 67-70 (2004).

"Hematological Side Effects of Interferon in the Treatment of Chronic Viral Hepatitis" - Klimik Journal, 17(1), 41-43 (2004).

"Effects of Levofloxacin and Intravenous Immunoglobulins on Sepsis Induced by Streptococcus pneumoniae in Rats with Splenectomy" - National Surgery Journal, 19(2), 70-75 (2003).

"Shigella Species and the Diseases They Cause" - Flora Infection Diseases Series, 6(3), 81-85 (2003).

"Mediastinal Lymph Node Tuberculosis" - Klimik Journal, 16(3), 136-137 (2003).

Papers presented at national scientific meetings and published in conference proceedings:

"Seroprevalence of Hydatid Cyst and Risk Factors in Families Engaged in Livestock Farming in Four Districts Where Livestock Farming is Common in Denizli" - I. Agricultural Health and Safety Symposium, (Congress Abstract Book), Oral Presentation-9, Şanlıurfa, April 6-7, 2012.

"Adult-Onset Still's Disease: Our Clinical Experience with 17 Cases" - XII. National Rheumatology Congress, RAED Journal, 3, p-015, Antalya, October 16-20, 2011.

"Tuberculous Peritonitis in a Patient Undergoing Peritoneal Dialysis: A Case Report" - National Hypertension and Kidney Diseases Congress, (Congress Abstract Book), Antalya, May 18-22, 2011.

"Antibiotic Consumption and Cost in Hospitalized Patients at a University Hospital" - 3rd Turkey EKMUD Platform, (Congress Abstract Book), (Oral Presentation), Istanbul, March 1-5, 2011 (Extended Dr. Mustafa Aydın Çevik Conference Award, 2nd place).

Ş. Akalın, D. Uğurcan, A. Kartal, H. Turgut, "Antibiotic Consumption and Cost in Hospitalized Patients at a University Hospital." XV. Turkish Clinical Microbiology and Infectious Diseases Congress, (Congress Abstract Book), p:21-01, Antalya, March 23-27, 2011.

Ş. Akalın, S. Çaylak, D. Uğurcan, H. Sungurtekin, H. Turgut, "Invasive Device-Associated Infections Detected in the Intensive Care Units of Pamukkale University Faculty of Medicine Hospital between 2008-2010." XV. Turkish Clinical Microbiology and Infectious Diseases Congress, (Congress Abstract Book), p:27-04, Antalya, March 23-27, 2011.

Saçar, Ş. Akalın, S. Çaylak, A. Kartal, F. Tefçi, H. Turgut, "Hospital Infections at Pamukkale University Faculty of Medicine Hospital between 2008-2010." XV. Turkish Clinical Microbiology and Infectious Diseases Congress, (Congress Abstract Book), p: P14-03, Antalya, March 23-27, 2011.

Saçar, Ş. Akalın, S. Çaylak, D. Uğurcan, H. Turgut, "Antibiotic Use at Pamukkale University Faculty of Medicine Hospital: Point Prevalence Study." XV. Turkish Clinical Microbiology and Infectious Diseases Congress, (Congress Abstract Book), p:21-04, Antalya, March 23-27, 2011.

Saçar, A. Asan, E. Mete, S. Çaylak, B. Çırak, Ş. Akalın, H. Aybek, H. Turgut, "Evaluation of Cases with Shunt Infections." XV. Turkish Clinical Microbiology and Infectious Diseases Congress, (Congress Abstract Book), p:12-04, Antalya, March 23-27, 2011.

Turgut, Ş. Akalın, S. Saçar, S. Çaylak, F.B. Karahasanoğlu, B. Başkan, "Procedure-Specific Surgical Site Infections Observed at Pamukkale University Hospital." XV. Turkish Clinical Microbiology and Infectious Diseases Congress, (Congress Abstract Book), p:14-04, Antalya, March 23-27, 2011.

Kutlu, S.S. Kutlu, Ö. Ergönül, Ş. Akalin, T. Güven, Y.Z. Demiroğlu, Ö. Acicbe, A. Ulu, O. Bedir, O. Kaya, K. Türker, E. Kazak, Ö.Turhan, G. Mermut, S.A. Çavuş, M. Taşbakan, A. Çelikbaş, "Laboratory-Associated Brucellosis in Turkey." XV. Turkish Clinical Microbiology and Infectious Diseases Congress, (Congress Abstract Book), p:03-02, Antalya, March 23-27, 2011.

Ş. Akalın, S. Çaylak, D. Ökke, H. Turgut, "A Case of Hepatitis Following Intravesical BCG Immunotherapy." XIV. Turkish Clinical Microbiology and Infectious Diseases Congress, (Congress Abstract Book), p:06-15, Antalya, March 25-29, 2009.

Ş. Akalın, B. Başkan, S. Sayın Kutlu, C.O. Kara, S. Saçar, H. Turgut, "Brucellosis Presenting with Sudden Hearing Loss." XIV. Turkish Clinical Microbiology and Infectious Diseases Congress, (Congress Abstract Book), p:11-02, Antalya, March 25-29, 2009.

Ş. Akalın, S. Çaylak, D. Ökke, H. Turgut, "Antibiotic Use, Cost, and Antibiotic Consumption Index (ACI) Point Prevalence Study at Pamukkale University Hospital." XIV. Turkish Clinical Microbiology and Infectious Diseases Congress, (Congress Abstract Book), p:04-01, Antalya, March 25-29, 2009.

Ş. Akalın, F.B. Karahasanoğlu, D. Ökke, S. Saçar, H. Turgut, "Point Prevalence Study of Antibiotic Use at Pamukkale University Faculty of Medicine Hospital." XIV. Turkish Clinical Microbiology and Infectious Diseases Congress, (Congress Abstract Book), p:04-06, Antalya, March 25-29, 2009.

Akalın Ş, Çaylak S, Sayın Kutlu S, Coşkun E. "Diagnosis of Brucella in a Patient Suspected of Hospital Infection." XIV. Turkish Clinical Microbiology and Infectious Diseases Congress, (Congress Abstract Book), p:02-005, Antalya, March 25-29, 2009.

A.B. Yağcı, Ş. Akalın, G. Önem, Y. Kıroğlu, "Celiac Artery Compression Syndrome and Ischemic Hepatitis." 28th National Radiology Congress, (Congress Abstract Book), p-093, Antalya, October 27-31, 2007.

Saçar, Ş. Akalın, D. Ökke, S. Sayın Kutlu, S. Dirgen Çaylak, F. Akın, M. Saçar, M. Oto, H. Turgut, "Four-Year Surveillance of Diabetic Foot Infections at Pamukkale University Hospital." I. National Diabetic Foot Infections Symposium (Congress Abstract Book), İzmir, May 15-18, 2008.

Akin, G.F. Yaylali, Ş. Akalin, S. Turgut, S. Fenkci, "Clinical Evaluation of Patients Diagnosed with Diabetic Foot: Experience of Pamukkale University." 44th National Diabetes Congress, (Congress Abstract Book), Antalya, 2008.

Ş. Akalın, B. Başkan, S. Saçar, S. Sayın Kutlu, H. Turgut, "Seroprevalence of HBV-HCV-VDRL in Blood Donors at Denizli State Hospital Blood Center." IX. National Viral Hepatitis Symposium, (Congress Abstract Book), Antalya, April 3-6, 2008.

Ş. Akalın, N. Erkaya, F. Göncü, H. Karataş, "Hospital Infections and Mortality in Intensive Care Units of a State Hospital." XIII. Turkish Clinical Microbiology and Infectious Diseases Congress, (Congress Abstract Book), Antalya, (P02-005), March 14-18, 2007.

Ş. Akalın, N Erkaya, F Göncü, H. Karataş, "Hospital Infections at Denizli State Hospital in 2005." Hospital Infections Congress, Hospital Infections Journal, (Congress Abstract Book), Ankara 2006;10: Ek 1 ( P016).

Ş. Akalın, N. Erkaya, H. Karataş. "Investigation of HBV Infection and Vaccination in Hospital Workers." Hospital Infections Congress, Hospital Infections Journal, (Congress Abstract Book), 10(1), p:055, Ankara, 2006.

Ş. Akalın, N. Erkaya, H. Karataş, S. Hoşoğlu, "Risky Injuries Among Employees of Denizli State Hospital." National Sterilization and Disinfection Congress, (Congress Abstract Book), p-05, Samsun, April 20-24, 2005.

Ş. Akalın, S. Hoşoğlu, "Antibiotic Use at Denizli State Hospital: A One-Day Point Prevalence Study." 20th ANKEM Clinics and Medical Sciences Congress, (Congress Abstract Book), p-34, Antalya, 2005.

Ş. Akalın, N. Erkaya, H. Karataş, S. Hoşoğlu, "Hospital Infections and Mortality in Intensive Care Units of a State Hospital." 20th ANKEM Clinics and Medical Sciences Congress, (Congress Abstract Book), p-27, Kemer-Antalya, 2005.

Ş. Akalın, M.K. Çelen, M.F. Geyik, S. Hoşoğlu, C. Ayaz, "Pancytopenia in a Case of Acute Brucellosis." XI. Turkish Clinical Microbiology and Infectious Diseases Congress, (Congress Abstract Book), p-10/13, Istanbul, 2003.

Çolak, Ş. Akalın, M.K. Çelen, M.F. Geyik, S. Hoşoğlu, C. Ayaz, "Psychotic Disorder Developing After Interferon Therapy in a Case of Chronic Hepatitis B." XI. Turkish Clinical Microbiology and Infectious Diseases Congress, (Congress Abstract Book), p-04/07, Istanbul, 2003.

M.F. Geyik, Ş. Akalın, M.K. Çelen, S. Hoşoğlu, C. Ayaz, "Pulmonary Thromboembolism Developing in Salmonellosis." XI. Turkish Clinical Microbiology and Infectious Diseases Congress, (Congress Abstract Book), p-03/11, Istanbul, 2003.

M.K. Çelen, Ş. Akalın, M.F. Geyik, Ö.F. Kökoğlu, S. Hoşoğlu, C. Ayaz, "A Case of Behçet's Disease with Central Nervous System Infection." XI. Turkish Clinical Microbiology and Infectious Diseases Congress, p-02/07, Istanbul, 2003.

Ş. Akalın, M.K. Çelen, M.F. Geyik, Ö.F. Kökoğlu, S. Hoşoğlu, C. Ayaz, "Mediastinal Lymph Node Tuberculosis." XI. Turkish Clinical Microbiology and Infectious Diseases Congress, (Congress Abstract Book), p-01/14, Istanbul, 2003.

Ş. Akalın, M.K. Çelen, M.F. Geyik, S. Hoşoğlu, C. Ayaz, "Fever of Unknown Origin: Adult-Onset Still's Disease." XI. Turkish Clinical Microbiology and Infectious Diseases Congress, (Congress Abstract Book), p-17/07, Istanbul, 2003.

Hoşoğlu, M.K. Çelen, Ş. Akalın, M.F. Geyik, C. Üstün, C. Ayaz, "Antibiotic Consumption Rate of Dicle University Hospital." XI. Turkish Clinical Microbiology and Infectious Diseases Congress, (Congress Abstract Book), p-11/03, Istanbul, 2003.

Ş. Akalın, M.K. Çelen, M.F. Geyik, S. Hoşoğlu, H. Çolak, C. Ayaz, "Psychotic Disorder During Interferon Therapy in a Case of Chronic Viral Hepatitis B." VI. National Viral Hepatitis Symposium, (Congress Abstract Book), p-64, Ankara, October 31 - November 2, 2002.

M.K. Çelen, Ş. Akalın, M.F. Geyik, S. Hoşoğlu, H. Çolak, C. Ayaz, "Hematological Side Effects of Interferon in the Treatment of Chronic Viral Hepatitis." VI. National Viral Hepatitis Symposium, p-63, Ankara, October 31 - November 2, 2002.

M.F. Geyik, Ö.F. Kökoğlu, S. Aslan, Ş. Akalın, S. Hoşoğlu, C. Ayaz, "Five-Year Surveillance Results in Hospital Infections." Hospital Infections Congress, (Congress Abstract Book), p-109, Ankara, April 11-14, 2002.

Ö.F. Kökoğlu, M.F. Geyik, H. Uçmak, Ş. Akalın, S. Hoşoğlu, C. Ayaz, "Investigation of Antibiotic Resistance in Nosocomial Gram-Negative Bacteria." 16th Antibiotics and Chemotherapy (ANKEM) Congress, Cilt 15, 181, Antalya, 2001.

Ö.F. Kökoğlu, M.F. Geyik, H. Uçmak, Ş. Akalın, C. Ayaz, "Investigation of Antibiotic Resistance in Nosocomial Gram-Positive Bacteria Using the E-Test Method." 16th Antibiotics and Chemotherapy (ANKEM) Congress, Cilt 15, 151, Antalya, 2001.

Ö.F. Kökoğlu, M.F. Geyik, H. Uçmak, S. Satılmış, Ş. Akalın, C. Ayaz, "Seroprevalence of HAV, HBV, and HCV in Patients with Suspected Viral Hepatitis." V. National Viral Hepatitis Symposium, (Congress Abstract Book), p-12, Ankara, 2000.