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An investigation of the prevalence of Borrelia Burgdorferi antibodies in North Cyprus

Kuzey Kıbrıs bölgesinde Borrelia Burgdorferi antikor sıklığının araştırılması

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163–166
Publication Date
2022-10-17
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Lyme Disease must be kept in mind in the differential diagnosis of infectious diseases in risky areas since clinical spectrum of the disease may vary.

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Objective & Hypothesis:Borrelia burgdorferi IgM and IgG antibodies were Investigated with ELISA in soldiers while examining them during their first recruitments in order to determine the existence and incidence of Lyme Disease in Northern Cyprus.
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Key Findings & Data:The following tests were made from 91 individuals (35 females, 56 males, aged 19-23), mean age 20.1±1.2): ASO, CRP, RF, ESR, VDRL, Brucella agglutination test, serum immunglobulin and complement levels and B. burgdorferi IgM and IgG antibodies.
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Conclusion & Impact:Lyme Disease must be kept in mind in the differential diagnosis of infectious diseases in risky areas since clinical spectrum of the disease may vary.
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Abstract

Borrelia burgdorferi IgM and IgG antibodies were Investigated with ELISA in soldiers while examining them during their first recruitments in order to determine the existence and incidence of Lyme Disease in Northern Cyprus. The following tests were made from 91 individuals (35 females, 56 males, aged 19-23), mean age 20.1±1.2): ASO, CRP, RF, ESR, VDRL, Brucella agglutination test, serum immunglobulin and complement levels and B. burgdorferi IgM and IgG antibodies. All were negative for ASO, CRP, RF, VDRL, Brucella agglutination test, serum immunglobulin and complement levels; but three had elevated ESR, two (2.2 %) individuals were positive for B. burgdorferi IgM ad 16 (17.6 %) for B. burgdorferi IgG antibodies. These data indicate a considerable rate of the disease in the region. Lyme Disease must be kept in mind in the differential diagnosis of infectious diseases in risky areas since clinical spectrum of the disease may vary.

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Kıbrıs'ın kuzey bölgelerinde yaşayanlarda Lyme Hastalığı'nın varlığı ve sıklığını araştırmak amacıyla bu yöreden Kıbrıs Barış Kuvvetleri'ne alınan askerlerin, yapılan ilk genel sağlık kontrolleri sırasında, alınan kanlarda ayrıca Borrelia burgdorferi IgM ve IgG antikorları ELISA ile araştırılmıştır. Bunun için Aralık 2000 döneminde yaşları 19-23 arası, 35'i kadın, 56'sı erkek toplam 91 bireyin ASO, CRP, RF, eritrosit sedimentasyon hızı (ESH), VDRL, Brucella aglütinasyon testi, serum immunglobulin ve kompleman düzeyleri yanı sıra B. burgdorferi IgM ve IgG antikorları araştırılmıştır. Bireylerin yaş ortalamaları 20.1±1.2 yıl olup ASO, CRP, RF, VDRL, Brucella aglütinasyon testi, serum immunglobulin ve kompleman düzeyleri hepsinde negatif; B. burgdorferi IgG ve IgM antikor pozitifliği saptanan olguların üçünde ESH normal sınırların üstünde bulunmuştur. İki (% 2.2) bireyde B. burgdorferi IgM, 16 (% 17.6) kişide ise B. burgdorferi IgG antikor pozitifliğine rastlanmıştır. Bu veriler ışığında, bölgede Lyme Hastalığı 'na rastlama olasılığının düşük olmadığı belirlenmiş olup bu hastalığın klinik belirtilerinin oldukça değişken olmasından dolayı, riskli bölgelerde yaşayan kişilerde Lyme Hastalığı'nın ayrıcı tanıda hatırlanması gerektiği vurgulanmıştır.

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ALTINDİŞ, M., YILMAZ, S., BİLİCİ, D. (2022). An investigation of the prevalence of Borrelia Burgdorferi antibodies in North Cyprus. İnfeksiyon Dergisi, Cilt: 16 - Sayı: 2, 163–166. https://ajindex.com/articles/546688

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