Molecular epidemiological characteristics of Brucella spp. isolated from human and animal brucellosis

2018 ◽  
Author(s):  
Tülin Güven Gökmen ◽  
Togrul Nagiyev ◽  
Süleyman Aslan ◽  
Melda Meral ◽  
Pinar Etiz ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Mediterranean Region ◽  
Zoonotic Disease ◽  
Surveillance Study ◽  
Human Brucellosis ◽  
Animal Life ◽  
Molecular Surveillance ◽  
Disease Agent ◽  
The Mediterranean ◽  
Epidemiological Characteristics ◽  
Control And Eradication

Brucellosis is the most common zoonotic disease in the Mediterranean region where Turkey is located. Therefore, particularly in this region, it is crucial to follow molecular surveillance methods for the control and eradication of this disease agent, which threatens both human and animal life. We have conducted a molecular-based surveillance study for detecting the origin of the possible reservoir in human brucellosis and transmission of Brucella spp. between humans and ruminants. For the detection of clonal relationships, we isolated Brucella spp. from human and ruminants diagnosed with brucellosis and evaluated them by PFGE and MLVA methods. We found 10 subclusters in PFGE and 22 subclusters in MLVA-16. Human and ruminant isolates were found to co-exist in MLVA-16-m1 and PFGE-a8, a9, a10 subcluster by both methods. In conclusion, the results revealed that these subcluster isolates that co-exist some ruminant and human isolates can be more effective in infecting humans.

scholarly journals Changed plant and animal life cycles from 1952 to 2000 in the Mediterranean region

2002 ◽  
Vol 8 (6) ◽  
pp. 531-544 ◽  
Author(s):  
Josep Peñuelas ◽  
Iolanda Filella ◽  
PerE. Comas
Keyword(s):  
Mediterranean Region ◽  
Life Cycles ◽  
Animal Life ◽  
The Mediterranean

Existing areas and past changes of wetland extent in the Mediterranean region: an overview

2012 ◽  
Vol 38 (2) ◽  
pp. 53-66 ◽  
Author(s):  
Christian Perennou ◽  
Coralie Beltrame ◽  
Anis Guelmami ◽  
Pere Tomàs Vives ◽  
Pierre Caessteker
Keyword(s):  
Mediterranean Region ◽  
Wetland Extent ◽  
The Mediterranean

AFLP analysis of genetic diversity in Turkish green plum accessions (Prunus cerasifera L.) adapted to the Mediterranean region

2007 ◽  
Vol 114 (4) ◽  
pp. 263-267 ◽  
Author(s):  
H. Ayanoğlu ◽  
S. Bayazit ◽  
G. İnan ◽  
M. Bakır ◽  
A.E. Akpınar ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Genetic Diversity ◽  
Mediterranean Region ◽  
Aflp Analysis ◽  
Prunus Cerasifera ◽  
The Mediterranean

scholarly journals Migrants’ Sexual Violence in the Mediterranean Region: A Regional Analysis

Sexes ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 2 (3) ◽  
pp. 305-314
Author(s):  
Demetris Hadjicharalambous ◽  
Stavros Parlalis
Keyword(s):  
Health Care ◽  
Sexual Violence ◽  
Mediterranean Region ◽  
Clinical Care ◽  
Regional Analysis ◽  
Mediterranean Area ◽  
International Literature ◽  
Migrant Women ◽  
Promote Gender Equality ◽  
The Mediterranean

Migration in the Mediterranean region has increased greatly during the last years. Reports and studies reveal that violence and injuries among refugees and migrants is a common occurrence in the WHO Europe Region. Available literature indicates that sexual violence incidents take place: (a) during the migratory journey to the host country, (b) while in detention centers, (c) once migrants have reached their destination, and (d) during the period in which a woman is subject of trafficking. This manuscript explores how sexual violence against refugee/immigrant women is presented in the international literature; a narrative review of the literature was conducted on the phenomenon of migration in the Mediterranean area, and specifically on sexual violence of migrant women. In order to face the challenges faced by migrant women victims of sexual violence, the following policies are suggested by international literature: (a) offer emergency medical and health care to sexual violence survivors, which is usually relatively limited, (b) offer mental health care and psychological support for sexual violence when planning services to provide clinical care, and (c) work towards the aim of transforming norms and values in order to promote gender equality and support non-violent behaviours.

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