Assoc. Prof. Dr. MAHİR KAPMAZ

Publications

Articles published in internationally refereed journals:

1- Isler B, Vatansever C, Özer B, Çınar G, Aslan AT, Falconer C, Bauer MJ, Forde B, Şimşek F, Tülek N, Demirkaya H, Menekşe Ş, Akalin H, Balkan İİ, Aydın M, Tigen ET, Demir SK, Kapmaz M, Keske Ş, Doğan Ö, Arabacı Ç, Yağcı S, Hazırolan G, Bakır VO, Gönen M, Saltoğlu N, Azap A, Azap Ö, Akova M, Ergönül Ö, Can F, Paterson DL, Harris PNA. Higher rates of cefiderocol resistance among NDM producing Klebsiella bloodstream isolates applying EUCAST over CLSI breakpoints. Infect Dis (Lond). 2023 Sep;55(9):607-613. doi: 10.1080/23744235.2023.2226709. Epub 2023 Jun 30. PMID: 37391868.

2- Güldan M, Ateş ST, Sarıoğlu S, Suyabatmaz S, İrkören P, Tekin S, Kapmaz M, Keske Ş, Ergönül Ö. The effect of vaccination with Pfizer-BioNTech or CoronaVac on disease prognosis among hospitalized COVID-19 patients. Infect Dis Clin Microbiol. 2023;2:106-12.

3- Isler B, Falconer C, Vatansever C, Özer B, Çınar G, Aslan AT, Forde B, Harris P, Şimşek F, Tülek N, Demirkaya H, Menekşe Ş, Akalin H, Balkan İİ, Aydın M, Tigen ET, Demir SK, Kapmaz M, Keske Ş, Doğan Ö, Arabacı Ç, Yağcı S, Hazırolan G, Bakır VO, Gönen M, Saltoğlu N, Azap A, Azap Ö, Akova M, Ergönül Ö, Can F, Paterson DL. High prevalence of ArmA-16S rRNA methyltransferase among aminoglycoside-resistant Klebsiella pneumoniae bloodstream isolates. J Med Microbiol. 2022 Dec;71(12). doi: 10.1099/jmm.0.001629. PMID: 36748503.

4- Somay K, Eren İ, Kapmaz M, Çağlayan B, Durur Karakaya A, Alpay Kanıtez N. An Unusual Case of Extrapulmonary Tuberculosis in Rheumatology Consultation. Eur J Rheumatol. 2022 Dec 8. doi: 10.5152/EuJRheum.2022.21207. Epub ahead of print. PMID: 36476667.

5- Boral J, Genç Z, Pınarlık F, Ekinci G, Kuskucu MA, İrkören P, Kapmaz M, Tekin S, Çakar N, Şentürk E, Yurdakul F, Dikenelli B, Can F, Ergonul O. The association between Acinetobacter baumannii infections and the COVID-19 pandemic in an intensive care unit. Sci Rep. 2022 Dec 2;12(1):20808. doi: 10.1038/s41598-022-25493-8. PMID: 36460749.

6- Kapmaz M, Uymaz DS, Özcan G, Barlas T, Esken G, Manici M, Keske Ş, Kuşkucu M, Can F, Ergönül Ö. A complicated case of monkeypox and viral shedding characteristics. J Infect. 2022 Oct 20:S0163-4453(22)00618-1. doi: 10.1016/j.jinf.2022.10.020. Epub ahead of print. PMID: 36273642; PMCID: PMC9584764.

7- İsler B, Vatansever C, Özer B, Çınar G, Aslan AT, Stewart A, Simos P, Falconer C, Bauer MJ, Forde B, Harris P, Şimşek F, Tülek N, Demirkaya H, Menekşe Ş, Akalin H, Balkan İİ, Aydın M, Tigen ET, Demir SK, Kapmaz M, Keske Ş, Doğan Ö, Arabacı Ç, Yağcı S, Hazırolan G, Bakır VO, Gönen M, Saltoğlu N, Azap A, Azap Ö, Akova M, Ergönül Ö, Paterson DL, Can F. Comparison of ceftazidime-avibactam susceptibility testing methods against OXA-48-like carrying Klebsiella blood stream isolates. Diagn Microbiol Infect Dis. 2022 Sep;104(1):115745. doi: 10.1016/j.diagmicrobio.2022.115745. Epub 2022 Jun 18. PMID: 35843111.

8- Ozturk AB, Çağlayan B, Kapmaz M, Çalık I, Tekin S, İliaz S, Fırat P. Hypersensitivity reactions to COVID-19 vaccines: a case of eosinophilic pneumonia following Sinovac/CoronaVac vaccination. Eur Ann Allergy Clin Immunol. 2022 Feb 11. doi: 10.23822/EurAnnACI.1764-1489.247. Epub ahead of print. PMID: 35156356.

9- Isler B, Özer B, Çınar G, Aslan AT, Vatansever C, Falconer C, Dolapçı İ, Şimşek F, Tülek N, Demirkaya H, Menekşe Ş, Akalin H, Balkan İİ, Aydın M, Tigen ET, Demir SK, Kapmaz M, Keske Ş, Doğan Ö, Arabacı Ç, Yağcı S, Hazırolan G, Bakır VO, Gönen M, Chatfield MD, Forde B, Saltoğlu N, Azap A, Azap Ö, Akova M, Paterson DL, Can F, Ergönül Ö. Characteristics and outcomes of carbapenemase harbouring carbapenem-resistant Klebsiella spp. bloodstream infections: a multicentre prospective cohort study in an OXA-48 endemic setting. Eur J Clin Microbiol Infect Dis. 2022 Mar 17. doi: 10.1007/s10096-022-04425-4. Epub ahead of print. PMID: 35301623.

10- Kapmaz M, Doğan Ö, Aktürk H, Özer B, Nurtop E, Vatansever C, et al. Infectivity of adult and pediatric COVID-19 patients. Infect Dis Clin Microbiol 2021; 2: 78-86.

11- Pınarlık F, Genç Z, Kapmaz M, Tekin S, Ergönül Ö. Risk Groups for SARS-CoV-2 Infection among Healthcare Workers: Community Versus Hospital Transmission. Infect Dis Rep. 2021 Aug 13;13(3):724-729.

12- Peker Y, Celik Y, Arbatli S, Isik SR, Balcan B, Karataş F, Uzel FI, Tabak L, Çetin B, Baygül A, Öztürk AB, Altuğ E, İliaz S, Atasoy C, Kapmaz M, Yazici D, Bayram H, Durmaz Çetin B, Çağlayan B; OSACOVID-19 Study Collaborators. Effect of High-Risk Obstructive Sleep Apnea on Clinical Outcomes in Adults with Coronavirus Disease 2019: A Multicenter, Prospective, Observational Cohort Study. Ann Am Thorac Soc. 2021 Feb 17. doi: 10.1513/AnnalsATS.202011-1409OC. Epub ahead of print. PMID: 33596161.

13- Aydın M, Azak E, Bilgin H, Menekse S, Asan A, Mert HTE, Yulugkural Z, Altunal LN, Hatipoğlu ÇA, Tuncer Ertem G, Altunok ES, Demirkaya MH, Çeviker SA, Akgul F, Memis Z, Konya P, Azap A, Aydin G, Korkmaz D, Karakoç ZÇ, Yapar D, Karakecili F, Gunal O, Keske S, Kapmaz M, Kader C, Demirel A, Ergönül Ö. Changes in antimicrobial resistance and outcomes of health care-associated infections. Eur J Clin Microbiol Infect Dis. 2021 Aug;40(8):1737-1742

14- Keske Ş, Tekin S, Sait B, İrkören P, Kapmaz M, Çimen C, Uğur S, Çelebi İ, Bakır VO, Palaoğlu E, Şentürk E, Çağlayan B, Çakar N, Tabak L, Ergönül Ö. Appropriate use of tocilizumab in COVID-19 infection. Int J Infect Dis. 2020 Oct;99:338-343

15- Doğan Ö, Yeşilkaya A, Menekşe Ş, Güler Ö, Karakoç Ç, Çınar G, Kapmaz M, Aydın M, Keske Ş, Şahin S, Hacıseyitoğlu D, Yalçın D, Tekin S, Ataç N, Albayrak Ö, Aksu ED, Can F, Ergönül Ö. Effect of initial antifungal therapy on mortality among patients with bloodstream infections with different Candida species and resistance to antifungal agents: A multicentre observational study by the Turkish Fungal Infections Study Group. Int J Antimicrob Agents. 2020 Jul;56(1):105992. doi: 10.1016/j.ijantimicag.2020.105992. Epub 2020 Apr 24. PMID: 32335275.

16- Çelik HG, Keske Ş, Şener Ü, Tekbaş M, Kapmaz M, Şahin ŞT, Özyıldırım A, Aytekin S, Aytekin V, Ergönül Ö. Why we should be more careful using hydroxychloroquine in influenza season during COVID-19 pandemic? Int J Infect Dis. 2021 Jan;102:389-391. doi: 10.1016/j.ijid.2020.10.080. Epub 2020 Oct 29. PMID: 33130195; PMCID: PMC7834514.

17- Kapmaz M. Being a COVID-19 Patient as an Infectious Diseases Physician. Infect Dis Clin Microbiol 2020; 1: 48-51.

18- https://www.researchgate.net/publication/338173136_Rare_yeasts_emerging_threat_in_immunocompromised_patients?_sg=9fVxfg--RxYQYb7IpvSw9T39DaLFnmve-xDL94yglcAPUQWeBiuR6FknTrK47ArsLzxEdumJ5RFywMMut3eSpSsikI8kITIHhIO2uRgg.pfu_XPBU-MF_NK9pVDJZkaHC2ovBj9rwkzm4jhY-VqTteUZjXiFfsT90lbf3jYY3lfsbzuhu3JpfNYIpbR3SFwKapmaz M, Tekin S, Doğan Ö, Keske Ş, Can F, Ö.Ergönül O. Rare yeasts: emerging threat in immunocompromised patients. Infect Dis Clin Microbiol 2019; 3: 165-172.

19- Tekin S, Keske S, Alan S, Batirel A, Karakoc C, Tasdelen-Fisgin N, Simsek-Yavuz S, Isler B, Aydin M, Kapmaz M, Yilmaz-Karadag F, Ergonul O. Predictors of fatality in influenza A virus subtype infections among inpatients in the 2015-2016 season. Int J Infect Dis. 2019 Apr;81:6-9. doi: 10.1016/j.ijid.2019.01.005. Epub 2019 Jan 11.

20- Can F, Menekse S, Ispir P, Atac N, Albayrak O, Demir T, Karaaslan DC, Karahan SN, Kapmaz M, Kurt Azap O, Timurkaynak F, Simsek Yavuz S, Basaran S, Yoruk F, Azap A, Koculu S, Benzonana N, Lack NA, Gönen M, Ergonul O. Impact of the ST101 clone on fatality among patients with colistin-resistant Klebsiella pneumoniae infection. J Antimicrob Chemother. 2018 May 1;73(5):1235-1241. doi: 10.1093/jac/dkx532

21- Cengiz Z T, Yilmaz H, Sahin I H, Kapmaz M, Ekici P. et al. The Frequency of Cryptosporidium spp. in Immunocompromised Patients by Modified Acid-Fast Staining, Cassette Kit and ELISA Methods: Comparison of the Diagnostic Techniques, Jundishapur J Microbiol. 2017;10(2):e36479. doi: 10.5812/jjm.36479.

22- Kapmaz M, Erdem F, Abulaila A, Yeniaras E, Oncul O, Aktas Z. First detection of NDM-1 with CTX-M-9, TEM, SHV and rmtC in Escherichia coli ST471 carrying IncI2, A/C and Y plasmids from clinical isolates in Turkey (Letter). J Glob Antimicrob Resist. 2016 Nov 1;7:152-153. doi: 10.1016/j.jgar.2016.10.001.

23- Kanıtez M, Kapmaz M, Alpay N, Selcukbiricik F, Cağatay A, Diz-Küçükkaya R. Hemophagocytic Syndrome Associated with Immune Reconstitution Inflammatory Syndrome in a Patient with AIDS Related Burkitt's Leukemia/Lymphoma. Case Rep Med. 2014;2014:308081. doi: 10.1155/2014/308081. Epub 2014 May 27.

24- Kapmaz M, Gülşen I, Kış N, Başaran S, Oksüz L, Gürler N.A. Highly Rare Cause of Lumbar Spondylodiscitis with Epidural Abscess: Actinomyces israelii. Case Rep Infect Dis. 2014;2014:469075. doi: 10.1155/2014/469075. Epub 2014 Jun 12.

25- Sili U, Kaya A, Mert A, HSV Encephalitis Study Group. Herpes simplex virus encephalitis: clinical manifestations, diagnosis and outcome in 106 adult patients. J Clin Virol. 2014 Jun;60(2):112-8. doi: 10.1016/j.jcv.2014.03.010. Epub 2014 Mar 25.

26- Cagatay AA, Taranoglu O, Alpay N, Tufan F, Karadenız A, Kapmaz M, Buyukbabanı N. Amphotericin B-induced cutaneous leucocytoclastic vasculitis: case report. Mycoses. 2008; 51(1):81-82

27- Cagatay A, Kapmaz M, Karadeniz A, Basaran S, Yenerel M, Yavuz S, Midilli K, Ozsut H, Eraksoy H, Calangu S. Haemophagocytosis in a patient with Crimean Congo haemorrhagic fever. J Med Microbiol. 2007; 56(Pt 8):1126-8

Articles published in national refereed journals:

1- Incir S, Komesli Z, Baygul A, Tasdemir Z, Palaoglu K, Kant H, Kapmaz M, Tekin S, Kilic A, Dagel T, Okan A, Somay K, Akpinar T. Immature platelet fraction: is a novel early predictive marker for disease severity in patients with Covid-19 pneumonia?. Turkish Journal of Biochemistry. 2021;(): 20210070

2- N.Kış, M. Kapmaz, A.H. Düzkalır, S. Özdoğan. Brucellar and tuberculous spondylodiscitis: comparison of magnetic resonance imaging findings. The Journal of Turkish Spinal Surgery. 2015; 26(4): 285-290

3- G. Dede, O. Dede, M. Kapmaz, A.H. Solay, M. Utangaç. Two cases of brucellosis epididymo-orchitis. Dicle Med J 2015;42(1):80-82

Talks Given at Scientific Meetings:

1- Myths in Infectious Diseases - Does Getting Cold Cause Infection? Symposium 31. XXIV Turkish Congress of Clinical Microbiology and Infectious Diseases (KLİMİK). 6-9 March 2024, Antalya, Turkey

2- Module: Approach to the Patient Presenting with Genital Discharge - Ulcer. KLİMİK Society Applied Theoretical Education Program (KUTEP) 21-23 December 2023. Istanbul, Turkey

3- Management of Resistant Invasive Fungal Infections through Cases: Correct Treatment Follows Correct Diagnosis. Case of Invasive Candidiasis. Symposium. Fungal Infections Study Group (KLİMİK). 9-10 June 2023. Ankara, Turkey

4- Mpox. Symposium. 16. XXIII Turkish Congress of Clinical Microbiology and Infectious Diseases (KLİMİK). 13-16 March 2023, Antalya, Turkey

5- Monkeypox, the Istanbul Experience. Recent Outbreaks: Monkeypox, Measles, Polio: Where Do We Stand? (Istanbul). Symposium, KLİMİK (hybrid). 25 October 2022. Istanbul, Turkey

6- New Antimicrobial Agents and Their Fields of Use: New Antivirals. Symposium 13. XXII. Turkish Congress of Clinical Microbiology and Infectious Diseases (KLİMİK). 9-12 March 2022, (Hybrid). Antalya, Turkey

7- Future Reflections on Antibiotic Resistance and Promising Studies. Antibiotic Resistance: A Look from 2050 to the Present Symposium (KLİMİK) (Online, 12 February 2022), Istanbul, Turkey

8- Biological Agents and Infection Risk. Biological Agents and Infection Management (Web Conference) Symposium, KLİMİK, 18 January 2022, Istanbul, Turkey

9- Let's Use Oral Therapy in Uncomplicated Staphylococcus aureus Bacteremia! Opposing View: Oral Therapy in Serious Infections 26-30 May 2021, XXI Turkish Congress of Clinical Microbiology and Infectious Diseases (KLİMİK) (online), Istanbul, Turkey

10- Case Presentation. Web Conference 14: Macrophage Activation Syndrome in COVID-19, KLİMİK, 2 June 2020, Istanbul, Turkey

11- Does Mask Use in the Community Prevent the COVID-19 Outbreak? Last Stop in the COVID-19 Pandemic: Community Mask Use - Debate Session (Web Conference). KLİMİK Society. 24 November 2020. Istanbul, Turkey

12- Biomarkers in Antimicrobial Stewardship. Antibiotic Stewardship Course for Hospital Practices, Practical and Integrated Approach. KLİMİK Society. 18-19 October 2019. Istanbul, Turkey

13- How Should Syndromic Tests Be Interpreted? Respiratory panel. XX. Turkish Congress of Clinical Microbiology and Infectious Diseases (KLİMİK). 13-16 March 2019, Antalya, Turkey

14- Most Talked About Articles of the Year. Most Talked About Articles of the Year Symposium. KLİMİK, 25 December 2018, Istanbul, Turkey

15- Common Mistakes in Antimicrobial Use. XVIII. Turkish Congress of Clinical Microbiology and Infectious Diseases (KLİMİK). 22-26 March 2017. Antalya, Turkey

16- The Role of Biomarkers in Antibiotic Stewardship Programs and the Importance of Rapid Diagnostic Tests. Antimicrobial Stewardship Symposium. KLİMİK Society. 6-8 October 2016. Istanbul, Turkey

17- Infectious Emergencies, Case 1. Infectious Emergencies (Istanbul) Symposium. KLİMİK Society. 26 April 2016. Istanbul, Turkey

18- MERS-CoV Infection. Current Outbreaks (Istanbul) Symposium. KLİMİK Society. 22 October 2014. Istanbul, Turkey

Oral presentations delivered at international scientific meetings:

1- Ö. Ergönül, E. Er Gülbezer, M. Kapmaz, P. Irkören, M.G. Gönenli, S. Iliaz, B. Dikenelli, E. Sentürk, S. Tekin, N. Alpay Kanıtez. Impact of using steroids and interleukin (IL-1 and IL-6) inhibitors on secondary infections and fatality in severe and critical COVID-19 cases. 32nd European Congress of Clinical Microbiology and Infectious Diseases, Lisbon, Portugal. 23-26 April 2022. Oral session no: 00242, page: 51

2- M.Kapmaz, Ş.Keske, S.Tekin, O.Doğan, B.Dikenelli, N.Atac, C.Vatansever, O.Albayrak, Z.Akbulut, B.Madran, H.Dönmez, B.Özer, E.Aksu, D.Baskurt, M.Berkkan, V.Bakır, M.Gönen, F.Can, Ö.Ergönül. Antibiotic de-escalation opportunities and predictors of fatality in Gram-negative bloodstream infections in Turkey. 29th European Congress of Clinical Microbiology and Infectious Diseases, Amsterdam, Netherlands. 13-16 April 2019. Oral session no: O0877, page: 94

Presentations delivered at international scientific meetings:

1- L.S. Gücer, S. Keske, M. Kapmaz, Y. Besli, Ö. Ergönül. Rapid molecular detection of central nervous system infections and its impact on antimicrobial stewardship. 32nd European Congress of Clinical Microbiology and Infectious Diseases, Lisbon, Portugal. 23-26 April 2022. Poster no: P1057, page: 177

2- S.Tekin, M.Kapmaz, Ö.Ergönül. Control of tuberculosis infection among healthcare workers in Turkey. 29th European Congress of Clinical Microbiology and Infectious Diseases, Amsterdam, Netherlands. 13-16 April 2019. Poster: P0877, page: 176

3- S.Pelit, M.Kapmaz, E Yeniaras, G.Yaman. Fatal Saprochaete capitata fungemia in an intensive care unit patient without malignancy (e-poster). European Congress of Clinical Microbiology and Infectious Diseases, 25 April 2015, Copenhagen, Denmark

Oral presentations delivered at national scientific meetings:

1- M. Kapmaz, H. Özsüt. A Prospective Study of the Effect of Ceftriaxone, Piperacillin-Tazobactam and Imipenem-Cilastatin, Commonly Used in Clinical Practice, on Candida Colonization. XXIII Turkish Congress of Clinical Microbiology and Infectious Diseases (KLİMİK). 13-16 March 2023, Antalya, Turkey. Oral Presentation no: SS-041 (Presented as an oral presentation of the thesis study)

2- G.Ekinci, C.Vatansever, Z.A.Genç, M.Kapmaz, J.Boral, O.M.Akay, F.Can, Ö.Ergönül. Molecular Characterization of Carbapenem-Resistant Klebsiella pneumoniae Isolates from Adult Hematological Malignancy Patients. XXIII Turkish Congress of Clinical Microbiology and Infectious Diseases (KLİMİK). 13-16 March 2023, Antalya, Turkey. Oral Presentation no: SS-090.

3- S.Tekin, M.Kapmaz, E.Aksoy, Z.Genç, E.Taş, N.Olgun, K.Kaya. The "Health Begins at Home" Project and Its Outcomes in Zeytinburnu District of Istanbul, Where Migrants Live in High Numbers. 26-30 May 2021, XXI. Turkish Congress of Clinical Microbiology and Infectious Diseases (online). Oral Presentation no: SS-28

4- S.Başaran, M.Kapmaz, D.Menemenlioğlu, A.Batırel, G.Şengöz, S.Erol, N.Saltoğlu, S.Tekin, S.Ş.Yavuz, A.Çağatay, H.Özsüt, H.Eraksoy. West Nile Virus in Istanbul: Evaluation of 17 Cases with Neuroinvasive Disease, 26-30 May 2021, XXI. Turkish Congress of Clinical Microbiology and Infectious Diseases (online). Oral Presentation no: SS-58

5- S.Tekin, Ş.Keske, S.Alan, A.Batırel, Z.Ç.Karakoç, N.T.Fışgın, S.Ş.Yavuz, B.Bayrak, M.Aydın, M.Kapmaz, F.Y.Karadağ, Ö.Ergönül. Factors Determining Fatality in Influenza A Infection. XVIII. Turkish Congress of Clinical Microbiology and Infectious Diseases 22-26 March 2017, Antalya, Turkey. Oral Presentation No: S-005

6- M. Kapmaz, F.Erdem, A.Abulaila, E.Yeniaras, O.Öncül, Z.Aktaş. First NDM-1 Carbapenemase-Producing Escherichia coli ST471 Infection Carrying IncI2, IncA/C and IncY Plasmids in Turkey. Turkish Congress of Clinical Microbiology and Infectious Diseases 30th Anniversary Convention. 9-12 March 2016, Antalya, Turkey. Oral Presentation No: SS-16

Proceedings published in the abstract books of national scientific meetings:

1- P.İrkören, M.Kapmaz, S.Tekin. A Case of Hepatitis B Virus Reactivation Following Allogeneic Bone Marrow Transplantation. XXIV Turkish Congress of Clinical Microbiology and Infectious Diseases (KLİMİK). 3-6 March 2024, Antalya, Turkey (Pages 691-2) P-040

2- Y.N. Abik, L.S.Gücer, O.Usta, P.İrkören, M.Kapmaz, Ş.Keske, S.Tekin, Ö.Ergönül. Follow-up of Iatrogenic Botulism Cases. XXIV Turkish Congress of Clinical Microbiology and Infectious Diseases (KLİMİK). 3-6 March 2024, Antalya, Turkey (Page 829) P-117

3- O.Usta, L.S.Gücer, Y.N.Abik, P.İrkören, Ş.Keske, M.Kapmaz, S.Tekin, Ö.Ergönül. A Case of Non-Typhoidal Salmonella Aortitis. XXIV Turkish Congress of Clinical Microbiology and Infectious Diseases (KLİMİK). 3-6 March 2024, Antalya, Turkey (Page 952) P-186

4- M.Kapmaz, Y.Öner, E.Demir, P.İrkören, L.S.Gücer, Y.Abik, S.Tekin, Ö.Ergönül. Otitis Due to Syphilis: A Case Report. XXIII Turkish Congress of Clinical Microbiology and Infectious Diseases (KLİMİK). 13-16 March 2023, Antalya, Turkey. Presentation no: P-108

5- P.İrkören, M.Kapmaz, S.Tekin, Ö.Ergönül. Complicated Staphylococcus aureus Bacteremia in Severe COVID-19 Infection Cases. XXII. Turkish Congress of Clinical Microbiology and Infectious Diseases 9–12 March 2022, Antalya, Turkey (page 481) (P-129)

6- K.Çam, S.Öztürk, M.Kapmaz, B.Dikenelli, F.Can, Ö.Ergönül, M.A.Kuşkucu, Ö.Doğan. Molecular Analysis of Echinocandin-Resistant C.parapsilosis Isolates. XXII. Turkish Congress of Clinical Microbiology and Infectious Diseases 9–12 March 2022, Antalya, Turkey (page 533) (P-187)

7- Z.Genç, E.Taş, S.Tekin, H.Aktürk, M.Kapmaz. The Role of Evidence-Based Practice and Education in Preventing Catheter-Related Bloodstream Infections in Pediatric Patients. XXI Turkish Congress of Clinical Microbiology and Infectious Diseases, 26-30 May 2021 (online) (P-080)

8- Z.Genç, E.Taş, S.Tekin, M.Kapmaz. Compliance with the Surgical Prophylaxis Guideline in Solid Organ Transplants. XXI Turkish Congress of Clinical Microbiology and Infectious Diseases, 26-30 May 2021 (online) (P-082)

9- E.Taş, Z.Genç, S.Tekin, M.Kapmaz, B.B.Çepni. The Contribution of an Evidence- and Guideline-Based Care/Prevention Bundle to the Prevention of Catheter-Associated Urinary Tract Infections. XXI Turkish Congress of Clinical Microbiology and Infectious Diseases, 26-30 May 2021 (online) (P-083)

10- P.İrkören, S.Tekin, M.Kapmaz, Ö.Ergönül. A Case of Late-Diagnosed Fatal Infective Endocarditis. XXI Turkish Congress of Clinical Microbiology and Infectious Diseases, 26-30 May 2021 (online) (P-157)

11- S.Tekin, M.Kapmaz, E.D.Aksu, M.C.Cömert, G.Uzunköprü, E.Şentürk, A.Gül, Ö.Ergönül. Diagnosis and Treatment of Hemophagocytic Lymphohistiocytosis: Case Report. XX. Turkish Congress of Clinical Microbiology and Infectious Diseases, 13-16 March 2019, Antalya, Turkey, poster: 357 (page: 30)

12- S.Tekin, M.Kapmaz, B.Abay, B.Y.Sarıçam, B.Dikenelli. A Rare Cause of Pulmonary Mass: Kodamaea ohmeri. XX. Turkish Congress of Clinical Microbiology and Infectious Diseases, 13-16 March 2019, Antalya, Turkey, poster: 320 (page: 28)

13- Z.Genç, E.Taş, S.Tekin, M.Kapmaz. Use of the Ventilator Monitoring Form by Intensive Care Nurses. XX. Turkish Congress of Clinical Microbiology and Infectious Diseases, 13-16 March 2019, Antalya, Turkey, poster: 064 (page: 10)

14- Z.Genç, E.Taş, S.Tekin, M.Kapmaz. Improving Hand Hygiene Compliance. XX. Turkish Congress of Clinical Microbiology and Infectious Diseases, 13-16 March 2019, Antalya, Turkey, poster: 009 (page: 6)

15- G.Tuncer, S.Başaran, M.Kapmaz, D.Menemenlioğlu, S.Ş.Yavuz, A.Çağatay, H.Eraksoy. An Imported Chikungunya Fever Case from India. XIX. Turkish Congress of Clinical Microbiology and Infectious Diseases, 28-31 March 2018, Antalya, Turkey, poster: 118 (pages: 219-220) editor S.Tekin

16- Z.Akbulut, G.Torun, S.Tekin, M.Kapmaz. Reducing the Rate of Ventilator-Associated Pneumonia. XIX. Turkish Congress of Clinical Microbiology and Infectious Diseases, 28-31 March 2018, Antalya, Turkey, poster: 228 (page: 379) editor S.Tekin

17- M.Kapmaz, Ş.Keske, S.Tekin, F.Can, Ö.Ergönül. Breakthrough Fungemia Due to Saprochaete sp. in Two Neutropenic Patients Receiving Echinocandin. XIX. Turkish Congress of Clinical Microbiology and Infectious Diseases, 28-31 March 2018, Antalya, Turkey, poster: 118 (pages: 219-220) editor S.Tekin

18- M.Kapmaz, Ö.A.Gürsoy, C.Demir, M.S.Erdöl. Severe Convulsive Presentation and Pulmonary Involvement Associated with Synthetic Cannabinoid ("Bonzai") Use: A Cause of Very High Procalcitonemia. Antimicrobial Stewardship Symposium, 6-8 October 2016, Istanbul. Poster No:27

19- M.Kapmaz, Ö.A.Gürsoy, M.S.Erdöl. A Non-Infectious Cause of Procalcitonemia: Malignant Neuroleptic Syndrome. Antimicrobial Stewardship Symposium, 6-8 October 2016, Istanbul. Poster No:18

20- M.Kapmaz, E.Yeniaras, Ö.A.Gürsoy, İ.Kayı, S.Pelit. Clinical, Laboratory and Microbiological Characteristics of Patients Admitted to the Adult ICU Due to Pneumococcal Pneumonia. XVII. Turkish Congress of Clinical Microbiology and Infectious Diseases 25-29 March 2015, Antalya, Turkey. Poster No: PU01-05

21- M.Kapmaz, İ.Ergül, H.Akan, S.Çapar, İ.Kayı. Antibiotic Resistance Status of Ureaplasma urealyticum and Mycoplasma hominis and Frequency of Accompanying Cervicitis/Bacterial Vaginosis in Patients with Vaginal Discharge. XVII. Turkish Congress of Clinical Microbiology and Infectious Diseases 25-29 March 2015, Antalya, Turkey. Poster No: P07-02

22- M.Kapmaz, E.Yeniaras. Pruritus Associated with Colistimethate Sodium: Two Case Reports. IV. National Symposium on Healthcare-Associated Infections. 7-9 March 2014, Istanbul. Page no: 215

23- M.Kapmaz, G.Dede, N.Kış, S.Kurt, H.Çınar. Demographic, Clinical, Laboratory and Radiological Characteristics of Brucella Bacteremia in Bitlis Province. XVI. Turkish Congress of Clinical Microbiology and Infectious Diseases 13-17 March 2013, Antalya, Turkey. Poster No: P03-15

24- M.Kapmaz, K.Irak, N.Kış, M.T.Kafadar, G.Evcili, M.A.Kaplan. A Case of Gastric Cancer with Leptomeningeal Involvement in a Thirty-Year-Old Patient Presenting with Acute Meningitis. XVI. Turkish Congress of Clinical Microbiology and Infectious Diseases 13-17 March 2013, Antalya, Turkey. Poster No:P03-09

25- M.Kapmaz, K.Irak, M.K.Çelen. Cholestatic Hepatitis Due to Brucellosis: Case Report. XVI. Turkish Congress of Clinical Microbiology and Infectious Diseases 13-17 March 2013, Antalya, Turkey. Poster No: P03-06

26- M.Kapmaz, T.Ö.Kaygusuz, S.Kurt. Acute Bacteremic Brucellosis Presenting with Deep Anemia in a Sister and Brother: Case Report. XVI. Turkish Congress of Clinical Microbiology and Infectious Diseases 13-17 March 2013, Antalya, Turkey. Poster No: P03-05

27- M.Kapmaz, H.Özsüt, S.Başaran, A.Çağatay, H.Eraksoy. A Prospective Study of the Effect of Ceftriaxone, Piperacillin-Tazobactam and Imipenem-Cilastatin, Commonly Used in Clinical Practice, on Candida Colonization. II. National Symposium on Healthcare-Associated Infections. 9-11 March 2012, Istanbul. Page no: 239

28- T.Uyar, U.Çıkrıkçılı, E.K.Orhan, Ö.Gelişin, M.Kapmaz, N.Bebek, A.Gökyiğit. Carbamazepine Intoxication Associated with Clarithromycin Use: Two Cases. 27th National Clinical Neurophysiology EEG EMG Congress 27 April-1 May 2011, Sarıgerme, Turkey

29- A.Çağatay, G.Orhun, M.Kılıç, E.Ciğeroğlu, S.Başaran, M.Kapmaz, Y.Çağatay, P.E.Özcan. An Interesting Equation Observed in the Diagnosis of Patients Requiring Mechanical Ventilation for Influenza or Bacterial Pneumonia in the Intensive Care Unit. XV. Turkish Congress of Clinical Microbiology and Infectious Diseases, 23-27 March 2011 Manavgat, Turkey. Poster no: P28-01

30- A.Çağatay, E.Ciğeroğlu, S.Başaran, M.Kapmaz, F.Akyüz, Ç.Karaca, Y.Çağatay, H.Özsüt, S.Kaymakoğlu, H.Eraksoy. A New Predictive Factor Indicating Virological Response in Chronic Hepatitis C. XV. Turkish Congress of Clinical Microbiology and Infectious Diseases, 23-27 March 2011 Manavgat, Turkey. Poster no: P09-2

31- M.Kapmaz, S.Başaran, T.Öbekli, M.Müftüoğlu, S.K.Beşışık, H.Özsüt, H.Eraksoy. Herpes Zoster Infection Developing While Receiving Ganciclovir for CMV Antigenemia in an Allogeneic Stem Cell Recipient. XV. Turkish Congress of Clinical Microbiology and Infectious Diseases, 23-27 March 2011 Manavgat, Turkey. Poster no: P15-06

32- B.Toz, H. Tahsin Özpolat, Ö.Kaya, Ç.Önal, H.U.Bozbey, S.Uçar, A.Tufan, M. Kapmaz, F.Tufan. Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome Associated with Disseminated Varicella Zoster Infection: Case Report. 30 September – 4 October 2009. 11th National Congress of Internal Medicine, Antalya, Turkey (page 219) (P-072)

33- K.Çağlayan, F.Tufan, Ş.Laçin, H.T.Özpolat, K.Atay, M.Kapmaz, G.Bahat, B.Saka, N.Erten, C.Taşçıoğlu. Coexistence of Rheumatoid Arthritis and Essential Thrombocytosis., 30 September – 4 October 2009. 11th National Congress of Internal Medicine, Antalya, Turkey. page 246 (P-161)

34- S.M.Kayacan, S.Vatansever, A.Çağatay, M.Akdemir, A.A.Hamidi, S.Göktürk, S.Koçulu, H.Doğru, A.Karadağ, D.Kayacan, M.Kapmaz, V. Akkaya, O.Erk, Ş.Demirel, K.Güler. Tuberculous Meningitis Following Salpingectomy in a Patient with Granulomatous Salpingitis. 10th National Congress of Internal Medicine, 2008, Turkey. (page 240) (P204)

35- Ö.Elçioğlu, H.B.Uslu, A.Tufan, Y.Kayar, Ö.Ekinci, F.N.Avşar, M.Kapmaz, Z.Avcı. Spontaneous Fungal Peritonitis in a Patient with Decompensated Liver Cirrhosis Due to Hepatitis D. 10th National Congress of Internal Medicine, 2008, Turkey. (page 211) (P093)

36- S.M.Kayacan, S.Vatansever, M.Müftüoğlu, M.Kapmaz, A.Karadağ, E.Hatipoğlu, H.M.Bektaş, T.Elverdi, E.Teker, N.Alpay, M.Köse, H.Nazik, V.Akkaya, O.Erk, K.Güler. A Case of Multiorgan Involvement Leptospirosis. 10th National Congress of Internal Medicine, 2008, Turkey. (page 246) (P224)

37- S.M.Kayacan, S.Vatansever, A.Karadağ, M.Kapmaz, M.Müftüoğlu, E.Hatipoğlu, H.M.Bektaş, N.Alpay, T.Elverdi, M.Köse, H.Nazik, D.Turan, V.Akkaya, O.Erk, K.Güler. Bone Marrow Aplasia Due to Parvovirus Infection in Pregnancy. 10th National Congress of Internal Medicine, 2008, Turkey. (page 246) (P225)

38- A.A.Hamidi, M.Kapmaz, A.Çağatay, A.Yıldırım, S.Tuğrul, H.Özsüt, H.Eraksoy. Potential Pathogens Causing Ventilator-Associated Pneumonia and Their Resistance Status in the Emergency Surgical Intensive Care Unit. III. National Symposium on Intensive Care Infections, 21-24 June 2007 Trabzon, Turkey. Poster no: P-055

39- M.Kapmaz, A.A.Hamidi, A.Çağatay, Ö.Akıncı, H.Özsüt, H.Eraksoy. Frequency of Isolation of Gram-Positive Bacteria from Neurosurgery Intensive Care Unit Samples and Their Antibiotic Susceptibility. III. National Symposium on Intensive Care Infections, 21-24 June 2007 Trabzon, Turkey. Poster no: P-060