CURRICULUM VITAE Birsen Durmaz Çetin, MD Date of Birth : 04 ...

CURRICULUM VITAEBirsen Durmaz Çetin, MDDate of Birth : 04 October 1965Current Position: Associate Professor in Infectious Diseases and Clinical MicrobiologyKoc University School of MedicineVKV American HospitalForeign Language: EnglishContact Information:e-mail:birsendurmaz@gmail.comMobile: 0532 697 40 12Education:Degree Faculty/Department University YearUniversity Cerrahpaşa Faculty ofMedicineIstanbul University 1988Doctorate/SpecialistDegreeInfectious Diseases andClinical MicrobiologySisli Etfal Training and ResearchHospital1994Associate ProfessorInfectious Diseases andClinical MicrobiologySisli Etfal Training and ResearchHospital2006

Academic and Professional Experience:PositionPlaceYearPhysician/PractitionerDoctorÇankırı Çerkeş Main Health Center 1988-1989Physician/PractitionerDoctorResidentSpecialistChiefChiefChiefIstanbul Küçükyalı Center for Maternal and InfantHealthSisli Etfal Training and Research Hospital, InfectiousDiseases and Clinical MicrobiologySisli Etfal Training and Research Hospital, InfectiousDiseases and Clinical MicrobiologySisli Etfal Training and Research Hospital, InfectiousDiseases and Clinical MicrobiologyVKV Italian Oncology and Rehabilitation Hospital,Infectious Diseases and Clinical MicrobiologyVKV American Hospital, Infectious Diseases andClinical Microbiology1989-19901990-19941994- 19981998-20112005-20072001-2011Associate ProfessorKoc University School of Medicine, Department ofInfectious Diseases and Clinical Microbiology2012-Clinical Microbiology Clinical MicrobiologyAssociate Professor Koc University School of Nursing 2013-Positions Held:2001-2011 : Chairman, Hospital Infection Control Committee, VKV American Hospital2001-2011 : Chairman, Antibiotic Control Committee, VKV American Hospital2009-2011 : Member, Quality Management and Improvement Committee2007-2011 : Member, Wound Care Committee, Sisli Etfal Training and ResearchHospital2004-2006 : Member, Risk Management Committee, VKV American Hospital2005-2007 : Chairman, Hospital Infection Control Committee, VKV Italian Oncology andRehabilitation Hospital2002-2007 : Chairman, Hospital Infection Control Committee, Sisli Etfal Training andResearch Hospital2008-2011 : Member, Ethics Committee, Sisli Etfal Training and Research Hospital2011- : Member, Hospital Infection Control Committee, VKV American Hospital

Board Certifications:2010-2020 : Association of EKMUD (Infectious Diseases and Clinical Microbiology forSpecialists and Residents)2002-2012 : Association of KLIMIK (Clinical Microbiology and Infectious Diseases forSpecialists and Residents)Courses and Certificates:25- 29 April 2011 : Hospital Infection and Control CertificationProgramme, Ministry of Health16- 18 February 2007 : HIV/AIDS and Sexually Transmitted DiseasesEducational Programme for Healthcare Professionals24- 25 March 2007 : Candida Infections in Clinical Practice17- 20 April 2004 : Education Programme in Hospital Infection27 – 29 February 2004 : Post graduate Course 3.Febrile Neutropeniae18 – 25 October 2000 : ( PCR ) RD/Cobas Amplicor System22 – 24 March 2000 : Practice in Immunology Education25 – 27 February 2000 : Postgraduate Course 2.Febrile Neutropeniae20 – 22 May 1999 : Antimicrobial Susceptibility Testing Course” EuropeanSociety of Chemotherapy Infectious Diseases.20 – 22 May 1999 : “Identification of Fungi Course” European Society ofChemotherapy Infectious Diseases.7 – 10 June 1998 :Flow-Cytometry ( Coulter Epics XL-MCL) Education.4 November– 21 April 1994 :Antibiotic Use in Clinical Practice

o Avian Influenza Control Committee, Sisli Etfal Training and Research Hospital,2006-2007o Restricted antibiotic usage ,VKV American Hospital,2005-2010o Diabetic foot infections, 2011-o Predictors of Colistin Nephrotoxicity: A Multicenter Study, 2012-o Evaluation of Renal Tuberculosis Cases, 2012-o Comparison of ceftriaxone versus ceftriaxone plus vancomycin combination in patientswith pneumococcal meningitis, 2012-o Locus Of Control, Social Factors (Perceived Social Support And Stigmatization), Copingand Agression, Anxiety, and Self Esteem, Self Efficiacy in Patients with HIV, 2013-o Evaluation of Brucella Epididymo-orchitis, 2013-o Investigating the effect of Human Immunodefiency Virus ( HIV) and HighlyAntiretroviral Theraphy (HAART) on the Gastrointestinal Ecosystem of HIV infectedpatients, 2013-

Lectures 2012-2013 (Koc University School of Medicine, Koc University School of Nursing)The Change of Infections in the Changing WorldAntibiotics: Mechanism of Action and Resistance Introduction to Microbiology History, Diversity of Microorganisms General Characteristics of Microorganisms-IStructure and classification General Characteristics of Microorganisms-IIGrowth and nutrition Control of Microbial Growth Normal Flora of HumansHost-Parasite interactions Portals of entry and exit,transmission of pathogens Preventing the spread of communicable diseases. Immunity IInnate and acquired immune responsesAntigen and antibody reaction Immunity IIHypersensivity reactionsImmunization Major Infectious Diseases of HumansSkin,eye,ear infections Major Infectious Diseases of HumansRespiratory System Infections Major Infectious Diseases of HumansGastrointestinal System and Urogenital tract Infections Major Infectious Diseases of HumansCirculatory System and Nervous System Infections Hospital Infections Hand Hygine

Laboratory: Orientation to the LaboratorySafety Rules in the Laboratory MicroscopesWet mount preparations Simple stainsGram and Giemsa stains Sterilization, DisinfectionHand washingWaste management Special Dyes Medically important fungi Medically important parasites Specimen collection and transport ISkin,eye,ear samples Specimen collection and transport IIUpper and lower respiratory system specimens Specimen collection and transport IIIGastrointestinal system and urogenital tract specimens Specimen collection and transport IVCNS and blood culture samples

PUBLICATIONSArticles in Foreign Language:1. Erdem H, Dizbay M, Karabey S, Kaya S, Demirdal T, Koksal I, Inan A, Erayman I, Ak O,Ulu-Kilic A, Karasahin A, Akbulut A, Elaldi N, Yilmaz G, Candevir A, Gul HC, Gonen I,Azak E, Tekin R, Cetin B, Kose S, Turan H, Akalin H, Karabay O, Dogan-Celik A,Albayrak A, Guven T, et al. Withdrawal of Staphylococcus aureus from intensive careunits in Turkey. American Journal of Infection Control (2013) ( In press Ms. Ref. No.:AJIC-D-12-00561R3 ).2. Erdem H, Inan A, Elaldi N, Tek R, Gulsun S, Ataman-Hatipoglu C, Deveci O, Yalci A,Bolukcu S, Dagli O, Pekok A, Erayman I, Cetin B, Cicek-Senturk G, Duygu F, Engin A,Hakyemez I, et al. Respiratory System Involvement In Brucellosıs: Results Of KardelenStudy. CHEST Journal (2013) (In press, Ms. ID. 13-0240)3. Oktenoglu T, Sasani M, Cetin B, Bozkus H, Ercelen O, Vural M, “Spontaneous pyogenicspinal epidural abscess”, Turkish Neurosurgery, Vol:21, No:1, 74-82 (2011)4. Kucukardalı Y, Oncul O, Cavuslu S, Danacı M ,Calangu S, Topcu A, Akova M, Azak E,Caka B, Cetin B, Coban E,Erdem H, Karabay O, Karakoc C, Karan MA, Korkmaz S, OzkayaG, Pahsa A, Sirmatel F, Solmazgul E, Uzun C, Yakupoglu G, Besirbellioglu B. FeverUnknown Origin Study Group. “The changing spectrum of diseases causing fever ofunknown origin in Turkey: a multicenter study”, International Journal of InfectiousDiseases.12,71-79 (2008).5. Çetin B.D., Hasman H, Ozcan N,Gunduz A, Harmankaya O, Seber E, “Epidemiology andetiology of catheter related nosocomial infections in a Turkish hospital”, le infezioni inMedicina. Vol. 13, (3), September (2005).6. Çetin , B. D., Harmankaya O, Hasman H, Gunduz A, Oktar M , Seber E, “Acommon manifestation of leptospirosis”, Renal Failure. Nov: 26 (6), 655-61 (2004).7. Harmankaya O, Çetin B. D., Erimez D, Obek A , Seber E, “Patient isolationprevents the transmission of hepatitis C virus infection in hemodialysis units,”Dialysis & Transplantation, Vol. 31, (12), 859-861 (2002).8. Harmankaya O., Çetin B, Obek A, Seber E , “Low prevalence of hepatitis C virus infectionin hemodialysis units: effect of isolation?” Renal failure, Vol. 24, (5), 639-645 (2002).9. Arslanoğlu I., Çetin B, Isguven P and M. Karavuş, “Anti-HB response to standard hepatitisB. vaccination in children and adolescents with diabetes mellitus”, Journal ofPediatric Endocrinology & Metabolism. Volume 15, (4), 389-395 (2002).

Book Chapter: Yildirim Ö, Cetin B, Kucukerenkoy F, Boyoglu F, Dogan N. Increasing complience withhand-hygiene protocol. Best practice in Infection prevention and Control. An InternationalPerspective. 2nd edition. (Soule BM, Memish SA, Malani PN Eds). pp28-32, 2012 by JointCommision International.Articles in Turkish:1. Hasman, H., B Durmaz Çetin , “Antibacterial resistance of microorganisms causingnosocomial infections”, Journal of the Turkish Microbiological Society, Vol.35, (1), 67-73 (2005).2.Durmaz Çetin , B ., A. Gündüz, L. Erdem, E. Seber and Sökmen M, “Helicobacter pyloriinfections and the role of the stool antigen test in the diagnosis ,” Klimik Journal , Vol:17, (3), 177-180 (2004).3. Hasman, H., B . Durmaz Çetin , “Antibacterial resistance of agents causing nosocomialcatheter related infections at Şişli Etfal Training and Research Hospital”, Journal of the TurkishMicrobiological Society, Vol.34, (4), 233-237 (2004).4. Durmaz Çetin , B ., N.Özcan, M. Oktar, A. Gündüz and M.Gül, “Investigation of resistance todifferent antibiotics of staphylococcus strains isolated from wound samples” The Medical Bulletinof Şişli Etfal Hospital, Vol.38, (2), 44-47 (2004).5. Gül, M., A. Şensoy, B . Çetin , F. Korkmaz and E. Seber, “Investigation of ceftazidimesusceptibility of Pseudomonas aeruginosa strains causing hospital infections by E-test and discdiffusion methods” Journal of the Turkish Microbiological Society, Vol.34, (1), 33-36 (2004).6. Durmaz Çetin , B ., N. Özcan, M. Oktar, H. Hasman and M. Gül, “Three years change ofantibiotic susceptibility of Pseudomonas aeruginosa strains isolated wond and abscess samples ”,Journal of the Turkish Microbiological Society, Vol.34,(4), 244-247 (2004).7. Durmaz Çetin , B . and H. Hasman, “Herpes Encephalites”, Klimik Journal ,Vol 17, (2), 68-71 (2004).8. Durmaz Çetin , B ., N. Özcan, M. Oktar, Ö. Harmankaya, M. Yılmaz, A. Ünsal and N.Çimenci, “Investigation of nasal Staphylococcus aureus colonisation among staff and patients in ahemodialysis unit”, The Medical Bulletin of Şişli Etfal Hospital, Vol.38, (3), 27-30 (2004).9. Hasman, H., B. Çetin Durmaz, A. Gündüz, İ. Çelebi and E. Seber “Herpes simplexvirus encephalitis. “Presentation of two cases”, Turkish Journal of Infection, Cilt. 18 (1) 87-90(2004).10. Durmaz Çetin , B ., N. Özcan, M. Oktar, H. Hasman,H Kımıl, “Investigation ofantibiotic resistance and species identification of enterococci isolated from clinical samples” ,The Medical Bulletin of Şişli Etfal Hospital, Vol.38, (3), 31-36 (2004).

11. Durmaz Çetin , B ., H. Hasman, A. Gündüz and E. Seber, “Evaluation thirteen cases withleptospirosis”, Klimik Journal , Vol 16, (2) ,91-94 (2003).12. Gül, M., A. Şensoy, B . Çetin , B. Bayraktar and E. Seber, “Antibiotic susceptibility ofpseudomonas species causing nosocomial infections”, Çukurova University Medicine FacultyJournal, Vol:28 , (1), 9-12 (2003).13. Gül, M., A. Şensoy, B. Çetin, F. Korkmaz and E. Seber, “Investigation of efficiency ofticarcillin-clavunat to gram negative agents causing nosocomial infections by E-test”, ÇukurovaUniversity Medicine Faculty Journal,vol.28 ,(2), 60-64 (2003).14. Gül, M., A. Şensoy, B. Çetin , A. Gündüz and E. Seber, “Antibiotic susceptibility of gramnegative enteric bacilli causing nosocomial infections”, The Medical Bulletin of Şişli EtfalHospital, Vol.36, (3), 49-52 (2002).15. Çınar, U., Ö.Yiğit, B.Uslu , B . Çetin , E.Topuz, Ü.Ünsal , N.Özcan, B.Dadaş, “Relationship ofCandida colonisation on oropharynx and Bloom-Singer voice prosthesis and its effect on the life ofthe prosthesis”, Ear Nose Throat Speciality Journal, vol.9, (6) 410-413 (2002).16. Hasman, H., B . D. Çetin, A. Gündüz, N. Beslen, E. Seber, “A rapidly progressive case ofacquired immune defficiency syndrome presenting with cryptococcal meningitis”, Turkish Journal ofInfection, 16 (4), 493-496 (2002).17. Gül, M., B. Durmaz Çetin , A.Gündüz, F. Korkmaz, E.Seber, “Antibiotic susceptibilityof staphylococcus strains isolated from different clinical samples” The Medical Bulletin of ŞişliEtfal Hospital, Vol. 36, (1), 28-30 (2002).18. Çetin Durmaz, B . , A. Gündüz, A. Şensoy, F. Korkmaz, E. Seber, “Investigation ofantibiotic susceptibility and extended spectrum beta lactamase features of gram negativebacteria causing nosocomial infections,” Journal of the Turkish Microbiological Society, Vol. 31,41-45 (2001).19. Çetin Durmaz, B., İ. Arslanoğlu , P. İşgüven , N. İlgezdi, U. Numanoğlu, M. Karavuş,E. Seber, “Efficacy of standard hepatitis B immunisation among children and adolescents withType 1 Diabetes Mellitus”. Viral Hepatitis journal, No.1, Vol.7, 250-252 (2001).20. Çetin Durmaz, B . , S. Hatipoğlu, E. Sönmez Önal, A. Gündüz,E. Seber. “Rotavirusprevalence among 0-5 years old gastroenteritis cases” Journal of the Turkish MicrobiologicalSociety, Vol.31, (34), 263-265 (2001).21. Hoşaf, E., A. Çalıca, B. Çetin Durmaz, E. Seber, “Antibiotic susceptibilities of Pseudomonasaeruginosa strains isolated from wound, abscess samples” Journal of the Turkish MicrobiologicalSociety, Vol. 31, (1-2), 37-40 (2001).22. Gündüz, A. , B. Çetin, N. Özcan, H. Hasman, E. Seber, “Antibiotic susceptibility of gramnegative non-fermentative bacteria isolated from Intensive Care Units”, The Medical Bulletin ofŞişli Etfal Hospital, Vol 35, (4), 19-22 (2001).

23. Sönmez, Önal, E., S. Hatipoğlu , B . Çetin Durmaz, M. Öztürk, K. Aksu, T. Olgun,“Evaluation of cases with mumps meningoencephalitis followed our clinic,” Kartal Trainingand Research Journal,XII, (1-2-3), 27-28 (2001).24. Çetin Durmaz, B., Tourist diarrhea. Hipokrat Journal. (10) , (11), 448-449 (2001).25 Çetin Durmaz, B ., Antibiotic associaed diarrhea. Hipokrat Journal. (10) , (12), 463-464 (2001).26. B. Durmaz Cetin, Gunduz A, Şensoy A, Korkmaz F, Seber E.”Determination of ESBL inhospital infections caused by gram negative organism and antibiotic suspectibility of theisolates. Journal of the Turkish Microbiological Society,31:1-2;13-17 (2001)27. Seber, E., B . Durmaz Çetin , F. Korkmaz, K. Güneş, N. Okunakol, “Antibiotic susceptibilityof bacteria isolated from urinary tract infections”, The Medical Bulletin of Şişli Etfal Hospital,Vol. 344, (1), 43-45 (2000).28 Hatipoğlu, S., E. Sönmez Önal, B. Çetin Durmaz, G. Güneş, M. Öztürk, T.Olgun, “Subacutesclerosing panencephalitis (A case presentation)”, Kartal Training and Research Journal, Vol.XI, (3), 916-917 (2000).29. Doğan, S., S. Meral, N. Urgancı, B . Çetin , N. Kayaalp, “Ceftazidime in febrileneutropenic patients” Turkish Oncology Journal, Vol.15, (3), 103-106 (2000).30. Çetin Durmaz, B ., F. Yetişkul, S. Hatipoğlu, Y. Çağan, E. Seber, T. Olgun, “A casewith nosocomial meningitis caused by multiple drug resistant Pseudomonas aeruginosa”, TheMedical Bulletin of Şişli Etfal Hospital, Vol (32). 1-2-3-4, 81-83 (1998).31. Çetin Durmaz, B . , I. Kunter, G.A. Çetin, N. Sar, E. Seber, “Comparison ofimmune chromatography with ELİSA for the detection of HBsAg”, Viral Hepatitis Journal, (2),118-119 (1998).32. Çetin Durmaz, B . , S. Erdeniz, G. A. Çetin, E. Seber, M. Karakuş, “Investigation ofHbsAg among food industry employees by immune chromatography method”, Viral HepatitisJournal, (2), 120-122 (1998).33. Çetin Durmaz, B . and E. Seber, “General approach to gastroenteritis” Medical Bulletin ofŞişli Etfal Hospital, Vol (2-3), 249-266, (1994).Book Chapter: Cetin BD, Gunduz A. Urinary tract infections in the elderly. Urinary Tract Infections.Published by Istanbul Medikal Yayıncılık, Istanbul,2013 (in press).

PRESENTATIONS:International Presentations:1. Yıldırım A, Boyoglu R, Cetin B, Kucukerenkoy F , Erbey O ” Restricted AntibioticsManagement” 16 th Congress of the European Association of Hospital Pharmacist, Vienna,20112. S.Gençaslan, A.Gunduz, A.S. Konuklar, N.Uzun, B. Cetin, T. Aslan, “ExtrapulmonaryTuberculosis. a Review of 70 Cases” The 3 rd Eurasia Congress of Infectious Diseases, Baku,2009.3. B. Sahin, B. Cetin, N. Uzun, A. Gunduz, A. Konuklar, T. Aslan, “Vancomycin resistantEnterococcus Infection” The 3 rd Eurasia Congress of Infectious Diseases, Baku,2009.4. S. Borahan, D. Yıldız, F. Tuncer, B.Cetin, N. Uzun, A. Gunduz, T.Aslan, “Evaluation ofblood culture results obtained from different clinics except intensive care units during a four yearsperiod “The 3 rd Eurasia Congress of Infectious Diseases, Baku,2009.5. A. S. Konuklar, D. Yıldız, Z. Gokturk, A. Tekin, A. Gumduz, B.D. Cetin, N. Uzun, T. Aslan,“Retrospective evaluation of 400 patients with acute hepatitis” 5 th APASL Single TopicConference, Istanbul, Turkey, 17-20 May 2009.6. A.Palanduz, L. Erdem, B.D.Cetin, N.Ozcan, A.Gunduz, A.O.Ozturk, T. Aslan “Helicobacterpylori infection in the family members of patients who underwent endoscopy forgastroduodenal symptoms” The first international congress of central asia infectious diseases,105, Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan, 2006.7. M.Oktar, N.Uzun, A.Gunduz, A.Oncul, D.Yıldız, F. Tuncer, B.D.Cetin, T.Aslan “Aretrospective analysis of the meningitis cases in a teaching and research hospital during last sixyears of period” The first international congress of central asia infectious diseases, 106,Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan, 2006.8. G.Karatekin, O.Salihoglu, B.D.Cetin, S.Uslu, C.Kanı, A.Konuklar, T.Aslan, A.Nuhoglu“Neonatal sepsis in the neonatal care unit: a 6 year analysis” The first international congressof central asia infectious diseases, 108, Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan, 2006.9. E.Askar, N.Uzun, A.Gunduz, B.D.Cetin, T.Aslan “Seroprevalence of hepatitis B and C amonghealth care workers in a teaching and research hospital” The first international congressof central asia infectious diseases, 108, Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan, 200610.Hasman, H., Durmaz Çetin B ., Özcan N.,Gündüz A. and HarmankayaÖ.,”Antibacterial resistance of nosocomial catheter infectious agents in Şişli Etfal Training and

Research Hospital,” Proc. XXIII.World congress of pathology and laboratory medicine167,İstanbul, Turkey ,2005.11. Durmaz Çetin , B ., N. Özcan, H. Hamsan and M. Oktar, “The Identification andantibacterial resistance of enterococcus species Isolated from Clinical Specimens,”Proc.XXIII.World congress of pathology and laboratory medicine , 167,İstanbul, Turkey, 2005.12. Saniç, A., C. Eroğlu, M. Günaydın, H. Leblebicioğlu, E. Seber, V. Avkan Oğuz, M. Atasever, I.Uruk, I. Ceyhan, R. Durmaz, A. Yaman, O. Tansel, A. Karadağ, E. Öztürk, B. Durmaz, A. Yüce,G. Aslan, “Mutations in the rpoB, katG and inhA genes leading to rifampicin and isoniazidresistance in Mycobacterium tuberculosis isolates from Turkey”, Proc. 15 th ECCMID,154,Copenhagen, 200513. Küçükardalı, Y., O Öncül, S. Çavuslu, M. Danacı,Topcu A, Akova M, Azak E, Calangu S,Çetin B, Coban E, Erdem H ,Karabay O ,Karakoc C, Karan MA, Korkmaz S, Ozkaya G,PahsaA,Sirmatel F, Solmazgul E, Uzun C,Yakupoglu G, Besirbellioglu B, Fever Unknown OriginStudy Group, “The Changing spectrum of diseases causing fever of unknown origin in Turkey: amulticentre study”, Proc. 15 th ECCMID, Vol 11,560-561,Copenhagen, 2005.14. Çetin, B . D., N. Özcan, M. Oktar and M. Gül, “Change in antimicrobial resistance patternof Pseudomonas aeruginosa species isolated from wounds and abscesses over a three-year period,”Proc.14 th ECCMID,Vol.10 ,598, Prague, 2004.15. Gündüz, A., B . D. Çetin L. Erdem and M. Sökmen, “ Comparison of stool test (HPSA) withrapid urease test and histology in the diagnosis of Helicobacter pylori infection,” Proc.14 thECCMID, Vol.10,629-630,Prague, 2004.16. Çetin, D. B. , N. Okunakol, M. Oktar and N. Özcan, “The simultaneous evaluation ofcultures obtained from urinary catheter and urine cultures of patients at Şişli Etfal Training andResearch Hospital, ”Proc. Microbıologıa Balkanıca 2003, 3 rd Balkan Conference ofMicrobiology, 546, Istanbul , Turkey, 2003.17. Çetin , D. B. , S. Tatlıdede, Ü. Gürer Soyoğlu, Ü. İleri, E. Rayaman, H. Kımıl and A.Çevikbaş, “The antımıcrobıal actıvıty of vernix caseosa,” Proc. Microbıologıa Balkanıca 2003,3 rd Balkan Conference of Microbiology, 517, Istanbul ,Turkey, 2003.18. Yılmaz, M., Unsal A, Harmankaya O, Kösem M, Erimez D, Borlu F, Çetin B, Civan Nand Ahbap E, “Should femoral catheters be used only for short-term applications ? A comparisonof duration and complications of temporary femoral and jugular catheters,” Proc.BantaoJournal, Journal of the Balkan Cities Association of Nephrology, Dialysis, Transplantation andArtificial Organs, Vol. 1, Issue. 1 Bulgaria, 2003.19. Sönmez E, Hatipoglu S, Çetin BD and Aksu A, “A rarely seen urea cycledefect: citrulinemia,”Proc. The 23 rd International Congress of Pediatrics, 504, Beijing, China,2001.20. Çetin, B.D. , Hasman H, Gunduz A, Hatipoglu S and Seber E, “Nosocomial catheterinfections among 0-14 years old children.”Proc. The 23 rd International Congress of Pediatrics,

641,Beijing, China, 2001.21. Harmankaya O, Çetin B , Eran A, Seber E, Küçükler K and Obek A, “Low Prevalenceof Hepatitis C Virus Infection in hemodialysis units: effect of isolation?, Proc.11 thEuropean Congress of Clinical Microbiology and Infectious Diseases , 43, Istanbul ,Turkey, 2001.22. Çetin, B. , Gunduz A, Hatipoglu S, Sonmez E , Seber E and Olgun T, “Rotavirus infectionin gastroenteritis cases among children under 5 years of age”,Proc. Clinical Microbiologyand Infection Vol. 7, Suppl.1,258, Istanbul, Turkey, 2001.23. Günes K, Seber E, Çetin B and Gunduz A, “Group A β hemolytic streptococcusamong patients with upper respiratory tract infections” ,Proc. Clinical Microbiology and Infection,Vol. 7, Supp.1, 289, Istanbul, Turkey,2001.24. Hoşaf E., Seber E, Çetin B and Gunduz A, “Vaginal colonization of pregnant womenwith group β streptococcus,” Proc. 19 th Annual Meeting of The European Society ForPediatric Infectious Diseases (ESPID), 35, Istanbul, Turkey, 2001.25. Hatipoğlu S., Sonmez E, Çetin BD, Kılıncoglu F, Gunduz A, Olgun T and SeberE, “Nosocomial Fungal Meningitis: A Case Report,” Proc. 19 th Annual Meeting of TheEuropean Society For Pediatric Infectious Diseases (ESPID), 60, Istanbul, Turkey, 2001.26. Seber E., Durmaz Çetin B, F. Korkmaz, M. Gül and A. E. Şensoy, “Antibiotic susceptibilityof gram-negative bacteria isolated as causative of nosocomial infections”, Proc. EuropeanSociety of Chemotherapy Infectious Diseases, 6 th Scientific Meeting, 85,İstanbul, Turkey, 1999.27. Çetin B , İ. Arslanoğlu, N. İlgezdi, Ü. Numanoğlu, P. İşgüven and E. Seber, “Anti-HBs antibody levels in type-1 diabetic children after hepatitis-B vaccination,” Proc. Firstworld Congress on Vaccines and Immunization, İstanbul,Turkey,1998.Turkish Presentations:1. Respiratory system involvement in Brucellozis: Results of Kardelen study. EKMUD2013 Scientific platform. (Oral presentation), Istanbul, 20-24 March 2013.2. Tombul A. Alkan M. Dönmez H.E. Çetin B. ve ark. . Ventilatör associatedpneumonia (VAP). 2. National Hospital Infections Symposium.9-11 March Istanbul,2012.3. Uzpak Boyoglu R, Kazancı Dogan N, Cetin Durmaz B, Kucukerenkoy F,” Increasing theeffectiveness of hand hygiene” (oral presentation)VII.National Healhcare FacilitiesManagement Congress,Girne,May, 20094. R. Uzpak, N Dogan Kazancı, F. Kucukerenkoy, B. Cetin, S. Aksayan, N. ErdemirCakmak.” Does alcohol based hand desinfectant usage affect hand washing”, HospitalInfections Congress, Antalya, 2010

5. M. Şahin, B . Durmaz Çetin , A. Gündüz, A. Sanlı Konuklar, İ. Kıvanç Altunay, “Acase developing neuropathic ulcer and osteomyelitis due to underlying benzeneneuropathy”, 14.Turkish Clinical Microbiology and Infectious Diseases Congress,Antalya, 20096. M. Cengiz, D. Yıldız Sevgi, B . Durmaz Çetin , N. Uzun, A. Gündüz, “Brusellosis:retrospective analysis of 76 cases”, 14.Turkish Clinical Microbiology and Infectious DiseasesCongress, Antalya, 20097. F. S. Gençaslan, O. Derin, A.Gündüz, A. S. Konuklar, N. Uzun, B . Durmaz Çetin , T.Aslan, “Extrapulmonary tuberculosis: evaluation of 101 cases, followed at our clinic” 14.Turkish Clinical Microbiology and Infectious Diseases Congress, Antalya, 20098. Çetin B , Ö. Harmankaya, H. Kaptanoğulları, M. Oktar and Y. Özbahar, “Prevalence ofHerpes Simplex Virus 2, Cytomegalovirus and Toxoplasma gondii IgM and IgG antibodiesamong chronic hemodialysis patients ”, 21. National Nephrology, Hypertension, Dialysisand Transplantation Congress,Vol.13, Antalya, 2004.9. Güvenli, A., M. Ünlü, Ş. Şener, R. Durmaz, E. Seber, B. Durmaz, C. Eroğlu and A.Saniç,“Epidemiological analysis of Mycobacterium tuberculosis strains by VariableNumber Tandem Repeat (VNTR) Method”, XXXI. Turkish Microbiology Congress, 249,Kusadasi, Aydin, 2004.10. Durmaz Çetin , B . , “Moxifloxacin in respiratory tract infections. New antibioticsand innovation in infectious diseases”, 3. Infectious Diseases Days,68, Istanbul, 2004.11. Şengül, A., B. Durmaz Çetin , E. Çınar E, U. Muşabak, A. İnal and A. Pekel,“Prevalence of measles antibodies among young Turkish population”, XI. TurkishClinical Microbiology and İnfectious Diseases Congress, 273, Istanbul, 2003.12. Palandüz, A., L. Erdem, B . Çetin and N. Kayaalp, “Transmission of Helicobacter pyloriamong family members”, 47. National Pediatric Congress, Istanbul, 2003.13. Durmaz Çetin , B. , N. Özcan, Ö. Harmankaya and M. Yılmaz, “Investigation ofStaphylococcus aureus nasal colonisation among staff and patients of the hemodialysis unit ”,XI. Turkish Clinical Microbiology and Infectious Diseases Congress, 332, Istanbul, 2003.14. Durmaz Çetin , B ., N. Özcan and M. Oktar, “Antibiotic susceptibility rates andidentification of enterococci isolated from different clinical samples” XI. Turkish ClinicalMicrobiyology and İnfectious Diseases Congress, 348, Istanbul, 2003.15. Özcan, N., B. Durmaz Çetin and M. Oktar, “Antibiotic susceptibilities of staphylococcalstrains isolated from wound samples”, XI. Turkish Clinical Microbiology and InfectiousDiseases Congress, 350, Istanbul, 2003.16. Gündüz, A., B . D. Çetin , L. Erdem, E. Seber and M. Sökmen, “Detection ofHelicobacter pylori antigen in stool samples by enzyme immunoassay and its diagnosticvalue”, XXX. Turkish Clinical Microbiology Congress, 295,Antalya, 2002.

17. Hasman, H., A. Gündüz A, B. Çetin Durmaz, A. Çalıca and E. Seber, “Evaluation ofseven cases with leptospirosis”, X. Turkish Clinical Microbiology Congress, 247,Adana,2001.18. Özcan, N , B. Çetin, E. Seber, H. Hamsan and A. Gündüz, “Antibiotic susceptibilities ofnon-fermentative gram negative bacteria isolated from intensive care units ”, 16.Antibioticand Chemotherapy Congress, 40,179, Antalya, 2001.19. Karatekin, G., F. Okan, Ö. Salihoğlu, B. Çetin , S. Uslu, L.Yolar, H. Kocabora and A.Nuhoğlu,“Infectious rates in our neonatal intensive care units proven by culture positivity”,XI. National Neonatology Congress, Samsun, 2001.20. Gül, M., B .Çetin Durmaz, S.A. Konuklar, F. Korkmaz and E. Seber “Antibioticsusceptibilities of staphylococci isolated from different clinical samples ”, XXIX.Turkish Microbiology Congress, 382, Antalya, 2000.21. Hoşaf, E., A. Çalıca, B. Çetin Durmaz, N. Uzun and E. Seber, “Antibioticsusceptibility of Pseudomonas aeruginosa strains isolated from wound and abscesssamples”, XXIX. Turkish Microbiology Congress, 382, Antalya, 2000.22. Çetin , B. , M. Gül, A. Şensoy, F. Korkmaz and E. Seber, “Antibiotic susceptibilities ofgram negative enteric bacilli causing nosocomial infections”, 9. Turkish ClinicalMicrobiology and Infectious Diseases Congress, 220, 1999.23. Şensoy Eren, A., M. Gül, B. Çetin Durmaz, F. Korkmaz and E. Seber, “Comparison of E-test and disc diffusion test methods for the activity of ceftazidime against Pseudomonasaeruginosa causing nosocomial infections”, 9. Turkish Clinical Microbiology andInfectious Diseases Congress, 219, Antalya, 1999.24. Korkmaz, F, B. Çetin, M. Gül, B. Bayraktar, A. Şensoy and E. Seber,“Antibiotic susceptibilities of Pseudomonas aeruginosa strains causingnosocomial infections” 9. Turkish Clinical Microbiology and InfectiousDiseases Congress, 149, Antalya, 1999.25. Gül, M., Şensoy Eren A., B. Çetin Durmaz, F. Korkmaz and E. Seber, “Activity ofTicarcillin- clavulanic acid against gram negative bacilli causing nosocomial infectionsinvestigated by E-test method”, 9. Turkish Microbiology Congress, 148, Antalya, 1999.26. Turgut, S., B. Çakır, B. Dadaş , B. Çetin, E. Topuz, K. Güneş and E. Seber, “Comparison ofthe effects of extrafor nasal pad with transparent glove finger ”, 25National Otolaryngologyand Head- Neck Surgery Congress, 1,179, İzmir,1999.27. Seber, E., B. Çetin, F. Korkmaz, K. Güneş and N. Okunakol, “Bacteria isolated fromurinecultures and their antibiotic susceptibilities. Şişli Etfal Hospital”, 100.Anniversaryevents, 66,İstanbul,1999.28. Vural, S., G. Sezer, B. Çetin , N. Kayaalp and E. Seber, “Ceftazidime in febrileneutropenic patients. Approach to children with hematologic and oncologic problems”,21. Pediatric Days 1. Children nursery days ,225,İstanbul, 1999.

29. Çetin Durmaz, B ., F. Şengül, İ. Yıldırım, J. Aytaç and E. Seber, “Acinetobactermenengitis occurred in a case with Tuberculosis meningitis”, 28.Turkish MicrobiologyCongress, 20-342, Antalya, 1998.30. Seber, E., N. Sarıgüzel Sar, B . Çetin Durmaz, F. Yetişkul, F. Tuncer and A. Eren,Investigation of antibiotic susceptibilities of gram negative bacteria isolated from Intensivecare Units by E test method ”, 28. Turkish Microbiology Congress,12-223, Antalya, 1998.31. Çetin Durmaz, B ., I. Kunter, G. A. Çetin, N. Sar and E. Seber, “Comparison ofimmunochromatography with ELISA for the detection of HbsAg”, 502 8.Turkish ClinicalMicrobiology Congress, Antalya, 1997.32. Çetin Durmaz, B, S. Erdeniz, G. A. Çetin, E. Seber and M. Karavuş, “Investigation ofHbsAg among food industry workers by immunochromatography method”, 8. TurkishClinical Microbiology and Infectious Diseases Congress, 441, Antalya, 1997.33. Sarıgüzel, S., A Tan, M. Ergez, B. Çetin Durmaz, Ö. Bakkal and E. Seber, “Investigationof azithromycin therapy role among patients with cervicitis due to Chlamydia thrahomatis”,11.Turkish Antibiotic and Chemotherapy Congress 10,(2), 112, Antalya, 1996.34. Yıldırım, İ., S. Dodanlı, V. Avkan, B. Çetin Durmaz and E. Seber, “Evaluation of anepidemia caused by multiple drug resistant Klebsiella pneumoniae”, 11. Turkish Antibioticand Chemotherapy Journal; 10, 98, Antalya, 1996.35. Yılmaz, N., M. Ercan, B. Çetin, E.Seber and S. Önen, “Evaluation of blood viscosity amongpatients with acute viral hepatitis”, 1.Natinal Hepatology Congress, 51, Istanbul ,1995.36. Yılmaz, N., B. Çetin, M. Ercan, E. Seber, S. Önen and N. Bozkurtgil, “Effect ofhyperbilirubinemia over erythrocyte deformability among patients with acute viral hepatitis”1. Natinal Hepatology Congress, 50, Istanbul, 1995.37. Çetin Durmaz, B, T. Akvardar, N. Yılmaz, S. Erdeniz, N. Uzun and E. Seber“Measurementof serum C-reactive protein levels in meningitis cases by nephelometry andcapillary tube methods”, 5. National Infectious Diseases Congress, 76, , Istanbul ,1995.38. Akvardar, T., B . Çetin Durmaz, J. Aytaç, A. Tan and E. Seber, “Comparison of Cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) protein levels by turbidimetric and sicard methods”, 5. NationalInfectious Diseases Congress, 76, Istanbul, 1995.39. Lermi, A., B . Çetin Durmaz, N. Sar, J. Aytaç and E. Seber, “A case with toxic shocksyndrome”, 5. National Infectious Diseases Congress, 113, Istanbul ,1995.40. Seber, E., A. Yaşar, B . Çetin Durmaz, S. Erdeniz and E. Bulut, “Investigation of carriageof group A beta hemolytic streptococci among children of the hospital’s kindergarten byculture and direct antigen method”, 10. Turkish Antibiotic and Chemotherapy Congress, 9,64, Antalya,1995.41. Seber, E., A.Yaşar, T. Akvardar, B. Çetin Durmaz, ―Two cases of sepsis withthrombocytopenia” 9. Turkish Antibiotic and Chemotherapy Congress, 8, 163, Urgup , 1994

42. Yaşar A, B. Çetin Durmaz, E.Seber, T. Akvardar, “Three cases of leptospirosis”, 9.Turkish Antibiotic and Chemotherapy Congress, 8. 158, Urgup ,1994.43. Seber, E., A. Yaşar, B. Çet in Durmaz, R. Sucu, “Ricketsiosis. Report of five cases”, 6.Turkish Clinical Microbiology and Infectious Diseases Congress, 44, Trabzon,1992.Translation (Book Chapter):1. Durmaz Çetin , B ., “ HIV and Other Retroviruses”, In :” Current “Infectious DiseasesDiagnosis and Treatment”, Ed. Dündar İ. H, 442-448, Nobel Tıp Kitabevleri, Ankara,(2004).Panel, Symposium and Conferences:1. Non -Standard Chronic Hepatitis B Treatment, Chairman. EKMUD Istanbul Days, 14 March20132. Infection Control Measures in Intensive Care Units. Surp Agop Hospital, 8 March 20123. Service Procurement (Panel, 16-20 March2011, Disinfection, Antisepsis and SterilizationCongress (DAS) , Antalya)4. Hospital Infections. Surp Agop Hospital, 14 April 20115. Pandemic Influenza (Panel, November 2009, VKV American Hospital, Istanbul)6. Clinical approach to diabetic foot infections (Panel, 16 February 2011,Sisli Etfal Trainingand Research Hospital, Istanbul)7. Tuberculosis Cases (Symposium, 27 January 2011, KLİMİK Society 2010-2011 Istanbulmeetings)8. The importance of central sterilization units for the control of hospital infections at thepresent time (5. Sterilization and disinfection educational seminar 11 November 2006 VKVAmerican Hospital, Istanbul)9. Hospital infections in patients undergoing physical therapy and rehabilitation (Conference, 18March 2005, 70. Years Physical Therapy and Rehabilitation Hospital, Istanbul)10. H.pylori, prevalence and epidemiology (Panel, 25 May 2004, VKV American Hospital,Istanbul)11. Hospital Infections (Panel, 20 March 2003, VKV American Hospital, Istanbul)12. Rational antibiotic usage (Conference, 21 November 2002, Sisli Etfal Training andResearch Hospital, Istanbul)

13. Urogenital infections in women, acute pyelonephritis in women (Symposium, 22 November2001, Klimik Society 2001-2002 Istanbul meetings)14. Problems in infectious diseases consultations (Symposium, 25 October 2001, KLIMIKSociety 2001-2002 Istanbul meetings)15. The importance of patient-physician communication for patient management (Panel, 14February 2000, Sisli Etfal Training and Research Hospital, Istanbul)16. Internet and medicine, internet through the eyes of the physician (Symposium, 16December 2001, KLIMIK Society 1999-2000 Istanbul meetings)17. Febrile neutropenia (Conference, 21 January 1999, Sisli Etfal Training and ResearchHospital, Istanbul)18. Community acquired and hospital acquired pneumonia (Conference, 8 January 1998, SisliEtfal Training and Research Hospital, Istanbul)19. Sepsis (Conference, 8 May 1997, Sisli Etfal Training and Research Hospital, Istanbul)20. Diseases transmitted to health care personnel through blood and preventive measures(Panel, 25 October 1996, Sisli Etfal Training and Research Hospital, Istanbul)21. General approach to diarrhea (Conference, 14 April 1995, Sisli Etfal Training andResearch Hospital, Istanbul)22. Lectures in Microbiology ,Sisli Vocational School of Health Services,1994 , Istanbul