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ID-IRI Primary Brain Abscesses study, accepted for publication

Dear ID-IRI Members

We are pleased to announce that the ID-IRI study on Primary Brain Abscesses has been accepted for publication in the International Journal of Infectious Diseases. We extend our heartfelt gratitude to all participants involved. Together, we have contributed to one of the largest case series ever documented in the literature.

The mortality risk associated with primary brain abscesses continues to be a concern even after the infection has resolved. Patients with identified causative bacteria tend to exhibit higher survival rates, while early mortality is notably linked to intravenous drug use. Conversely, late-stage mortality is more frequently associated with abscesses involving the temporal lobe. Additionally, the mean survival time varies significantly, being shorter for intravenous drug users and longer for those with malignancies.

Study title: Profiles of Primary Brain Abscesses and Their Impact on Survival: An International ID-IRI Study

List of Authors

Meyha Sahin, Ali Mert, Ahmet Naci Emecen, Natalija Planinc Strunja,  Lenka Fasanekova, Ayse Batirel, Ilad Alavi Darazam, Shabboo Ansari,  Ghazaleh Golchoub Firouzjaei, Roman Stebel, Elif Tukenmez Tigen, Buket Erturk-Sengel , Olga Dzupova, Maya Belitova,  Maha Abid,  Nazife Duygu Demirbaş, Serpil Erol,  Halil Kul,  Abdullah Umut Pekok,  Tülay Ünver Ulusoy,  Handan Alay, Zahra Mohtasham Amiri,  Antonio Cascio,  Mehmet Kürşat Karadağ, Entela Kolovani,  Nikolay Mladenov,  Ergys Ramosaco,  Oğuz Reşat Sipahi, Gamze Şanlıdağ,  Amani El-Kholy,  Gulay Okay,  Natalia Pshenichnaya, Mustafa Serhat Şahinoğlu,  Sevil Alkan,  Mehmet Özdemir,  Bilal Ahmad Rahimi, Gulden Eser Karlidag,  Şafak Özer Balin,  Anna Liskova,  Anas Jouhar,  Fahad Almajid, Xhumari Artur,  Mehmet Çelik,  Asfandiyar Khan,  Massimiliano Lanzafame, Andrea Marino,  Arzu Şenol,  Serkan Oncu,  Mustafa Uğuz, Joanna Zajkowska,  Hakan Erdem.

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EXECUTIVE PROFILE I was born in 1969 in Seydişehir, Turkey in 1969. I became a general practitioner after graduation from GATA medical faculty in 1993 and worked as a general practitioner between 1994 and 1996. I have performed my fellowship in GATA Haydarpasa Training Hospital, Department of Infectious Diseases and Clinical Microbiology in Istanbul during 1996-2000. I worked as infectious diseases specialists in Sivas Hospital during 2000-2003. I became an assistant professor in Gulhane Academy in a 2003, and an associate professor in 2006. I worked as the chief of Infectious Diseases and Clinical Microbiology Department in GATA Haydarpasa Hospital in Istanbul between July 2014 and July 2015. I became a Professor at June 2015. SKILL HIGHLIGHTS Clinical teacher, lecturer An experienced clinician in the field of infectious diseases Experience in ICU infections Experience in community acquired infections Multinational/multicenter clinical research management The founder and lead coordinator of ID-IRI, which is likely to be the largest clinical research platform in the world (https://infectdisiri.wordpress.com/) Experience in scientific activities of European Society for Clinical Microbiology and Infectious Diseases (ESCMID) and other societies Active memberships in ESGIB, ESGITM, ESGCIP PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE I worked in the field of infectious diseases and clinical microbiology since 1996 and performed many clinical researches since then. I have founded ID-IRI, an international research platform in 2008. We have performed many multicentric/multinational projects through ID-IRI since then. INTERNATIONAL AWARDS In April 24, 2017, I was awarded with the merit-based “ESCMID Fellow” title by European Society of Clinical Microbiology and Infectious Diseases (ESCMID) executive committee. This title recognizes individuals who have achieved professional excellence and rendered outstanding service to the profession and the society.

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