Spec. MD. Bekir Uygun

A 67-year-old grandmother caring for her HIV-positive grandson developed disseminated CMV after accidental needle-stick. Dr. Uygun managed complex antiviral therapy while addressing family stigma, achieving viral suppression but requiring lifelong monitoring for both patients.

A 72-year-old retired olive grove owner from rural Burdur presented with recurrent fevers and confusion. Dr. Uygun discovered he had been secretly consuming unpasteurized 'village cheese' from a neighbor with brucellosis-infected goats. Treatment involved a prolonged dual-antibiotic regimen and convincing the patient's skeptical family to destroy the contaminated cheese supply, leading to full recovery after 8 weeks.

A 28-year-old Ukrainian refugee seamstress arrived with necrotizing skin lesions on her hands. Dr. Uygun identified cutaneous anthrax from contaminated wool in a makeshift workshop. He coordinated with public health officials while administering intravenous antibiotics, resulting in complete healing but permanent scarring that required vocational retraining support.

A 45-year-old luxury yacht chef from Monaco, vacationing in Antalya, developed sudden paralysis after consuming home-canned fish. Dr. Uygun diagnosed botulism and secured the last available antitoxin in Turkey through diplomatic channels. The patient required 3 months of rehabilitation but regained 95% function, returning to his culinary career.

A 38-year-old henna artist developed necrotizing fasciitis after using non-sterile tools. Dr. Uygun led emergency debridement and broad-spectrum antibiotics, saving the arm but requiring extensive skin grafts. The patient retrained as a henna instructor focusing on hygiene protocols.