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Safety And Cost-Effectiveness Of Outpatient Thyroidectomy: A Retrospective Observational Study, Mohammed Alessa, Samiah S. Al-Angari, Mohammed Jomah, Aqeel Aloqaili, Muhammad Mujammami, Hadi A. Al-Hakami, Saleh F. Al-Dhahri
Safety And Cost-Effectiveness Of Outpatient Thyroidectomy: A Retrospective Observational Study, Mohammed Alessa, Samiah S. Al-Angari, Mohammed Jomah, Aqeel Aloqaili, Muhammad Mujammami, Hadi A. Al-Hakami, Saleh F. Al-Dhahri
Saudi Medical Journal
Objectives: To investigate the safety and cost-effectiveness of outpatient thyroidectomy and provide a systematic postoperative protocol for safe discharge. Methods: In this retrospective review, the medical records of all patients who underwent total, hemi, or completion thyroidectomy from July 2017 to April 2019 at 2 tertiary care hospitals were reviewed. Multivariable analysis was performed on the potential predictors of postoperative complications. Healthcare costs were calculated by the type of admission based on the average costs at the 2 centers. Results: One hundred twenty-two patients were enrolled in this study. The majority of cases were in the outpatient group (n=76, 62.3%). …
Synergistic Efficacies Of Thymoquinone And Standard Antibiotics Against Multi-Drug Resistant Isolates, Ayed A. Dera, Irfan Ahmad, Prasanna Rajagopalan, Mesfer Al Shahrani, Ahmed Saif, Mohammad Y. Alshahrani, Yasser Alraey, Ahmad M. Alamri, Sultan Alasmari, Mohammed Makkawi, Ali G. Alkhathami, Gaffar Zaman, Abdulrahim Hakami, Razan Alhefzi, Mohammad A. Alfhili
Synergistic Efficacies Of Thymoquinone And Standard Antibiotics Against Multi-Drug Resistant Isolates, Ayed A. Dera, Irfan Ahmad, Prasanna Rajagopalan, Mesfer Al Shahrani, Ahmed Saif, Mohammad Y. Alshahrani, Yasser Alraey, Ahmad M. Alamri, Sultan Alasmari, Mohammed Makkawi, Ali G. Alkhathami, Gaffar Zaman, Abdulrahim Hakami, Razan Alhefzi, Mohammad A. Alfhili
Saudi Medical Journal
Objectives: To explore the antibacterial activity of thymoquinone (TQ), a quinone extracted from Nigella sativa . Methods: This study was conducted from May 2019 to March 2020 at the Department of Clinical Laboratory Sciences, College of Applied Medical Sciences, King Khalid University, Abha, Saudi Arabia. The antimicrobial activity, minimum inhibitory concentration (MIC), and minimum bactericidal concentration (MBC) of TQ were determined using an agar well diffusion method and broth microdilution assays, and the synergistic effect was evaluated using antibiotics in parallel. The disruptive effect of TQ on bacterial cell membranes was determined using scanning electron microscopy. The antivirulence properties of …
Clinical Presentations, Radiological Characteristics, And Biological Risk Factors Of Cerebral Venous Thrombosis At A University Hospital In Saudi Arabia, Abdullah S. Alamri, Mohammed F. Almuaigel, Zafar Azra, Foziah J. Alshamrani, Noor M. Almohish, Mona H. Alsheikh
Clinical Presentations, Radiological Characteristics, And Biological Risk Factors Of Cerebral Venous Thrombosis At A University Hospital In Saudi Arabia, Abdullah S. Alamri, Mohammed F. Almuaigel, Zafar Azra, Foziah J. Alshamrani, Noor M. Almohish, Mona H. Alsheikh
Saudi Medical Journal
Objectives: To describe the clinical features and possible etiologies of cerebral vein thrombosis (CVT) in a Saudi Arabian cohort. Methods: A retrospective, observational design was implemented. Data pertaining to 36 patients (19 female and 17 male) with confirmed CVT diagnosis admitted to a hospital in Saudi Arabia between 2008 and 2019 were obtained and analyzed. Results: The age of patients ranged between 19 to 82 years, and the mean/median age was 33/29 years. Most commonly reported symptoms were headache ( 72%), unilateral lower limb weakness (39%), and seizures (17%). Papilledema was found in 8% of patients. Thrombotic disorders were identified …
The First Saudi Baby With Classic Homocystinuria Diagnosed By Universal Newborn Screening, Talal Alanzi, Joharah Alfaifii, Sarar Mohamed
The First Saudi Baby With Classic Homocystinuria Diagnosed By Universal Newborn Screening, Talal Alanzi, Joharah Alfaifii, Sarar Mohamed
Saudi Medical Journal
ABSTRACT Classic homocystinuria (CH) is an inborn error of metabolism caused by cystathionine beta-synthase enzyme deficiency. Affected patients present with intellectual disability and other comorbidities. If diagnosed early in infancy and started treatment, inevitable complications can be prevented. Newborn screening (NBS) uses tandem mass-spectroscopy (MSMS) to measure the amino acid levels. In CH, the first-tier screening test is the measurement of methionine by MSMS. If methionine remained elevated in the recall sample, plasma level for homocysteine is performed. A newborn infant underwent routine NBS in our institute that showed elevated methionine in the first and the recall sample. Thereafter, total …
Covax Announces New Agreement, Plans For First Deliveries
Covax Announces New Agreement, Plans For First Deliveries
Saudi Medical Journal
No abstract provided.
Scientists Tackle Vaccine Safety, Efficacy And Access At Global R&D Forum
Scientists Tackle Vaccine Safety, Efficacy And Access At Global R&D Forum
Saudi Medical Journal
No abstract provided.
Practice Of Thyroid Nodule Management In The Gulf Cooperation Council Countries, Anwar A. Jammah
Practice Of Thyroid Nodule Management In The Gulf Cooperation Council Countries, Anwar A. Jammah
Saudi Medical Journal
Objectives: To assessed the current practices for the management of thyroid nodules in the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) Countries. Methods: We conducted a descriptive web-based survey to physicians and surgeons involved in the management of thyroid nodules. The survey included questions on referral, ultrasound (US) reporting, fine needle aspiration (FNA), management of thyroid nodules including the approach for indeterminate FNA results, and usage of molecular testing. Results: A total of 311 responders, 155 (49.8%) were endocrinologists. Results showed that referrals and US report lack a number of valuable information including family history (84.9%) and high-risk US features (92.9%). Approximately 263 …
Utilizing Diabetes Registry For Exploring Sociodemographic And Clinical Characteristics Of Type Ii Diabetic Patients In Saudi Arabia, Ayla M. Tourkmani, Turki J. Alharbi, Abdulaziz Bin Rsheed, Yasser K. Alotaibi
Utilizing Diabetes Registry For Exploring Sociodemographic And Clinical Characteristics Of Type Ii Diabetic Patients In Saudi Arabia, Ayla M. Tourkmani, Turki J. Alharbi, Abdulaziz Bin Rsheed, Yasser K. Alotaibi
Saudi Medical Journal
Objectives: To explore the sociodemographic and clinical characteristics as the process and outcomes of diabetic individuals. Methods: Hospital Saudi registry at Prince Sultan Military Medical city, Chronic Illness Clinics (Family and Community Medicine), Riyadh, Saudi Arabia database was started in February 2019 and data were collected until February 2020. The data were collected by trained diabetes nurse specialists. The registry includes all patients with type II diabetes mellitus (DM) and excluded patients with type I DM. Results: A total of 8,209 patients were enrolled in the registry with a higher proportion of females than males. The mean age was 59.3 …
Childhood Anxiety Disorders Prevalence In Saudi Arabia, Sulhi A. Alfakeh, Abdulelah A. Gadah, Khaled A. Alharbi, Fadi M. Jan, Mutasem S. Hejazi, Omar K. Addas, Mohammed K. Alamoudi
Childhood Anxiety Disorders Prevalence In Saudi Arabia, Sulhi A. Alfakeh, Abdulelah A. Gadah, Khaled A. Alharbi, Fadi M. Jan, Mutasem S. Hejazi, Omar K. Addas, Mohammed K. Alamoudi
Saudi Medical Journal
Objectives: To investigate the prevalence of childhood anxiety disorders in Saudi Arabia. Methods: We conducted a cross-sectional study, between September and November 2019, in Saudi Arabia. The study group included the parents of 468 primary school children, aged 6-12 years. Parents completed the Screen for Child Anxiety Related Disorders (SCARED) screening instrument, translated to Arabic. The measured outcome was the prevalence of childhood anxiety disorders, determined from the scores on the SCARED instrument. Results: Childhood anxiety disorders prevalence were as follows: 32.7% had one anxiety, 18.4% had 2, 10.9% had 3, 8.1% had 4, and 7.7% had 5. Of note, …
In This Issuereview Articleoriginal Articlescase Report
In This Issuereview Articleoriginal Articlescase Report
Saudi Medical Journal
No abstract provided.
Covid-19 Global Health Crisis, Fahdah Alokaily
Covid-19 Global Health Crisis, Fahdah Alokaily
Saudi Medical Journal
No abstract provided.
Social Media Use For Public Health Promotion In The Gulf Cooperation Council: An Overview, Sana A. Alsadrah
Social Media Use For Public Health Promotion In The Gulf Cooperation Council: An Overview, Sana A. Alsadrah
Saudi Medical Journal
Social media platforms (SMPs) have emerged as powerful tools for public health promotion. As the 6 countries of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) have the highest internet and social media usage rates in the world, and according to the initiatives for the introduction of a new health system and strategies based on non-traditional methods according to the Saudi Vision 2030, this review aimed to investigate different SMPs use and impact on public health promotion in the GCC countries. Accumulating evidence indicated that diabetes knowledge, women’s health, breast-feeding practices, oral health, appropriate antibiotic use, physical activity, road safety awareness, quitting smoking, …
Imaging Trend And Disease Course In Admitted Covid-19 Patients, Khawaja B. Waheed, Jawad Naseer, Muhammad Z.Ul Hassan, Saulat Sarfraz, Zubair Ahmed, Muhammad S. Amin, Imran Ali, Jebasingh Muthaian, Zechariah J. Arulanantham
Imaging Trend And Disease Course In Admitted Covid-19 Patients, Khawaja B. Waheed, Jawad Naseer, Muhammad Z.Ul Hassan, Saulat Sarfraz, Zubair Ahmed, Muhammad S. Amin, Imran Ali, Jebasingh Muthaian, Zechariah J. Arulanantham
Saudi Medical Journal
Objectives: To describe radiographic imaging findings and disease course in admitted Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) patients. Methods: This retrospective study was carried in the Radiology Department, King Fahad Military Medical Complex, Dhahran between March to August 2020 (6 months). All laboratory confirmed COVID-19 admitted cases were evaluated for their symptoms, duration of hospital stays (in a ward or intensive care unit [ICU]), and imaging findings (ground-glass opacity [GGO], air-space shadowing/consolidation, and others such as atelectasis, reticulation, peribronchovascular thickening, lymphadenopathy and pleural effusion) on chest radiograph (CXR) and computed tomography (CT) studies. Cavitation, nodularity, bronchiectasis, and embolism detected on CT scans …
Prevalence Of Anosmia Among Covid-19 Patients In Taif City, Kingdom Of Saudi Arabia, Adnan A. Mubaraki, Ghaida T. Alrbaiai, Afnan K. Sibyani, Rahaf M. Alhulayfi, Reema S. Alzaidi, Haneen S. Almalki
Prevalence Of Anosmia Among Covid-19 Patients In Taif City, Kingdom Of Saudi Arabia, Adnan A. Mubaraki, Ghaida T. Alrbaiai, Afnan K. Sibyani, Rahaf M. Alhulayfi, Reema S. Alzaidi, Haneen S. Almalki
Saudi Medical Journal
Objectives: To assess the prevalence of anosmia in coronavirus-19 (COVID-19) patients. Coronavirus-19-related anosmia and hyposmia is a new emerging concept in the medical literature. Methods: A retrospective study on COVID-19 patients with anosmia and hyposmia was performed during the period between May-July, 2020. The inclusion criteria were all clinically stable COVID-19 patients >15 years old with positive reverse transcription-polymerase chain reaction (RT-PCR). Patients who refused to participate or leave incomplete questions were excluded. In this study, we investigated 1022 patients who met our criteria. Results: Olfactory dysfunction (OD) was reported by 53% of our COVID-19 patients, of which 32.7% were …
Impact Of Covid-19 Lockdown On Glycemic Control In Children And Adolescents, Razan S. Alharbi, Omar A. Almohammadi, Sondos Y. Yousef, Ahad E. Sulimani, Rawan A. Alaama
Impact Of Covid-19 Lockdown On Glycemic Control In Children And Adolescents, Razan S. Alharbi, Omar A. Almohammadi, Sondos Y. Yousef, Ahad E. Sulimani, Rawan A. Alaama
Saudi Medical Journal
Objectives: To identify how children and adolescents with type 1 diabetes were coping with their condition during the COVID-19 lockdown, by detecting differences in blood glucose control and in lifestyle, including diet, physical activity, and mood deterioration, before and during the lockdown. Methods: This descriptive, cross-sectional study was conducted between April and June 2020 at King Abdulaziz University Hospital (KAUH), Jeddah, Saudi Arabia. Data were collected from interviews, using various forms of telecommunication. Results: The total sample size was 150 patients, 48 (28%) of whom were males and 102 (72%) females. The mean age of the patients was 12.45 years. …
Diabetic Foot And Peripheral Arterial Disease: Single Centre Experience, Abdulmajeed Altoijry, Hesham Alghofili, Shahad N. Alanazi, Dania A. Alhindawi, Norah S. Alakeel, Bedoor S. Julaidan, Musaad Alhamzah, Talal Altuwaijri
Diabetic Foot And Peripheral Arterial Disease: Single Centre Experience, Abdulmajeed Altoijry, Hesham Alghofili, Shahad N. Alanazi, Dania A. Alhindawi, Norah S. Alakeel, Bedoor S. Julaidan, Musaad Alhamzah, Talal Altuwaijri
Saudi Medical Journal
Objectives: To determine the prevalence of vasculopathic diabetic foot and the associated factors in a Saudi tertiary center. Methods: This retrospective chart review included adult patients (≥18 years) diagnosed with diabetic foot between May 2015 and July 2019 in King Saud University Medical City, Riyadh, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. Based on clinical presentation and laboratory results, the patients were categorized into 2 groups namely, “vascular induced diabetic foot group” and “non-vascular induced diabetic foot group”. Results: A total of 404 diabetic patients were enrolled in the study. The mean age of the patients was 62.03±12.30 years; 61.9% were males. Most …
Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation Is More Effective For In-Hospital Cardiac Arrest When Performed On A Stretcher: A Manikin Study, Onur Tezel, Sedat Bilge, Gökhan Özkan
Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation Is More Effective For In-Hospital Cardiac Arrest When Performed On A Stretcher: A Manikin Study, Onur Tezel, Sedat Bilge, Gökhan Özkan
Saudi Medical Journal
Objectives: To compare the efficacies of various chest compression procedures performed on a stretcher during dynamic transport of patients with in-hospital cardiac arrest. Methods: This prospective and randomized cross-over study used manikins. Practitioners were asked to perform chest compressions on a manikin placed on a moving stretcher for 2 minutes. Cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) procedures were included the following 3 types: i) CPR-walking (CPR-W) ii) CPR-straddling (CPR-S), and iii) CPR-mechanical chest compression device (CPR-MCCD). Demographic data of the participants, CPR quality indicators, the time between the start command and first compression, level of difficulty, and the distance covered by the stretcher …
The Prevalence, Clinical Features, Predictive Factors And Investigations To Screen For Cancer In Patients With Inflammatory Myositis: A Case Series From Two Tertiary Care Centers In Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, Ghassan Aljohani, Khalid Alshahrani, Mubark M. Alsaqar, Bashayer Albogami, Saleh H. Almotywee, Hisham Almaimouni, Abdullah S. Dirar, Abdulrahman Alrashid, Rajkumar Rajendram, Emad Masuadi, Mohammed A. Omair
The Prevalence, Clinical Features, Predictive Factors And Investigations To Screen For Cancer In Patients With Inflammatory Myositis: A Case Series From Two Tertiary Care Centers In Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, Ghassan Aljohani, Khalid Alshahrani, Mubark M. Alsaqar, Bashayer Albogami, Saleh H. Almotywee, Hisham Almaimouni, Abdullah S. Dirar, Abdulrahman Alrashid, Rajkumar Rajendram, Emad Masuadi, Mohammed A. Omair
Saudi Medical Journal
Objectives: To describes the epidemiology of cancer in patients with idiopathic inflammatory myopathies (IIM) treated at 2 tertiary centers in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. Methods: This was a retrospective multi-center study evaluating the prevalence and the type of malignancy in an IIM population in King Saud University Medical City and King Abdulaziz Medical City between August 2017 to August 2018. Results: In total, 60 patients were included. Four had neoplasms (6.7%), 2 men had lymphoma, a woman had breast cancer and a second, ovarian cancer. Two patients died due to cancer or its complications. Older age (age >40 years), dysphagia, necrotic …
Coronavirus Disease 2019 (Covid-19) In Pediatric Emergency. Presentation And Disposition, Roaa S. Jamjoom
Coronavirus Disease 2019 (Covid-19) In Pediatric Emergency. Presentation And Disposition, Roaa S. Jamjoom
Saudi Medical Journal
Objectives: To examine the demographics and common presentations of pediatric coronavirus disease 2019 patients in the emergency department (ED), as well as their contact with positive COVID-19 cases, return visits, and patients’ disposition from the ED. Methods: A retrospective chart review of confirmed cases of COVID-19 presenting to the Pediatric ED from March 2020 until June 2020 was conducted. Results: Fifty-two patients were identified, with a higher frequency of male patients. Forty-four (85%) patients were discharged from the ED, and 8 (15%) required admission. Three patients were admitted to the pediatric intensive care unit and 2 died, resulting in a …
Advantages And Disadvantages Of Telemedicine During The Covid-19 Pandemic Era Among Physicians In Taif, Saudi Arabia, Adnan A. Mubaraki, Aeshah D. Alrabie, Afnan K. Sibyani, Raghad S. Aljuaid, Ameerah S. Bajaber, Murad A. Mubaraki
Advantages And Disadvantages Of Telemedicine During The Covid-19 Pandemic Era Among Physicians In Taif, Saudi Arabia, Adnan A. Mubaraki, Aeshah D. Alrabie, Afnan K. Sibyani, Raghad S. Aljuaid, Ameerah S. Bajaber, Murad A. Mubaraki
Saudi Medical Journal
Objectives: To evaluate the advantages and disadvantages of telemedicine among physicians during the COVID-19 pandemic. To assess the awareness about telemedicine among physicians and determine their opinions about telemedicine in the post-pandemic era. Methods: A cross-sectional study was conducted at government hospitals (King Faisal Medical Complex [KFMC]-King Abdulaziz Specialist Hospital [KASH]) in Taif, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA), from May-August 2020. Taif is a small city in the western region of KSA with a population of 689,000 and 2 main hospitals (KFMC & KASH) which also serve rural areas close to Taif city. A total of 36 physicians practiced telemedicine, …
Covax Announces Additional Deals To Access Promising Covid-19 Vaccine Candidates: Plans Global Rollout Starting Q1 2021
Saudi Medical Journal
No abstract provided.
Who Issues Its First Emergency Use Validation For A Covid-19 Vaccine And Emphasizes Need For Equitable Global Access
Saudi Medical Journal
No abstract provided.
The Effect Of Smoking On Cognition As Measured By Cambridge Neuropsychological Test Automated Battery (Catnab) And Brain-Derived Neurotrophic Factor Plasma Levels, Mona H. Alsheikh, Rabia Latif, Sadaf Mumtaz
The Effect Of Smoking On Cognition As Measured By Cambridge Neuropsychological Test Automated Battery (Catnab) And Brain-Derived Neurotrophic Factor Plasma Levels, Mona H. Alsheikh, Rabia Latif, Sadaf Mumtaz
Saudi Medical Journal
Objectives: To establish an association between cigarette smoking, cognition, and plasma brain-derived neurotrophic factor (BDNF) levels in healthy young adults. Methods: This was an ex post facto analytic cross-sectional study conducted between March and November 2018. Participants were 73 healthy males (31 smokers and 42 non-smokers), 17-33 years old. The cognitive function of the participants was assessed through the Cambridge neuropsychological test automated battery (CANTAB). Blood samples were taken to measure the plasma levels of BDNF and the results were compared to identify the association between smoking related variables and cognitive test scores and plasma BDNF levels. A p -value …
The Prevalence Of Internet Gaming Disorder Among Medical Students At King Saud University, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia: A Cross-Sectional Study, Maan A. Shukr
Saudi Medical Journal
Objectives: To estimate the prevalence of internet gaming disorder (IGD) among King Saud University (KSU), Riyadh, Saudi Arabia medical students and to determine the association of IGD with gender, age, academic achievement, amount of sleep, and accommodation. Methods: We conducted a cross-sectional study between October 2019 and April 2020 on KSU medical students with a sample size of 281 medical students currently studying at KSU chosen by a stratified proportionate random sampling. The questionnaire contained the IGD short scale and questions eliciting demographic data. Results: The sample comprised of 228 responses. The prevalence of IGD was 8.8% (n=20), while 19.3% …
The Impact Of An Education-Based Intervention Program (Ebip) On Dyspnea And Chronic Self-Care Management Among Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease Patients: A Randomized Controlled Study, Ayşe Çevirme, Gönül Gökçay
The Impact Of An Education-Based Intervention Program (Ebip) On Dyspnea And Chronic Self-Care Management Among Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease Patients: A Randomized Controlled Study, Ayşe Çevirme, Gönül Gökçay
Saudi Medical Journal
Objectives: To evaluate the impact of dyspnea and chronic self-care management outcomes of an Education-Based Intervention Program (EBIP) compared to routine care. Methods: The population of the study consisted of self-care management scale of 61 patients diagnosed with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) stage 2 and within one month after discharge. A total of 51 conforming patients were divided into experimental and control groups for a single-blind randomized trial. Data were collected using an introductory information form, the baseline dyspnea index (BDI), pulmonary function test (PFT), the self-care management process in chronic illness (SCMP-G) scale and body mass index (BMI). …
In This Issuereview Articleoriginal Articlescase Report
In This Issuereview Articleoriginal Articlescase Report
Saudi Medical Journal
No abstract provided.
The Battle Against Coronavirus Disease 2019 (Covid-19) In The Kingdom Of Saudi Arabia: Public Health Perspective, Sultan T. Al-Otaibi
The Battle Against Coronavirus Disease 2019 (Covid-19) In The Kingdom Of Saudi Arabia: Public Health Perspective, Sultan T. Al-Otaibi
Saudi Medical Journal
Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) which was initially reported in the Chinese city of Wuhan has now spread unprecedented all over the world, including the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA). The World Health Organization declared this outbreak as a public health emergency of international concern during late January 2020 while the announcement of this viral infectious condition was made as COVID-19 disease during February 2020. As of late May 2020, the global death rate due to COVID-19 was 357,714 and 441 in KSA alone. This review provides an overview of COVID-19 and the public health measures adopted by KSA in the …
A Preliminary Study Of Cytokine Gene Polymorphism Effects On Saudi Patients With Colorectal Cancer, Sarah A. Althubyani, Afrah F. Alkhuriji, Manal F. El-Khadragy
A Preliminary Study Of Cytokine Gene Polymorphism Effects On Saudi Patients With Colorectal Cancer, Sarah A. Althubyani, Afrah F. Alkhuriji, Manal F. El-Khadragy
Saudi Medical Journal
Objectives: To determine the possible associations of polymorphisms in interleukin (IL)-8 ( rs4073 T/A), IL-10 ( rs1800896 A/G), IL-22 ( rs1179251 C/G and rs2227485 C/T), IL-27 ( rs17855750 T/G), and transforming growth factor beta 1 (TGFß1) ( rs1800469 C/T) with colorectal cancer (CRC) susceptibility in Saudi patients. Methods: The case-control study was carried out between July 2019 and January 2020 in King Khaled University Hospital, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. A total of 70 patients with CRC and 70 healthy controls were included in the study. Single nucleotide polymorphisms of promoter regions were determined using TaqMan genotyping assays. Results: A statistically significant …
Natural Immunity To Influenza A And B Among Saudi Blood Donors In Al Madinah Al Munawarah, Saudi Arabia, Waleed H. Mahallawi, Nadir A. Ibrahim, Khalid S. Alahmadi, Abdullah K. Al-Harbi, Mohammed A. Almughthawi, Omar A. Alhazmi, Fayez H. Alsehli, Omar F. Khabour
Natural Immunity To Influenza A And B Among Saudi Blood Donors In Al Madinah Al Munawarah, Saudi Arabia, Waleed H. Mahallawi, Nadir A. Ibrahim, Khalid S. Alahmadi, Abdullah K. Al-Harbi, Mohammed A. Almughthawi, Omar A. Alhazmi, Fayez H. Alsehli, Omar F. Khabour
Saudi Medical Journal
Objectives: To investigate the seroprevalence of influenza viruses (A and B) among blood donors in Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. Methods: The present investigation was conducted between April 2019 and July 2019. Participants were healthy adults recruited from the central blood bank Al Madinah Al Munawarah, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. Immunoglobulin G (IgG) levels against influenza A and B were measured in serum samples using ELISA. Results: The results showed that 29.2% of the sample had significant concentrations of influenza A IgG antibody, whereas 38.6% had significant concentrations of influenza B IgG antibody. A strong correlation was found between the levels …