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An Insight Into The Molecular Characteristics Of Hepatitis C Virus For Clinicians, Lingyao Du, Hong Tang
An Insight Into The Molecular Characteristics Of Hepatitis C Virus For Clinicians, Lingyao Du, Hong Tang
Saudi Medical Journal
Hepatitis C virus (HCV) consists of envelope proteins, core proteins, and genome RNA. The structural genes and non-structural genes in the open reading frame of its genome encode functional proteins essential to viral life cycles, ranging from virus attachment to progeny virus secretion. After infection, the host cells suffer damage from virus-induced oxidative stress, steatosis, and activation of proto-oncogenes. Every process during the viral life cycle can be considered as targets for direct acting antivirals. However, protective immunity cannot be easily acquired for the volatility in HCV antigenic epitopes. Understanding its molecular characteristics, especially pathogenesis and targets the drugs act …
Invasive Mucormycosis In Chronic Granulomatous Disease, Abdulnasir M. Al-Otaibi, Dayel A. Al-Shahrani, Eman M. Al-Idrissi, Hail M. Al-Abdely
Invasive Mucormycosis In Chronic Granulomatous Disease, Abdulnasir M. Al-Otaibi, Dayel A. Al-Shahrani, Eman M. Al-Idrissi, Hail M. Al-Abdely
Saudi Medical Journal
Mucormycosis is a rare opportunistic fungal infection that occurs in certain immunocompromised patients. We present 2 cases of invasive mucormycosis due to Rhizopus spp. in patients with chronic granulomatous disease (CGD) and discuss their clinical presentation, management challenges, and outcomes.
Occurrence And Antibacterial Susceptibility Pattern Of Bacterial Pathogens Isolated From Diarrheal Patients In Pakistan, Muhammad H. Rasool, Abu B. Siddique, Muhammad Saqalein, Muhammad J. Asghar, Muhammad A. Zahoor, Bilal Aslam, Humerah B. Shafiq, Muhammad A. Nisar
Occurrence And Antibacterial Susceptibility Pattern Of Bacterial Pathogens Isolated From Diarrheal Patients In Pakistan, Muhammad H. Rasool, Abu B. Siddique, Muhammad Saqalein, Muhammad J. Asghar, Muhammad A. Zahoor, Bilal Aslam, Humerah B. Shafiq, Muhammad A. Nisar
Saudi Medical Journal
Objective: To determine the occurrence of bacterial pathogens responsible for diarrhea and to engender information regarding the effectiveness of commonly used antibiotic against diarrhea. Methods: This cross-sectional study was conducted between April and July 2014. Samples were collected from the Divisional Headquarter and Allied Hospital, Faisalabad, Pakistan. The differential and selective media were used to isolate bacterial pathogens, which were identified through cultural characteristics, microscopy, and biochemical tests. Disc diffusion assay was carried out using Muller Hinton agar medium, and minimum inhibitory concentration was determined using broth dilution method against isolated pathogens. Results: One hundred and forty-one (100%) samples were …
Effects Of Acetic Acid On The Viability Of Ascaris Lumbricoides Eggs: Is Vinegar Reliable Enough To Clean The Vegetables?, Yunus E. Beyhan, Hasan Yilmaz, Murat Hokelek
Effects Of Acetic Acid On The Viability Of Ascaris Lumbricoides Eggs: Is Vinegar Reliable Enough To Clean The Vegetables?, Yunus E. Beyhan, Hasan Yilmaz, Murat Hokelek
Saudi Medical Journal
Objectives: To investigate the effects of acetic acid on durable Ascaris lumbricoides ( A. lumbricoides ) eggs to determine the effective concentration of vinegar and the implementation period to render the consumption of raw vegetables more reliable. Methods: This experimental study was performed in May 2015 in the Parasitology Laboratory, Faculty of Medicine, Yuzuncu Yil University, Van, Turkey. The A. lumbricoides eggs were divided into 2 groups. Eggs in the study group were treated with 1, 3, 5, and 10% acetic acid concentrations, and eggs in the control group were treated with Eosin. The eggs’ viability was observed at the …
Concepts And Methods In Infectious Diseases Surveillance, Ali Albarrak
Concepts And Methods In Infectious Diseases Surveillance, Ali Albarrak
Saudi Medical Journal
No abstract provided.
Doctor-Patient Relationship: Islamic Perspective, Hassan Chamsi-Pasha, Mohammed A. Albar
Doctor-Patient Relationship: Islamic Perspective, Hassan Chamsi-Pasha, Mohammed A. Albar
Saudi Medical Journal
The doctor-patient relationship is an intricate concept in which patients voluntarily approach a doctor and become part of a contract by which they tend to abide by doctor’s instructions. Over recent decades, this relationship has changed dramatically due to privatization and commercialization of the health sector. A review of the relevant literature in the database of MEDLINE published in English between 1966 and August 2015 was performed with the following keywords: doctor-patient relationship, physician-patient relationship, ethics, and Islam. The Muslim doctor should be familiar with the Islamic teachings on the daily issues faced in his/her practice and the relationship with …
Will The Eastern Mediterranean Region Be The First To Prevent All Of Folic Acid-Preventable Spina Bifida And Anencephaly?, Godfrey P. Oakley, Vijaya Kancherla
Will The Eastern Mediterranean Region Be The First To Prevent All Of Folic Acid-Preventable Spina Bifida And Anencephaly?, Godfrey P. Oakley, Vijaya Kancherla
Saudi Medical Journal
No abstract provided.
Low Oxytocin And Melatonin Levels And Their Possible Role In The Diagnosis And Prognosis In Iraqi Autistic Children, Haidar A. Abdulamir, Omar F. Abdul-Rasheed, Emad A. Abdulghani
Low Oxytocin And Melatonin Levels And Their Possible Role In The Diagnosis And Prognosis In Iraqi Autistic Children, Haidar A. Abdulamir, Omar F. Abdul-Rasheed, Emad A. Abdulghani
Saudi Medical Journal
Objectives: To test the possible association between oxytocin and melatonin levels with the severity of social and cognitive dysfunctions, and to study the correlation between these parameters in children with autism. Methods: A case-control study was carried out in the Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry, College of Medicine, Al-Nahrain University, Baghdad, Iraq. The study was performed on 60 male autistic patients recruited from the Pediatric Department of Al-Sader General Hospital, Baghdad, Iraq between November 2014 and April 2015. The levels of oxytocin and melatonin were measured in the serum of these autistic male patients, and categorized as mild, moderate, and …
Association Of Doripenem Resistance With Oxa-Type Carbapenemases In Acinetobacter Baumannii Isolates, Huseyin-Agah Terzi, Ali-Rıza Atasoy, Sadiye-Berna Aykan, Engin Karakece, Gulsah Asık, Ihsan-Hakkı Ciftci
Association Of Doripenem Resistance With Oxa-Type Carbapenemases In Acinetobacter Baumannii Isolates, Huseyin-Agah Terzi, Ali-Rıza Atasoy, Sadiye-Berna Aykan, Engin Karakece, Gulsah Asık, Ihsan-Hakkı Ciftci
Saudi Medical Journal
Objectives: To evaluate the in vitro activity of doripenem in Acinetobacter baumannii ( A. baumannii ) clinical isolates that possess different OXA-type carbapenemases, and to evaluate the roles of these enzymes in the development of carbapenem resistance. Methods: This retrospective study was conducted with 25 A. baumannii isolates at Sakarya University Training and Research Hospital, Sakarya, Turkey from June to October 2014. Antibiotic susceptibility testing was carried out using the Vitek-2 automated system (bioMérieux, Marcy l’Etoile, France). Minimum inhibitory concentrations (MICs) were determined using Etest strips (bioMérieux, Marcy l’Etoile, France). Quantitative polymerase chain reaction was performed in a Fluorion Instrument …
Treatment Of Ventilator-Associated Pneumonia And Ventilator-Associated Tracheobronchitis In The Intensive Care Unit: A National Survey Of Clinicians And Pharmacists In Saudi Arabia, Awad Al-Omari, Masood Mohammed, Waleed Alhazzani, Hasan M. Al-Dorzi, Mohammed S. Belal, Ali O. Albshabshe, Maha F. Al-Subaie, Yaseen M. Arabi
Treatment Of Ventilator-Associated Pneumonia And Ventilator-Associated Tracheobronchitis In The Intensive Care Unit: A National Survey Of Clinicians And Pharmacists In Saudi Arabia, Awad Al-Omari, Masood Mohammed, Waleed Alhazzani, Hasan M. Al-Dorzi, Mohammed S. Belal, Ali O. Albshabshe, Maha F. Al-Subaie, Yaseen M. Arabi
Saudi Medical Journal
Objectives: To assess current practices of different healthcare providers for treating extensively drug-resistant (XDR) Acinetobacter baumannii (AB) infections in tertiary-care centers in Saudi Arabia. Methods: This cross-sectional study was performed in tertiary-care centers of Saudi Arabia between March and June 2014. A questionnaire consisting of 3 parts (respondent characteristics; case scenarios on ventilator-associated pneumonia [VAP] and tracheobronchitis [VAT], and antibiotic choices in each scenario) was developed and sent electronically to participants in 34 centers across Saudi Arabia. Results: One-hundred and eighty-three respondents completed the survey. Most of the respondents (54.6%) preferred to use colistin-based combination therapy to treat VAP caused …
In This Issuesystematic Revieworiginal Articlescase Report
In This Issuesystematic Revieworiginal Articlescase Report
Saudi Medical Journal
No abstract provided.
Measles Vaccination Has Saved An Estimated 17.1 Million Lives Since 2000
Measles Vaccination Has Saved An Estimated 17.1 Million Lives Since 2000
Saudi Medical Journal
No abstract provided.
Can Mean Platelet Volume And Mean Platelet Volume/Platelet Count Ratio Be Used As A Diagnostic Marker For Sepsis And Systemic Inflammatory Response Syndrome?, Selma Ates, Hafıze Oksuz, Bırsen Dogu, Fulsen Bozkus, Hasan Ucmak, Fadime Yanıt
Can Mean Platelet Volume And Mean Platelet Volume/Platelet Count Ratio Be Used As A Diagnostic Marker For Sepsis And Systemic Inflammatory Response Syndrome?, Selma Ates, Hafıze Oksuz, Bırsen Dogu, Fulsen Bozkus, Hasan Ucmak, Fadime Yanıt
Saudi Medical Journal
Objectives: To determine whether the mean platelet volume (MPV) and MPV/platelet (PLT) values can be used in the study of sepsis and systemic inflammatory response syndrome (SIRS). Methods: In this retrospective case-controlled study, 69 sepsis, 69 SIRS patients, and 72 control group who were treated in the years 2012-2013 were reviewed, and both the MPV and MPV/PLT rates were evaluated in all groups at Kahramanmaras Sutcu Imam University Intensive Care Unit, Kahramanmaras, Turkey. Results: Statistically significant difference was found between sepsis, SIRS, and control groups when comparing the MPV and MPV/PLT ratio ( p <0.05), and no significant difference was found between sepsis and SIRS groups in terms of MPV and MPV/PLT ratio ( p >0.05). Mean platelet volume values for …
Streptococcal Throat: Therapeutic Options And Macrolide Resistance, Arif M. Al-Hamad
Streptococcal Throat: Therapeutic Options And Macrolide Resistance, Arif M. Al-Hamad
Saudi Medical Journal
No abstract provided.
Evaluation Of Health Care Services Provided For Older Adults In Primary Health Care Centers And Its Internal Environment: A Step Towards Age-Friendly Health Centers, Adel A. Alhamdan, Sulaiman A. Alshammari, Maysoon M. Al-Amoud, Tariq A. Hameed, Saad M. Bindawas, Saada M. Al-Orf, Ashry G. Mohamed, Essam A. Al-Ghamdi, Philip C. Calder
Evaluation Of Health Care Services Provided For Older Adults In Primary Health Care Centers And Its Internal Environment: A Step Towards Age-Friendly Health Centers, Adel A. Alhamdan, Sulaiman A. Alshammari, Maysoon M. Al-Amoud, Tariq A. Hameed, Saad M. Bindawas, Saada M. Al-Orf, Ashry G. Mohamed, Essam A. Al-Ghamdi, Philip C. Calder
Saudi Medical Journal
Objectives: To evaluate the health care services provided for older adults by primary health care centers (PHCCs) in Riyadh, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA), and the ease of use of these centers by older adults. Methods: Between October 2013 and January 2014, we conducted a descriptive cross-sectional study of 15 randomly selected PHCCs in Riyadh City, KSA. The evaluation focused on basic indicators of clinical services offered and factors indicative of the ease of use of the centers by older adults. Evaluations were based upon the age-friendly PHCCs toolkit of the World Health Organization. Results: Coverage of basic health assessments …
Diseases Pattern Among Patients Attending Holy Mosque (Haram) Medical Centers During Hajj 1434 (2013), Abdulrahman R. Bakhsh, Abdulfattah I. Sindy, Mostafa J. Baljoon, Khalid O. Dhafar, Zohair J. Gazzaz, Mukhtiar Baig, Basma A. Deiab
Diseases Pattern Among Patients Attending Holy Mosque (Haram) Medical Centers During Hajj 1434 (2013), Abdulrahman R. Bakhsh, Abdulfattah I. Sindy, Mostafa J. Baljoon, Khalid O. Dhafar, Zohair J. Gazzaz, Mukhtiar Baig, Basma A. Deiab
Saudi Medical Journal
Objective: To evaluate the diseases pattern among pilgrims attending the 2 Holy Mosque (Haram) Health Care Centers during the Hajj season 2013 (Hijra 1434). Methods: In this cross-sectional study, data was collected from 2 medical centers located in the Holy Mosque in Makkah city, Saudi Arabia, from the first of Dhul-Hijjah to sixteenth Dhul-Hijjah 1434. The present study was completed in 16 days (6th October to 21st October 2013). Results: Over 16 days, 1008 patients attended the medical centers during Hajj 1434, (2013), out of which 554 (55%) were males and 454 (45%) were females. Most of the patients were …
Leishmaniasis, Malaria, And Schistosomiasis Concurrently In An 8-Year-Old Boy, Mahmood D. Al-Mendalawi
Leishmaniasis, Malaria, And Schistosomiasis Concurrently In An 8-Year-Old Boy, Mahmood D. Al-Mendalawi
Saudi Medical Journal
No abstract provided.
Perceptions And Knowledge Regarding Antimicrobial Stewardship Among Clinicians In Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, Sameer E. Al-Harthi, Lateef M. Khan, Abdel-Moneim M. Osman, Mai A. Alim, Omar I. Saadah, Abdulrehman A. Almohammadi, Faheem M. Khan, Fatemah O. Kamel
Perceptions And Knowledge Regarding Antimicrobial Stewardship Among Clinicians In Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, Sameer E. Al-Harthi, Lateef M. Khan, Abdel-Moneim M. Osman, Mai A. Alim, Omar I. Saadah, Abdulrehman A. Almohammadi, Faheem M. Khan, Fatemah O. Kamel
Saudi Medical Journal
Objectives: To understand the perceptions, attitude, and prescribing practices of clinicians regarding antimicrobial resistance (AMR). Methods: A multidisciplinary cross-sectional study comprising 447 clinicians of university, public, and private hospitals of Jeddah, Saudi Arabia was carried out from August to October 2014 using a self-administered questionnaire. Results: Interestingly, 33% of the general physicians yielded to patient/parent’s demand for the choice of antimicrobials (AMs) as compared with only 13.2% of the residents, and 4.3% of the specialists. In addition, expensive AMs are more often prescribed by the general physician (70.4%) in comparison with 26.4% residents and 30.4% of the specialists. However, no …
A Rare Case Of Multilocus Brain Abscess Due To Entamoeba Histolytica Infection In A Child, Mahmood D. Al-Mendalawi
A Rare Case Of Multilocus Brain Abscess Due To Entamoeba Histolytica Infection In A Child, Mahmood D. Al-Mendalawi
Saudi Medical Journal
No abstract provided.
Impact Of Maternal And Neonatal Factors On Parameters Of Hematopoietic Potential In Umbilical Cord Blood, Sara Y. Al-Deghaither
Impact Of Maternal And Neonatal Factors On Parameters Of Hematopoietic Potential In Umbilical Cord Blood, Sara Y. Al-Deghaither
Saudi Medical Journal
Objectives: To determine characteristics of laboratory parameters of hematopoietic potential in umbilical cord blood and their association with maternal and neonatal factors. Methods: This prospective analysis was performed on 206 umbilical cord blood donations (50-200 ml) from King Faisal Specialist Hospital and Research Centre, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia between January and September 2014. Samples were processed and analyzed for total nucleated cells (TNC’s), cluster designation (CD)45 + , CD34 + counts, nucleated red blood cells (NRBCs) count, and viability testing. Results: Most of the study participants (63.6%) were on their first 3 deliveries and from women with age between 17 and …
Risk Factors Of Diarrhea In Children Under 5 Years In Al-Mukalla, Yemen, Ali S. Bahartha, Jalil I. Alezzi
Risk Factors Of Diarrhea In Children Under 5 Years In Al-Mukalla, Yemen, Ali S. Bahartha, Jalil I. Alezzi
Saudi Medical Journal
Objectives: To assess the risk factors associated with diarrhea among children below 5-years-old in Mukalla, Yemen, and compare with other studies. Methods: We conducted a case-control study on 200 children (100 cases and 100 controls) who attended the Maternity and Child Hospital, outpatient-clinics, and the Primary Health Care Centers in Al-Mukalla, Hadhramout, Yemen between February and April 2013. Results: We found that the significant risk factors associated with diarrhea were crowded housing (odds ratio [OR] 2.02; p =0.02; confidence interval [CI] 1.03-4.01), incomplete vaccination of the child (OR=2.02; p =0.027; CI: 1.08-3.8), and recurrent diarrheal illness during the last 3 …
Antibiotic Prophylaxis Against Infective Endocarditis In Adult And Child Patients: Knowledge Among Dentists In Saudi Arabia, Afnan F. Al-Fouzan, Rafif M. Al-Shinaiber, Refal S. Al-Baijan, Mohammed M. Al-Balawi
Antibiotic Prophylaxis Against Infective Endocarditis In Adult And Child Patients: Knowledge Among Dentists In Saudi Arabia, Afnan F. Al-Fouzan, Rafif M. Al-Shinaiber, Refal S. Al-Baijan, Mohammed M. Al-Balawi
Saudi Medical Journal
Objectives: To evaluate dentists’ knowledge regarding the prevention of infective endocarditis in Saudi Arabia and their implementation of the 2007 American Heart Association guidelines. Methods: In this cross-sectional study, in March 2014, 801 dentists who practice in different regions of Saudi Arabia completed a questionnaire regarding the need for antibiotic prophylaxis for specific cardiac conditions and specific dental procedures, prophylaxis regimens in adults and children, and recommendations for patients on chronic antibiotics, and in dental emergencies. The data were analyzed using one-way analyses of variance (ANOVAs) and independent t-tests, and a p -value <0.05 was considered statistically significant. Results: The total knowledge level regarding antibiotic prophylaxis among all participants was 52.2%, with a significant difference between dentists who graduated before and after 2007. Comparing the level of knowledge among different dental specialists, surgeons and periodontists had the highest level of knowledge regarding the use of antibiotic prophylaxis. Amoxicillin was prescribed as the drug of choice by 63.9% of the participants. Conclusion: This study emphasized the need for continuous education and for formal inclusion of the guidelines in the students’ curriculum, as well as for strategic placement of the guidelines in locations throughout dental clinics.
An Epidemic Analysis Of Hand, Foot, And Mouth Disease In Zunyi, China Between 2012 And 2014, Weiwei Zhang, Bo Huang, Chaokun She, Yan Liu, Huabo Tong, Fengxue Wang, Kaifeng Wu
An Epidemic Analysis Of Hand, Foot, And Mouth Disease In Zunyi, China Between 2012 And 2014, Weiwei Zhang, Bo Huang, Chaokun She, Yan Liu, Huabo Tong, Fengxue Wang, Kaifeng Wu
Saudi Medical Journal
Objectives: To re-evaluate the epidemiology of hand, foot, and mouth disease (HFMD) in a non-vaccinated population in Zunyi, China. Methods: We used laboratory-based data from the Third Affiliated Hospital of Zunyi Medical College, Zunyi, China to assess the epidemiology of the HFMD caused by enteroviruses between January 2012 and November 2014. Real-time polymerase chain reaction was used to determine human enteroviruses from a total of 12313 probable cases enrolled in this retrospective study. All analyses were stratified by enterovirus serotype, gender, and age. Results: Virological results were available for 12313 cases of probable HFMD. A total of 5750 cases were …
Physicians’ Knowledge, Perceptions, And Attitudes Toward Antimicrobial Prescribing In Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, Abeer M. Baadani, Kamran Baig, Wafa A. Alfahad, Sultan Aldalbahi, Ali S. Omrani
Physicians’ Knowledge, Perceptions, And Attitudes Toward Antimicrobial Prescribing In Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, Abeer M. Baadani, Kamran Baig, Wafa A. Alfahad, Sultan Aldalbahi, Ali S. Omrani
Saudi Medical Journal
Objectives: To assess knowledge, perceptions, and attitudes toward antimicrobial prescribing among physicians practicing in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. Methods: A questionnaire was developed and distributed to physicians working in hospitals in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia between June and August 2013. The results were analyzed using Stata 12 software. Results: Two hundred and twelve (84.8%) full responses were returned. Most respondents perceived antimicrobial resistance as a significant problem in their daily practice (119, 56.1%) and at a national level (148, 69.8%). Inappropriate empirical therapy (101, 47.6%) and excessive use of antimicrobials in healthcare settings (66, 31.1%) were believed to be the main contributors …
Mycobacterium Riyadhense Infections, Mustafa M. Saad, Abeer N. Alshukairi, Mohammed O. Qutub, Noura A. Elkhizzi, Haris M. Hilluru, Ali S. Omrani
Mycobacterium Riyadhense Infections, Mustafa M. Saad, Abeer N. Alshukairi, Mohammed O. Qutub, Noura A. Elkhizzi, Haris M. Hilluru, Ali S. Omrani
Saudi Medical Journal
Mycobacterium riyadhense is a newly described slowly growing, non-tuberculous mycobacterium species. We describe 2 new cases of Mycobacterium riyadhense infections presenting with extra-pulmonary involvement, and reviewed all previously reported cases in the literature. We also describe the spectrum of the disease and explore treatment options based on the experience with the current and previously reported cases.
Antimicrobial Resistance: Insights From The Declaration Of World Alliance Against Antibiotic Resistance, Mushira A. Enani
Antimicrobial Resistance: Insights From The Declaration Of World Alliance Against Antibiotic Resistance, Mushira A. Enani
Saudi Medical Journal
No abstract provided.
Periodontal Findings In Systemic Lupus Erythematosus Patients And Healthy Controls, Khalid D. Al-Mutairi, Mohammad S. Al-Zahrani, Sami M. Bahlas, Rayyan A. Kayal, Khalid H. Zawawi
Periodontal Findings In Systemic Lupus Erythematosus Patients And Healthy Controls, Khalid D. Al-Mutairi, Mohammad S. Al-Zahrani, Sami M. Bahlas, Rayyan A. Kayal, Khalid H. Zawawi
Saudi Medical Journal
Objectives: To compare periodontal findings in systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) patients and healthy controls, and to determine, whether there is a correlation between periodontal parameters and SLE biomarkers. Methods: This cross-sectional study was conducted in the Faculty of Dentistry, King Abdulaziz University, Jeddah, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia between November 2012 and February 2014. Twenty-five participants diagnosed with SLE and 50 healthy controls were selected. Periodontal assessment consisted of clinical attachment level (CAL), probing depth (PD), bleeding on probing, and plaque scores. For the SLE group, several laboratory tests were obtained, such as, white blood cell count, hemoglobin level, platelet count, …
Current Understanding Of The Relationship Between Periodontal And Systemic Diseases, Hani H. Mawardi, Lena S. Elbadawi, Stephen T. Sonis
Current Understanding Of The Relationship Between Periodontal And Systemic Diseases, Hani H. Mawardi, Lena S. Elbadawi, Stephen T. Sonis
Saudi Medical Journal
Periodontal disease (PD) is among the most common infectious diseases affecting humans. While the burden of periodontal disease on oral health has been extensively investigated, a possible specific relationship between the disease and systemic health is a relatively new area of interest. More recently it has been suggested that PD has an etiological role in the development of atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease, diabetes mellitus, and preterm low-birth weight, among others. In this review, we critically evaluate the current knowledge on the relation between PD and systemic diseases overall, and specifically with cardiovascular diseases. The best available evidence today suggests that the …
New Global Viral Threats, Hakan Erdem, Serhat Ünal
New Global Viral Threats, Hakan Erdem, Serhat Ünal
Saudi Medical Journal
Infectious diseases have caused great catastrophes in human history, as in the example of the plague, which wiped out half of the population in Europe in the 14th century. Ebola virus and H7N9 avian influenza virus are 2 lethal pathogens that we have encountered in the second decade of the 21st century. Ebola infection is currently being seen in West Africa, and H7N9 avian flu appears to have settled in Southeast Asia. This article focuses on the current situation and the future prospects of these potential infectious threats to mankind.
Evaluation Of Knowledge And Behavior Of Workers In Prince Mohammed International Airport In Western Saudi Arabia Regarding Public Health Emergency Measures Applied During Hajj Season 2014, Ibrahim M. Gosadi, Ali M. Al-Hazmi, Amin A. Fadl, Khalid H. Alharbi, Mazin M. Swarelzahab
Evaluation Of Knowledge And Behavior Of Workers In Prince Mohammed International Airport In Western Saudi Arabia Regarding Public Health Emergency Measures Applied During Hajj Season 2014, Ibrahim M. Gosadi, Ali M. Al-Hazmi, Amin A. Fadl, Khalid H. Alharbi, Mazin M. Swarelzahab
Saudi Medical Journal
Objectives: To evaluate the knowledge and behavior of workers at a Saudi airport regarding public health emergency measures applied during Hajj season. Methods: This study is a cross-sectional study conducted at the Prince Mohammed International Airport in Al-Madinah Al-Munawwarah, Saudi Arabia between August and September 2014. Data were collected by semi-structured questionnaires during personal interviews. Non-random purposive sampling was conducted to target workers at higher risk of acquiring infection from travellers. Results: One hundred and eighty-six participants were recruited of whom 92.5% were males. The study participants were workers in 8 different sectors. Twenty-six percent of the participants were health …