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Salmonella Bacilli Negative Image Recognized On Diff-Quik Stain From Pleural Fluid Cytology, Zahrah H. Al-Faraj, Hoda A. Hassan, Baha A. Abdalhamid, Mousa A. Al-Abbadi
Salmonella Bacilli Negative Image Recognized On Diff-Quik Stain From Pleural Fluid Cytology, Zahrah H. Al-Faraj, Hoda A. Hassan, Baha A. Abdalhamid, Mousa A. Al-Abbadi
Saudi Medical Journal
Understanding the significance of cytopathological tests in evaluating various infectious processes have become very essential nowadays, as it is a safe, fast, and cost-effective procedure. We present a case of a 52-year-old male with Salmonella empyema where the causative organisms were initially identified on cytology, and subsequently confirmed by microbiological culture. Diff-Quik stained smears showed many colorless, slender, fat short bacilli, which were visualized against the blue-gray background of the smear. These bacilli were identified both intracellularly inside the histiocytes and neutrophils cytoplasm as well as extracellularly in the smear background. We consider that this negative image represents the organism …
Appraisal Of Antimicrobial Prescribing Practices Of Governmental And Non-Governmental Dentists For Hospitals In The Western Region Of Saudi Arabia, Sameer E. Al-Harthi, Lateef M. Khan, Hassan H. Abed, Huda M. Alkreathy, Ahmed S. Ali
Appraisal Of Antimicrobial Prescribing Practices Of Governmental And Non-Governmental Dentists For Hospitals In The Western Region Of Saudi Arabia, Sameer E. Al-Harthi, Lateef M. Khan, Hassan H. Abed, Huda M. Alkreathy, Ahmed S. Ali
Saudi Medical Journal
OBJECTIVE: To scrutinize the knowledge, attitude, and antimicrobial practices in Saudi Arabian Dentistry. METHODS: In this cross-sectional survey of dentists, a self-administered questionnaire comprising of 61 questions was dispersed to the participants randomly, which included their professional profile, awareness of the current scope of antimicrobial resistance, prescribing practice, frequency of antimicrobial prescription, and sources of continuing education of antimicrobials. The study took place in the Faculty of Dentistry, King Abdulaziz University, Jeddah, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia between February and April 2013. RESULTS: Knowledge and awareness concerning specific antimicrobials, with specific oral cavity lesion was 78% for the students and interns, …
Viral Agents Causing Acute Lower Respiratory Tract Infections In Hospitalized Children At A Tertiary Care Center In Saudi Arabia, Elham E. Bukhari, Malak M. Elhazmi
Viral Agents Causing Acute Lower Respiratory Tract Infections In Hospitalized Children At A Tertiary Care Center In Saudi Arabia, Elham E. Bukhari, Malak M. Elhazmi
Saudi Medical Journal
OBJECTIVE: To determine the load and importance of respiratory viruses in hospitalized Saudi children with acute lower respiratory tract infections (ALRIs). METHODS: A retrospective study was performed at the Departments of Pediatrics, Pathology/Microbiology, King Khalid University Hospital, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia from January 2005 to December 2010. Nasopharyngeal aspirates were collected from 643 children with ALRI. Viruses were detected by direct immunofluorescence, respiratory syncytial virus (RSV), adenovirus (ADV), type 1 to 3 parainfluenza viruses (PIV), and type A and B influenza virus (flu). RESULTS: Of the 643 children with ALRI, viruses were detected in 309 (48.1%) specimens. The viruses that …
Incidence And Risk Factors Of Bacteria Causing Infectious Keratitis, Yousef H. Aldebasi, Salah M. Aly, Muhammad I. Ahmad, Amjad A. Khan
Incidence And Risk Factors Of Bacteria Causing Infectious Keratitis, Yousef H. Aldebasi, Salah M. Aly, Muhammad I. Ahmad, Amjad A. Khan
Saudi Medical Journal
OBJECTIVE: To study the incidence and risk factors of the bacteria causing infectious keratitis among patients in Qassim province of Saudi Arabia. METHODS: This is a cross sectional study conducted at the Department of Optometry, College of Applied Medical Sciences, Qassim University, Qassim, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia from December 2010 to May 2011. One hundred patients suspected of keratitis were subjected to clinical examinations. A total of 115 corneal swabs from these cases were collected under aseptic conditions for bacteriological examinations. RESULTS: Culture of the corneal swabs revealed Pseudomonas aeruginosa (25.2%), Staphylococcus aureus (15.7%), and unclassified bacteria (13.9%). However, 52 …
The Utility Of Platelet, Mean Platelet Volume, And Red Cell Distribution Width In The Diagnosis Of Active Crohn's Disease And Intestinal Tuberculosis, Sha Huang, Feng-Ming Yi, Rui Zhou, Min Chen, Yuan Lei, Jun-Zhang Zhao, Heng Zhang, Bing Xia
The Utility Of Platelet, Mean Platelet Volume, And Red Cell Distribution Width In The Diagnosis Of Active Crohn's Disease And Intestinal Tuberculosis, Sha Huang, Feng-Ming Yi, Rui Zhou, Min Chen, Yuan Lei, Jun-Zhang Zhao, Heng Zhang, Bing Xia
Saudi Medical Journal
OBJECTIVE: To evaluate the diagnostic utility of platelet count (PLT), mean platelet volume (MPV), and red cell distribution width (RDW) in patients with active Crohn9s disease (CD) and intestinal tuberculosis (ITB). METHODS: This study was conducted in the Department of Gastroenterology, Zhongnan Hospital of Wuhan University, Wuhan, China. Sixty-eight patients with active CD, 35 with ITB, and 22 as control group were recruited. Blood routine test including white blood cell, red blood cell, PLT, MPV, RDW, and so forth was investigated. RESULTS: Patients with active CD and ITB have increased PLT and RDW (both p<0.001), and decreased MPV (p=0.002). The RDW performed preferably in predicting both active CD (odds ratio [OR]=2.390, p=0.007), and ITB (OR=2.338, p=0.017), and had better diagnostic value (area under the receiver operating characteristics curve [AUC] - 0.812; p<0.001) than CRP (AUC - 0.716; p=0.007) and ESR (AUC - 0.804; p<0.001) in ITB diagnosis. CONCLUSION: Among the laboratory markers, RDW not only possessed the favorable capability to predict active CD, but also showed outstanding predicting capability, and good diagnostic value in ITB.
Uptake Of Higher Intravenous Colistin Methanesulfonate Dosing In Hospitals In The Gulf Cooperation Council States. A Web-Based Survey Study, Ali S. Omrani, Wafa A. Alfahad, Ali M. Albarrak
Uptake Of Higher Intravenous Colistin Methanesulfonate Dosing In Hospitals In The Gulf Cooperation Council States. A Web-Based Survey Study, Ali S. Omrani, Wafa A. Alfahad, Ali M. Albarrak
Saudi Medical Journal
No abstract provided.
Middle East Respiratory Syndrome Novel Corona Mers-Cov Infection. Epidemiology And Outcome Update, Jaffar A. Al-Tawfiq, Abdullah Assiri, Ziad A. Memish
Middle East Respiratory Syndrome Novel Corona Mers-Cov Infection. Epidemiology And Outcome Update, Jaffar A. Al-Tawfiq, Abdullah Assiri, Ziad A. Memish
Saudi Medical Journal
Middle East respiratory syndrome coronavirus MERS-CoV is a newly emerging respiratory virus with a high case fatality rate among identified cases. The virus is thought to cause a severe disease in patients with underlying comorbidities. The identification of asymptomatic patients and mild cases among family and healthcare worker contacts of confirmed cases indicates a wider spectrum of clinical manifestation of the disease. The majority of patients presented with fever 98%, fever with cough 83%, and shortness of breath 72%. Radiographic manifestations range from unilateral infiltrate 43%, to increased bronchovascular markings 17%, and diffuse reticulonodular pattern 4%. Our understanding of the …
Characterization, Quantification, And Assessment Of Immune Protection Potential Of Secretory Immunoglobulin A In Colostrum Samples From Saudi Women, Adel Almogren
Saudi Medical Journal
OBJECTIVE: To characterize, quantify, and assess the function of colostral secretory immunoglobulin A (sIgA) in Saudi women. METHODS: This prospective study was performed between March 2009 and February 2010 at King Khalid University Hospital, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. Twenty milliliters of colostrum sample was collected from each of 23 healthy Saudi women (mean age 26+/-4 years) included in the study within 48 hours postpartum. Levels of sIgA and sIgM were determined by enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay (ELISA) and purification of secretory antibodies from pooled clarified sample was performed by thiophilic-gel chromatography, Jacalin-agarose chromatography, and Sephacryl S-300 gel filtration. Antibody induced respiratory burst …
A Comparative Study Between Prescribed And Over-The-Counter Antibiotics, Abobakr E. Abasaeed, Jiri Vlcek, Mohamed A. Abuelkhair, Retnosari Andrajati, Asim A. Elnour
A Comparative Study Between Prescribed And Over-The-Counter Antibiotics, Abobakr E. Abasaeed, Jiri Vlcek, Mohamed A. Abuelkhair, Retnosari Andrajati, Asim A. Elnour
Saudi Medical Journal
OBJECTIVE: To examine the influence of pharmacists’ demographic characteristics on dispensing antibiotics purchased with and without a prescription in the community pharmacies. METHODS: This cross-sectional study was conducted in 24 randomly-selected community pharmacies located in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates between March and September 2009. Data were collected through a closed-structured questionnaire and analyzed using the Statistical Package for Social Sciences Version 17. Descriptive statistics, odds ratios, significance and 95% CI and logistic regression analyses were then used to analyze the resulting data. RESULTS: Participating pharmacists conducted a total of 1645 antibiotic transactions (1211 [73.6%] dispensed with prescriptions versus and …
A Case Of Pediatric Gastrointestinal Basidiobolomycosis Mimicking Crohn’S Disease. A Review Of Pediatric Literature, Hassan Y. Faqeehi, Dayel A. Alshahrani, Abdulrahman A. Al-Hussaini
A Case Of Pediatric Gastrointestinal Basidiobolomycosis Mimicking Crohn’S Disease. A Review Of Pediatric Literature, Hassan Y. Faqeehi, Dayel A. Alshahrani, Abdulrahman A. Al-Hussaini
Saudi Medical Journal
Basidiobolomycosis is a rare fungal infection caused by basidiobolus ranarum. The vast majority of gastrointestinal basidiobolomycosis cases were reported from tropical and subtropical regions. We report a Saudi pediatric patient with ileal basidiobolomycosis and initial clinical presentation mimicking acute appendicitis before being misdiagnosed as Crohn9s disease. Our case is the first to report effective treatment of pediatric gastrointestinal basidiobolomycosis using voriconazole mono-therapy. In addition, we present extensive review of pediatric gastrointestinal basidiobolomycosis in medical literature.
Septic Pulmonary Embolism Secondary To Staphylococcus Aureus Septic Thrombophlebitis In A Pediatric Patient, Farah C. Thabet, Abdulrahman S. Alhejaili, Abdulrahman N. Alodayani
Septic Pulmonary Embolism Secondary To Staphylococcus Aureus Septic Thrombophlebitis In A Pediatric Patient, Farah C. Thabet, Abdulrahman S. Alhejaili, Abdulrahman N. Alodayani
Saudi Medical Journal
We present the clinical course of an 11-year-old child with septic pulmonary embolism secondary to community acquired methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) septic deep venous thrombosis. The aim is to emphasize the non-specific symptoms of septic pulmonary embolism in pediatrics, the frequent association with septic deep venous thrombosis and osteomyelitis, and to highlight that MRSA is the most frequently isolated organism. Pediatricians should consider septic pulmonary embolism in cases of septic deep venous thrombosis even in the absence of respiratory symptoms. The initial antibiotic management should include glycopeptides, as community acquired MRSA is increasingly the isolated organism in this disorder.
Identification Of Helicobacter Pylori By Different Conventional Staining Techniques And Its Comparison With Polymerase Chain Reaction, Himani B. Pandya, Jagdish S. Patel, Harihar H. Agravat, Sahil B. Patel, Minal C. Thakkar
Identification Of Helicobacter Pylori By Different Conventional Staining Techniques And Its Comparison With Polymerase Chain Reaction, Himani B. Pandya, Jagdish S. Patel, Harihar H. Agravat, Sahil B. Patel, Minal C. Thakkar
Saudi Medical Journal
OBJECTIVE: To evaluate Helicobacter pylori (H. pylori) detection by histological staining methods, and to compare with those of Gram staining and polymerase chain reaction (PCR). METHODS: This is a cross-sectional study conducted at the Department of Microbiology, Shree P. M. Patel Paramedical College, Anand, Gujarat, India on 436 patients attending the Deep Surgical Hospital, Anand, Gujarat between February 2008 and October 2011. Biopsies were subjected to histological staining using Hematoxylin & Eosin (H&E), Giemsa, and Warthin-Starry stains, as well as with Gram staining. The PCR was performed on 71 biopsy samples. RESULTS: Sensitivity and negative predictive values of all 3 …
Serum 25-Hydroxyvitamin D Concentration In Patients With Psoriasis And Rheumatoid Arthritis And Its Association With Disease Activity And Serum Tumor Necrosis Factor-Alpha, Mona A. Atwa, Mona G. Balata, Ashraf M. Hussein, Nashwa I. Abdelrahman, Hazem H. Elminshawy
Serum 25-Hydroxyvitamin D Concentration In Patients With Psoriasis And Rheumatoid Arthritis And Its Association With Disease Activity And Serum Tumor Necrosis Factor-Alpha, Mona A. Atwa, Mona G. Balata, Ashraf M. Hussein, Nashwa I. Abdelrahman, Hazem H. Elminshawy
Saudi Medical Journal
OBJECTIVE: To assess vitamin D status in psoriasis and rheumatoid arthritis (RA) patients and to study whether it was associated with disease activity, inflammatory markers, and serum tumor necrosis factor-alpha (TNF-alpha). METHODS: This cross-sectional study was conducted at Riyadh National Hospital, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia between March and September 2012. It included 43 patients with plaque psoriasis, 55 RA patients and 40 healthy controls matched for age. Blood samples were drawn from all participants for assessment of 25-hydroxyvitamin D [25(OH)D], TNF-alpha, C-reactive protein (CRP), erythrocyte sedimentation rate (ESR), parathyroid hormone (PTH), and serum corrected calcium. Disease activity of psoriasis and RA …
Prevalence Of Colistin And Tigecycline Resistance In Acinetobacter Baumannii Clinical Isolates From 2 Hospitals In Riyadh Region Over A 2-Year Period, Abeer M. Baadani, Sahar I. Thawadi, Noura A. El-Khizzi, Ali S. Omrani
Prevalence Of Colistin And Tigecycline Resistance In Acinetobacter Baumannii Clinical Isolates From 2 Hospitals In Riyadh Region Over A 2-Year Period, Abeer M. Baadani, Sahar I. Thawadi, Noura A. El-Khizzi, Ali S. Omrani
Saudi Medical Journal
OBJECTIVE: To describe the rates and patterns of colistin and tigecycline resistance among Acinetobacter baumannii (A. baumannii) isolates from clinical specimens from 2 major hospitals in Riyadh Region over a 2-year period. METHODS: This is a retrospective review of records of all clinical isolates of A. baumannii from the departments of microbiology at King Faisal Specialist Hospital and Research Center (KFSHRC) and Prince Sultan Military Medical City (PSMMC), Riyadh, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia for the period from January 2010 to December 2011. RESULTS: Records for 1307 Acinetobacter species isolates were identified. The overall tigecycline resistance rates were 9.7% and colistin …
A Retrospective Study On Traumatic Spinal Cord Injury In An Inpatient Rehabilitation Unit In Central Saudi Arabia, Maher S. Al-Jadid
A Retrospective Study On Traumatic Spinal Cord Injury In An Inpatient Rehabilitation Unit In Central Saudi Arabia, Maher S. Al-Jadid
Saudi Medical Journal
OBJECTIVE: To determine the causes, age and gender differences, hospital length of stay (HLoS), and prevalence of traumatic spinal cord injury (TSCI) in a Saudi referral trauma center. METHODS: We retrospectively reviewed hospital records of all patients who completed the TSCI rehabilitation program in the Rehabilitation Medicine Division, Department of Neurosciences at Prince Sultan Military Medical City, Riyadh, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia from August 1982 and November 2010. The age and gender of the patient, type and mechanism of trauma, type and severity of neurologic deficits, frequency, and HLoS of patient’s were collected for analysis. RESULTS: The mean age of …
Solitary Presumed Choroidal Tuberculomas Masquerading As Choroidal Tumors, Ahmad M. Alaraj, Hassan Al-Dhibi, Hani S. Al-Mezaine
Solitary Presumed Choroidal Tuberculomas Masquerading As Choroidal Tumors, Ahmad M. Alaraj, Hassan Al-Dhibi, Hani S. Al-Mezaine
Saudi Medical Journal
The ocular involvement of tuberculosis is not uncommon but diverse. Rarely, patients initially present with ocular signs that simulate intraocular malignancy. We report 3 cases of isolated presumed choroidal tuberculoma masquerading as intraocular tumor. Two patients had no systemic evidence of tuberculosis with strongly positive purified protein derivative skin test and one patient had evidence of inactive old pulmonary tuberculosis demonstrated by chest computed tomography. Antituberculous regimen including isoniazid 5 mg/kg/day, rifampicin 600 mg/day, ethambutol 15 mg/kg/day, and pyrazinamide 30 mg/kg/day were employed in all cases for 9 months. In addition, oral prednisone 1 mg/kg/day has been given until clinical …
Recovery From Severe Novel Coronavirus Infection, Ali M. Albarrak, Gwen M. Stephens, Roger Hewson, Ziad A. Memish
Recovery From Severe Novel Coronavirus Infection, Ali M. Albarrak, Gwen M. Stephens, Roger Hewson, Ziad A. Memish
Saudi Medical Journal
We describe the third confirmed case of novel coronavirus infection in a resident of the Arabian Peninsula. Our patient presented, as did 2 prior cases, with severe pneumonia and renal dysfunction requiring intensive care support including assisted ventilation. However, unlike the earlier cases, and despite underlying chronic disease and a single kidney, he survived his infection and has been discharged home. The Ministry of Health continues active surveillance for additional cases. As this case report goes to press, 2 additional confirmed cases have been identified in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. Contact investigations are in progress. Future work will focus not only …
Human Papillomavirus, Vaccines, And Protection From Cervical Cancer, Sadiman K. Altinbas, Omer L. Tapisiz
Human Papillomavirus, Vaccines, And Protection From Cervical Cancer, Sadiman K. Altinbas, Omer L. Tapisiz
Saudi Medical Journal
Current published data makes clear the relationship between genital human papillomavirus (HPV) infection and cervical cancer. Although there is an opportunity for screening programs that could obviate the disease, cervical cancer still remains the second most common cancer among women worldwide. The subtypes HPV 16 and 18 affect the anogenital tract mucosal surfaces, and accounts for nearly 70% of all cervical cancers, and 90% or more of anal cancer cases. When the 493,000 new cases of cervical cancer and 274,000 deaths per year are taken into consideration, the importance of treatment and prophylaxis modalities for HPV can clearly be recognized. …
Evaluation Of Direct Detection Of Mycobacterium Tuberculosis Complex In Respiratory And Non-Respiratory Clinical Specimens Using The Cepheid Gene Xpert System, Souad M. Al-Ateah, Maha M. Al-Dowaidi, Noura A. El-Khizzi
Evaluation Of Direct Detection Of Mycobacterium Tuberculosis Complex In Respiratory And Non-Respiratory Clinical Specimens Using The Cepheid Gene Xpert System, Souad M. Al-Ateah, Maha M. Al-Dowaidi, Noura A. El-Khizzi
Saudi Medical Journal
OBJECTIVE: To compare the sensitivity and specificity of Cepheid Gene Xpert, MTB/RIF assay for direct detection of Mycobacterium tuberculosis complex (MTBC) and rifampin (RIF) resistance with conventional methods in respiratory and non-respiratory clinical specimens. METHODS: We used a cross sectional design to evaluate a diagnostic test at the TB Section of the Division of Microbiology, Central Military Laboratory and Blood Bank, Prince Sultan Military Medical City, Riyadh, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia from October 2011 to January 2012. The detection of MTBC and RIF resistance using the Xpert MTB/RIF assay was assessed in 239 (172 respiratory, and 67 non respiratory) specimens …
Impact Of Increasing Bed-Space Area On Invasive Device-Related Infections Seen In The Intensive Care Unit, Selcuk Kaya, Hava Aydin, Gurdal Yilmaz, Saniye Dindar, Ahmet Eroglu, Iftihar Koksal
Impact Of Increasing Bed-Space Area On Invasive Device-Related Infections Seen In The Intensive Care Unit, Selcuk Kaya, Hava Aydin, Gurdal Yilmaz, Saniye Dindar, Ahmet Eroglu, Iftihar Koksal
Saudi Medical Journal
No abstract provided.
Novel Influenza A (H1n1) Outbreak At A Training Institute In The Eastern Province Of Saudi Arabia, Shahid Latif
Novel Influenza A (H1n1) Outbreak At A Training Institute In The Eastern Province Of Saudi Arabia, Shahid Latif
Saudi Medical Journal
No abstract provided.
Patterns Of Diseases And Preventive Measures Among Domestic Hajjis From Central, Saudi Arabia, Fahad S. Al-Jasser, Ibrahim A. Kabbash, Mohammad A. Almazroa, Ziad A. Memish
Patterns Of Diseases And Preventive Measures Among Domestic Hajjis From Central, Saudi Arabia, Fahad S. Al-Jasser, Ibrahim A. Kabbash, Mohammad A. Almazroa, Ziad A. Memish
Saudi Medical Journal
OBJECTIVE: To identify the occurrence of upper respiratory tract infections (URTI), diarrheal diseases and trauma during the Hajj season, and the practice of some preventive measures by pilgrims. METHODS: A cross-sectional study during November and December 2009 among hajjis registered while visiting Primary Health Care Centers of Riyadh, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia to get mandatory meningococcal meningitis vaccination. On return from hajj, hajjis were contacted on telephone to collect information on occurrence of URTI and diarrhea along with other associated activities in Hajj. RESULTS: Out of 1507 hajjis, 54.7% developed symptoms; 97% reported upper respiratory tract symptoms, and 9.3% reported …
Hemolytic Anemia In An Immuno-Competent Infant Due To Acute Cytomegalovirus Infection, Mohamed A. Hendaus
Hemolytic Anemia In An Immuno-Competent Infant Due To Acute Cytomegalovirus Infection, Mohamed A. Hendaus
Saudi Medical Journal
No abstract provided.
Community Acquired Klebsiella Pneumoniae, K1 Serotype. Invasive Liver Abscess With Bacteremia And Endophthalmitis, Mushira A. Enani, Noura A. El-Khizzi
Community Acquired Klebsiella Pneumoniae, K1 Serotype. Invasive Liver Abscess With Bacteremia And Endophthalmitis, Mushira A. Enani, Noura A. El-Khizzi
Saudi Medical Journal
A community-acquired syndrome of cryptogenic invasive Klebsiella pneumoniae (K. pneumoniae) liver abscess (CIKPLA) has been emerging worldwide over the past 3 decades, particularly in Taiwan and Korea. It is caused by highly virulent hypermucoviscous, rmpA positive K. pneumoniae serotype K1. This condition occurs in predominantly diabetic persons with no underlying hepatobiliary disease. Metastatic infections of the brain, meninges, lungs, pleura, bones, soft tissues, and eyes are unique features of this syndrome. We report a laboratory-confirmed regulator of mucoid phenotype (rmp)A-positive, K1 serotype K. pneumoniae from Saudi Arabia in 2 diabetic native Saudis presenting with community acquired, invasive liver abscess complicated …
Antimicrobial Susceptibility Patterns Of Multidrug-Resistant Pseudomonas Aeruginosa And Acinetobacter Baumannii Against Carbapenems, Colistin, And Tigecycline, Ali M. Somily, Muhammad M. Absar, Muhammad Z. Arshad, Zahid A. Shakoor, Amal J. Fatani, Yunus M. Siddiqui, Thomas S. Murray
Antimicrobial Susceptibility Patterns Of Multidrug-Resistant Pseudomonas Aeruginosa And Acinetobacter Baumannii Against Carbapenems, Colistin, And Tigecycline, Ali M. Somily, Muhammad M. Absar, Muhammad Z. Arshad, Zahid A. Shakoor, Amal J. Fatani, Yunus M. Siddiqui, Thomas S. Murray
Saudi Medical Journal
OBJECTIVE: To examine susceptibility of Pseudomonas aeruginosa (P. aeruginosa) and Acinetobacter baumannii (A. baumannii ) against carbapenems along with colistin and tigecycline as alternative therapeutic options. METHODS: A total of 117 strains of multidrug-resistant (MDR) non-fermenting Gram negative bacteria isolated from non-duplicate samples were collected consecutively. We included one sample from each patient (84 isolates of A. baumannii and 33 isolates of P. aeruginosa isolated from patients seen at King Khalid University Hospital, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, from June to December 2010). Isolates were identified by the MicroScan WalkAway 96 Plus system. The minimum inhibitory concentrations (MICs) were determined by E-test …
Hepatitis B Virus Genotypes And Subgenotypes In The Eastern Black Sea Region Of Turkey, Nese Kaklikkaya, Metin Sancaktar, Rahmet Guner, Celal K. Buruk, Iftihar Koksal, Ilknur Tosun, Faruk Aydin
Hepatitis B Virus Genotypes And Subgenotypes In The Eastern Black Sea Region Of Turkey, Nese Kaklikkaya, Metin Sancaktar, Rahmet Guner, Celal K. Buruk, Iftihar Koksal, Ilknur Tosun, Faruk Aydin
Saudi Medical Journal
OBJECTIVE: To determine the hepatitis B virus (HBV) genotypes and subgenotypes in patients with HBV infection in the Eastern Black Sea region of Turkey. METHODS: One hundred and thirty-seven patients9 samples collected over 5 years (January 2005 to January 2010) at Farabi Hospital in Karadeniz Technical University, Trabzon, Turkey were included in the study. All patients were positive for hepatitis B surface antigen (HBsAg) and HBV DNA. The HBV genotypes were determined by the polymerase chain reaction - restriction fragment length polymorphism (PCR-RFLP) method using an amplified segment of the pre-S region of HBV. RESULTS: One hundred and twenty-five of …
Effect Of Periodontal Treatment On Serum C-Reactive Protein Level In Obese And Normal-Weight Women Affected With Chronic Periodontitis., Mohammad S. Al-Zahrani, Hamed S. Alghamdi
Effect Of Periodontal Treatment On Serum C-Reactive Protein Level In Obese And Normal-Weight Women Affected With Chronic Periodontitis., Mohammad S. Al-Zahrani, Hamed S. Alghamdi
Saudi Medical Journal
OBJECTIVES: To investigate the effect of conventional periodontal therapy on serum C-reactive protein (CRP) level and periodontal status in obese and normal-weight chronic periodontitis patients. METHODS: This is a controlled clinical trial conducted at the King Abdulaziz University Faculty of Dentistry, Jeddah, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia between December 2009 and March 2011. A total of 40 women affected with moderate to severe chronic periodontitis were selected (20 obese [test group] and 20 normal-weight [control]). Smokers, pregnant women, and subjects with any systemic disease were excluded. Serum CRP level and periodontal parameters, including clinical attachment level, probing depth, bleeding on probing …
Antimicrobial Properties Of 3 Medicinal Plants From Saudi Arabia Against Some Clinical Isolates Of Bacteria., Saad A. Alamri, Mahmoud F. Moustafa
Antimicrobial Properties Of 3 Medicinal Plants From Saudi Arabia Against Some Clinical Isolates Of Bacteria., Saad A. Alamri, Mahmoud F. Moustafa
Saudi Medical Journal
OBJECTIVES: To examine the in vitro antibacterial activity of the ethanol extract of fresh fruits of Solanum incanum L., fresh leaves of Ricinus communis L. and Allium ampeloprasum var. porrum L., and to determine and quantify the phenol compounds of the investigated plant parts. METHODS: This study was carried out at the Faculty of Science, King Khalid University, Abha, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia from July 2011 to September 2011. Nine clinical strains of bacteria and 3 ethanol extracts of 3 plant species were used for the antimicrobial study. Thirty grams of each sample was ground, filtrated, and each filtrate mixed …
Predictive Factors For Fatality In Pandemic Influenza A (H1n1) Virus Infected Patients., Selcuk Kaya, Gurdal Yilmaz, Mustafa Arslan, Funda Oztuna, Tevfik Ozlu, Iftihar Koksal
Predictive Factors For Fatality In Pandemic Influenza A (H1n1) Virus Infected Patients., Selcuk Kaya, Gurdal Yilmaz, Mustafa Arslan, Funda Oztuna, Tevfik Ozlu, Iftihar Koksal
Saudi Medical Journal
OBJECTIVES: To determine predictive fatality criteria based on clinical and laboratory findings on admission to hospital in patients diagnosed with pandemic influenza A (H1N1) virus infection. METHODS: The study was conducted at the School of Medicine, Karadeniz Technical University, Trabzon, Turkey. Demographic, clinical, and laboratory data for hospitalized cases with a diagnosis of A (H1N1) virus infection between October 2009 and May 2010 were analyzed retrospectively. Patients were divided into 2 groups: fatal (group I) and non-fatal (group II). The 2 group9s demographic, clinical, and laboratory data were compared on admission. RESULTS: Ten (20%) of the 50 patients included in …
Safety Of Intradermal Bacillus Calmette-Guerin Vaccine For Neonates In Eastern Saudi Arabia., Ahmed H. Al-Salem, Mukul R. Kothari, Hatem M. Alhani, Mohammad M. Oquaish, Suzie S. Khogeer, Mohammed S. Desouky
Safety Of Intradermal Bacillus Calmette-Guerin Vaccine For Neonates In Eastern Saudi Arabia., Ahmed H. Al-Salem, Mukul R. Kothari, Hatem M. Alhani, Mohammad M. Oquaish, Suzie S. Khogeer, Mohammed S. Desouky
Saudi Medical Journal
OBJECTIVES: To evaluate the safety of Bacillus Calmette-Guerin (BCG) in Saudi infants and outline our management for BCG related lymphadenitis. METHODS: The records of infants who developed BCG related complications were retrospectively reviewed from March 2008 to March 2011 at the Maternity and Children Hospital, Dammam, Saudi Arabia for age, gender, birth weight, presentation, and outcome. All our patients were immunized with the BCG vaccine within 48 hours after birth, and the total number of vaccinated newborns was obtained from the vaccination registry. RESULTS: During a 3-year period (March 2008 to March 2011), 26,000 newborns received BCG and 81 (51 …