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Rapid Enzyme-Linked Immunosorbent Assay For The Diagnosis Of Human Brucellosis In Surveillance And Clinical Settings In Egypt, Moustafa A. Fadeel, Momtaz O. Wasfy, Guillermo Pimentel, John D. Klena, Francis J. Mahoney, Rana A. Hajjeh
Rapid Enzyme-Linked Immunosorbent Assay For The Diagnosis Of Human Brucellosis In Surveillance And Clinical Settings In Egypt, Moustafa A. Fadeel, Momtaz O. Wasfy, Guillermo Pimentel, John D. Klena, Francis J. Mahoney, Rana A. Hajjeh
Saudi Medical Journal
OBJECTIVE: To optimize and standardize an enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay (ELISA) for rapid diagnosis of human brucellosis in clinical cases identified during a surveillance study for acute febrile illness (AFI). METHODS: Serum samples from patients presenting with AFI at 13 fever hospitals across Egypt between 1999 and 2003 were kept frozen at NAMRU-3 and used in this study. The assay was evaluated in 5 subject groups: brucellosis cases confirmed by blood culture (group I, n=202) 87% positive by standard tube agglutination test (TA), brucellosis cases exclusively confirmed by TA (group II, n=218), blood cultures from AFI cases positive for bacterial species …
Oxidative Stress In Patients With Pulmonary Tuberculosis, Amir Ghorbanihaghjo, Nadereh Rashtchizadeh, Mohammad Rohbaninoubar, Amirmansour Vatankhah, Abdolnasser Rafi
Oxidative Stress In Patients With Pulmonary Tuberculosis, Amir Ghorbanihaghjo, Nadereh Rashtchizadeh, Mohammad Rohbaninoubar, Amirmansour Vatankhah, Abdolnasser Rafi
Saudi Medical Journal
No abstract provided.
Evidence Of Human Metapneumovirus Infection In Jordanian Children, Nasser M. Kaplan, Winifred Dove, Ahmad F. Abu-Zeid, Hiyam E. Shamoon, Sawsan A. Abd-Eldayem, Charles A. Hart
Evidence Of Human Metapneumovirus Infection In Jordanian Children, Nasser M. Kaplan, Winifred Dove, Ahmad F. Abu-Zeid, Hiyam E. Shamoon, Sawsan A. Abd-Eldayem, Charles A. Hart
Saudi Medical Journal
No abstract provided.
Treatment Of Alopecia Areata By Topical Diclofenac Sodium Gel In Comparison To Benzoyl Peroxide Gel. A Novel Single Blind Therapeutic Clinical Trial, Khalifa E. Sharquie, Adil A. Al-Nuaimy, Wesam J. Kadhum
Treatment Of Alopecia Areata By Topical Diclofenac Sodium Gel In Comparison To Benzoyl Peroxide Gel. A Novel Single Blind Therapeutic Clinical Trial, Khalifa E. Sharquie, Adil A. Al-Nuaimy, Wesam J. Kadhum
Saudi Medical Journal
No abstract provided.
Etiology Of Community-Acquired Pneumonia In Hospitalized Patients In Jordan, Musa K. Al-Ali, Raymond G. Batchoun, Tarig M. Al-Nour
Etiology Of Community-Acquired Pneumonia In Hospitalized Patients In Jordan, Musa K. Al-Ali, Raymond G. Batchoun, Tarig M. Al-Nour
Saudi Medical Journal
OBJECTIVE: To ascertain the causative organisms of community acquired pneumonia (CAP) in Jordanian patients requiring hospital admission. METHODS: A prospective study of both adults and children admitted to Princess Basma and Princess Rahma Teaching Hospitals in Irbid, Jordan with a diagnosis of CAP over a 6-month period from April to October 2002. RESULTS: A total of 35 adult patients were admitted with a mean age of 47 years, and 63 children with a mean age of 3 years. A pathogen was isolated from 25 (71%) adults, and from 17 (27%) children, and sputum cultures gave the best diagnostic yield. In …
Staphylococcus Aureus Endocarditis Complicated By Bilateral Pneumothorax, Azza A. Alafify, Tarig S. Al-Khuwaitir, Bashir A. Wani, Samir M. Taifur
Staphylococcus Aureus Endocarditis Complicated By Bilateral Pneumothorax, Azza A. Alafify, Tarig S. Al-Khuwaitir, Bashir A. Wani, Samir M. Taifur
Saudi Medical Journal
Staphylococcus aureus is the most common cause of endocarditis in intravenous drug users. The organism gains access by intravenous injection or from the direct invasion of skin at injection sites. Known for its aggressiveness, the right sided endocarditis that ensues can lead to complications such as pulmonary abscesses and even death. We report the unusual case of an intravenous drug abuser, who following the occurrence of extensive pulmonary abscesses, developed bilateral pneumothoraces within a few days.
Anti-Hepatitis Delta Virus Seroprevalence And Risk Factors In Patients With Hepatitis B In Southeast Turkey, Mustafa K. Celen, Celal Ayaz, Salih Hosoglu, Mehmet F. Geyik, Mehmet Ulug
Anti-Hepatitis Delta Virus Seroprevalence And Risk Factors In Patients With Hepatitis B In Southeast Turkey, Mustafa K. Celen, Celal Ayaz, Salih Hosoglu, Mehmet F. Geyik, Mehmet Ulug
Saudi Medical Journal
OBJECTIVE: To obtain regional epidemiological data on hepatitis delta virus (HDV, a defective virus) infections, the incidence of anti-HDV positivity and the associated risk factors in asymptomatic hepatitis B virus surface antigen (HBsAg) carriers and in patients with chronic active hepatitis B. METHODS: The study took place at Dicle University Hospital (Diyarbakir, Southeast of Turkey) between January 2002 and July 2004. Anti-HDV screening was performed in asymptomatic hepatitis B carriers (N=889) and in patients with chronic active hepatitis B infection (N=120). We explored the association between anti-HDV positivity and asymptomatic hepatitis B carrier status, presence of active hepatitis B, age, …
Comparison Of Early Results Of Limited Thoracotomy Versus Complete Sternotomy In Atrial Septal Defect Closure, Rezayat Parvizi, Morad Hashemzehi, Susan H. Salmasi, Naser Safai
Comparison Of Early Results Of Limited Thoracotomy Versus Complete Sternotomy In Atrial Septal Defect Closure, Rezayat Parvizi, Morad Hashemzehi, Susan H. Salmasi, Naser Safai
Saudi Medical Journal
No abstract provided.
Atheromatous Disease And Latent Prostate Cancer. A Correlation Or A Coincidence, Konstantinos N. Stamatiou, Alevizos G. Alevizos, Mohamad A. Natzar, Nikolaos G. Karakoukis, Anargiros D. Mariolis, Fragiskos A. Sofras
Atheromatous Disease And Latent Prostate Cancer. A Correlation Or A Coincidence, Konstantinos N. Stamatiou, Alevizos G. Alevizos, Mohamad A. Natzar, Nikolaos G. Karakoukis, Anargiros D. Mariolis, Fragiskos A. Sofras
Saudi Medical Journal
No abstract provided.
Avian Influenza, Awad A. Saeed, Mansour F. Hussein
Avian Influenza, Awad A. Saeed, Mansour F. Hussein
Saudi Medical Journal
A rapidly spreading, highly pathogenic avian influenza virus A H5N1 in the domestic poultry population has crossed the species barrier to humans and other mammalian species, thus, posing an increasing pandemic threat. The World Health Organization, other agencies, and countries worldwide are closely monitoring the prevalent influenza viruses and their related illnesses to detect any increased virulence or transmissibility that might signal the beginnings of any future pandemic. So far, the H5N1 virus has infected birds in more than 30 countries in Asia, Europe and Africa, while further geographical spread remains likely. Human infections are still rare and the virus …
Diabetic Foot Infection, Nidal A. Younes, Faris G. Bakri
Diabetic Foot Infection, Nidal A. Younes, Faris G. Bakri
Saudi Medical Journal
Diabetic foot infection DFI is simply defined as suspected or documented infection of the tissues that comprise the foot of a diabetic patient. Diabetic foot infection is often caused by introduction of an infection into the otherwise sterile soft tissues of the foot through a minor skin break down. Diabetic foot infection may be mild usually restricted to the uppermost layers of the skin, moderate extending down to the soft tissues of the foot or severe infection associated with systemic toxicity or metabolic instability. The paper reviews the types of DFI, pathophysiology, microbiology of DFI, relevant anatomy of the foot, …
The Prevalence Of Extended-Spectrum Beta Lactamase-Producing Escherichia Coli And Klebsiella Pneumoniae In Clinical Isolates And Risk Factors, Ilhan Ozgunes, Nurettin Erben, Abdurahman Kiremitci, Elif D. Kartal, Gul Durmaz, Hasan Colak, Gaye Usluer, Ertugrul Colak
The Prevalence Of Extended-Spectrum Beta Lactamase-Producing Escherichia Coli And Klebsiella Pneumoniae In Clinical Isolates And Risk Factors, Ilhan Ozgunes, Nurettin Erben, Abdurahman Kiremitci, Elif D. Kartal, Gul Durmaz, Hasan Colak, Gaye Usluer, Ertugrul Colak
Saudi Medical Journal
OBJECTIVE: To determine the prevalence of extended-spectrum beta-lactamase (ESBL) producing Klebsiella pneumoniae (K. pneumoniae) and Escherichia coli (E. coli), risk factors of ESBL-producing strains and antimicrobial susceptibility pattern of ESBL-producing and non producing strains. METHODS: The study took place at the Faculty of Medicine, Osmangazi University, Eskisehir, Turkey from March to November 2002. We evaluated 100 K. pneumoniae and 100 E. coli strains isolated from various clinical specimens, as well as the patients from whom these strains were isolated. The double-disk synergy test was performed on the isolates for the detection of ESBL. We visited the patients with a growth …
Cutaneous Anthrax As An Occupational Disease In Central Anatolia, Turkey, Meltem A. Yetkin, F. Sebnem Erdinc, Cemal Bulut, Necla Tulek
Cutaneous Anthrax As An Occupational Disease In Central Anatolia, Turkey, Meltem A. Yetkin, F. Sebnem Erdinc, Cemal Bulut, Necla Tulek
Saudi Medical Journal
No abstract provided.
Congenital Renal Anomalies, Anuj Mishra, Ehtuish F. Ehtuish
Congenital Renal Anomalies, Anuj Mishra, Ehtuish F. Ehtuish
Saudi Medical Journal
No abstract provided.
Acute Surgical Abdomen In Pregnancy, Abdul-Wahed N. Meshikhes
Acute Surgical Abdomen In Pregnancy, Abdul-Wahed N. Meshikhes
Saudi Medical Journal
No abstract provided.
Open Tibial Fractures, Yaser M. Behairy, Abdulrahman S. Al-Balla
Open Tibial Fractures, Yaser M. Behairy, Abdulrahman S. Al-Balla
Saudi Medical Journal
No abstract provided.
Effect Of Urtica Dioica On Bacterial Translocation In Mechanic Icter Model, Metin Aydin, Ismet Ozaydin, Zekeriya Ilce, Idris Sahin, Irfan Sencan, Coskun Silan, Mehmet Yasar, Arif Aslaner, Ertugrul Ertas
Effect Of Urtica Dioica On Bacterial Translocation In Mechanic Icter Model, Metin Aydin, Ismet Ozaydin, Zekeriya Ilce, Idris Sahin, Irfan Sencan, Coskun Silan, Mehmet Yasar, Arif Aslaner, Ertugrul Ertas
Saudi Medical Journal
No abstract provided.
Human Papillomavirus Infection Among Women Attending Health Facilities In The Kingdom Of Bahrain, Aida A. Hajjaj, Abiola C. Senok, Ali E. Al-Mahmeed, Abdulla A. Issa, Alessandra R. Arzese, Giuseppe A. Botta
Human Papillomavirus Infection Among Women Attending Health Facilities In The Kingdom Of Bahrain, Aida A. Hajjaj, Abiola C. Senok, Ali E. Al-Mahmeed, Abdulla A. Issa, Alessandra R. Arzese, Giuseppe A. Botta
Saudi Medical Journal
OBJECTIVE: To investigate the occurrence of human papillomavirus (HPV) infection and the associated risk factors in Bahrain9s female population. METHODS: This study was carried out between March to December 2004, which includes cervical scrapings for Pap smear and HPV-DNA testing using polymerase chain reaction (PCR) and restriction fragment length polymorphism (RFLP) analysis, obtained from 100 women attending the Gynecology Clinic at Salmaniya Medical Center and Sheikh Sabah Health Center in the Kingdom of Bahrain. We distributed questionnaires that include the sociodemographic data as well as information on risk factors such as smoking, parity, and the contraceptive used. RESULTS: Eleven women …
Meningoencephalitis, Pancytopenia, Pulmonary Insufficiency And Splenic Abscess In A Patient With Brucellosis, Fugen Cokca, Gulden Yilmaz-Bozkurt, Alpay Azap, Osman Memikoglu, Emin Tekeli
Meningoencephalitis, Pancytopenia, Pulmonary Insufficiency And Splenic Abscess In A Patient With Brucellosis, Fugen Cokca, Gulden Yilmaz-Bozkurt, Alpay Azap, Osman Memikoglu, Emin Tekeli
Saudi Medical Journal
A complicated case of brucellosis with some rare features is reported. Brucellosis is a multisystemic disease. However, disseminated brucellosis with cerebral, pulmonary, hematopoietic and splenic involvement in an otherwise healthy patient is a rare event. In this article, we report a case of disseminated brucellosis who was initially diagnosed as myelodysplastic syndrome MDS and meningoencephalitis, pulmonary symptoms, and splenic abscess formation occurred thereafter.
Do C-Reactive Protein And Procalcitonin Predict Hospital-Acquired Infection In Patients With Trauma?, Bulent M. Ertugrul, Aylin Yilmabasar, Ozden Ertugrul, Hatice B. Ayabakan, Sevda Kizilirmak, Sembol Turkmen
Do C-Reactive Protein And Procalcitonin Predict Hospital-Acquired Infection In Patients With Trauma?, Bulent M. Ertugrul, Aylin Yilmabasar, Ozden Ertugrul, Hatice B. Ayabakan, Sevda Kizilirmak, Sembol Turkmen
Saudi Medical Journal
No abstract provided.
Frequency And Antimicrobial Susceptibility Patterns Of Bacterial Pathogens Isolated From Septicemic Patients In Makkah Hospitals, Atif H. Asghar
Frequency And Antimicrobial Susceptibility Patterns Of Bacterial Pathogens Isolated From Septicemic Patients In Makkah Hospitals, Atif H. Asghar
Saudi Medical Journal
OBJECTIVE: To determine the frequency of septicemic cases in Makkah hospitals, the main pathogens causing septicemia, and to describe the prevalence of antibiotic resistance among septicemia clinical isolates. METHODS: We performed a prospective study of 1626 septicemic cases in the 4 main hospitals in Makkah City during April 2004 to March 2005. Blood culture, isolation of organism and susceptibility to antibiotics were assessed using a routine microbiological methods. RESULTS: Out of the 1626 septicemic cases identified, gram-positive organisms were involved in 56.6% of these episodes with coagulase-negative Staphylococci and Staphylococcus aureus being the most frequent. While Escherichia coli and Pseudomonas …
Procalcitonin Marker For Sepsis Diagnosis. Evaluating A Rapid Immuno-Chromatografic Test, Alireza E. Naeini, Shahin Montazerolghaem
Procalcitonin Marker For Sepsis Diagnosis. Evaluating A Rapid Immuno-Chromatografic Test, Alireza E. Naeini, Shahin Montazerolghaem
Saudi Medical Journal
No abstract provided.
Effects Of Community-Acquired Infections On Fever, Leukocyte Count And The Length Of Stay In Elderly. A Cross-Sectional Study Of 240 Cases, Vildan Avkan-Oguz, Nur Yapar, Mine Erdenizmenli, Ziya Kuruuzum, Sema Alp-Cavus, Reyhan Ucku, Nedim Cakir, Ayse Yuce
Effects Of Community-Acquired Infections On Fever, Leukocyte Count And The Length Of Stay In Elderly. A Cross-Sectional Study Of 240 Cases, Vildan Avkan-Oguz, Nur Yapar, Mine Erdenizmenli, Ziya Kuruuzum, Sema Alp-Cavus, Reyhan Ucku, Nedim Cakir, Ayse Yuce
Saudi Medical Journal
OBJECTIVE: To evaluate the relationships between community acquired infections in elderly cases (>/=65 ages) not living in a nursing home and factors such as, fever and white blood cell (WBC) counts; age, gender and the presence of underlying chronic diseases as compared to the length of stay. METHODS: We conducted this study in Dokuz Eylul University Hospital in Turkey as a defining cross-sectional research covering a 5-year period between January 1999 and December 2003. The data of 240 elderly cases were investigated, forms, which includes gender, existence of chronic diseases, fever, WBC counts, diagnosis, applied treatment and prognosis were …
Acute Bacterial Meningitis In Qatar, Mahmoud F. Elsaid, Amina A. Flamerzi, Mohammed S. Bessisso, Sittana S. Elshafie
Acute Bacterial Meningitis In Qatar, Mahmoud F. Elsaid, Amina A. Flamerzi, Mohammed S. Bessisso, Sittana S. Elshafie
Saudi Medical Journal
OBJECTIVE: To study the changes in the epidemiology, clinical and bacteriological profiles of bacterial meningitis in the era of the Haemophilus influenzae type b (Hib)vaccine and pneumococcus resistance. METHODS: This is a retrospective study of children aged <12 years admitted to the Hamad Medical Corporation, Qatar between January 1998 through December 2002 with positive cerebrospinal fluid culture. RESULTS: We described 64 patients with culture proven bacterial meningitis. In infants <3 months (n=29 [45%]), the most common organism was Group B Streptococcus (GBS) (20%). Children >3 months (n=35 [55%]); Hib (25%) and Streptococcus pneumoniae (STP) (20%) were the most common organisms before introduction of Hib vaccination. A significant drop of Hib infections were noticed after introduction of the vaccine. Fever, neck stiffness, seizure, vomiting, and bulging fontanel were the most frequent presenting features. Group B Streptococcus were sensitive to ampicillin and cefotaxime with no resistance detected. Forty percent …
The Diabetic Foot. In The Arab World, Abdullah M. Al-Wahbi
The Diabetic Foot. In The Arab World, Abdullah M. Al-Wahbi
Saudi Medical Journal
The literature is replete with diabetic foot problems throughout the world, but few has been written about the problem in the Middle East and even in the Arab world. After reviewing these discussions, we realized that the magnitude of the problem is not yet appreciated for many reasons. In this paper, we explained why it is more prevalent, less managed and has been associated with worse health outcomes in diabetic patients in the Arab world. We believe that the leading problems are preventable, and this cancer can be controlled in a simple cost-effective way.
Prevalence And Pattern Of Skin Disorders Among Female Schoolchildren In Eastern Saudi Arabia, Wafa Y. Al-Saeed, Kasim M. Al-Dawood, Igbal A. Bukhari, Ahmed A. Bahnassy
Prevalence And Pattern Of Skin Disorders Among Female Schoolchildren In Eastern Saudi Arabia, Wafa Y. Al-Saeed, Kasim M. Al-Dawood, Igbal A. Bukhari, Ahmed A. Bahnassy
Saudi Medical Journal
OBJECTIVE: To determine the prevalence and pattern of skin disorders among female schoolchildren in primary and intermediate schools in Al-Khobar city, Eastern Saudi Arabia. METHODS: This is a cross-sectional study conducted in Al-Khobar city, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia during the period from January-March 2003. It involved 2239 female schoolchildren randomly selected from 30 regular public and private primary and preparatory schools. We used a multi-stage stratified random sampling technique with proportional allocation. We collected data using a pre-designed structured questionnaire and clinical examination. RESULTS: The prevalence of skin diseases among female schoolchildren in Al-Khobar city was 98.6%. The most common …
Ventilator-Associated Pneumonia In Surgical Emergency Intensive Care Unit, Bulent M. Ertugrul, Ayse Yildirim, Pinar Ay, Serkan Oncu, Atahan Cagatay, Nahit Cakar, Cemalettin Ertekin, Halit Ozsut, Haluk Eraksoy, Semra Calangu
Ventilator-Associated Pneumonia In Surgical Emergency Intensive Care Unit, Bulent M. Ertugrul, Ayse Yildirim, Pinar Ay, Serkan Oncu, Atahan Cagatay, Nahit Cakar, Cemalettin Ertekin, Halit Ozsut, Haluk Eraksoy, Semra Calangu
Saudi Medical Journal
OBJECTIVE: To investigate the incidence, risk factors and the etiology of ventilator-associated pneumonia (VAP) in surgical emergency intensive care unit (ICU) patients. METHODS: We conducted this prospective cohort study in the surgical emergency ICU of Istanbul Medical Faculty between December 1999 and May 2001. We included 100 mechanically ventilated patients in this study. We diagnosed VAP according to the current diagnostic criteria. We identified the etiology of VAP cases by both quantitative cultures of endotracheal aspiration and blood cultures. To analyze the predisposing factors for the development of VAP, we recorded the following variables: age, gender, acute physiology and chronic …
Epidemiology Of Travel-Related Malaria In A Non-Malarious Area In Saudi Arabia, Jaffar A. Al-Tawfiq
Epidemiology Of Travel-Related Malaria In A Non-Malarious Area In Saudi Arabia, Jaffar A. Al-Tawfiq
Saudi Medical Journal
OBJECTIVE: The study describes the epidemiology of malaria in the Eastern Province of Saudi Arabia and the species of Plasmodium causing the disease and the associated factors. METHODS: This is a retrospective study of the epidemiology of malaria at Saudi Aramco Medical Services Organization in Dhahran, Eastern Province of Saudi Arabia. The study included all patients with malaria from January 1994 to June 2005. We retrieved the cases from the archive epidemiology records on all notifiable diseases. The medical records of patients were reviewed and the following information was collected: age, gender, nationality, year and month of acquisition, travel history …
Antimony-Induced Cerebellar Ataxia, Ammar E. Ahmed, Ahmed M. Musa, Muna H. Hussein
Antimony-Induced Cerebellar Ataxia, Ammar E. Ahmed, Ahmed M. Musa, Muna H. Hussein
Saudi Medical Journal
Visceral leishmaniasis VL, caused by Leishmania donovani is endemic over several parts of Sudan. The disease is fatal if not treated. Although sodium stibogluconate Pentostam, a pentavalent antimonial is not free from toxicity, it has been in use for treatment of VL for the last 50 years. Like other infectious diseases, neurological manifestations of VL and sodium stibogluconate have been documented. In this report, we present 2 cases of cerebellar ataxia most likely induced by Pentostam, and explain the probable cause.
Rupture Of Spleen In A Mechanically Ventilated Patient With Falciparum Malaria Admitted With Pulmonary Edema, Wanis H. Ibrahim, Ahmed Kamha, Wisam Ghadban, Abdulatif Alkhal
Rupture Of Spleen In A Mechanically Ventilated Patient With Falciparum Malaria Admitted With Pulmonary Edema, Wanis H. Ibrahim, Ahmed Kamha, Wisam Ghadban, Abdulatif Alkhal
Saudi Medical Journal
Rupture of the spleen in malaria may constitute a diagnostic challenge to many clinicians particularly in non-endemic areas where experience with malaria is limited. Our aim is to increase the awareness among clinicians from non-endemic areas of serious malarial complications. We present a young American military man who was admitted to Hamad General Hospital and had 2 serious malarial complications, namely, acute pulmonary edema and rupture of the spleen. He was unusual compared with what was published previously in 4 main points: 1. The rupture of spleen occurred while the patient on mechanical ventilation and under the effect of sedation, …