Browsing by Author "Al-Ansari, Khalid"
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Antigenica and Genetic Characterization of Identified Rotavirus Strains in Qatar In Response to Rotarix Vaccine Usage
Mathew, Shilu M.; Ibrahim, Malak; Al Thani, Asmaa; Al Ansari, Khalid; Zaraket, Hassan; Yassine, Hadi M.... more authors ... less authors ( Qatar University Press , 2020 , Poster)Aim: To identify genetic and antigenic variation in RV in response to vaccine usage. Methods: A total of 231 RV-positive fecal samples were collected from children suffering from AGE during three-year study period between ... -
Epidemiological, molecular, and clinical features of rotavirus infections among pediatrics in Qatar
Mathew, Shilu; Al Ansari, Khalid; Al Thani, Asmaa A; Zaraket, Hassan; Yassine, Hadi M ( Springer , 2021 , Article)Acute gastroenteritis (AGE) remains a major cause of diarrhea in developing and developed countries. Rotavirus (RV) is a leading cause of severe pediatric diarrhea worldwide. Here we report on the prevalence of circulating ... -
Epidemiology Profile of Viral Meningitis Infections Among Patients in Qatar (2015-2018)
Mathew, Shilu; Al Khatib, Hebah A; Al Ansari, Khalid; Nader, Joanne; Nasrallah, Gheyath K; Younes, Nadin N; Coyle, Peter V; Al Thani, Asmaa A; Al Maslamani, Muna A; Yassine, Hadi M... more authors ... less authors ( Frontiers Media , 2021 , Article)Little is known about the etiology of meningitis in the MENA region, including Qatar. Viral agents are considered the major cause for meningitis worldwide. Here, we present primary data about the etiology and clinical and ... -
Human respiratory syncytial virus: pathogenesis, immune responses, and current vaccine approaches.
Taleb, Sara A; Al Thani, Asmaa A; Al Ansari, Khalid; Yassine, Hadi M ( Springer Verlag , 2018 , Article)Respiratory syncytial virus continues to pose a serious threat to the pediatric populations worldwide. With a genomic makeup of 15,200 nucleotides, the virus encodes for 11 proteins serving as envelope spikes, inner envelope ... -
Level of Maternal Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV) F Antibodies in Hospitalized Children and Correlates of Protection.
Taleb, Sara A; Al-Ansari, Khalid; Nasrallah, Gheyath K; Elrayess, Mohamed A; Al-Thani, Asmaa A; Derrien-Colemyn, Alexandrine; Ruckwardt, Tracy J; Graham, Barney S; Yassine, Hadi M... more authors ... less authors (2021)RSV is a major cause of lower respiratory infections among children, where no vaccine is available. The stabilized form of the fusion (F) protein, pre-F, is a leading vaccine candidate targeting different populations, ... -
Microbiome profiling of rotavirus infected children suffering from acute gastroenteritis.
Sohail, Muhammad U; Al Khatib, Hebah A; Al Thani, Asmaa A; Al Ansari, Khalid; Yassine, Hadi M; Al-Asmakh, Maha... more authors ... less authors ( BMC , 2021 , Report)Rotavirus (RV) is a leading cause of pediatric diarrhea and mortality worldwide. The virus causes acute gastroenteritis characterized by moderate to severe vomiting, diarrhea, dehydration, and fever. Microbial dysbiosis ... -
Mixed Viral-Bacterial Infections and Their Effects on Gut Microbiota and Clinical Illnesses in Children.
Mathew, Shilu; Smatti, Maria K; Al Ansari, Khalid; Nasrallah, Gheyath K; Al Thani, Asmaa A; Yassine, Hadi M... more authors ... less authors ( Nature Research , 2019 , Article)Acute gastroenteritis remains a major cause of morbidity and mortality among young children worldwide. It accounts for approximately 1.34 million deaths annually in children younger than five years. Infection can be caused ... -
Molecular analysis of the enteric protozoa associated with acute diarrhea in hospitalized children
Boughattas, Sonia; Behnke, Jerzy M.; Al-Ansari, Khalid; Sharma, Aarti; Abu-Alainin, Wafa; Al-Thani, Asma; Abu-Madi, Marawan A.... more authors ... less authors ( Frontiers Media S.A. , 2017 , Article)Pediatric diarrhea is a common cause of death among children under 5 years of age. In the current study, we investigated the frequency of intestinal parasites among 580 pediatric patients with chronic diarrhea. Parasitic ... -
Molecular characterization of extended spectrum β -lactamases enterobacteriaceae causing lower urinary tract infection among pediatric population.
Eltai, Nahla O; Al Thani, Asmaa A; Al-Ansari, Khalid; Deshmukh, Anand S; Wehedy, Eman; Al-Hadidi, Sara H; Yassine, Hadi M... more authors ... less authors ( BioMed Central , 2018 , Article)The β-lactam antibiotics have traditionally been the main treatment of Enterobacteriaceae infections, nonetheless, the emergence of species producing β- Lactamases has rendered this class of antibiotics largely ineffective. ... -
Molecular epidemiology of Rotavirus in children with gastroenteritis in Qatar
Mathew, Shilu; Al Thani, Asmaa A; Al Ansari, Khalid; Yassine, Hadi M ( OMICS , 2019 , Conference Paper)Acute gastroenteritis remains a major cause of morbidity and mortality of young children worldwide. The vast majority of diarrhea cases in developing and developed countries are attributable to the viruses and to a lesser ... -
Utilization of Emergency Services by Children with Asthma in Qatar
Arafah, Dima; Smith, Jane; Campbell, John; Al-Ansari, Khalid; Powell, Colin ( Hamad bin Khalifa University Press (HBKU Press) , 2022 , Article)Background: Asthma is a leading chronic disease in children worldwide, which if left untreated or poorly controlled, can lead to altered lung function and poor quality of life. 1 Early detection and improved control of ... -
Whole-Genome Sequencing for Molecular Characterization of Carbapenem-Resistant Enterobacteriaceae Causing Lower Urinary Tract Infection among Pediatric Patients
Al Mana, Hassan; Sundararaju, Sathyavathi; Tsui, Clement K. M.; Perez-Lopez, Andres; Yassine, Hadi; Al Thani, Asmaa; Al-Ansari, Khalid; Eltai, Nahla O... more authors ... less authors ( MDPI , 2021 , Article)Antibiotic resistance is a growing public health problem globally, incurring health and cost burdens. The occurrence of antibiotic-resistant bacterial infections has increased significantly over the years. Gram-negative ...