Browsing QU Forum Proceedings by Subject "Influenza"
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Influenza Prevalence and Vaccine Efficacy in Diabetic Patients in Qatar
( Qatar University Press , 2021 , Poster)Introduction: Diabetes (DM) is often recognized as ?an independent risk factor for developing severe respiratory tract infections. Influenza infections are associated with higher hospitalization, morbidity and mortality ... -
Influenza, RSV, and Other Respiratory Infections among Children in Qatar
( Qatar University Press , 2020 , Poster)Background: Acute respiratory infections (ARIs) lead to high rates of mortality and morbidity among children. However, studies on the etiology of respiratory infections among children in Qatar and surrounding countries are ... -
Molecular characterization of influenza virus in intestines and its effect on intestinal microbiota
( Qatar University Press , 2020 , Poster)Background: Influenza predominantly causes respiratory diseases; however, gastrointestinal symptoms are not uncommonly reported, particularly among high risk groups. Influenza virus RNA has been also detected in stools of ... -
Replication Dynamics, Pathogenicity, and Evolution of Influenza Viruses in Intestinal Caco-2 Cells
( Qatar University Press , 2020 , Poster)BACKGROUND: Influenza virus is a major cause of respiratory infections worldwide. Besides the common respiratory symptoms, namouras cases with gastrointestinal symptoms have been reported. Moreover, influenza virus has ...