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Epidemiological, Molecular, and Clinical Features of Norovirus Infections among Pediatric Patients in Qatar
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MDPI
, 2019 , Article)
Abstract: Background: Norovirus (NoV) is recognized as the second most important etiological agent leading to acute gastroenteritis globally. In order to determine the burden and characteristics of NoV infections in children ...
Prevalence and Phylogenetic Analysis of Parvovirus (B19V) among Blood Donors with Different Nationalities Residing in Qatar
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MDPI
, 2021 , Article)
Human parvovirus (B19V) is the causative agent of erythema infectiosum in children and
is linked to a wide range of clinical manifestations. Studies related to B19V prevalence in the Middle
East and North Africa (MENA) ...
Epidemiological and genetic characterization of pH1N1 and H3N2 influenza viruses circulated in MENA region during 2009-2017.
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BMC
, 2019 , Article)
Influenza surveillance is necessary for detection of emerging variants of epidemiologic and clinical significance. This study describes the epidemiology of influenza types A and B, and molecular characteristics of surface ...
Demographics and Epidemiology of Hepatitis B in the State of Qatar: A Five-Year Surveillance-Based Incidence Study
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MDPI
, 2019 , Article)
Background: Expatriates represent >80% of Qatar’s population, mostly arriving from countries in Africa and Asia that are endemic with many diseases. This increases the risk for introducing new pathogens into the country ...
Clinical manifestations associated with acute viral gastroenteritis pathogens among pediatric patients in Qatar.
(
Wiley
, 2021 , Article)
Acute gastroenteritis (AGE) remains a significant cause of diarrhea that affects children worldwide. It is usually caused by viral agents, including rotavirus (RV), norovirus (NoV), adenovirus (AdV), astrovirus (AstV), and ...
Within-Host Diversity of SARS-CoV-2 in COVID-19 Patients With Variable Disease Severities.
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Frontiers Media
, 2020 , Article)
The ongoing pandemic of SARS-COV-2 has already infected more than eight million people worldwide. The majority of COVID-19 patients either are asymptomatic or have mild symptoms. Yet, about 15% of the cases experience ...
Level of Maternal Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV) F Antibodies in Hospitalized Children and Correlates of Protection.
(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, ...
Whole-Genome Sequencing for Molecular Characterization of Carbapenem-Resistant Enterobacteriaceae Causing Lower Urinary Tract Infection among Pediatric Patients
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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 ...
Predictive Biomarkers of Intensive Care Unit and Mechanical Ventilation Duration in Critically-Ill Coronavirus Disease 2019 Patients.
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Frontiers Media
, 2021 , Article)
Detection of early metabolic changes in critically-ill coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) patients under invasive mechanical ventilation (IMV) at the intensive care unit (ICU) could predict recovery patterns and help in ...
Molecular and biological characterization of influenza A viruses isolated from human fecal samples
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Elsevier
, 2021 , Article)
Human influenza viruses are occasionally detected in the stools of influenza patients. Objectives: Here, we investigated the molecular and biological characteristics of intestinal influenza viruses and their potential role ...