Publications by authors named "Abdulsalam Ali A H Al-Qahtani"
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- A study was conducted to explore syphilis prevalence among migrant craft and manual workers (MCMWs) in Qatar, which make up 60% of the population, focusing on both lifetime and recent infections.
- Analysis involved sera specimens collected during a nationwide SARS-CoV-2 seroprevalence survey, utilizing advanced testing methods to detect syphilis antibodies and recent infections.
- Results showed a lifetime syphilis infection rate of 1.3% and a recent infection rate of 0.09%, with higher infection prevalence noted in older age groups and variations based on nationality and occupation.
Article Synopsis
- A study was conducted on migrant craft and manual workers (CMWs) in Qatar to assess the prevalence of hepatitis B virus (HBV) and hepatitis C virus (HCV) infections among this population, which makes up 60% of the country's workforce.
- Findings showed that current HBV infection prevalence was low at 0.4%, with education and occupation influencing infection rates, while lifetime HCV infection prevalence was 0.8%, with Egyptians having the highest rates at 6.5%.
- The results suggest that while HBV infection is low among CMWs, HCV is present at an intermediate level compared to global and regional statistics, highlighting the need for ongoing monitoring and targeted health initiatives.
Background: Limited data exists on herpes simplex virus type 1 (HSV-1) and type 2 (HSV-2) infections in migrant populations. This study investigated HSV-1 and HSV-2 seroprevalences and associations among craft and manual workers (CMWs) in Qatar who constitute 60% of Qatar's population.
Methods: A national population-based cross-sectional seroprevalence survey was conducted on the CMW population, all men, between July 26 and September 9, 2020.
Background: Qatar experienced a severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) epidemic that disproportionately affected the craft and manual worker (CMW) population, who comprise 60% of the total population. This study aimed to assess ever and/or current infection prevalence in this population.
Methods: A cross-sectional population-based survey was conducted during July 26 to September 09, 2020, to assess both anti-SARS-CoV-2 positivity through serological testing and current infection positivity through polymerase chain reaction (PCR) testing.