Publications by authors named "Ahlam Muthanna"
Background: Strong Global South (GS) health research leadership, itself both dependent on and a requisite for strong health research systems, is essential to generate locally relevant research and ensure that evidence is translated into policy and practice. Strong GS health research systems and leadership are important for health development and in turn for strong health systems. However, many GS countries struggle to produce research and to improve performance on widely used research metrics measuring productivity and reflecting leadership.
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- Cutaneous leishmaniasis (CL) is prevalent in Yemen, particularly in central and southwest regions, exhibiting a variety of clinical forms that are not well studied.
- A survey of 145 patients revealed that children and rural residents are at higher risk, with typical presentations including single lesions, facial involvement, and ulcerated nodules, while 12% displayed atypical forms.
- The findings highlight that CL can present with diverse and complex morphologies, which may complicate diagnosis and treatment.