Publications by authors named "Alaa Altawalbeh"
Article Synopsis
- Infections, particularly invasive pneumococcal diseases (IPDs), pose significant health risks in Jordan, and current data highlights the absence of pneumococcal conjugate vaccines (PCVs) in the national vaccination program.
- A study involving 1,015 pediatric patients identified the prevalence of common pneumococcal serotypes, with notable findings including a high PCR positivity rate and identified serotypes such as 6B and 14.
- This research underscores the urgent need to introduce PCVs in Jordan's vaccination schedule, as it provides critical data on prevalent serotypes to guide vaccine selection.
Congenital Partial Arhinia.
Alaa Altawalbeh Mustafa AlHaji Mousa Qatawneh Ahmad AlSharadqeh Mohammad AlBataineh Safaa AlTawalbeh
Mater Sociomed
September 2022
Background: Partial arhinia is an extremely rare congenital malformation with an unclear pathogenesis. In this condition, the external nasal structures and nasal passages are absent, and it can be associated with somatic anomalies, other craniofacial abnormalities, severe feeding, and airway compromise.
Objective: In this article, we describe a case of a baby born with congenital partial arhinia at Prince Rashid AlHasan Hospital in Irbid, Jordan.