Publications by authors named "Ali Abdullah Al-Somainy"
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- Yemen has been facing the largest cholera outbreak in modern history since 2016, with a significant rise in multidrug-resistant (MDR) cholera strains observed since 2018.
- Analysis of 260 V. cholerae isolates from 2018 to 2019 revealed that a majority (84%) were part of the O1 serogroup and belonged to the seventh pandemic El Tor lineage, while the remaining 16% were non-toxigenic strains from different lineages.
- The emergence of MDR plasmids in cholera strains indicates a potential genetic exchange between epidemic and endemic strains, underscoring the need for ongoing genomic surveillance to manage and control cholera effectively.
The aim of this study was to evaluate blood transfusion services (BTS) at the main blood banks (BBs) of the Sana'a Capital. The 4 main BBs at Sana'a Capital were evaluated according to the safe World Health Organization BTS standards. Qualitative and quantitative data were collected using semi-structured questionnaires covering 6 components: activities, quality assurance system (QAS) and training, donation, grouping and compatibility testing, components, and screening for transfusion-transmitted infections (TTIs).
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