Publications by authors named "Almigdad H M Ali"

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  • Biliary atresia (BA) is a leading reason for liver transplants in children, and it may be linked to viral infections, particularly Cytomegalovirus (CMV), that cause autoimmune responses affecting bile ducts.
  • This meta-analysis utilized guidelines and various databases to determine the prevalence of CMV infection in BA patients, analyzing 19 studies with a total of 630 infants.
  • The findings revealed a 25.4% prevalence of CMV infection among these infants, indicating significant regional differences, but more extensive research is needed to better understand the connection between CMV and BA, especially regarding prognosis.
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Sickle cell disorders are the most common hemoglobinopathies worldwide. Clinical variability of sickle cell disease (SCD) and susceptibility to its complications have been attributed to hematologic, genetic, and other influencing factors. This review aimed to provide further summary and analyses of the prevalence and factors associated with cholelithiasis among patients with SCD.

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Mothers are the major role players with regard to their children's immunisation. The aim of this study is to assess the knowledge, attitude and practice of mothers of children below 5 years of age with regard to immunisation in Northern State, Sudan. This was a cross-sectional survey which was conducted in three villages in 2016.

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