Prevalence of the HLA-B*5701 Allele and Abacavir Hypersensitivity in Saudi HIV Patients: A Multicenter Study.

Introduction Human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) incidence and prevalence are increasing in Saudi Arabia, with a total prevalence of 12,000 in 2020. Treatment of HIV patients includes multiple regimens that may involve abacavir (ABC), which is a potent drug for treating HIV and can be used as a single or combined pill. Unfortunately, its use was limited by the known associated hypersensitivity reaction (HSR).

bacteremia with necrotizing pneumonia and brain abscess in a newly diagnosed HIV patient in Saudi Arabia: A case report and review of literature.

is a Gram-positive coccobacillus that falls within the category of aerobic actinomycetes. The genus belongs to the nocardioform bacteria group. This microorganism has been found in various settings, including natural environments, animals, and particularly in individuals with compromised immune systems, such as those living with HIV.

Performance of CURB-65 and ISARIC 4C mortality scores for hospitalized patients with confirmed COVID-19 infection in Saudi Arabia.

Background: The COVID-19 pandemic continues with new waves that could persist with the arrival of new SARS-CoV-2 variants. Therefore, the availability of validated and effective triage tools is the cornerstone for proper clinical management. Thus, this study aimed to assess the validity of the ISARIC-4C score as a triage tool for hospitalized COVID-19 patients in Saudi Arabia and to compare its performance with the CURB-65 score.

Bacteremia in a Patient with Human Immunodeficiency Virus Infection: A Case Report and Literature Review.

() is clinically important due to its association with underlying medical conditions. Infection with may worsen HIV prognosis, leading to acquired immunodeficiency syndrome. However, it is not frequently isolated and its susceptibility to antibiotics has not been well studied.

Prototheca zopfii as a Cause of Pneumonia and Disseminated Infection in Febrile Neutropenia: A Case Report and Literature Review.

BACKGROUND Prototheca spp. are common and found in various environments, including animal and human intestines, on the skin and in respiratory tissues, and colonizing fingernails. Few strains pathogenic for humans have been discovered.

Cardiovascular disease-related mortality risk in end stage renal disease and type 2 diabetes: A systematic review.

Background: Patients with uncontrolled type 2 diabetes can have microvascular and macrovascular complications, including renal impairment and cardiovascular diseases. However, it is unknown how diabetes and renal disease could influence cardiovascular mortality.

Objective: This study aims at examining the medical literature to evaluate the risk of cardiovascular death in concomitant end stage renal disease with type 2 diabetes.