Publications by authors named "Ensaf A Azzazy"
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- This study investigates the prevalence and genotypes of rotavirus group A (RVA) infections among children with acute gastroenteritis in Egypt, analyzing epidemiologic and clinical data from 92 stool samples.
- RVA was found in 24-26.1% of the samples, with G3 being the most common genotype and significant associations found with younger age, bottle-feeding, and cooler seasons.
- The research emphasizes the need for rotavirus vaccination in Egypt's national immunization efforts, as RVA infections are linked to increased severity of symptoms, including frequent diarrhea and vomiting.
Candida species are the leading cause of invasive fungal infections and a common cause of hospital-acquired bloodstream infections. Invasive candidiasisis a highly lethal infection associated with mortality rates between 40 and 60 %. This study was conducted with aim of assessing the role of Candida albicans germ tube antibody (CAGTA) level in the early diagnosis of invasive candidiasis and in monitoring the efficacy of antifungal drugs in patients with end stage liver disease.
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