Publications by authors named "Farahanna Saad"
Trop Med Infect Dis
March 2018
Article Synopsis
- - A modeling study suggests Indonesia may have up to 20,000 cases of melioidosis annually, leading to around 10,000 deaths, though the actual situation remains unclear.
- - Researchers reviewed 146 confirmed cases, mainly from Java, and found a significant misidentification issue; the mortality rate in recent cases was recorded at 43%.
- - A survey indicated that over half of healthcare workers were unaware of melioidosis, highlighting the need for increased awareness, improved culture usage, and precise diagnosis to manage the disease effectively.
