Publications by authors named "Fariba Khani"

Article Synopsis
  • - The study examines the prevalence of human rhinovirus (HRV) among Iranian pilgrims with severe acute respiratory infections (SARI) during the 2017 Hajj, highlighting the health risks during this pilgrimage.
  • - Out of 104 pilgrims tested, 21 individuals (20.19%) were found to be positive for HRV, with different species identified: HRV-A21, HRV-B91, and un-typed HRV-C.
  • - The findings indicate a significant presence of HRV among pilgrims and suggest that preventative measures are crucial, as there are no vaccines or antiviral treatments available for this virus.
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