Publications by authors named "Huda G Ben Helaby"
Phylogenetic characterization of circulating Dengue and Alkhumra Hemorrhagic Fever viruses in western Saudi Arabia and lack of evidence of Zika virus in the region: A retrospective study, 2010-2015.
Moneerah S Al-Saeed Sherif A El-Kafrawy Suha A Farraj Tagreed L Al-Subhi Norah A Othman Huda G Ben Helaby
J Med Virol
August 2017
Article Synopsis
- Flaviviruses pose a significant global health threat, with many causing vague febrile illnesses; in western Saudi Arabia, dengue virus (DENV) and Alkhumra hemorrhagic fever virus (AHFV) are endemic.
- A study analyzed 690 patient samples from 2010 to 2015 and discovered the presence of DENV-2, DENV-3, and AHFV, highlighting a concerning increase in DENV-2 infections and possible importation from travelers.
- The findings emphasize the need for ongoing surveillance and control measures for flaviviruses in Saudi Arabia, especially with millions of pilgrims visiting annually.
Background: Dengue viruses (DENVs) are mosquito-borne viruses which can cause disease ranging from mild fever to severe dengue infection. These viruses are endemic in several tropical and subtropical regions. Multiple outbreaks of DENV serotypes 1, 2 and 3 (DENV-1, DENV-2 and DENV-3) have been reported from the western region in Saudi Arabia since 1994.
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