Publications by authors named "K M Al-Hasan Imam"
Isotype deficiencies (IgG subclass and selective IgA, IgM, IgE deficiencies).
Allergy Asthma Proc
September 2024
Article Synopsis
- Immunoglobulin G (IgG) subclass deficiencies and isolated deficiencies in IgA, IgM, and IgE have been documented, showing varying prevalence and symptoms ranging from asymptomatic to recurrent infections that don't respond to antibiotics.
- These deficiencies are often linked with other health issues like atopic disorders and autoimmune diseases, particularly in patients lacking allergies or with certain immunodeficiency types.
- Treatment options vary and may include antibiotics for infections, prophylactic measures for some patients, and immunoglobulin replacement for those who have frequent, severe infections.
Article Synopsis
- Nigeria reported its first mpox cases in nearly 40 years five years before the 2022-2023 outbreak, with ongoing human-to-human transmission driving the epidemic.
- Researchers analyzed 112 mpox virus genomes from Nigeria (2021-2023) and traced the lineage back to its emergence around July 2014 from southern Nigeria, specifically Rivers State.
- The study also found that human-to-human transmission significantly increased the virus's evolutionary rate and emphasized the importance of better pathogen surveillance and response strategies.
Article Synopsis
- Nigeria and Cameroon reported their first mpox cases in over 30 years starting in 2017 and 2018, with Nigeria's outbreak recognized as a human epidemic.
- The study focused on understanding the zoonotic transmission dynamics of the mpox virus across the Nigeria-Cameroon border, revealing ongoing cases driven by a new Clade IIb.1 lineage and highlighting significant cross-border viral spread.
- The findings indicate that southern Nigeria is likely the origin of the mpox epidemic, with evidence of a zoonotic precursor lineage present in local animal populations for over 45 years, emphasizing the persistent risk of MPXV emergence in both countries.
Objective: To assess awareness, perceptions and use related to evidence-based revision methods by undergraduate medical students.
Methods: The descriptive cross-sectional study was conducted in three medical colleges of Rawalpindi, Islamabad, Pakistan, from December 01, 2019, to January 31, 2020, after approval from the ethics review committee of Army Medical College, Rawalpindi. The sample comprised undergraduate medical students of either gender.