Publications by authors named "Khulood N Alboqmy"
Article Synopsis
- The study focused on a Mpox outbreak in Riyadh's healthcare facilities, involving 97 patients diagnosed between May and December 2023, with a majority being young male Saudi nationals.
- Skin lesions and common symptoms like fever and headaches were prevalent, and nearly half of the patients reported sexual activity as a potential transmission mode, though this may be underreported.
- Genotyping showed all samples belonged to subclade IIb, with unique characteristics in symptom presentation and effective infection control measures safeguarding healthcare workers.
This study outlines the results of an investigation of a large outbreak at King Saud Medical City (KSMC), a quaternary hospital in Saudi Arabia. We identified 122 cases of C. auris (colonization, 74; infection, 48) from June 2021 to June 2022.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFThe First Reported Foodborne Botulism Outbreak in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia: Lessons Learned.
J Epidemiol Glob Health
September 2024
Background: Botulism has not been previously reported in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. This rare and sometimes fatal foodborne illness is caused by neurotoxins and primarily results from consuming home-canned fruits, vegetables, dairy, and seafood products & it can lead to paralysis.
Objective: The purpose of this study was to evaluate the clinical features of patients who developed botulism in Riyadh in 2024 after consuming mayonnaise from a well-known local chain of restaurants in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.