Publications by authors named "M Alashwal"
First report of Leishmania tropica in domestic and wild animal hosts in hyperendemic areas of human cutaneous leishmaniasis in western Yemen: a neglected tropical disease needing One Health approach.
Parasitol Res
June 2024
Article Synopsis
- Cutaneous leishmaniasis (CL), caused mainly by Leishmania tropica, is a significant public health issue in Yemen, prompting a study on the distribution of Leishmania parasites in local animal populations.
- The research involved collecting blood and skin samples from 122 domestic and wild animals in Yemen's Utmah District, using molecular techniques to detect L. tropica DNA.
- Results showed a 16.4% infection rate in various animals, with the majority of haplotypes shared between animals and humans, indicating a potential role of these animals in transmitting CL and highlighting the need for a One Health approach to manage the disease.
Article Synopsis
- Cutaneous leishmaniasis (CL) is a significant public health issue in rural Yemen, highlighting the importance of understanding local beliefs and practices regarding the disease for effective control measures.
- A study conducted in the Utmah District revealed that while all participants were aware of CL, only 9.3% associated it with sandflies, and many lacked knowledge about preventive measures and had low positive attitudes toward prevention practices.
- Key factors influencing knowledge and practices about CL included age, sex, household cases, residence, occupation, and income, indicating a need for targeted health education and community outreach to improve awareness in these at-risk populations.
Objectives: This study aimed to describe the outcomes of Down syndrome patients who underwent cardiac surgery for congenital heart defects and to develop risk prediction models for in-hospital mortality, recurrent hospital admission, and the need for catheter intervention among a cohort of patients.
Methods: This single-centre retrospective cohort study included consecutive Down syndrome patients who underwent cardiac surgery for congenital heart defects between January 2018 and December 2021. We reviewed the electronic medical records.
Article Synopsis
- - Cutaneous leishmaniasis (CL) is a serious health issue in Yemen, particularly in rural areas, with a study in Utmah district revealing that 33% of participants showed signs of CL, including active skin lesions or scars.
- - The study analyzed 612 participants, identifying 53 cases of active CL confirmed through molecular testing, primarily caused by Leishmania tropica.
- - Key risk factors for CL included being younger than 10, female, living in poorly maintained houses, having family members with skin infections, and sleeping outdoors, while keeping livestock indoors appeared to reduce risk.
Background: Ventricular septal defect (VSD) is the most common congenital cardiac defect for which outcomes are not uniform. There is a lack of consensus on the risk factors for the unfavorable outcomes following surgical VSD closure.
Aim: The aim of this study was to determine the risk factors and the predictors of major adverse events (MAEs) and complications following surgical closure of VSD in children weighing less than 10 kg.