Publications by authors named "Mohammad Hosni Badawi"

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.
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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.

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