Publications by authors named "Munirah S Aleyiydi"
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- * Findings show that hepatitis B and C, dengue fever, influenza, chickenpox, and measles were the most reported viral infections, with males generally more affected than females, while there was a notable decrease in cases during the COVID-19 pandemic.
- * The authors emphasize the need for better understanding of viral transmission and disease burden to improve health policies and develop effective preventive measures in Saudi Arabia.
In the past two decades, the world has witnessed devastating pandemics affecting the global healthcare infrastructure and disrupting society and the economy worldwide. Among all pathogens, viruses play a critical role that is associated with outbreaks due to their wide range of species, involvement of animal hosts, easily transmitted to humans, and increased rates of infectivity. Viral disease outbreaks threaten public health globally due to the challenges associated with controlling and eradicating them.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFIntroduction: Bacterial infections have a significant impact on human health; they can cause severe morbidity and mortality, particularly in susceptible populations. Epidemiological surveillance is a critical tool for monitoring the population's health and facilitate the prevention and control of infectious disease outbreaks. Knowing the burden of bacterial communicable diseases is an initial core step toward public health goals.
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