Publications by authors named "Mustafa Hussein Adam"
Ann Saudi Med
August 2014
Article Synopsis
- The study aimed to detect Coxiella burnetii infection in patients with pyrexia of undetermined cause (PUC) at King Khalid University Hospital.
- Out of 51 patients tested, 35.2% were positive for C burnetii-specific IgG antibodies, significantly higher than the 4% positivity rate in the healthy control group.
- The findings suggest that serologic testing for Q fever should be considered in cases of PUC, given the notable prevalence of infection among patients.
Pol J Microbiol
January 2013
Article Synopsis
- The study assessed the reliability of the Widal tube agglutination test by modifying it for better performance in a microplate assay format.
- The research involved testing sera from 37 patients, focusing on those with suspected typhoid fever and confirmed Salmonella infections, and explored the effects of bovine serum albumin (BSA), sheep red blood cells (SRBC), and heat inactivation on test results.
- Results showed that using SRBC absorption improved the detection of Salmonella agglutinins significantly, while heat inactivation reduced detectable titers, making the modified microplate assay a promising alternative for diagnosing Salmonella infections.
Ann Saudi Med
November 2012
Article Synopsis
- Contact allergy is prevalent and can significantly affect people's health, prompting this study to analyze allergen sensitivity among a local population in Riyadh.
- A retrospective examination of 196 patients with contact dermatitis revealed that nearly half (46.4%) reacted positively to at least one allergen, with most of these patients being Saudi nationals.
- The most common allergens identified were nickel sulfate and p-phenylenediamine, with females displaying a markedly higher sensitivity to certain allergens, indicating a need for further investigation and public health measures to prevent exposure.
