Publications by Omar M Heikal

Publications by authors named "Omar M Heikal"

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Aedes aegypti re-emerging in Egypt: a review and what should be done?

Omar M Heikal Mamdouh M El-Bahnasawy Ayman T A Morsy Hazem H M Khalil

J Egypt Soc Parasitol

December 2011

Mosquitoes are main vectors of varieties of pathogenic agents affecting man and animals. There-emergencein Aswan and approach of Aedesa egypti, the vector of the Dengue hemorrhagic fever, Yellow fever and Chikungunya fever, which are encountered in Africa, needs to alert for this public health threat. The presence of Dengue and dengue hemorrhagic fever in Saudi Arabia is another issue.

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Omar M Heikal's research primarily focuses on the public health implications of mosquito-borne diseases, particularly those vectors such as Aedes aegypti that are increasingly re-emerging in various regions, including Egypt.
His 2011 article highlights the significant health risks associated with Aedes aegypti, linking its resurgence to outbreaks of Dengue, Yellow fever, and Chikungunya fever, which pose threats to both human and animal populations.
The research emphasizes the need for heightened awareness and preventive measures in response to these public health challenges, particularly in light of similar issues faced in neighboring regions like Saudi Arabia.

Publications by authors named "Omar M Heikal"

Aedes aegypti re-emerging in Egypt: a review and what should be done?

Synopsis of recent research by authors named "Omar M Heikal"