Publications by authors named "Omar Owaidh Alharbi"
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.
