Publications by authors named "Raga Eltayeb"
The prevalence of Tuberculosis (TB) serves as a pivotal metric, reflecting the TB burden within a specific demographic. It quantifies the number of individuals affected by either active TB disease or latent TB (LTBI). Such data is crucial for assessing the efficacy of TB control interventions and determining the demand for diagnostic and treatment services.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFBackground: COVID-19 and malaria cause significant morbidity and mortality globally. Co-infection of these diseases can worsen their impact on public health. This review aims to synthesize literature on the clinical outcomes of COVID-19 and malaria co-infection to develop effective prevention and treatment strategies.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFIntroduction: Birth defects are a significant concern since they can lead to permanent disability and death. This study comprehensively reviews the prevalence and patterns of birth defects in Saudi Arabia.
Methods: A systematic analysis of the literature retrieved from three databases (Pub Med, Science Direct, and the Saudi digital library) published between 1989 and 2022 was performed.
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- The study investigates the prevalence and characteristics of invasive candidiasis, particularly candidemia, in 49 febrile children with lymphoreticular malignancies in developing countries, finding a 5% candidemia rate mostly caused by non-albicans Candida species.
- Key indicators like Candida colonization and mannan antigen detection were analyzed, revealing that significant colonization was associated with candidemia, particularly on the first and fourth days of fever.
- Manann antigen levels showed excellent predictive capabilities for candidemia, with a cut-off value identified that provided high sensitivity and specificity, indicating potential for early diagnosis and improved patient outcomes when combined with other biomarkers.