Publications by authors named "S Al-Hajjar"
Objectives: To investigate the incidence rate, clinical characteristics across different age groups, antimicrobial susceptibility, and outcomes of () infections.
Methods: A retrospective analysis was carried out to include 66 cases with confirmed cultures from sterile samples between January 2014 and June 2022 at King Faisal Specialist Hospital and Research Centre in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.
Results: A total of 66 cases were identified, with an incidence rate of 0.
Article Synopsis
- The study examines Omicron variant infections, focusing on the epidemiological and clinical characteristics of 305 patients diagnosed between January 2022 and December 2023.
- Results show that the majority of cases were caused by the XBB variant, with a notable spike during flu season; hospitalization was recorded in 16.39% of cases, predominantly linked to certain underlying health conditions.
- Vaccination significantly lowered the odds of hospitalization, highlighting its importance in managing severe outcomes associated with Omicron infection.
Background: The burden of respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) in high-risk pediatric patients remains unclear. Therefore, this study aims to characterize pediatric RSV cases from January 2019 to December 2022 and assess the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on RSV burden and RSV-related outcomes. In addition, examining factors influencing RSV-related hospitalization.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFObservational cohort study of perinatal outcomes of women with COVID-19.
J Infect Public Health
December 2022
Background: Understanding the impact of SARS-CoV-2 infection on pregnancy outcomes and of pregnancy on COVID-19 outcomes is critical for ensuring proper prenatal and antenatal care. No similar studies have been published in Saudi Arabia.
Methods: We performed a prospective cohort study of pregnant women with confirmed SARS-CoV-2 infection who presented at King Faisal Specialist Hospital and Research Center (KFSHRC) in Riyadh, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.
Urinary tract infection (UTI) is the most common bacterial disease in childhood worldwide and may have significant adverse consequences, particularly for young children. In this guideline, we provide the most up-to-date information for the diagnosis and management of community-acquired UTI in infants and children aged over 90 days up to 14 years. The current recommendations given by the American Academy of Pediatrics Practice guidelines, Canadian Pediatric Society guideline, and other international guidelines are considered as well as regional variations in susceptibility patterns and resources.
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