Publications by authors named "S Rauf"
A zoonotic disease unique to South Asia, brucellosis causes major public health and financial problems, notably in Pakistan. This research aimed to ascertain the molecular frequency of Brucella abortus and Brucella melitensis in humans and cattle and to pinpoint related risk factors in the Southern Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Pakistan, districts. A total of 800 blood samples, 600 from cattle and 200 from humans, were gathered and examined using traditional PCR targeting the IS711 locus.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFThis is a case of probable pernicious anemia in the setting of autoimmune hepatitis. A 55-year-old male patient presented to the Emergency Room at Dr. Ruth K.
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- Antibiotic-associated diarrhea (AAD) commonly occurs due to antibiotic treatments disrupting gut microbiota, prompting research into the effectiveness of probiotics to prevent this issue.
- The study aimed to evaluate how effective probiotics are in reducing AAD symptoms in adults compared to a placebo, enrolling 340 participants across various hospitals.
- Results showed that the probiotic group had a significantly lower incidence of AAD (18.23%) compared to the placebo group (31.17%), indicating that probiotics may be beneficial in preventing this complication.
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- Brucellosis, caused by Brucella melitensis, is a zoonotic disease affecting humans and cattle, particularly in south Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Pakistan.
- A study evaluated the molecular rate of B. melitensis in 800 participants (600 cattle and 200 humans) using blood samples and advanced PCR methods, revealing a prevalence of 3.1% in cattle and 9% in humans.
- The research highlights the importance of understanding zoonotic transmission and emphasizes the need for a coordinated management approach for brucellosis in both animals and humans, supported by statistically robust data.
Introduction: This study aimed to investigate medical students' perceptions of telehealth in Pakistan and assess the relationship between students' proficiency in computers and technology, gender, and age.
Methods: A cross-sectional study was conducted on 330 medical students from various universities in Karachi, Pakistan. Data on demographic characteristics, computer proficiency, and perceptions of telehealth were collected using a self-administered questionnaire.