Publications by authors named "Shaymaa A Abdalal"
Purpose: Parasitic infections are a primary cause of illness worldwide and a public health problem. This study highlighted the prevalence of intestinal parasitic (IP) infections and their updated epidemiologic status from 2019 to 2023 at King Abdulaziz University Hospital, Jeddah, Saudi Arabia.
Patients And Methods: A retrospective study was conducted from 2019 to 2023 at King Abdulaziz University Hospital.
is responsible for tuberculosis (TB) all over the world. Despite tremendous advancements in biomedical research, new treatment approaches, and preventive measures, TB incidence rates continue to ascend. The herbaceous plant , also known as Indian Nettle, belongs to the Euphorbiaceae family and is known as one of the most important sources of medicines and pharmaceuticals for the medical therapy for a range of ailments.
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- The study explores the relationship between human mobility, livelihood activities, and malaria risk in Jazan, Saudi Arabia, aiming to improve malaria elimination strategies in the region.
- It involved a case-control design with 261 participants, including 81 confirmed malaria cases and 180 controls, who were interviewed about their travel history and livelihood activities.
- Findings suggest that recent travel from home villages, along with certain agricultural activities, may increase the risk of malaria infection, indicating the need for targeted interventions in the area.
Background: Border malaria is a major obstacle for the malaria elimination in Saudi Arabia. Today, the southern border of Saudi Arabia is a region where malaria cases are resurging, and malaria control is dwindling mainly due to the humanitarian crisis and the conflict in Yemen. This study analyses the current border malaria epidemiology along the southern border of Saudi Arabia from 2015 to 2018.
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