Publications by authors named "Z Sekawi"

Article Synopsis
  • The use of antibiotics for treating acute sore throats is linked to antimicrobial resistance (AMR), prompting a need for better diagnostic tools and reduced prescriptions to improve patient outcomes.
  • A panel of experts developed 10 consensus statements on managing sore throats, emphasizing the issues with improper antibiotic use, especially in viral cases, and recommending non-antibiotic pain relief methods.
  • The McIsaac score and point-of-care testing for group A strep can help guide appropriate antibiotic use, highlighting symptomatic treatment as the primary focus for effective management.
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Leptospirosis, a notifiable endemic disease in Malaysia, has higher mortality rates than regional dengue fever. Diverse clinical symptoms and limited diagnostic methods complicate leptospirosis diagnosis. The demand for accurate biomarker-based diagnostics is increasing.

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Background And Objectives: While influenza circulates year-round in Malaysia, research data on its incidence is scarce. Yet, this information is vital to the improvement of public health through evidence-based policies. In this cross-sectional study, we aimed to determine the trends and financial costs of influenza.

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Background: Due to the existence of tumor stem cells with tumorigenicity properties and resistance patterns, treatment of glioblastoma is not easy. Hypoxia is a major concern in glioblastoma therapy. Telomerase activity and telomere length alterations have been known to play a critical role in glioblastoma progression and invasion.

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We report complete genome sequences of two isolates, strain HP364 and strain SC295. The genome sizes of strain HP364 and strain SC295 were 3,874,738 bp and 4,063,712 bp, respectively. Both genomes have been deposited in NCBI GenBank.

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