Acute respiratory infections in primary health care centres in northern Saudi Arabia

Ah, El-Gilany

doi:10.26719/2000.6.5-6.955

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“…[7,[16][17][18][19] We have noticed more ARIs from urban areas than rural areas, which is in agreement with some previous studies but not others. [7,20] We found a positive family history of atopy in most children with ARIs, which is in agreement with previous studies. [20,21] Acute gastroenteritis was the most common associated medical illness.…”

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“…[18] All these studies lend support to the notion that gender plays a role in the susceptibility for respiratory infections in early childhood. [7,[16][17][18][19] We have noticed more ARIs from urban areas than rural areas, which is in agreement with some previous studies but not others. [7,20] We found a positive family history of atopy in most children with ARIs, which is in agreement with previous studies.…”

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“…[7] URIs accounted for two-thirds (65.8%) and pneumonia (<1%) accounted for the total ARI cases. [7] Almost all our patients had a previous attack of ARIs. Furthermore, signs of respiratory distress were present in a large proportions of patients reflected in raised respiratory rate (2/3 rd ) or chest indrawing (3/4 th ).…”

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“…These results are predictably at a variance with a study that explored the magnitude of ARIs and the risk factors associated with 1200 prescriptions from forty primary health-care centers. [7] URIs accounted for two-thirds (65.8%) and pneumonia (<1%) accounted for the total ARI cases. [7] Almost all our patients had a previous attack of ARIs.…”

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“…[6] ARIs comprise upper respiratory infections (URIs) and lower respiratory infections (LRIs). [7] URI involves airways from the nostril to the vocal cords, including the paranasal sinuses and middle ear. They are very common, although rarely fatal, and are a source of considerable morbidity; especially in young children, they are the most frequent respiratory complaint which accounts for about 9% of all consultations in primary care.…”

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Risk factors of acute respiratory infections in children in Tripoli, Libya

Etrhuni

Omar

Hadid

2020

Ibnosina Journal of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences

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Introduction: Acute respiratory infections (ARIs) are the most frequent infections of childhood. They continue to be the most common leading cause of acute illnesses and account for many hospital admissions worldwide. Objectives: We determined the ARIs among children admitted to the Pediatric Department at Tripoli University Hospital over a period of 3 months. Patients and Methods: In this cross-sectional study on risk factors of ARIs among children <5 years old, diagnosis was based on clinical features according to WHO guideline criteria. A pro forma was used to collect information from the child's mother, including sociodemographic factors, clinical profile, perinatal history, family history of atopy or other associated medical problems, nutritional factors, environmental factors, and type of respiratory tract infection. Results: A total of 200 children with different respiratory illnesses admitted to the Pediatric Department were included. In this study, severe pneumonia was the most common illness; the age of the admitted cases ranged from 21 days to 4.5 years; 56.5% were boys and urban residents account for 76% from the total. Nearly 53% of the cases were from families with low income, and 3.5% of the participated children in this study had missed doses of the immunization schedule. In 88% of the cases, cough was the main presenting symptom followed by shortness of breath in 83.5%. Almost 58.5% of the children had a positive family history of atopy, and only 8% of cases were exclusively breastfed for their first 6 months of age. Conclusions: Lower respiratory infections are more prevalent among children under the age of 5. Younger age, male gender, urban residence, positive family history of atopy, lack of breastfeeding, and indoor air smoke were the common risk factors for ARIs.

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Omar

Hadid

2020

Ibnosina Journal of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences

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Antimicrobial resistance of Klebsiella pneumoniae in a Saudi Arabian hospital: results of a 6-year surveillance study, 1998–2003

Al‐Tawfiq

Antony

2007

Journal of Infection and Chemotherapy

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Climate Change and Health Research in the Eastern Mediterranean Region

2010

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Anthropologically induced climate change, caused by an increased concentration of greenhouse gases in the atmosphere, is an emerging threat to human health. Consequences of climate change may affect the prevalence of various diseases and environmental and social maladies that affect population health. In this article, we reviewed the literature on climate change and health in the Eastern Mediterranean Region. This region already faces numerous humanitarian crises, from conflicts to natural hazards and a high burden of disease. Climate change is likely to aggravate these emergencies, necessitating a strengthening of health systems and capacities in the region. However, the existing literature on climate change from the region is sparse and informational gaps stand in the way of regional preparedness and adaptation. Further research is needed to assess climatic changes and related health impacts in the Eastern Mediterranean Region. Such knowledge will allow countries to identify preparedness vulnerabilities, evaluate capacity to adapt to climate change, and develop adaptation strategies to allay the health impacts of climate change.

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Acute respiratory infections in primary health care centres in northern Saudi Arabia

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Risk factors of acute respiratory infections in children in Tripoli, Libya

Risk factors of acute respiratory infections in children in Tripoli, Libya

Antimicrobial resistance of Klebsiella pneumoniae in a Saudi Arabian hospital: results of a 6-year surveillance study, 1998–2003

Climate Change and Health Research in the Eastern Mediterranean Region

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