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View article: Molecular Typing of Adenoviruses Associated with Respiratory Illness Among Humans and Poultry, Pakistan
Molecular Typing of Adenoviruses Associated with Respiratory Illness Among Humans and Poultry, Pakistan Open
Background Adenoviruses have caused epidemics among both humans and poultry in Pakistan. There is growing evidence that adenoviruses sometimes spillover to infect other species. In this pilot study, we sought to study the distribution of c…
View article: Abstract 364: Pediatric Case of COVID‐Related Serial Large Vessel Occlusions Treated with Repeated Mechanical Thrombectomy
Abstract 364: Pediatric Case of COVID‐Related Serial Large Vessel Occlusions Treated with Repeated Mechanical Thrombectomy Open
Introduction Infection with the SARS‐CoV‐2 virus, leading to the disease entity Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID‐19), may be associated with several systemic sequelae, including COVID‐19‐induced hypercoagulability. Such a state may induce t…
View article: Real-Time Surveillance of Dog Bite Incidence in Islamabad: A Cross-Sectional Study from December 2019 to July 2020
Real-Time Surveillance of Dog Bite Incidence in Islamabad: A Cross-Sectional Study from December 2019 to July 2020 Open
Rabies is a neglected viral zoonotic disease with an almost 100% fatality rate. A pilot project was initiated by the National Institute of Health (NIH), Islamabad, in collaboration with Health Security Partners (HSP) to establish a real-ti…
View article: A cross-sectional survey on fruit bat-human interaction in Pakistan; one health perspective
A cross-sectional survey on fruit bat-human interaction in Pakistan; one health perspective Open
Objective Several factors, such as residential area topography, population density, and lack of infrastructure, were hypothesized to contribute toward respondents’ knowledge, attitude, and practice regarding disease transmission. The prese…
View article: First Report of Aedes vittatus in Islamabad, Pakistan
First Report of Aedes vittatus in Islamabad, Pakistan Open
Aedes vittatus is distributed throughout Asia, Africa, and Europe and can transmit dengue, chikungunya, yellow fever, and Zika viruses. Like other Aedes species, larvae develop in both natural and artificial containers in urban, suburban, …
View article: Impact of climate change on the epidemiology of vector-borne diseases in Pakistan
Impact of climate change on the epidemiology of vector-borne diseases in Pakistan Open
Climate change is a hard reality that has already started affecting air quality, food production, water supply, coastal settlements, and human health. There is increasing evidence about the effect of climate change on vector-borne diseases…
View article: Knowledge, attitudes and practices towards COVID-19 among populations of Islamabad and Rawalpindi during lockdown: A cross-sectional survey
Knowledge, attitudes and practices towards COVID-19 among populations of Islamabad and Rawalpindi during lockdown: A cross-sectional survey Open
In Pakistan, the first confirmed case of COVID-19 was reported on 26 February 2020, having the travel history from Iran. Islamabad and Rawalpindi have also been affected by COVID-19 epidemic. On 23 March 2020, the Government of Pakistan ha…
View article: Serological Evidence of SARS-CoV-2 Infection in Companion Animals in Pakistan: A Cross-sectional Survey
Serological Evidence of SARS-CoV-2 Infection in Companion Animals in Pakistan: A Cross-sectional Survey Open
Background Coronaviruses infect both humans and animals. One of these viruses, SARS-CoV-2, associated with the COVID-19 pandemic, is believed to be zoonotic in nature with its origins from live animal markets in Wuhan, China. The virus has…
View article: Descriptive Analysis of Health Screening for COVID-19 at Points of Entry in Pakistan According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Guidelines From February 2020 to March 2021
Descriptive Analysis of Health Screening for COVID-19 at Points of Entry in Pakistan According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Guidelines From February 2020 to March 2021 Open
Background Points of entry (POE) in Pakistan serve as key conduits for international travel, transport, and trade. The Central Health Establishment is the key stakeholder in the implementation of the International Health Regulations (2005)…
View article: Risk Factors Associated With Dengue in District Khyber, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Pakistan, From September 2 to November 24, 2019: Case-Control Study
Risk Factors Associated With Dengue in District Khyber, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Pakistan, From September 2 to November 24, 2019: Case-Control Study Open
Background Dengue is a vector-borne disease endemic to Pakistan as well as to Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. A total of 300 confirmed cases of dengue were reported in District Khyber in 2019, where a prompt response was initiated by the Disease Surve…
View article: Evaluation of the Dengue Surveillance System in Islamabad (2019)
Evaluation of the Dengue Surveillance System in Islamabad (2019) Open
Background Dengue is a major public health threat since 2005 in Pakistan. Because of their rapid expansion and long duration, dengue epidemics reduce the productive capacity and economic development of many sections of society. Evaluation …
View article: Evaluation of the Dengue Surveillance System in Islamabad (2019) (Preprint)
Evaluation of the Dengue Surveillance System in Islamabad (2019) (Preprint) Open
BACKGROUND Dengue is a major public health threat since 2005 in Pakistan. Because of their rapid expansion and long duration, dengue epidemics reduce the productive capacity and economic development of many sections of society. Evaluation…
View article: Risk Factors Associated With Dengue in District Khyber, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Pakistan, From September 2 to November 24, 2019: Case-Control Study (Preprint)
Risk Factors Associated With Dengue in District Khyber, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Pakistan, From September 2 to November 24, 2019: Case-Control Study (Preprint) Open
BACKGROUND Dengue is a vector-borne disease endemic to Pakistan as well as to Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. A total of 300 confirmed cases of dengue were reported in District Khyber in 2019, where a prompt response was initiated by the Disease Surv…
View article: Assessment of Farmers’ Knowledge, Attitude, and Practices Related to Milk-borne Zoonosis in District Muzaffarabad, Azad Jammu and Kashmir
Assessment of Farmers’ Knowledge, Attitude, and Practices Related to Milk-borne Zoonosis in District Muzaffarabad, Azad Jammu and Kashmir Open
Background Milk-borne zoonotic diseases can be acquired by the consumption of nonpasteurized and infected dairy products. Zoonotic infections present a serious public health concern that is responsible for approximately 2.7 billion deaths …
View article: Descriptive Analysis of Health Screening for COVID-19 at Points of Entry in Pakistan According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Guidelines From February 2020 to March 2021 (Preprint)
Descriptive Analysis of Health Screening for COVID-19 at Points of Entry in Pakistan According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Guidelines From February 2020 to March 2021 (Preprint) Open
BACKGROUND Points of entry (POE) in Pakistan serve as key conduits for international travel, transport, and trade. The Central Health Establishment is the key stakeholder in the implementation of the International Health Regulations (2005…
View article: Assessment of Farmers’ Knowledge, Attitude, and Practices Related to Milk-borne Zoonosis in District Muzaffarabad, Azad Jammu and Kashmir (Preprint)
Assessment of Farmers’ Knowledge, Attitude, and Practices Related to Milk-borne Zoonosis in District Muzaffarabad, Azad Jammu and Kashmir (Preprint) Open
BACKGROUND Milk-borne zoonotic diseases can be acquired by the consumption of nonpasteurized and infected dairy products. Zoonotic infections present a serious public health concern that is responsible for approximately 2.7 billion deaths…
View article: Serological Evidence of SARS-CoV-2 Infection in Companion Animals in Pakistan: A Cross-sectional Survey (Preprint)
Serological Evidence of SARS-CoV-2 Infection in Companion Animals in Pakistan: A Cross-sectional Survey (Preprint) Open
BACKGROUND Coronaviruses infect both humans and animals. One of these viruses, SARS-CoV-2, associated with the COVID-19 pandemic, is believed to be zoonotic in nature with its origins from live animal markets in Wuhan, China. The virus ha…
View article: Assessment of COVID-19 linked fear perception in the community of Pakistan, 1 June to 31 July 2020
Assessment of COVID-19 linked fear perception in the community of Pakistan, 1 June to 31 July 2020 Open
Introduction: Fear is the normal response to any perceived threat especially when it comes to contracting a new disease resulting in stress and anxiety. This study was conducted during the peak epidemic phase of COVID-19 in Pakistan to ass…
View article: Prevalence of SARS-CoV-2: An age-stratified, population-based, sero-epidemiological survey in Islamabad, Pakistan
Prevalence of SARS-CoV-2: An age-stratified, population-based, sero-epidemiological survey in Islamabad, Pakistan Open
Introduction Serological surveys are valuable tools to evaluate the extent of disease transmission, measuring preventive effectiveness and proportion of asymptomatic individuals. This age-stratified, serological survey was aimed to measure…
View article: COVID-19 outbreak in Islamabad resulting from a travel-associated primary case: A case series
COVID-19 outbreak in Islamabad resulting from a travel-associated primary case: A case series Open
'Background:' On 18 March 2020, the second case of COVID-19 in the capital territory was reported by the local health department of Islamabad who presented with typical COVID-19 symptoms and had travel history. As per directions of Chief F…
View article: A comprehensive review on clinical and mechanistic pathophysiological aspects of COVID-19 Malady: How far have we come?
A comprehensive review on clinical and mechanistic pathophysiological aspects of COVID-19 Malady: How far have we come? Open
View article: Impact of environmental factors on COVID-19 cases and mortalities in major cities of Pakistan
Impact of environmental factors on COVID-19 cases and mortalities in major cities of Pakistan Open
View article: Investigation of a mysterious sking disease; Xeroderma pigmentosum, reported in a tribe in Bolan district of Pakistan, 2019
Investigation of a mysterious sking disease; Xeroderma pigmentosum, reported in a tribe in Bolan district of Pakistan, 2019 Open
Background: Xeroderma Pigmentosum (XP), an autosomal recessive condition, characterized by extreme sensitivity to sunlight resulting in pigmentary abnormalities and having increased risk of non-melanoma and melanoma skin cancers. Parental …
View article: Comparison of actions taken by Pakistan, United Arab Emirates and Vietnam for COVID-19 prevention and control
Comparison of actions taken by Pakistan, United Arab Emirates and Vietnam for COVID-19 prevention and control Open
Background: Coronavirus disease (COVID-19) is an infectious disease caused by the newly discovered zoonotic virus SARS-CoV-2. This disease presents the worst public health crisis the world has faced since the Spanish flu pandemic in 1918. …
View article: Infection prevention and control situation in public hospitals of Islamabad
Infection prevention and control situation in public hospitals of Islamabad Open
Introduction: Healthcare-associated infections represent a global public health challenge and are associated with significant mortality and morbidity. Infection Prevention and Control (IPC) is a neglected area in healthcare facilities acro…
View article: Mortality Analysis of COVID-19 Confirmed Cases in Pakistan
Mortality Analysis of COVID-19 Confirmed Cases in Pakistan Open
Introduction: COVID-19, a novel disease, appeared in December 2019 in China and rapidly spread across the world. Till the second week of April 2020, high incidence (2.9/100,000) and cases fatality rates (1.7%) were observed in Pakistan. Th…
View article: Evaluation of the COVID-19 Laboratory-Based Surveillance System in Islamabad-Pakistan 2020
Evaluation of the COVID-19 Laboratory-Based Surveillance System in Islamabad-Pakistan 2020 Open
Background: The emergence of severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2; named 2019 novel coronavirus or 2019-nCoV) disease in China at the end of 2019 has led to pandemic. A robust surveillance system is required for true…
View article: Mortality Analysis of COVID-19 Confirmed Cases in Pakistan
Mortality Analysis of COVID-19 Confirmed Cases in Pakistan Open
Introduction COVID-19, a novel disease, appeared in December 2019 in China and rapidly spread across the world. Till second week of April 2020, high incidence (2.9/100,000) and cases fatality rates (1.7%)was observed in Pakistan. This stud…
View article: AN EPIDEMIOLOGIC ALANALYSIS OF LABORATORY CONFIRMED CASES OF CHIKUNGUNYA, PAKISTAN, 2016-2018
AN EPIDEMIOLOGIC ALANALYSIS OF LABORATORY CONFIRMED CASES OF CHIKUNGUNYA, PAKISTAN, 2016-2018 Open
Background: Chikungunya is a vector-borne disease that is spread by the mosquito Aedes aegypti and Aedes albopictus. Disease mostly occurs in Africa, Asia and the Indian subcontinent. Recent outbreak of chikungunya was reported in 2017 in …
View article: An Analysis of First 100 Deaths Among COVID-19 Confirmed Cases in Pakistan
An Analysis of First 100 Deaths Among COVID-19 Confirmed Cases in Pakistan Open