Omar B. Ahmed
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View article: ASSESSING ANXIETY LEVELS AND COPING STRATEGIES AMONG ADOLESCENTS IN THE FÉS-MEKNÉS REGION: IMPLICATIONS FOR PSYCHOLOGICAL WELL-BEING
ASSESSING ANXIETY LEVELS AND COPING STRATEGIES AMONG ADOLESCENTS IN THE FÉS-MEKNÉS REGION: IMPLICATIONS FOR PSYCHOLOGICAL WELL-BEING Open
View article: Conflict and displacement in Sudan: Health challenges, socio-economic strain, trauma, and coping mechanisms among internally displaced persons in Port Sudan shelters
Conflict and displacement in Sudan: Health challenges, socio-economic strain, trauma, and coping mechanisms among internally displaced persons in Port Sudan shelters Open
The conflict in Sudan has displaced over 3 million individuals, with Port Sudan hosting many internally displaced persons (IDPs). These individuals face inadequate access to resources, trauma, and limited healthcare, while resilience strat…
View article: The Prevalence of Antibiotic-Resistant Genes in Escherichia coli Isolated from the Intestines of Imported Sheep
The Prevalence of Antibiotic-Resistant Genes in Escherichia coli Isolated from the Intestines of Imported Sheep Open
Intestinal bacteria are among the most important natural bacteria present in animals especially sheep, forming part of the “microbiome”. This chapter aimed to assess the prevalence of antibiotic-resistant genes in Escherichia coli isolated…
View article: Distribution of Antibiotic Resistance Genes in Gram Negative Bacteria Isolated from Contact Surfaces at Slaughterhouses and Butcheries
Distribution of Antibiotic Resistance Genes in Gram Negative Bacteria Isolated from Contact Surfaces at Slaughterhouses and Butcheries Open
BACKGROUND: Cross contamination of contact surfaces in slaughterhouses and meat shops (butcheries) may contain antibiotic resistance genes that pose a serious public health challenge. AIMS: The present study aimed to assess prevalence of a…
View article: Art as Diagnosis:Trauma Patterns in&nbsp;<span>Displaced Children &amp;A Call For&nbsp;</span><span>Integrated Mental Health Interventions&nbsp;</span><span>A Field-Based Report from Port Sudan Displacement Shelters,2024</span><span><br></span>
Art as Diagnosis:Trauma Patterns in <span>Displaced Children &A Call For </span><span>Integrated Mental Health Interventions </span><span>A Field-Based Report from Port Sudan Displacement Shelters,2024</span><span></span> Open
View article: Anxiety Among Displaced: Assessing the Prevalence of Anxiety and Contributing Factors Among Internally Displaced Persons in Port Sudan
Anxiety Among Displaced: Assessing the Prevalence of Anxiety and Contributing Factors Among Internally Displaced Persons in Port Sudan Open
View article: Patient Characteristics and Clinical Outcomes During the 2020–2021 COVID-19 Wave: An Observational Study at a Tertiary Hospital in Saudi Arabia
Patient Characteristics and Clinical Outcomes During the 2020–2021 COVID-19 Wave: An Observational Study at a Tertiary Hospital in Saudi Arabia Open
Background and objective The continued prevalence and threat of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) have been reported, and evidence suggests that several people still get infected with the virus. Gaining a thorough understanding of the pa…
View article: The Prevalence and Antimicrobial Susceptibility of Methicillin-Resistant Staphylococcus aureus Before and After the COVID-19 Pandemic in a Tertiary Saudi Hospital
The Prevalence and Antimicrobial Susceptibility of Methicillin-Resistant Staphylococcus aureus Before and After the COVID-19 Pandemic in a Tertiary Saudi Hospital Open
View article: Reviewer response for version 1
Reviewer response for version 1 Open
Older adults are more severely affected by infections caused by drug-resistant bacteria including Methicillin-Resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA). We aimed to identify the MRSA colonization rates and associated factors among older adult…
View article: Clinical characteristics, management, and treatment outcomes of epididymo-orchitis among patients in a referral hospital in Southern Saudi Arabia
Clinical characteristics, management, and treatment outcomes of epididymo-orchitis among patients in a referral hospital in Southern Saudi Arabia Open
Epididymo-orchitis (EO) is a common genitourinary clinical syndrome in men, and delayed investigation and improper management can lead to complications. This study aimed to analyze clinical and laboratory findings and treatment outcomes in…
View article: Characterization of aminoglycoside resistance genes in multidrug-resistant Klebsiella pneumoniae collected from tertiary hospitals during the COVID-19 pandemic
Characterization of aminoglycoside resistance genes in multidrug-resistant Klebsiella pneumoniae collected from tertiary hospitals during the COVID-19 pandemic Open
Since the peak of the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic, concerns around multidrug-resistant (MDR) bacterial pathogens have increased. This study aimed to characterize aminoglycoside resistance genes in MDR Klebsiella pneumonia …
View article: Detection of urogenital pathogens in sterile pyuria samples by polymerase chain reaction
Detection of urogenital pathogens in sterile pyuria samples by polymerase chain reaction Open
Background Patients with sterile pyuria may be infected with sexually transmitted diseases or have renal tuberculosis. This study investigated the possibility of detecting sexually transmitted diseases and Mycobacterial tuberculosis in ste…
View article: Evaluation of Drinking Water Quality From Water Coolers in Makkah, Saudi Arabia
Evaluation of Drinking Water Quality From Water Coolers in Makkah, Saudi Arabia Open
The quality of drinking water is an important health issue in crowded cities, so that an adequate drinking water with good quality must be provided, hence over hundreds of water coolers are distributed in Makkah city to cope with the incre…
View article: Evaluation of the Knowledge and Attitude of COVID-19 Vaccines Among Pilgrims
Evaluation of the Knowledge and Attitude of COVID-19 Vaccines Among Pilgrims Open
Although vaccines are recognized as one of the most successful public health measures, some individuals consider vaccination unsafe, ineffective, and unnecessary.The study aimed to evaluate knowledge and attitude of COVID-19 vaccines among…
View article: Pomegranates bioactive metabolites and biological activities: an updated review
Pomegranates bioactive metabolites and biological activities: an updated review Open
Pomegranate (Punica granatum L.) is a fruit that is widely consumed as fresh fruit and juice.The use of pomegranate fruit dates from ancient times and literature about its therapeutic qualities has echoed throughout the ages.Several in vit…
View article: Molecular Epidemiology of Carbapenem-Resistant K. pneumoniae Clinical Isolates from the Adult Patients with Comorbidities in a Tertiary Hospital, Southern Saudi Arabia
Molecular Epidemiology of Carbapenem-Resistant K. pneumoniae Clinical Isolates from the Adult Patients with Comorbidities in a Tertiary Hospital, Southern Saudi Arabia Open
Hospitalized patients are likely to have chronic illnesses and are at an increased risk of mortality due to infection caused by MDR bacteria. We aimed to identify carbapenem-resistant genes carrying Klebsiella pneumoniae (K. pneumoniae) is…
View article: Evaluation of the antibacterial activities of face masks coated with titanium dioxide nanoparticles
Evaluation of the antibacterial activities of face masks coated with titanium dioxide nanoparticles Open
To control infectious diseases, various applications of nanotechnology have been used to enhance the self-cleaning and antibacterial properties of materials . This study aimed to evaluate the antibacterial properties of face masks coated w…
View article: Detection of Antibiotic Resistance Genes in Pseudomonas aeruginosa by Whole Genome Sequencing
Detection of Antibiotic Resistance Genes in Pseudomonas aeruginosa by Whole Genome Sequencing Open
The acquisition of antibiotic resistance genes was found to depend on the resistance of Pseudomonas to antibiotics. The strain with the highest resistance to antibiotics had the highest acquisition of antibiotic resistance genes. MD…
View article: Epidemiological Features of COVID-19 in Makkah City: A Retrospective Data Analysis
Epidemiological Features of COVID-19 in Makkah City: A Retrospective Data Analysis Open
Background. Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) is continuing to circulate and change, affecting billions of people worldwide and leading to increased mortality rates, especially in the Holy City of Makkah, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA). T…
View article: Assessment of supplied water quality during mass gatherings in arid environments
Assessment of supplied water quality during mass gatherings in arid environments Open
Mass gathering events commonly encounter environmental challenges that necessitate assurance of water quality and food security. The current outbreak of the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) call for maintaining safe drinking water suppl…
View article: Assessment of the Holy Mosque Visitors' Knowledge and Practice Toward Viral Respiratory Tract Infections
Assessment of the Holy Mosque Visitors' Knowledge and Practice Toward Viral Respiratory Tract Infections Open
Background/Purpose: Hajj and Umrah are one of the most significant and long-standing recurring religious mass gatherings events across the world. The mass gathering in Hajj and Umrah may provide potential environment for transmission of vi…
View article: Geo-environmental approach to assess heavy metals around auto-body refinishing shops using bio-monitors
Geo-environmental approach to assess heavy metals around auto-body refinishing shops using bio-monitors Open
View article: An Epidemiological Study of COVID-19 Cases in Al-Leith, Saudi Arabia
An Epidemiological Study of COVID-19 Cases in Al-Leith, Saudi Arabia Open
Background and objective Ever since the severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) was first detected in December 2019, more than 0.550 million cases of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) have been reported in the kingdo…
View article: Case Report: Neurologic Presentation of West Nile Virus: Difficult Diagnosis
Case Report: Neurologic Presentation of West Nile Virus: Difficult Diagnosis Open
West Nile virus infections have surged across the globe. South Texas, located on the path of bird migration, with Culex quinquefasciatus and other Culex species, and biotic primers that predispose the area to epidemics (floods, amplifying …
View article: Evaluation of Food Trucks' Hygiene During Mass Gathering Events
Evaluation of Food Trucks' Hygiene During Mass Gathering Events Open
View article: Advances in Heavy Metal Bioremediation: An Overview
Advances in Heavy Metal Bioremediation: An Overview Open
The pollution of toxic heavy metals is considered one of the most important environmental issues which has accelerated dramatically due to changing industrial activities. This review focuses on the most common methods, strategies, and biol…
View article: RETRACTED ARTICLE: The prevalence of aminoglycoside-resistant genes in Gram-negative bacteria in tertiary hospitals
RETRACTED ARTICLE: The prevalence of aminoglycoside-resistant genes in Gram-negative bacteria in tertiary hospitals Open
View article: WITHDRAWN: Increasing frequency of Aminoglycoside-Resistant Klebsiella pneumoniae during the era of pandemic COVID-19
WITHDRAWN: Increasing frequency of Aminoglycoside-Resistant Klebsiella pneumoniae during the era of pandemic COVID-19 Open
View article: Assessment of the knowledge and practices of holy mosque visitors toward coronavirus disease 2019 pandemic
Assessment of the knowledge and practices of holy mosque visitors toward coronavirus disease 2019 pandemic Open
Background: Since millions of Muslims visit the Holy Mosque in Makkah, it is essential to highlight that such mass gatherings carry a risk of severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus-2 (SARS-CoV-2) transmission. In this study, we asse…
View article: Hand Hygiene Knowledge, Perception, and Practices among Domestic Visitors to the Prophet’s Mosque in Al Madinah City Amid the COVID-19 Pandemic: A Cross-Sectional Study
Hand Hygiene Knowledge, Perception, and Practices among Domestic Visitors to the Prophet’s Mosque in Al Madinah City Amid the COVID-19 Pandemic: A Cross-Sectional Study Open
This study aimed to assess hand hygiene knowledge, perception, and practices of visitors to the Prophet’s Mosque in Al Madinah City, Saudi Arabia. Using a self-administered electronic questionnaire, a cross-sectional survey was conducted a…