Hemorrhagic fever in Saudi Arabia: challenge to public health, effective management and future considerations.

Autor:	Kumosani TA; Department of Biochemistry, Faculty of Science, King Abdulaziz University, Jeddah, Saudi Arabia.; Experimental Biochemistry Unit, King Fahd Medical Research Center, King Abdulaziz University, Jeddah, Saudi Arabia.; Production of Bioproducts for Industrial Applications Research Group, King Abdulaziz University, Jeddah, Saudi Arabia., Al-Malki AL; Department of Biochemistry, Faculty of Science, King Abdulaziz University, Jeddah, Saudi Arabia.; Experimental Biochemistry Unit, King Fahd Medical Research Center, King Abdulaziz University, Jeddah, Saudi Arabia.; Bioactive Natural Products Research Group, King Abdulaziz University, Jeddah, Saudi Arabia., Razvi SS; Department of Biochemistry, Faculty of Science, King Abdulaziz University, Jeddah, Saudi Arabia.; Math and Science Department, Community College of Qatar., Balgoon MJ; Department of Biochemistry, Faculty of Science, King Abdulaziz University, Jeddah, Saudi Arabia., Kaleem M; Department of Biochemistry, Faculty of Science, King Abdulaziz University, Jeddah, Saudi Arabia.; Bioactive Natural Products Research Group, King Abdulaziz University, Jeddah, Saudi Arabia., Huwait EA; Department of Biochemistry, Faculty of Science, King Abdulaziz University, Jeddah, Saudi Arabia.; Production of Bioproducts for Industrial Applications Research Group, King Abdulaziz University, Jeddah, Saudi Arabia., Alghamdi MA; Department of Biochemistry, Faculty of Science, King Abdulaziz University, Jeddah, Saudi Arabia., Yaghmoor SS; Experimental Biochemistry Unit, King Fahd Medical Research Center, King Abdulaziz University, Jeddah, Saudi Arabia.; Production of Bioproducts for Industrial Applications Research Group, King Abdulaziz University, Jeddah, Saudi Arabia., Abualnaja KO; Department of Biochemistry, Faculty of Science, King Abdulaziz University, Jeddah, Saudi Arabia.; Bioactive Natural Products Research Group, King Abdulaziz University, Jeddah, Saudi Arabia., Barbour EK; Department of Biochemistry, Faculty of Science, King Abdulaziz University, Jeddah, Saudi Arabia.; Experimental Biochemistry Unit, King Fahd Medical Research Center, King Abdulaziz University, Jeddah, Saudi Arabia.; Director of R and D Departement, Opticon Hygiene Consulting, Oechsli7,8807 Freienbach, Switzerland., Al-Madani KA; Consultant in Clinical Nutrition, Member of the Boardof ILSI Middel East, Member of the Board of Saudi Society for Food and Nutrition. Advance Clinics, Jeddah, Saudi Arabia., AlToukhi MH; General Supervisor Health and Environmental Department and Consultant, Public Health and Infectious Diseases., Kumosani AT; Department of pathology and Laboratory Medicine, Blood Bank Transfusion medicine, King Abdulaziz Medical City, Jeddah, National Guards, Jeddah, 21423., Moselhy SS; Biochemistry Department, Faculty of Science, Ain shams University, Cairo, Egypt.
Jazyk:	angličtina
Zdroj:	African health sciences [Afr Health Sci] 2020 Sep; Vol. 20 (3), pp. 1153-1163.
DOI:	10.4314/ahs.v20i3.17
Abstrakt:	Background: Viral hemorrhagic fevers (VHF) refers to a group of febrile illnesses caused by different viruses that result in high mortality in animals and humans. Many risk factors like increased human-animal interactions, climate change, increased mobility of people and limited diagnostic facility have contributed to the rapid spread of VHF. Materials: The history of VHFs in the Saudi Arabian Peninsula has been documented since the 19 th century, in which many outbreaks have been reported from the southwestern region of Saudi Arabia. Despite presence of regional network of experts and technical organizations, which expedite support and respond during outbreaks, there are some more challenges that need to be addressed immediately. Gaps in funding, exhaustive and inclusive response plans and improved surveillance systems are some areas of concern in the region which can be dealt productively. This review primarily focusses on the hemorrhagic fevers that are caused by three most common viruses namely, the Alkhurma hemorrhagic fever virus, Rift valley fever virus, and Dengue fever virus. Conclusion: In summary, effective vector control, health education, possible use of vaccine and concerted synchronized efforts between different government organizations and private research institutions will help in planning effective outbreak-prevention and response strategies in future. (© 2020 Kumosani TA et al.)
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