Syndromic surveillance of respiratory-tract infections and hand hygiene practice among pilgrims attended Hajj in 2021: a cohort study

Syndromic surveillance of respiratory-tract infections and hand hygiene practice among pilgrims attended Hajj in 2021: a cohort study

Abstract Background The risk of transmission of viral respiratory tract infections (RTIs) is high in mass gatherings including Hajj. This cohort study estimated the incidence of symptomatic RTIs and hand hygiene compliance with its impact among Hajj pilgrims during the COVID-19 pandemic. Methods Dur...

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Main Authors: Hashim A. Mahdi, Harunor Rashid, Fadi S. Qashqari, Sumyya H. Hariri, Osama A. Marglani, Osamah Barasheed, Aqel Albutti, Ameen S. Alwashmi, Ramon Z. Shaban, Robert Booy, Mohammad Alfelali
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2022-06-01
Series:BMC Infectious Diseases
Subjects:
COVID-19
Hajj
Hand hygiene
Influenza-like illnesses
Respiratory-tract infections
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s12879-022-07559-0

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https://doi.org/10.1186/s12879-022-07559-0

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