Molecular Characterization of Velogenic Newcastle Disease Virus (Sub-Genotype VII.1.1) from Wild Birds, with Assessment of Its Pathogenicity in Susceptible Chickens by Khaled Saad Abd Elfatah, Moshira Abas Elabasy, Faris El-khyate, Ehab Kotb Elmahallawy, Samah M. Mosad, Fatma A. El-Gohary, Walied Abdo, Ashraf Al-Brakati, Mohamed G. Seadawy, Abd Elnaby Tahoon, Abd Elgalil El-Gohary

“…Fifty cattle egrets and fifty house sparrows were collected from the vicinity of chicken farms in Kafrelsheikh Governorate, Egypt, which has a history of NDV infection. …”
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Microscopy detection and molecular characterisation of Giardia duodenalis infection in outpatients seeking medical care in Egypt by Ehab Kotb Elmahallawy, Ehab Kotb Elmahallawy, Ahmed Gareh, Marwa M. I. Ghallab, Pamela C. Köster, Pamela C. Köster, Pamela C. Köster, Alejandro Dashti, Dina Aboelsoued, Nagwa Ibrahim Toaleb, Hind Alzaylaee, Moisés Gonzálvez, Moisés Gonzálvez, Amira A. Saleh, Alaa S. Alhegaili, Ahmed Fathy Eldehn, Carolina Hernández-Castro, Carolina Hernández-Castro, Begoña Bailo, David González-Barrio, David Carmena, David Carmena

“…As a result, there is limited information on the frequency and genetic diversity of G. duodenalis infections in individuals of all age groups.MethodsIndividual stool samples (n = 460) from outpatients seeking medical care were collected during January–December 2021 in Kafr El-Sheikh governorate, northern Egypt. Initial screening for the presence of G. duodenalis was conducted by coprological examination. …”
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Family systemic psychosocial support for at-risk adolescents in Lebanon: study protocol for a multi-site randomised controlled trial by Felicity L. Brown, Tania Bosqui, Joseph Elias, Sally Farah, Anas Mayya, Diana Abo Nakkoul, Bryony Walsh, Sarah Chreif, Ahmad Einein, Bassel Meksassi, Roula Abi Saad, Hady Naal, Maliki E. Ghossainy, Michael Donnelly, Theresa S. Betancourt, Alan Carr, Eve Puffer, Rabih El Chammay, Mark J. D. Jordans

“…Methods We will conduct a single-blind hybrid effectiveness-implementation multi-site RCT comparing the locally developed systemic family intervention to a waitlist control group for families residing in vulnerable regions in North Lebanon and Beqaa governorates (including families of Syrian, Palestinian, and Lebanese backgrounds). …”
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Advanced molecular characterization of enteropathogenic Escherichia coli isolated from diarrheic camel neonates in Egypt by Momtaz A. Shahein, Amany N. Dapgh, Essam Kamel, Samah F. Ali, Eman A. Khairy, Hussein A. Abuelhag, Ashraf S. Hakim

“…Materials and Methods: Seventy fecal samples were collected from diarrheic neonatal camel calves in Giza Governorate during 2018-2019. Samples were cultured on a selective medium for E. coli, and positive colonies were confirmed biochemically, serotyped, and tested for antibiotic susceptibility. …”
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Sequencing and phylogenetic analysis of the stn gene of Salmonella species isolated from different environmental sources at Lake Qarun protectorate: The role of migratory birds and... by Hanan S. Khalefa, Zeinab S. Ahmed, Fatma Abdel-Kader, Eman M. Ismail, Esraa A. Elshafiee

“…Materials and Methods: The study examined 12 water samples, 210 aquatic animals, and 45 migratory aquatic bird samples collected from the protected area of Lake Qarun in El-Fayoum Governorate, Egypt, during migration seasons from different waterfowl migration areas (from October 2018 to January 2019). …”
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Increased prevalence of pfdhfr and pfdhps mutations associated with sulfadoxine–pyrimethamine resistance in Plasmodium falciparum isolates from Jazan Region, Southwestern Saudi Ara... by Aymen M. Madkhali, Hesham M. Al-Mekhlafi, Wahib M. Atroosh, Ahmad Hassn Ghzwani, Khalid Ammash Zain, Ahmed A. Abdulhaq, Khalid Y. Ghailan, Alkhansa A. Anwar, Zaki M. Eisa

“…Methods A total of 151 P. falciparum isolates were collected between April 2018 and March 2019 from 12 of the governorates in Jazan region. Genomic DNA was extracted from dried blood spots and amplified using nested PCR. …”
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Antimicrobial Resistance of <i>Salmonella enteritidis</i> and <i>Salmonella typhimurium</i> Isolated from Laying Hens, Table Eggs, and Humans with Respect to Antimicrobial Activity... by Rasha M. M. Abou Elez, Ibrahim Elsohaby, Nashwa El-Gazzar, Hala M. N. Tolba, Eman N. Abdelfatah, Samah S. Abdellatif, Ahmed Atef Mesalam, Asmaa B. M. B. Tahoun

“…</i> Typhimurium) isolated from laying hens, table eggs, and humans, in Sharkia Governorate, Egypt. The antimicrobial activity of Biosynthesized Silver Nanoparticles (AgNPs) was also evaluated. …”
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Prevalence and risk factors of disabilities among Egyptian preschool children: a community-based population study by Ammal M. Metwally, Ahmed Aboulghate, Ghada A. Elshaarawy, Ali M. Abdallah, Ehab R. Abdel Raouf, Ebtissam M. Salah El-Din, Zeinab Khadr, Mostafa M. El-Saied, Mona A. Elabd, Maysa S. Nassar, Marwa W. Abouelnaga, Engy A. Ashaat, Mohamed M. El-Sonbaty, Hala Y. Badawy, Eman M. Dewdar, Somia I. Salama, Mohamed Abdelrahman, Aida M. Abdelmohsen, Sherif E. Eldeeb, Maie M. Naga, Nada H. Elshamy, Fatma A. Shaaban, Amira S. ElRifay

“…Methods A national population-based cross-sectional household survey targeting 21,316 children from eight governorates was conducted. The screening questionnaire was derived from the WHO ten-question survey tool validated for identifying seven disability categories. …”
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Ecofriendly Synthesis and Insecticidal Application of Copper Nanoparticles against the Storage Pest <i>Tribolium castaneum</i> by Mohamed T. El-Saadony, Mohamed E. Abd El-Hack, Ayman E. Taha, Moustafa M. G. Fouda, Jamaan S. Ajarem, Saleh N. Maodaa, Ahmed A. Allam, Nashwa Elshaer

“…The current study confirms the biotransformation of copper nanoparticles (CuNPs) using a cell-free culture extract of metal copper-resistant bacteria <i>Pseudomonas fluorescens</i> MAL2, which was isolated from heavy metal-contaminated soils collected from Sharqia Governorate, Egypt. The local screened bacterial isolate, <i>Pseudomonas fluorescens</i> MAL2, is similar to <i>Pseudomonas fluorescens</i> DSM 12442T DSM. …”
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Molecular Characterization of the <i>Alfalfa mosaic virus</i> Infecting <i>Solanum melongena</i> in Egypt and the Control of Its Deleterious Effects with Melatonin and Salicylic Ac... by Ahmed R. Sofy, Mahmoud R. Sofy, Ahmed A. Hmed, Rehab A. Dawoud, Ehab E. Refaey, Heba I. Mohamed, Noha K. El-Dougdoug

“…During the spring of 2019, distinct virus-like symptoms were observed in the Kafr El-Sheikh Governorate in Egypt in naturally infected eggplants. …”
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Epidemiological investigations on microbial infection and crystals causing feline lower urinary tract disease in tom-cats of Ismailia, Egypt by Ahmed E. Mahmoud, Mamdouh M. El-Maghraby, Reham M. Eltarabili, Essam S. Soliman

“…Aim: A prospective study was carried out on the point prevalence (PP) and odds ratio (OR) of the FLUTD in Shirazi and Baladi tom-cats at Ismailia governorate– Egypt, record the prominent clinical manifestation, as well identify the antibiogram, virulence, and antimicrobial resistance genes of the causative micro-organisms. …”
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Continuous clinicopathological and molecular recognition of very virulent infectious bursal disease virus in commercial broiler chickens by Ahmed Setta, Nahed Yehia, Momtaz Shaheen, Ashwag Shami, Fatimah A. Al-Saeed, Awad Alsamghan, Rabab Amin, Mohamed T. El-Saadony, Khaled A. El-Tarabily, Heba M. Salem

“…Nucleotide phylogenetic analysis of VP1 and VP2 genes was employed to compare the 5 chosen isolates with strains representing different governorates in Egypt during 2022. All strains were clustered with vvIBDV with no evidence of reassortment in the VP1 gene. …”
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Insights into Human Cystic Echinococcosis in the Kurdistan Region, Iraq: Characteristics and Molecular Identification of Cysts by Araz Ramadhan Issa, Sardar Hassan Arif, Ayad Ahmad Mohammed, Federica Santolamazza, Azzurra Santoro, Wijdan Mohammed Salih Mero, Adriano Casulli

“…To this aim, from June 2019 to February 2021, 64 echinococcal cysts were surgically removed from 62 patients in Azadi and Vajeen reference Hospitals at Duhok city, Duhok governorate (Kurdistan region, Iraq). The results confirmed the liver as the most common anatomical site of CE with 72.58% of the cases, followed by the lungs in 19.35%, while 66.13% of CE cases were females. …”
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Humoral Immune Memory to Hepatitis B Vaccine after Primary Vaccination of Children and Adolescents in Assiut, Egypt by Iman I. Salama, Samia M. Sami, Safaa M. Elserougy, Hanaa M. Emam, Somaia I. Salama, Hazem A. Elhariri, Samia A. Hemeda, Amal I. Hassanain, Aida M. Abdel Mohsen, Walaa A. Fouad, Lobna A. El Etreby, Zeinab N. Said

“…Objectives: We sought to assess the prevalence of hepatitis B virus (HBV) seroprotection among vaccinated children in the Assiut governorate, Egypt, and assess a booster dose immune memory response among non-seroprotected children. …”
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Awareness of colorectal cancer signs and symptoms: a national cross-sectional study from Palestine by Mohamedraed Elshami, Mohammed Ayyad, Mohammed Alser, Ibrahim Al-Slaibi, Shoruq Ahmed Naji, Balqees Mustafa Mohamad, Wejdan Sudki Isleem, Adela Shurrab, Bashar Yaghi, Yahya Ayyash Qabaja, Fatima Khader Hmdan, Mohammad Fuad Dwikat, Raneen Raed Sweity, Remah Tayseer Jneed, Khayria Ali Assaf, Maram Elena Albandak, Mohammed Madhat Hmaid, Iyas Imad Awwad, Belal Khalil Alhabil, Marah Naser Alarda, Amani Saleh Alsattari, Moumen Sameer Aboyousef, Omar Abdallah Aljbour, Rinad AlSharif, Christy Teddy Giacaman, Ali Younis Alnaga, Ranin Mufid Abu Nemer, Nada Mahmoud Almadhoun, Sondos Mahmoud Skaik, Nasser Abu-El-Noor, Bettina Bottcher

“…Methods This was a national cross-sectional study conducted at hospitals, primary healthcare centers, and public spaces in 11 governorates across Palestine between July 2019 and March 2020. …”
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Detecting, Analyzing, and Predicting Land Use/Land Cover (LULC) Changes in Arid Regions Using Landsat Images, CA-Markov Hybrid Model, and GIS Techniques by Salman A. H. Selmy, Dmitry E. Kucher, Gintautas Mozgeris, Ali R. A. Moursy, Raimundo Jimenez-Ballesta, Olga D. Kucher, Mohamed E. Fadl, Abdel-rahman A. Mustafa

“…This work aimed to identify, simulate, and predict historical and future LULC changes in the Sohag Governorate, Egypt, as an arid region. In the present study, the detection of historical LULC change dynamics for time series 1984–2002, 2002–2013, and 2013–2022 was performed, as well as CA-Markov hybrid model was employed to project the future LULC trends for 2030, 2040, and 2050. …”
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Methicillin- and Vancomycin-Resistant Staphylococcus aureus From Humans and Ready-To-Eat Meat: Characterization of Antimicrobial Resistance and Biofilm Formation Ability by Taisir Saber, Taisir Saber, Mohamed Samir, Rasha M. El-Mekkawy, Eman Ariny, Sara Ramadan El-Sayed, Gamal Enan, Sawasn H. Abdelatif, Ahmed Askora, Abdallah M. A. Merwad, Yasmine H. Tartor

“…This study was undertaken to determine the frequency, antimicrobial resistance, and biofilm-forming ability of MRSA and VRSA isolated from RTE meat (shawarma and burger) and humans (food handlers, and hospitalized patients) in Zagazig city, Sharkia Governorate, Egypt. We analyzed 176 samples (112 human samples: 72 from hospitalized patients and 40 from food handlers, 64 RTE meat samples: 38 from shawarma and 26 from burger). …”
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Single nucleotide polymorphisms in vitamin D binding protein and 25-hydroxylase genes affect vitamin D levels in adolescents of Arab ethnicity in Kuwait by Abdur Rahman, Mohamed Abu-Farha, Arshad Channanath, Maha M. Hammad, Emil Anoop, Betty Chandy, Motasem Melhem, Fahd Al-Mulla, Thangavel Alphonse Thanaraj, Jehad Abubaker

“…Multivariable linear regression, corrected for age, sex, parental education, governorate, body mass index, and exposure to sun, demonstrated that each of the 5 study variants showed significant associations with plasma 25(OH)D levels in one or more of the additive, recessive, and dominant genetic models - the rs10741657 under all the three models, rs12794714 under both the additive and recessive models, rs7041 under the recessive model; and rs4588 and rs11023374 under the dominant model. …”
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Intra-abdominal infection (IAI) following cesarean section: a retrospective study in a tertiary referral hospital in Egypt by Ahmed R. Abdelraheim, Khaled Gomaa, Emad M. Ibrahim, Mo’men M. Mohammed, Eissa M. Khalifa, Ayman M. Youssef, Ahmed K. Abdelhakeem, Heba Hassan, Ahmed Abd Alghany, Saad El Gelany

“…Methods The study targeted the period between January 2014 and December 2017 (4 years) at Minia University Hospital for Obstetrics and Gynecology (a tertiary referral hospital), Minia Governorate, Egypt. All cases that developed IAI following cesarean section (CS) during the study period were included (408 cases, which served as the case group); in addition, 1300 cases that underwent CS during the study period and were not complicated by IAI or surgical site Infection (SSI) were randomly chosen from the records (control group). …”
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Emergency Vaccination as a Control Strategy against Sheeppox Outbreak in a Highly Susceptible Population by Atef Oreiby, Ayman S. Seada, Mohamed F. Abou Elazab, Walied Abdo, Mohamed Kassab, Yamen Hegazy, Hazim O. Khalifa, Tetsuya Matsumoto

“…This study aimed to investigate a sheeppox outbreak in a highly susceptible naive sheep population in Kharsit village, Gharbia Governorate, Egypt. Moreover, to compare commercial sheeppox vaccines, the Romanian strain and RM-65 vaccines, as emergency vaccination against sheeppox under field conditions. …”
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