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. . Kammon A, Heidari A, Dayhum A, Eldaghayes I, Sharif M, Monne I, Cattoli G, Asheg A, Farhat M, Kraim E. . Avian Dis. 2015 Sep;59(3):422-30. doi: 10.1637/11068-032215-ResNote.1. Abstract BACKGROUND: Hepatitis C Virus infection has been considered an important hidden pandemic in developing countries, particularly in Africa. It varies greatly from one region to …

Characterization of Avian Influenza and Newcastle Disease Viruses from Poultry in Libya Read More »

. . Gashout A, Amro A, Erhuma M, Al-Dwibe H, Elmaihub E, Babba H, Nattah N, Abudher A. . BMC Infect Dis. 2016 Apr 16;16:157. doi: 10.1186/s12879-016-1491-5. Abstract On March 2013, the Libyan poultry industry faced severe outbreaks due to mixed infections of APMV-1 (Newcastle disease) and low pathogenic avian influenza (AI) of the H9N2 …

Molecular diagnosis of Toxoplasma gondii infection in Libya Read More »

. . Elzahaf RA, Johnson MI, Tashani OA. . BMC Public Health. 2016 Aug 11;16(1):776. doi: 10.1186/s12889-016-3349-6. Abstract BACKGROUND: Toxoplasma gondii infections are prevalent in humans and animals throughout Libya. Current diagnosis is based on detection of Toxoplasma-specific IgM and IgG. In this study, we established and optimized a diagnostic PCR assay for molecular diagnosis …

The epidemiology of chronic pain in Libya: a cross-sectional telephone survey Read More »

. . Muhaisen HM, Ab-Mous MM, Ddeeb FA, Rtemi AA, Taba OM, Parveen M. . Chin J Integr Med. 2016 Mar;22(3):177-84. doi: 10.1007/s11655-015-2172-8. Epub 2015 Apr 25. Abstract OBJECTIVE: To test the in vitro antimicrobial efficacy of water and methanol extracts of 23 plant species that are commonly used in Libyan folk medicine. METHODS: The …

Antimicrobial agents from selected medicinal plants in Libya Read More »

. . El-Badry AA, El-Dwibe H, Basyoni MMA, Al-Antably ASA, Al-Bashier WA. . J Microbiol Immunol Infect. 2017 Dec;50(6):805-810. doi: 10.1016/j.jmii.2015.12.004. Epub 2016 Jan 12. Abstract BACKGROUND/PURPOSE: Cutanoeus leishmaniasis (CL) is an endemic disease in the Mediterranean area including Libya. The aim of the present study is to detect the prevalent Leishmania species obtained from …

Molecular prevalence and estimated risk of cutaneous leishmaniasis in Libya Read More »

. . Sifaw Ghenghesh K, Rahouma A, Tawil K, Zorgani A, Franka E. . Libyan J Med. 2013 Jan;8(1):20567. doi: 10.3402/ljm.v8i0.20567. Abstract Resistance to antimicrobial agents is a major health problem that affects the whole world. Providing information on the past state of antimicrobial resistance in Libya may assist the health authorities in addressing the …

Antimicrobial resistance in Libya: 1970-2011 Read More »

. . Rouatbi M, Amairia S, Amdouni Y, Boussaadoun MA, Ayadi O, Al-Hosary AAT, Rekik M, Ben Abdallah R, Aoun K, Darghouth MA, Wieland B, Gharbi M. . Parasite. 2019;26:6. doi: 10.1051/parasite/2019006. Epub 2019 Feb 15. Abstract Toxoplasmosis is an important zoonosis caused by an obligate intracellular parasitic protozoan, Toxoplasma gondii. The disease is distributed …

Toxoplasma gondii infection and toxoplasmosis in North Africa: a review Read More »

. . Daw MA, Daw AM, Sifennasr NEM, Draha A, Daw A, Daw A, Ahmed M, Mokhtar E, El-Bouzedi A, Daw I, Adam S, Warrag S. . Pan Afr Med J. 2020 Apr 14;35:120. doi: 10.11604/pamj.2020.35.120.20055. 2020. Abstract INTRODUCTION: North Africa is known to be endemic for hepatitis D virus. However, data one the prevalence …

The epidemiological characterization and geographic distribution of hepatitis D virus infection in Libya Read More »

. . Sambah I, Zhao F, El-Lishani R. . Int J Pediatr Otorhinolaryngol. 2020 Jan;128:109687. doi: 10.1016/j.ijporl.2019.109687. Epub 2019 Sep 20. Abstract The aim of this study was to collect and interpret narrative and observational data from Audiologists and ENT doctors’ experiences of delays in the identification and management of congenital hearing loss (CHL) in …

The Professional’s experience with causes of delay in the diagnosis and management of children with a congenital hearing loss in Libya Read More »

. . Daw MA, El-Bouzedi AH, Ahmed MO, Alejenef AA. . Pan Afr Med J. 2020 Nov 5;37:219. doi: 10.11604/pamj.2020.37.219.24993. 2020. Abstract COVID-19 can have even more dire consequences in countries with ongoing armed conflict. Libya, the second largest African country, has been involved in a major conflict since 2011. This study analyzed the epidemiological …

The epidemiological characteristics of COVID-19 in Libya during the ongoing-armed conflict Read More »