Maha A. Abo-Shadi

Serum Levels of Interferon Gamma in Patients with Brucellosis in a Saudi Hospital

Maha A. Abo-Shadi, Alhanouf Ibrahim H. Al-Harbi & Elmahi M. Ballal · Microbiology Research Journal International · 2013

Background: Brucellosis is a major zoonotic disease that is endemic in Saudi Arabia and it remains a major health problem that has not been eradicated in the country yet. Place and Duration of Study: This retrospective study was conducted in a Saudi Hospital at Al Madinah city du...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/BMRJ/2014/6126

Clinical, Endoscopic, Pathological and Serological Findings of Helicobacter pylori Infection in Saudi Patients with Upper Gastrointestinal Diseases

Maha A. Abo-Shadi, Tarek A. El-Shazly & Mariam S. Al-Johani · Journal of Advances in Medicine and Medical Research · 2013

Background: The prevalence of Helicobacter pylori is typically higher in developing countries like Saudi Arabia. Aims: To estimate the prevalence of H. pylori among patients suffering from upper gastrointestinal (GI) symptoms, know the main risk factors leading to infection, and...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/BJMMR/2013/2650

Antimicrobial Resistance in Pathogens Causing Pediatrics Bloodstream Infections in a Saudi Hospital

Maha A. Abo-Shadi, Aisha A. Al-Johani & Ahmad A. Bahashwan · Microbiology Research Journal International · 2012

Background: Bloodstream infection (BSI) is one of the most common life-threatening conditions in hospitalized pediatrics especially if associated with resistant microbes. Aims: To determine the incidence, predisposing factors, microbiological and antimicrobial resistance patterns...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/BMRJ/2012/2033