Autosomal recessive interleukin (IL)-12 p40 (IL-12p40) deficiency is a rare genetic etiology
of Mendelian susceptibility to mycobacterial disease (MSMD). We report the genetic, …

The emergence of the Middle East Respiratory Syndrome (MERS) in Saudi Arabia has
intensified focus on Acute Respiratory Infections [ARIs]. This study sought to identify respiratory …

Objectives: To describe and interpret local antibiograms from a single tertiary care center to
monitor the trends of antimicrobial resistance (AMR) patterns and establish baseline data for …

Objectives: To identify risk factors associated with carbapenem-resistant Enterobacteriaceae
(CRE) infections among hospitalized children at King Fahad Medical City, Riyadh, Saudi …

Objectives: To identify predisposing factors, species distribution, antifungal susceptibility,
and outcome. Methods: This study is a retrospective chart review that was conducted at a …

The majority of CA-MRSA infections present as skin and soft tissue infections such as abscesses
or cellulitis. However, CA-MRSA can cause invasive infections such as joint infections, …

Background and objectives Although the BCG vaccine is usually a safe vaccine, a number
of complications can occur, such as adverse local reactions, regional lymphadenitis, …

Staphylococcus aureus developed resistance against most antibiotics; the most known
resistant form is methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA), which can be acquired …

The significance of HHV 6 DNA emia after solid organ transplantation has not been fully
determined. Our objectives were to determine the prevalence of HHV 6 DNA emia in pediatric …

Introduction Sickle cell disease (SCD) affects millions worldwide. It has a spectrum of clinical
manifestations. However, SCD is more prone to have invasive infection compared with …