ReviewCurrent infectious disease reports2018
Infectious Diseases and Mass Gatherings.
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65 citing papers in PubMed, 1 synthesis or guideline pooled it, 116 citations in OpenAlex.
- Epidemiology of Taenia saginata taeniosis/cysticercosis: a systematic review of the distribution in the Middle East and North Africa.Parasites & vectors · 2019Pooled it
- The prevalence of latent tuberculosis infection among healthcare workers in Saudi Arabia: a systematic review and meta-analysis.IJID regions · 2026Article
- Respiratory symptoms, preventive practices, and antibiotic use during Hajj: A post-pandemic cross-sectional survey among Malaysian pilgrims.IJID regions · 2026Article
- Enhancing Infectious Disease Preparedness in Rome: The Lazio Regional Network During the 2025 Jubilee.Tropical medicine and infectious disease · 2026Article
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- Mapping the Distribution of Tobacco Litter During the Haridwar Kumbh Mela 2021: A Compliance Assessment of Tobacco-Free Kumbh Mela.Indian journal of community medicine : official publication of Indian Association of Preventive & Social Medicine · 2026Article
- Shifts in primary care utilization patterns following digital health implementation: an operational evaluation of the 2023-2024 Hajj mass gatherings.Frontiers in public health · 2026Observational
- Wastewater-based epidemiology to enhance public health preparedness and response during large-scale events: experiences from the 2024 Republican and Democratic National Conventions - Milwaukee, WI and Chicago, IL.Frontiers in public health · 2026Article
- Sports fever! Getting the ball rolling to prevent infections at the World Cup™ and beyond.Antimicrobial stewardship & healthcare epidemiology : ASHE · 2026Article
- Speeding up respiratory diagnosis: clinical drivers, barriers, and system readiness for rapid molecular point-of-care testing in Saudi Arabia.Frontiers in public health · 2026Review
- Respiratory symptoms, vaccination coverage, and antibiotic use among Hajj pilgrims: a multi-season cross sectional study (2023-2025).Frontiers in public health · 2026Article
- Prevalence of cough and associated symptoms among pilgrims in large mass gathering event 2024: a cross-sectional study.IJID regions · 2025Article
- Epidemiological Investigation of Food Poisoning in a Mass Gathering.Indian journal of community medicine : official publication of Indian Association of Preventive & Social Medicine · 2025Article
- A qualitative study on operational challenges of Iranian affiliated mobile health clinics in Iraq during Arbaeen.Scientific reports · 2025Article
- Enhancing explainability in epidemiological predictions using fuzzy logic integrated with machine and deep learning algorithms.Scientific reports · 2025Article
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- Respiratory tract infections at the Grand Magal de Touba: a seven-year study.Scientific reports · 2025Article
- Novel Cricket World Cup Mass Gatherings Surveillance for Event-Based Surveillance in the Caribbean Region.Journal of epidemiology and global health · 2025Article
- Patient characteristics of medical encounters at the Olympic Stadium during the Tokyo 2020 Olympic and Paralympic games.Frontiers in public health · 2025Article
- Delivering emergency care at the religious mass gathering of India: an amalgamation of technology and spirituality-an institutional experience of managing pilgrims at Mahakumbh Prayagraj.Frontiers in public health · 2025Article
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Abstract
purpose of reviewMass gatherings (MGs) are characterized by a high concentration of people at a specific time and location. Infectious diseases are of particular concern at MGs. The aim of this review was to summarize findings in the field of infectious diseases with a variety of pathogens associated with international MGs in the last 5 years. RECENT
findingsIn the context of Hajj, one of the largest religious MGs at Mecca, Saudi Arabia, respiratory tract infections are the leading cause of infectious diseases in pilgrims with a prevalence of 50-93%. The most commonly acquired respiratory viruses were human rhinovirus, followed by human coronaviruses and influenza A virus, in decreasing order. Haemophilus influenzae, Staphylococcus aureus, and Streptococcus pneumoniae were the predominant bacteria. The prevalence of Hajj-related diarrhea ranged from 1.1 to 23.3% and etiologies included Salmonella spp., and Escherichia coli, with evidence of acquisition of antimicrobial-resistant bacteria. In other MGs such as Muslim, Christian, and Hindu religious events, sports events, and large-scale open-air festivals, outbreaks have been reported less frequently. The most common outbreaks at these events involved diseases preventable by vaccination, notably measles and influenza. Gastrointestinal infections caused by a variety of pathogens were also recorded. Because social distancing and contact avoidance are difficult measures to implement in the context of many MGs, individual preventive measures including vaccination, use of face mask, disposable handkerchief and hand hygiene may be recommended. Nevertheless, the effectiveness of these measures has been poorly investigated in the context of MGs.
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