ArticleVirology journal2021
Detection of chikungunya virus in the Southern region, Saudi Arabia.
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- Neglected Tropical Diseases (NTDs) in Saudi Arabia: Systematic Review and Meta-analysis.Journal of epidemiology and global health · 2025Pooled it
- Evaluating the burden and transmission dynamics of chikungunya virus infections in the Eastern Mediterranean Region: a systematic review and meta-analysis.European journal of public health · 2025Pooled it
- Climate Change and Emerging Arboviral Threats in Saudi Arabia: Epidemiology, Vector Ecology, and One Health Preparedness.Infectious disease reports · 2026Review
- Current epidemiological status of mosquito-borne arboviruses in Gulf countries: a systematic review and meta-analysis.Tropical diseases, travel medicine and vaccines · 2025Review
- Microsatellite-based analysis revealsEvolutionary applications · 2024Article
- Genetic characterization and phylogenetic analysis ofIDCases · 2024Article
- The First Genomic Characterization of the Chikungunya Virus in Saudi Arabia.Journal of epidemiology and global health · 2023Article
- Molecular analysis of knockdown resistance (kdr) mutations in the voltage-gated sodium channel gene of Aedes aegypti populations from Saudi Arabia.Parasites & vectors · 2022Article
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Abstract
BACKGROUND AND
aimDespite the fact that the chikungunya viral infection is a neglected disease, complications such as hemorrhagic fever, arthritis, and lymphopenia remain a health concern. The aim of this study was to determine the prevalence of the chikungunya virus in the Southern Region, Saudi Arabia. Enzyme immunoassay and polymerase chain reaction have been compared between samples. MATERIALS AND
methodsForty samples from two southern hospitals in Saudi Arabia were collected between December 2019 and February 2020 and screened for chikungunya virus IgG antibodies and for viral RNA. Selection criteria were based on hematological parameters and rheumatological profiles such as rheumatoid factor, c-reactive protein, anti-nuclear antibody, and anti-cyclic citrullinated peptide (anti-CCP) of out-patients.
resultsOne confirmed case of chikungunya virus was detected using the ELISA test. However, no viral RNA was detected in any of the samples. This suggests that the virus is cleared rapidly in patients.
conclusionChikungunya is a neglected viral disease in Saudi Arabia. Future work should focus on detailed investigation of this viral infection and its vectors.
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