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ArticleQatar medical journal2025

Epidemiological, clinical, and microbiological characteristics of listeriosis in Qatar: A retrospective study.

Sreethish Sasi, Wael Goravey, Sara Al Balushi, Emad Ibrahim, Javed Iqbal, Abdellatif Al Khal, Muna Al Maslamani, Gawahir A Ali

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Sreethish SasiInfectious Diseases Division, Department of Medicine, Communicable Diseases Center, Hamad Medical Corporation, Doha, Qatar.
Wael GoraveyInfectious Diseases Division, Department of Medicine, Communicable Diseases Center, Hamad Medical Corporation, Doha, Qatar.
Sara Al BalushiDepartment of Epidemiology, Communicable Diseases Center, Hamad Medical Corporation, Doha, Qatar.
Emad IbrahimMicrobiology Division, Department of Laboratory Medicine and Pathology, Hamad Medical Corporation, Doha, Qatar.
Javed IqbalDepartment of Nursing, Communicable Diseases Center, Hamad Medical Corporation, Doha, Qatar.
Abdellatif Al KhalInfectious Diseases Division, Department of Medicine, Communicable Diseases Center, Hamad Medical Corporation, Doha, Qatar.
Muna Al MaslamaniInfectious Diseases Division, Department of Medicine, Communicable Diseases Center, Hamad Medical Corporation, Doha, Qatar.
Gawahir A AliInfectious Diseases Division, Department of Medicine, Communicable Diseases Center, Hamad Medical Corporation, Doha, Qatar.

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Abstract

Introduction: Methods: This retrospective cohort study was conducted at Hamad Medical Corporation, the main public healthcare provider in Qatar, analyzing laboratory-confirmed Results: The study involved 35 cases with a median age of 39 years and 77.14% female. Pregnancy-associated cases were 22.86% with high fetal morbidity, including 33.33% stillbirth and 55.56% preterm delivery. Twenty percent of the patients had clinical features of meningoencephalitis. Although the source of infection could not be determined, it is known that Conclusion: This study offers significant information about listeriosis in Qatar, characterized by a higher incidence of pregnancy-associated cases and a lower incidence of CNS involvement than in other countries. These findings also show the gaps in antimicrobial resistance surveillance and the foodborne transmission in the Middle East. Even though all mothers recovered fully, the adverse fetal outcomes stress the importance of preventive measures and enhanced food safety measures. Future research should focus on molecular characterization, source attribution, and antimicrobial resistance monitoring to enhance infection control and public health interventions, ultimately mitigating the impact of listeriosis in the region.

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antimicrobialsbacteremiaepidemiologyListeriosispregnancyState of Qatar

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PMCPMC12444017

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