ArticleMicroorganisms2026
Pathogens on High-Touch Surfaces in an Arid Megacity: A Longitudinal Molecular Surveillance Study.
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Contaminated environmental surfaces (fomites) act as pathogen reservoirs, yet surveillance data in arid megacities like Riyadh, Saudi Arabia-characterized by extreme heat and indoor climate control-remain limited. This study established a city-wide molecular baseline for surface contamination and evaluated meteorological influences. We conducted a stratified, longitudinal study (February 2023-May 2024), collecting 270 swabs from seven zones, including hospitals, airports, ATMs, and community hubs. Samples were pooled (N = 55) and screened using QIAstat-Dx multiplex PCR panels. Nineteen pools (34.5%) tested positive. Viral pathogens (SARS-CoV-2, Adenovirus, Rhinovirus) were detected in 10 pools (18.2%) and non-viral pathogens (bacteria/parasites) in 13 pools (23.6%), with 7.3% co-detections. Hospitals and airports emerged as primary hubs for respiratory viruses, while
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