[HTML][HTML] Community use of face masks and similar barriers to prevent respiratory illness such as COVID-19: a rapid scoping review
Background Evidence for face-mask wearing in the community to protect against respiratory
disease is unclear. Aim To assess effectiveness of wearing face masks in the community to …
disease is unclear. Aim To assess effectiveness of wearing face masks in the community to …
Facemasks and similar barriers to prevent respiratory illness such as COVID-19: a rapid systematic review
The current pandemic of COVID-19 has lead to conflicting opinions on whether wearing
facemasks outside of health care facilities protects against the infection. To better …
facemasks outside of health care facilities protects against the infection. To better …
[HTML][HTML] Uptake and effectiveness of facemask against respiratory infections at mass gatherings: a systematic review
Objectives The risk of acquisition and transmission of respiratory infections is high among
attendees of mass gatherings (MGs). Currently used interventions have limitations yet the …
attendees of mass gatherings (MGs). Currently used interventions have limitations yet the …
Non-pharmaceutical interventions for the prevention of respiratory tract infections during Hajj pilgrimage
S Benkouiten, P Brouqui, P Gautret - Travel medicine and infectious …, 2014 - Elsevier
Overcrowding during the yearly Hajj mass gatherings is associated with increased risk of
spreading infectious diseases, particularly respiratory diseases. Non-pharmaceutical …
spreading infectious diseases, particularly respiratory diseases. Non-pharmaceutical …
Travel epidemiology: the Saudi perspective
ZA Memish, S Venkatesh, QA Ahmed - International journal of antimicrobial …, 2003 - Elsevier
The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia occupies four-fifths of the Arabian Peninsula, with a land area
of 2 million square kilometres. Saudi Arabia holds a unique position in the Islamic world, as …
of 2 million square kilometres. Saudi Arabia holds a unique position in the Islamic world, as …
Diarrhea at the Hajj and Umrah
P Gautret, S Benkouiten, S Sridhar, JA Al-Tawfiq… - Travel medicine and …, 2015 - Elsevier
This systematic review aims to summarize the incidence and etiology of diarrheal illness
among pilgrims attending the Hajj and Umrah. Gastroenteritis and diarrhea have been …
among pilgrims attending the Hajj and Umrah. Gastroenteritis and diarrhea have been …