The aim of our study was to define the spectrum of viral infections in pilgrims with acute
respiratory tract illnesses presenting to healthcare facilities around the holy places in …

The emergence of antimicrobial resistance is causing the loss of what was once considered
the miracle cure. The transmission of antimicrobial resistance during mass gathering is a …

Abstract Background The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA) provides free healthcare,
including medications, for the over 2 million Muslim pilgrims who attend Hajj every year …

Objectives To assess the community pharmacists'(CPs) knowledge, attitude, and perception
of health-related illness among pilgrims, and to investigate the common diseases and the …

The role of antibiotic overuse in intensifying selection pressures and contributing to the
emergence of antimicrobial resistance is well established. The Kumbh Mela, a religious …

Hajj is associated with an increased risk of the transmission of infectious diseases including
upper respiratory tract infections (URTIs). It can be a focal point for the emergence …

Monitoring medication and antibiotic prescription has been in the World Health Organization
(WHO)'s agenda since the end of the 20th century [1]. As monitoring such prescriptions …

Although viruses cause most of upper respiratory tract infections but still antibiotics are
irrationally prescribed in mild infections, especially in upper respiratory tract infections. To …

Background Medication errors are frequently identified in healthcare institutions and pose a
risk to patients. The mass gathering during Hajj may expose the pilgrims to numerous health …

Overuse or misuse of antibiotics is one reason for the emergence of antibiotic resistance.
Here, we present four cases where antibiotics were started (or proposed) although they …