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Yemen research

Published infectious-disease research classified with a high-confidence geographic relationship to Yemen.

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Cross-border introduction risk of Rift Valley fever virus: surveillance evidence from intercepted livestock in southwestern Saudi Arabia

Mohamed Siddig Alarabi, A. A. Altaher, Ommer M. Dafalla +5 more

Frontiers in Veterinary Science

Type
Cross-sectional study
Scope
Saudi Arabia, France, Yemen

Why it matters nowDocumented viral presence in border-seized herds emphasizes the necessity for improved laboratory monitoring and coordinated biosecurity protocols to address transboundary animal health threats.

Risk factors of diphtheria outbreak in damt district of Al Dhalea Governorate, 2023 -Yemen: a case–control study

Sameer Shedaiwah, Hamood Alsharabi, Labiba Anam +1 more

BMC Infectious Diseases

Type
Case-control study
Scope
Yemen

Why it matters nowThe findings highlight the need to increase vaccination coverage with diphtheria-containing vaccines through routine immunization and tetanus-diphtheria vaccination for childbearing-age females. Community awareness regarding protective measures during home care of diphtheria cases is recommended. Investigation of vaccination service delivery and gender barriers related to tetanus-diphtheria vaccination is warranted.

Peer reviewedOpen accessRift Valley feverHemorrhagic FeverOutbreak investigationVaccinationOne Health
DOI 10.1038/s41541-023-00769-w ↗

Advancements in Rift Valley fever vaccines: a historical overview and prospects for next generation candidates

Cigdem Alkan, Eduardo Jurado-Cobena, Tetsuro Ikegami

npj Vaccines

Type
Journal article
Scope
Comoros, Madagascar, Saudi Arabia

Why it matters nowThe work is relevant to One Health approaches, as RVF causes livestock abortion storms and fetal loss as well as severe human syndromes such as hemorrhagic fever, encephalitis, and retinitis, and continues to threaten endemic regions.

Rift Valley fever - a threat for Europe?

V Chevalier, M Pépin, L Plée +1 more

Eurosurveillance

Type
Journal article
Scope
Saudi Arabia, Yemen

Why it matters nowThe discussion highlights occupational vulnerability during animal handling and processing operations, emphasizing the requirement for strengthened diagnostic capabilities and coordinated international oversight to prevent cross-regional pathogen establishment.