Viral infections in Pakistan: prevalence, factors affecting spread, and recommendations for control.
J Infect Dev Ctries
; 16(6): 913-926, 2022 06 30.
Article
in English
| MEDLINE | ID: covidwho-1969576
ABSTRACT
Pakistan is endemic to a number of viral infections, owing to its humid climate, topographical variation, soaring population, and lack of education and awareness. These viruses may have several different modes of transmission, including respiratory or airborne transmission, sexual transmission, blood-borne, fecal-oral transmission, vector-borne transmission, and transmission following an organ transplant. Although several different microorganisms are responsible for causing these infections, a few viruses are found more commonly in Pakistan and are primarily responsible for causing infections. In this study, we present a review of the most recent studies on different viruses, transmitted through various transmission routes, found commonly in Pakistan, along with the prevalence of each, and recommend control measures required against these viruses.
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MEDLINE
Main subject:
Viruses
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Virus Diseases
Type of study:
Observational study
Limits:
Humans
Country/Region as subject:
Asia
Language:
English
Journal:
J Infect Dev Ctries
Journal subject:
Communicable Diseases
Year:
2022
Document Type:
Article
Affiliation country:
Jidc.15078
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