Epidemiology of herpes zoster in the State of Qatar, 2012–2017
Joint Authors
Ganesan, Nandakumar
al-Dahshan, Ayman
Shihab, Muhammad Abd al-Halim
al-Rumayhi, Hamad
Faraj, al-Mubashir
Bansal, Devendra
Source
Issue
Vol. 2020, Issue 1 (30 Jun. 2020), pp.1-6, 6 p.
Publisher
Publication Date
2020-06-30
Country of Publication
Qatar
No. of Pages
6
Main Subjects
Topics
Abstract EN
Purpose: This study aimed to determine the epidemiological features of herpes zoster (HZ) in Qatar.
Methods: This study was a retrospective review of all reported HZ cases received by the surveillance unit at the Ministry of Public Health, between January 2012 and December 2017.
Results: A total of 2815 cases were reported during the study period.
The mean incidence of HZ was estimated to be 19/100,000 population, which increased from 9.8/100,000 in 2012 to 36.2/100,000 in 2017.
The ratio of male/female was about 4:1.
HZ incidence overall was found to be highest in those aged $50 years.
According to nationality, the mean incidence of HZ was estimated to be 79/100,000 among Qataris and 101/100,000 among expatriates.
Additionally, more HZ cases were notified during the hot months.
Conclusion: Such epidemiological data will contribute to the baseline information, which is necessary for effective preventive and control measures to be implemented in the country.
American Psychological Association (APA)
al-Dahshan, Ayman& Shihab, Muhammad Abd al-Halim& Ganesan, Nandakumar& Bansal, Devendra& Faraj, al-Mubashir& al-Rumayhi, Hamad. 2020. Epidemiology of herpes zoster in the State of Qatar, 2012–2017. Qatar Medical Journal،Vol. 2020, no. 1, pp.1-6.
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Modern Language Association (MLA)
al-Dahshan, Ayman…[et al.]. Epidemiology of herpes zoster in the State of Qatar, 2012–2017. Qatar Medical Journal No. 1 (2020), pp.1-6.
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American Medical Association (AMA)
al-Dahshan, Ayman& Shihab, Muhammad Abd al-Halim& Ganesan, Nandakumar& Bansal, Devendra& Faraj, al-Mubashir& al-Rumayhi, Hamad. Epidemiology of herpes zoster in the State of Qatar, 2012–2017. Qatar Medical Journal. 2020. Vol. 2020, no. 1, pp.1-6.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-956541
Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references : p. 5-6
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BIM-956541