High frequency of Haemophilus influenzae associated with respiratory tract infections among Malaysian Hajj pilgrims

Overcrowding during the annual Hajj pilgrimage has been known to increase the risk of infectious diseases transmission. Despite the high prevalence of respiratory illness among Malaysian Hajj pilgrims, knowledge about the etiologic pathogens is yet very limited. Thus, this study aimed to determine the spectrum of bacterial respiratory pathogens among the Hajj pilgrims returning to Malaysia in year 2016.
Source: Journal of Infection and Public Health - Category: International Medicine & Public Health Authors: Source Type: research