The epidemiology of yeast-related infections on the Arabian Peninsula
- Suhail Ahmad,
- Teun Boekhout,
- Abdullah M.S. Al-Hatmi
, - Ahmed Al-Harrasi,
- Aiah Mustafa Khateb,
- Fatima Al Dhaheri,
- Hajer Bin Shuraym,
- Jens Thomsen
, - Khaled Alobaid,
- Mohammad Asadzadeh,
- Saad Taj-Aldeen,
- Saleh Alwasel,
- Wadha Alfouzan
, - Ziauddin Khan,
- Husam Eldin Mohamed
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Teun Boekhout
University College Dublin Department of Zoology
Author ProfileAiah Mustafa Khateb
King Saud University Department of Clinical Laboratory Sciences
Author ProfileFatima Al Dhaheri
United Arab Emirates Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation
Author ProfileHajer Bin Shuraym
King Saud bin Abdulaziz University for Health Sciences College of Nursing Riyadh
Author ProfileKhaled Alobaid
Royal Devon and Exeter Hospital Microbiology Laboratory
Author ProfileSaad Taj-Aldeen
Hamad Medical Corporation Department of Nursing and Midwifery Education
Author ProfileSaleh Alwasel
University College Dublin Department of Zoology
Author ProfileAbstract
Candida and other yeast infections represent a major component of
invasive mycoses globally, including the Arabian Peninsula. In this
review, we present epidemiological features and trends, clinical
manifestations, species distribution, antifungal resistance, and
outcomes available for yeast-related infections in different countries
of the Arabian Peninsula. We also discuss gaps in knowledge and provide
recommendations for improving various aspects for better management of
infections by these fungal pathogens. Candida species prevail, with
Candida albicans being the most isolated organism in all countries but
not in all time periods. The next most frequently isolated organism
varied from country-to-country within the region. Generally, invasive
infections by non- albicans Candida species are increasing. Candida
auris is causing serious health risks in all countries including those
with appropriate diagnostic capacity and awareness. A major goal of this
collaborative work is to set-up a regional system to share information
on the clinical, epidemiological and molecular characteristics of C.
auris-related infections and share experiences on best management and
infection control strategies in the region. Information is also reviewed
on other yeast infections in the region which are less frequently
observed and seem to differ between different countries, likely because
of differences in clinical practices and research interests among
individual countries.Submission Checks Completed Assigned to Editor
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20 May 2024Submitted to MicrobiologyOpen