Seasonal patterns of infectious diseases in Riyadh Province, Saudi Arabia: a retrospective analysis
This study investigated the seasonal impact on the prevalence of infectious diseases in the Riyadh Province of Saudi Arabia. The study retrieved data from official websites and articles to analyse the incidence of microbial infections attributed to bacteria, viruses, fungi, and protozoa across vario...
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| author | Mansour Almuqbil Syed Imam Rabbani Faisal Ghazi Alharbi Meshari Hajed Alharbi Rafiulla Gilkaramenthi Amro Mohammed Sawadi Khormi Mutlaq Eidhah M. Almalki Walaa F. Alsanie Abdulhakeem S. Alamri Majid Alhomrani Amal F. Alshammary Syed Mohammed Basheeruddin Asdaq |
| author_facet | Mansour Almuqbil Syed Imam Rabbani Faisal Ghazi Alharbi Meshari Hajed Alharbi Rafiulla Gilkaramenthi Amro Mohammed Sawadi Khormi Mutlaq Eidhah M. Almalki Walaa F. Alsanie Abdulhakeem S. Alamri Majid Alhomrani Amal F. Alshammary Syed Mohammed Basheeruddin Asdaq |
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| description | This study investigated the seasonal impact on the prevalence of infectious diseases in the Riyadh Province of Saudi Arabia. The study retrieved data from official websites and articles to analyse the incidence of microbial infections attributed to bacteria, viruses, fungi, and protozoa across various months of the year. The data was statistically analysed by one-way analysis of variance followed by chi-square and Pearson’s correlation coefficient tests. Correlation analysis, utilizing an established method and setting significance at P < 0.05, examines the relationship between infectious diseases and climatic conditions. The findings revealed an elevated incidence of microbial infections during specific months of the year. Correlation analysis indicated a significant likelihood of bacterial infection in June (OR 1.08), July (OR 1.12), August (OR 1.19), and September (OR 1.09). Similarly, viral infections peaked in December (OR 1.13), January (OR 1.28), February (OR 1.21), and March (OR 1.14), while fungal infections showed an increased frequency in July (OR 1.07) and August (OR 1.09). However, precise seasonal patterns of protozoan infections have not been discerned. This finding suggests that certain pathogens may exhibit heightened activity at certain times of the year. Such insights into the temporal dynamics of infectious diseases have significant implications for public health. Implementing timely interventions, including vaccination campaigns, heightened surveillance efforts, and targeted hygiene protocols, could potentially mitigate the spread of infectious agents and alleviate the burden on healthcare systems. Consequently, this study contributes valuable knowledge that can inform proactive strategies aimed at reducing the overall impact of infectious diseases on public health. |
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| spelling | doaj-art-b649e7d9391e4e3f900192a0962f4e862025-08-20T02:29:26ZengTaylor & Francis GroupCritical Public Health0958-15961469-36822025-12-0135110.1080/09581596.2025.2474686Seasonal patterns of infectious diseases in Riyadh Province, Saudi Arabia: a retrospective analysisMansour Almuqbil0Syed Imam Rabbani1Faisal Ghazi Alharbi2Meshari Hajed Alharbi3Rafiulla Gilkaramenthi4Amro Mohammed Sawadi Khormi5Mutlaq Eidhah M. Almalki6Walaa F. Alsanie7Abdulhakeem S. Alamri8Majid Alhomrani9Amal F. Alshammary10Syed Mohammed Basheeruddin Asdaq11Department of Clinical Pharmacy, College of Pharmacy, King Saud University, Riyadh, Saudi ArabiaDepartment of Pharmacology and Toxicology, College of Pharmacy, Qassim University, Buraydah, Saudi ArabiaDepartment of Pharmacy, Qassim University, Buraydah, Saudi ArabiaDepartment of Pharmacy, Qassim University, Buraydah, Saudi ArabiaDepartment of Emergency Medical Services, College of Applied Sciences, AlMaarefa University, Diriyah, Riyadh, Saudi ArabiaDepartment of Pharmacy, King Saud University Medical City, Riyadh, Saudi ArabiaDepartment of Pharmaceutical Sciences, King Saud University, Riyadh, Saudi ArabiaDepartment of Clinical Laboratory Sciences, The Faculty of Applied Medical Sciences, Taif University, Taif, Saudi ArabiaDepartment of Clinical Laboratory Sciences, The Faculty of Applied Medical Sciences, Taif University, Taif, Saudi ArabiaDepartment of Clinical Laboratory Sciences, The Faculty of Applied Medical Sciences, Taif University, Taif, Saudi ArabiaDepartment of Clinical Laboratory Sciences, College of Applied Medical Sciences, King Saud University, Riyadh, Saudi ArabiaDepartment of Pharmacy Practice, College of Pharmacy, AlMaarefa University, Diriyah, Riyadh, Saudi ArabiaThis study investigated the seasonal impact on the prevalence of infectious diseases in the Riyadh Province of Saudi Arabia. The study retrieved data from official websites and articles to analyse the incidence of microbial infections attributed to bacteria, viruses, fungi, and protozoa across various months of the year. The data was statistically analysed by one-way analysis of variance followed by chi-square and Pearson’s correlation coefficient tests. Correlation analysis, utilizing an established method and setting significance at P < 0.05, examines the relationship between infectious diseases and climatic conditions. The findings revealed an elevated incidence of microbial infections during specific months of the year. Correlation analysis indicated a significant likelihood of bacterial infection in June (OR 1.08), July (OR 1.12), August (OR 1.19), and September (OR 1.09). Similarly, viral infections peaked in December (OR 1.13), January (OR 1.28), February (OR 1.21), and March (OR 1.14), while fungal infections showed an increased frequency in July (OR 1.07) and August (OR 1.09). However, precise seasonal patterns of protozoan infections have not been discerned. This finding suggests that certain pathogens may exhibit heightened activity at certain times of the year. Such insights into the temporal dynamics of infectious diseases have significant implications for public health. Implementing timely interventions, including vaccination campaigns, heightened surveillance efforts, and targeted hygiene protocols, could potentially mitigate the spread of infectious agents and alleviate the burden on healthcare systems. Consequently, this study contributes valuable knowledge that can inform proactive strategies aimed at reducing the overall impact of infectious diseases on public health.https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/10.1080/09581596.2025.2474686Seasonal influenceincidencebacteriavirusfungiprotozoa |
| spellingShingle | Mansour Almuqbil Syed Imam Rabbani Faisal Ghazi Alharbi Meshari Hajed Alharbi Rafiulla Gilkaramenthi Amro Mohammed Sawadi Khormi Mutlaq Eidhah M. Almalki Walaa F. Alsanie Abdulhakeem S. Alamri Majid Alhomrani Amal F. Alshammary Syed Mohammed Basheeruddin Asdaq Seasonal patterns of infectious diseases in Riyadh Province, Saudi Arabia: a retrospective analysis Critical Public Health Seasonal influence incidence bacteria virus fungi protozoa |
| title | Seasonal patterns of infectious diseases in Riyadh Province, Saudi Arabia: a retrospective analysis |
| title_full | Seasonal patterns of infectious diseases in Riyadh Province, Saudi Arabia: a retrospective analysis |
| title_fullStr | Seasonal patterns of infectious diseases in Riyadh Province, Saudi Arabia: a retrospective analysis |
| title_full_unstemmed | Seasonal patterns of infectious diseases in Riyadh Province, Saudi Arabia: a retrospective analysis |
| title_short | Seasonal patterns of infectious diseases in Riyadh Province, Saudi Arabia: a retrospective analysis |
| title_sort | seasonal patterns of infectious diseases in riyadh province saudi arabia a retrospective analysis |
| topic | Seasonal influence incidence bacteria virus fungi protozoa |
| url | https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/10.1080/09581596.2025.2474686 |
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