Iraq

Evaluation of the Immunological Efficiency for Some of COVID-19 Vaccines (Pfizer, AstraZeneca and Sinopharm) among Vaccinated People of Wasit Province in Iraq

Journal of Pharmaceutical Negative Results This article aims to evaluate the immunological activity of some approved COVID-19 vaccines regarding serological tests for antibodies (IgG and IgM) for the study groups in Wasit Governorate in Iraq. Journal Article

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The Mental Health and Well-Being of Internally Displaced Female Yazidis in the Kurdistan Region of Iraq: A Realist Review of Psychosocial Interventions and the Impact of COVID-19

Global Mental Health This article explores how the global evidence on psychosocial interventions for female survivors of conflict-related sexual violence applies to the context of the female Yazidi population in Iraq during the COVID-19 pandemic. The authors also explore the impact of COVID-19 on the effectiveness of the interventions. Journal Article

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Adverse Reactions of Different COVID-19 Vaccines among Healthcare Professionals: A Qualitative Study in Mosul, Iraq

Clinical Epidemiology and Global Health This article aims to explore the perceptions, attitudes, and expectations of healthcare professionals (HCPs) in Mosul toward COVID-19 vaccines. Journal Article

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Dynamic Inferences of Coronavirus Epidemiology Spread in Iraq Region

AIP Conference Proceedings 2400 This article reflects on the authors’ development of a new epidemiological dynamical model-design that can simulate the spread of the coronavirus in Iraq. Journal Article

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COVID-19 Death Rates in Iran and Iraq: Possible Relations Between Iraq’s Pre-COVID-19 Mass Gatherings and Its Low Death Rate

Journal of Epidemiology and Global Health This article focuses on the notable difference in death rates due to COVID-19 in Iran and Iraq, which are two neighboring countries. It also discusses the possible effect of Iraq pre-COVID-19 mass gatherings on the death rate. Journal Article

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Crimean–Congo Hemorrhagic Fever Epidemic during COVID-19 in Iraq: A “Double Whammy”?

Clinical Case Reports This letter to the editor urges attention to an outbreak of Crimean–Congo hemorrhagic fever in Iraq which might prove to be a catastrophic calamity, particularly in the context of Eid-ul-Adha and the fact that the majority of Iraq’s health initiatives are focused on COVID-19 control. Journal Article

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Genome Sequence of an Early Imported Case of SARS-CoV-2 Delta Variant (B.1.617.2 AY.122) in Iraq in April 2021

American Society for Microbiology This article reports the complete genome sequence of an early imported case of a SARS-CoV-2 strain in Iraq obtained from a flight passenger en route from India. Journal Article

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Sequencing and Mutations Analysis of the First Recorded SARS-CoV-2 Omicron Variant during the Fourth Wave of Pandemic in Iraq

The Brazilian Journal of Infectious Diseases This article reports on a study conducted to sequence and molecularly characterize the representing samples from the early fourth COVID-19 wave in Iraq. Journal Article

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Matrix Metalloproteinase-3 and Tissue Inhibitor of Metalloproteinase-2 as Diagnostic Markers for COVID-19 Infection

Iraqi Journal of Science This article investigates the probable link between Matrix Metalloproteinase and COVID-19 by studying 58 COVID-19 patients and 30 apparently healthy individuals matched in terms of age and sex in Iraq. Journal Article

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The Modern Techniques in Spatial Analysis to Isolate, Quarantine the Affected Areas and Prevent the Spread of COVID-19 Epidemic

Iraqi Journal of Science This article reflects on techniques in spatial analysis utilized in Iraq to control the viral spreading, optimize health capabilities and protection teams, and limit population movement to prevent the spread of COVID-19. Journal Article

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