Egypt

Resurgence of Influenza and Respiratory Syncytial Virus in Egypt Following Two Years of Decline during the COVID-19 Pandemic: Outpatient Clinic Survey of Infants and Children, October 2022

June 5, 2023

BMC Public Health This article aims to describe the epidemiology and clinical profile of Acute Respiratory infections caused by influenza and Respiratory Syncytial Virus, estimate their burden, and identify changes in epidemiology associated with their resurgence after two years of low activity during the COVID-19 pandemic. Journal Article

Study of Pulmonary Hypertension in Post-COVID-19 Patients by Transthoracic Echocardiography

June 1, 2023

The Egyptian Journal of Bronchology This article aims to examine Pulmonary Hypertension and altered right ventricular function by TTE (transthoracic echocardiography) in post-COVID-19 cases at Tanta Chest University Hospital. Journal Article

Epstein–Barr Virus and Cytomegalovirus Coinfection in Egyptian COVID-19 Patients

May 23, 2023

Egyptian Liver Journal This article measures the prevalence of Epstein–Barr virus (EBV) and cytomegalovirus (CMV) coinfections in Egyptian COVID-19 patients with elevated liver enzymes. Journal Article

Obesity as a Risk Factor for Severe Unfavorable Outcomes in COVID-19 Infected Adults: A Mini Review

May 22, 2023

JOJ Internal Medicine This article from Ain Shams University in Cairo discusses the possible effects of COVID-19 infection on obese adults. Journal Article

Excess Mortality and the Impact of COVID-19 in Egypt

May 17, 2023

Middle East Council on Global Affairs This working paper represents an effort to more accurately assess the impact that COVID-19 has had in Egypt, at least in terms of deaths associated with the virus. Working Paper

Coping Strategies, Well-Being and Inequalities during the COVID-19 Pandemic Period

May 6, 2023

Current Psychology This article employs data from the ERF COVID-19 MENA Monitor Surveys for Egypt, Jordan, Morocco, and Tunisia to examine people’s subjective well-being, such as the perception of the economic situation and mental well-being during the pandemic. Journal Article

Self-Perception of Voice Handicap in COVID-19 Patients

April 29, 2023

Indian Journal of Otolaryngology and Head & Neck Surgery This article aims to evaluate the effect of COVID-19 infection on the self-perception of voice handicap in positive COVID-19 patients in Egypt and investigate the factors that might correlate with voice handicap if present. Journal Article