Muhammad Sohail Afzal
A5100628760- Hepatitis C virus research
- Hepatitis B Virus Studies
- Liver Disease Diagnosis and Treatment
- Parasitic infections in humans and animals
- Congenital Anomalies and Fetal Surgery
- COVID-19 epidemiological studies
- Viral gastroenteritis research and epidemiology
- COVID-19 Clinical Research Studies
- Viral Infections and Vectors
- SARS-CoV-2 and COVID-19 Research
- Viral Infections and Immunology Research
- Parasitic Infections and Diagnostics
- COVID-19 and Mental Health
- Climate Change, Adaptation, Migration
- Mosquito-borne diseases and control
- Viral Infections and Outbreaks Research
- Vector-borne infectious diseases
- Biofuel production and bioconversion
- Amoebic Infections and Treatments
- Child Nutrition and Water Access
- Systemic Lupus Erythematosus Research
- Travel-related health issues
- Toxoplasma gondii Research Studies
- Antibiotic Use and Resistance
- Helminth infection and control
University of Management and Technology
2015-2024
Government College University, Lahore
2024
King Saud University
2024
Quaid-i-Azam University
2024
Government of Pakistan
2023
University of Agriculture Faisalabad
2023
People’s University
2023
Fatima Jinnah Medical University
2023
Dow University of Health Sciences
2020-2023
Civil Hospital Karachi
2023
<h2>Summary</h2><h3>Background</h3> Understanding the health consequences associated with exposure to risk factors is necessary inform public policy and practice. To systematically quantify contributions of factor exposures specific outcomes, Global Burden Diseases, Injuries, Risk Factors Study (GBD) 2021 aims provide comprehensive estimates levels, relative risks, attributable burden disease for 88 in 204 countries territories 811 subnational locations, from 1990 2021. <h3>Methods</h3> The...
Overweight and obesity is a global epidemic. Forecasting future trajectories of the epidemic crucial for providing an evidence base policy change. In this study, we examine historical trends global, regional, national prevalence adult overweight from 1990 to 2021 forecast 2050. Leveraging established methodology Global Burden Diseases, Injuries, Risk Factors Study, estimated among individuals aged 25 years older by age sex 204 countries territories Retrospective current were derived based on...
Despite the well documented consequences of obesity during childhood and adolescence future risks excess body mass on non-communicable diseases in adulthood, coordinated global action early life is still insufficient. Inconsistent measurement reporting are a barrier to specific targets, resource allocation, interventions. In this Article we report current estimates overweight across adolescence, progress over time, forecasts inform actions. Using established methodology from Global Burden...
Exceptional precautionary measures have been adopted to stop the transmission and control of COVID-19 through world Pakistan is facing lockdown in this scenario. Public loyalty affected by their knowledge, attitude, risk factors practices (KAP) towards COVID-19. The present study was conducted among Pakistani residents observe outbreak Pakistan. A questionnaire designed, a cross-sectional survey participants area. Participants were asked questions regarding Data analyzed SPSS t/F test...
Cystic echinococcosis (CE) is a human and animal health problem in many endemic areas worldwide. It considered neglected zoonotic disease caused by the larval form (hydatid cyst) of Echinococcus spp. tapeworm. There are limited studies on Pakistan.A cross-sectional survey was conducted to find out recent knowledge, attitudes practices occurrence cystic butchers dog owners both urban rural Rawalpindi/Islamabad regions, Pakistan. The quantitative data collected questionnaires investigate...
Background: Ticks are ectoparasites that transmit a variety of pathogens cause many diseases in livestock which can result skin damage, weight loss, anemia, reduced production meat and milk, mortality. Aim: The aim this study was to identify tick species the distribution on hosts (sheep, goat, dairy cattle, buffalo) Punjab, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Province Islamabad from October 2019 November 2020. Materials Methods: Surveillance performed calculate prevalence ticks livestock. Tick data (area,...
Hepatitis C virus (HCV) is a major public health concern globally, resulting in liver-related complications. Approximately 6% population of Pakistan infected with HCV. HCV error prone, due to which it classified into 7 genotypes and 67 subtypes. genotype determination critical for treatment therapy response. In this study, 3,539 samples were collected from 2015 2019 all over Punjab. RNA was extracted using QIA Amp Viral MINI kit (Qiagen, Germany) viral genotyping performed. Furthermore,...
Background: Cystic echinococcosis (CE) is a global zoonotic parasitic disease caused by the larval stage of Echinococcus granulosus and it has been reported from both livestock humans in Pakistan. The definitive host E. dog, large number stray dogs Pakistan contributes to spread CE. However, there little information between CE relation country. Methods: During study, total 123 butcher's shops abattoirs were included for collection data relating hydatid cyst prevalence slaughtered animals...
Ticks are ectoparasites that act as vectors for transmission of various pathogens to wild and domesticated animals pose a serious threat human health. Because the hot humid conditions in different agro-ecological zones Pakistan, ticks abundant parasitize variety animals. The aim this study was identify tick species distribution on hosts especially livestock, such sheep, goat, cattle, buffalo, camel, livestock associated canines equines, horse, donkey, dog, across Pakistan. samples were...
Toxoplasmosis is a protozoan disease that caused by Toxoplasma gondii in livestock and humans. Due to its medical veterinary importance, it essential study the seroprevalence of T. infection among humans animals various parts world. The major objective this was determine spatial distribution toxoplasmosis small ruminants (sheep goats) north-eastern region, Pakistan. A total 1,000 comprising sheep (n=470) goats (n=530) were examined for using ELISA. An epidemiological data collected form...
Recent articles have pointed the impact of co-epidemics/co-infections coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) and other infectious diseases on an already overburdened healthcare infrastructure.1, 2 With present toll COVID-19 cases reaching beyond 10 922 324 infected claiming 523 011 lives.3 In Pakistan, numbers are continually rise condition is worsening, with around 225 283 individuals. The death rate in Pakistan comparatively low as compared western countries has claimed 4619 lives so far...
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Background: Globally childhood diarrhea accounts for 1.7 billion cases every year according to World Health Organization (WHO) 2024 report. According the Federal Directorate of Immunization, incidence is around 24% in Pakistan stats provided by WHO. In Pakistan, mortality and morbidity rates are also high due multiple reasons. Among them, lifestyle dietary factors play a vital role. Objective: This study aims investigate association between prevalence Pakistan. Methodology: Data from...
Acute coronary syndrome (ACS) is a significant contributor to cardiovascular morbidity and mortality. This study aimed evaluate the efficacy safety of triple therapy with aspirin, clopidogrel, rivaroxaban compared dual aspirin clopidogrel in patients ACS. Methods: open-label, randomized controlled trial was conducted at Punjab Institute Cardiology from May 2024 October 2024. Ninety ACS were into two groups: group (n=45) receiving (75–100 mg daily), (75 (2.5 twice daily) daily). The primary...
Hepatitis C virus (HCV) commonly causes a chronic infection but few of patients are able to clear the naturally. Interleukin-10 (IL-10) is an anti-inflammatory cytokine that can suppress immune response against HCV. Interindividual variations in IL-10 production genetically contributed by polymorphisms within promoter region. This study aimed investigate association gene -1082 G/A, -819 C/T, and -592 C/A with HCV susceptibility Pakistani individuals.Eighty-nine chronically infected 99...