Abstract The Hajj pilgrimage to Mecca, Saudi Arabia, is one of the largest annual mass
gatherings in the world, and has a strong impact on international public health. This paper …

Respiratory tract infections (RTI) are the most common infections transmitted between Hajj
pilgrims. The aim of this systematic review was to determine the prevalence of virus carriage …

Pilgrims returning from the Hajj might contribute to international spreading of respiratory
pathogens. Nasal and throat swab specimens were obtained from 129 pilgrims in 2013 …

Abstract Background. The Hajj is the oldest and largest annual mass gathering in the world
and may increase the risk of spread of respiratory viruses. Methods. We performed a …

Overcrowding during the yearly Hajj mass gatherings is associated with increased risk of
spreading infectious diseases, particularly respiratory diseases. Non-pharmaceutical …

The mass gathering of people is a potential source for developing, propagating, and
disseminating infectious diseases on a global scale. Of the illnesses associated with mass …

Abstract Background Patients with suspected Middle East respiratory syndrome coronavirus
(MERS-CoV) infection should be hospitalized in isolation wards to avoid transmission. This …

Abstract Background The annual Hajj and Umrah are one of the largest recurring religious
mass gatherings across the globe drawing pilgrims from more than 185 countries. The living …

Abstract Background The annual Hajj to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia attracts millions of
pilgrims from around the world. International health community's attention goes towards this …

More than two million Muslims visit Makkah, Saudi Arabia, annually to perform the religious
rituals of Hajj where the risk of spreading respiratory infections is very common. The aim …