Curriculum Vitae - Abdelmalik Khalafalla (Member)

Highlights: 

• Professor of Virology, University of Khartoum since 2004.
• WHO consultant on MERS-CoV
• FAO consultant on PPR disease
• WOAH consultant on Camelid diseases, MERS-CoV and PPR disease

Qualifications

Post-Doctorate: Alexander von Humboldt Professor Dr. M. Buettner labor, Department of Immunology, Federal Research Center for Viral Diseases of Animals, Tuebingen, Germany. 

Ph.D Microbiology (Virology)

Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, University of Khartoum, Sudan

M.V.Sc. Microbiology (Virology)

B.V.M.&S   Veterinary Medicine 

EMPLOYMENT 

• Professor and Microbiology Specialist, Abu Dhabi Agricultural and Food Safety Authority (ADAFSA). Biosecurity and Microbiology consultant.(15/06/2012 to 20/07/2016)     
• Professor and Principal Research Scientist, King Faisal University, Saudi Arabia: 
• 06/01/2010-14/06/2012: The Arab Centre for Studies on Arid Zones and Dry Lands (ACSAD), of the Arab League, Syria: Expert on camel development and Health.
• 26/05/1995 - 05/01/2010: Department of Microbiology, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, University of Khartoum, Sudan: Full Professor in 2004,
• 2003-2009.Teaching Molecular Biology course to Master students, Department of Microbiology, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, University of Khartoum, 2003-2009.
• Head of the Department from 2004 to 2009. 
• 06/05/1989-25/05/1995: Research Scientist, Department of Virology, the Central Veterinary esearch Laboratories, Khartoum, Sudan. 
• 11/11/1987-05/05/1989:  Veterinary Doctor, Northern State, Sudan. 

Teaching Interests

• Veterinary Microbiology (Virology, Bacteriology, Immunology).
• Veterinary Infectious diseases.
• Human Microbiology.
• Molecular Biology (Molecular Virology, Microbial Molecular Biology, Practical Diagnostic Molecular Biology).
• Immunology

6. RESEARCH EXPERIENCE

I supervised master’s research to 25 students and doctorate to 2 students. I have extensive practical and research experience in microbiology, with a specific emphasis on viral diseases of animals. I have worked at research institutions and universities in Sudan, Germany, Syria, Saudi Arabia, and the UAE and have gained experience working at various biocontainment levels, including BSL 2, 3, and 4. I have extensively applied cell culture, microscopy, and molecular approaches to study viral pathogens and have used a range of techniques such as histopathology, immunohistochemistry, electron microscopy, embryonated egg and cell culture, immunofluorescence, virus and serum neutralization test, virus titration, qViro virus quantification, ELISA, restriction enzyme analysis, molecular hybridization, gel based PCR, qPCR, molecular cloning, LAMP, partial and whole genome sequencing, phylogenetic analysis, and bioinformatics.

I am currently responsible for developing the Veterinary laboratory's research strategy and its implementation at ADAFSA. My extensive knowledge and expertise in microbiology and virology have significantly contributed to the field. My broad range of techniques and approaches has enabled me to conduct cutting-edge research in animal viral diseases.

Awards Received:

• Awarded the Arab Organization for Agricultural Development (AOAD) Prize for Excellence in agricultural scientific research, 2009.
• Awarded the Almarai (Saudi Arabia) Prize for Research Excellence in Veterinary Science, 2016.

Leading Role in International Scientific Organisations: 

• Member of the ad hoc group on camelid diseases of the World Organization for Animal Health (WOAH, founded as OIE).
• Member of the ad hoc group on MERS-CoV of the World Organization for Animal Health (WOAH).
• Member of the ad hoc group on PPR status of countries, World Organization for Animal Health (WOAH).
• Bureau member of the PPR Global Research and Expertise Network (PPR-GREN) of the FAO/ WOAH (elected in 2021).
• Chair of the PPR-GREN Bureau (elected 2023).  As a member of these groups, and later the Chair, I have contributed my extensive knowledge and expertise in these areas, helping to shape policy and provide guidance on how to effectively manage and combat these diseases. Additionally, I served as a bureau member of the PPR Global Research and Expertise Network (PPR-GREN) (elected in 2021 by the Food and Agriculture Organisation (FAO)/WOAH. In this role, I  helped to promote collaboration between researchers and experts in the field of PPR, working towards the ultimate goal of eradicating diseases worldwide.
• Secretary-General of ISOCARD (International Society of Camelids Research and Development), www.isocard.org. 2009-2012
• Chairman of ISOCARD (International Society of Camelids Research and Development), www.isocard.org. 2012-2015.

Scientific Books:

• Abdelmalik I. Khalafalla and Mansour F. Hussein (2021). Infectious Diseases of Dromedary Camels. Springer Nature.
• Abdelmalik I. Khalafalla and Hamid Agab (2012). Manual of Camel Diseases (Book in Arabic). Published by The Arab Center for Studies on Arid Zones and Dry Lands (ACSAD), Damascus. 
• Sagr, I., Khalafalla, A.I.,Mahmoud, M.S.A.,Abdo,Z., Hemsi, O & Hussein,A (2013).
• Socio- economic Study on Camel Breeders in Syria (Book in Arabic). Published by The
• Arab Center for Studies on Arid Zones and Dry Lands (ACSAD), Damascus. 

Book Chapters:

• Abdelmalik I. Khalafalla and Yahia H. Ali (June 2021). Rabies Virus Infection in Livestock. Book Chapter [Online First], IntechOpen, DOI: 10.5772/intechopen.98228. Available from: https://www.intechopen.com/online-first/77118
• Abdelmalik I. Khalafalla (2019). Papillomaviruses and Polyomaviruses (Book Chapter). In ` Recent Advances in Animal Virology` Yashpal Singh Malik, Raj Kumar Singh, Mahendra Pal Yadav (Editors),  pp 21-36, Springer, Singapore
• Abdelmalik I. Khalafalla (2017). Emerging Infectious Diseases in Camelids (Book Chapter). In `Emerging and Re-emerging Infectious Diseases of Livestock`, Jagadeesh Bayry (Editor), pp 425-441, Springer, Cham
• Khalafalla A.I. (2021) Camel Pox. In: Infectious Diseases of Dromedary Camels. Springer, Cham. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-030-79389-0_2 5- Khalafalla A.I. (2021) Camel Contagious Ecthyma. In: Infectious Diseases of Dromedary Camels. Springer, Cham. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-030-79389-0_3
• Khalafalla A.I. (2021) Camel Papillomatosis. In: Infectious Diseases of Dromedary Camels. Springer, Cham. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-030-79389-0_4
• Khalafalla A.I. (2021) Rabies. In: Infectious Diseases of Dromedary Camels. Springer, Cham. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-030-79389-0_5
• Khalafalla A.I. (2021) Peste Des Petits Ruminants (PPR). In: Infectious Diseases of Dromedary Camels. Springer, Cham. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-030-79389-0_6
• Khalafalla A.I. (2021) MERS-CoV Infection. In: Infectious Diseases of Dromedary Camels. Springer, Cham. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-030-79389-0_8
• Khalafalla A.I. (2021) Camel Prion Disease (CPrD). In: Infectious Diseases of Dromedary Camels. Springer, Cham. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-030-79389-0_9
• Khalafalla A.I. (2021) Tick-Borne Diseases. In: Infectious Diseases of Dromedary Camels. Springer, Cham. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-030-79389-0_47
• Khalafalla A.I. (2021) The Respiratory Disease. In: Infectious Diseases of Dromedary Camels. Springer, Cham. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-030-79389-0_48
• Khalafalla A.I. (2021) Neonatal Diarrhea. In: Infectious Diseases of Dromedary Camels. Springer, Cham. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-030-79389-0_49

Scientific Articles on camels:

• Ishag H, Tigani El Tigani-Asil E, Zawde W, Khalafalla AI, Albreiki M, Al Zarooni N, Mohammed A, Asgedom H, Abei G, Riufael T, Dabasa G, Birasa D, Debano J, Abdelwahab G, Habeeba S, Belexe M, Abduljami G, Amssalu K, Yusof MF, Ragassa F, Mohamed A. Molecular Detection of Wesselsbron Virus in Dromedary Camels, Borana Zone, Ethiopia, 2024. Emerg Infect Dis. 2025 Jun;31(6):1263-1265. doi: 10.3201/eid3106.250130. PMID: 40439475; PMCID: PMC12123917.
• Ali MM, Fathelrahman E, El Awad AI, Eltahir YM, Osman R, El-Khatib Y, AlRifai RH, El Sadig M, Khalafalla AI, Reeves A. Epidemiology and Scenario Simulations of the Middle East Respiratory Syndrome Corona Virus (MERS-CoV) Disease Spread and Control for Dromedary Camels in United Arab Emirates (UAE). Animals. 2024; 14(3):362. https://doi.org/10.3390/ani14030362 
• Khalafalla AI, Dadar M, Sazmand A (2024). Editorial: Current knowledge on camelids infectious and parasitic diseases. Front 10.3389/fvets.2023.1351318. eCollection 2023. Vet Sci. 4;10:1351318. doi:
• Khalafalla AI (2023). Zoonotic diseases transmitted from the camels. Front. Vet Sci 4833. doi: 10.3389/fvets.2023.1244833
• Tully M, Batten C, Ashby M, Mahapatra M, Parekh K, Parida S, Njeumi F, Willett B, Bataille A, Libeau G, Kwiatek O, Caron A, Berguido FJ, Lamien CE, Cattoli G, Misinzo G, Keyyu J, Mdetele D, Gakuya F, Bodjo SC, Taha FA, Elbashier HM, Khalafalla AI, Osman AY, Kock R (2023). The evaluation of five serological assays in determining seroconversion to peste des petits ruminants virus in typical and atypical hosts. Sci Rep. 2023 Sep 8;13(1):14787. doi: 10.1038/s41598-023-41630-3.
• Khalafalla AI, Ishag HZA, Albalushi HIA, Al-Hammadi ZMA-H, Al Yammahi SMS, Shah AAM and Al Muhairi SSM (2023) Isolation and genetic characterization of MERS CoV from dromedary camels in the United Arab Emirates. Front. Vet. Sci. 10:1182165. doi: 10.3389/fvets.2023.1182165.
• El Tigani-Asil ETA, Abdelwahab, G.E, Terab AMA, Hussein N.A, Al Marri, Z.J, Yuosf, M.F, Shah AAM, Khalafalla A.I, Ishag HZA (2023). Pathological, Microscopic, and Molecular Diagnosis of Paratuberculosis/John’s Disease in Naturally Infected Dromedary Camel (Camelus dromedarius). Veterinary World, Jun 2023, Vol. 16 Issue 6, p1277-1283.
• Ishag HZA, Terab AMA, Eltahir YM, El Tigani-Asil ETA, Khalil NAH, Gasim EFM, Yuosf MF, Al Yammahi SMS, Al Mansoori AMA, Al Muhairi SSM, Al Hammadi ZMAH, Shah AAM, Alherbawi MMAN, Al Nuaimat MMH, Bensalah OK, Khalafalla AI (2023). A Clinical, Pathological, Epidemiological and Molecular Investigation of Recent Outbreaks of Peste des Petits Ruminants Virus in Domestic and Wild Small Ruminants in the Abu Dhabi Emirate, United Arab Emirates. Veterinary Sciences; 10(1):56. https://doi.org/10.3390/vetsci10010056
• Saeed IK, Haj MA, Alhassan SM, Mutwakil SM, Mohamed BA, Taha KM, Libeau G, Diallo A, Ali YH, Khalafalla AI (2022). A study on transmission of Peste des petits ruminants virus between dromedary camels and small ruminants. J Infect Dev Ctries 2022; 16 (2):374-382 doi:10.3855/jidc.14947.
• Terab AMA, Abdel Wahab GED, Ishag HZA, Khalil NAH, El Tigani-Asil ETA, Hashem FM, Khalafalla AI, Shah AAM, Al Muhairi SSM (2021). Pathology, bacteriology and molecular studies on caseous lymphadenitis in Camelus dromedarius in the Emirate of  Abu Dhabi, UAE, 2015-2020. PLoS 10.1371/journal.pone.0252893. eCollection 2021. One 16(6):e0252893.
• El Tigani-Asil, E.T.A.; Blanda, V.; Abdelwahab, G.E.; Al Hammadi, Z.M.; Habeeba, S.; Khalafalla, A.I.; Alhosani, M.A.; La Russa, F.; Migliore, S.; Torina, A.; Loria, G.R.; Al Muhairi, S.S. Molecular Investigation on Tick-Borne Hemoparasites and Coxiella burnetii in Dromedary Camels (Camelus dromedarius) in Al Dhafra Region of Abu Dhabi, UAE. Animals 2021, 11, 666. https://doi.org/10.3390/ani11030666
• Khalafalla AI, Li Y, Uehara A, Hussein NA, Zhang J, Tao Y, Bergeron E, Ibrahim IH, Al Hosani MA, Yusof MF, Alhammadi ZM, Alyammahi SM, Gasim EF, Ishag HZA, Hosani FAL, Gerber SI, Almuhairi SS, Tong S (2020). Identification of a novel lineage of Crimean-Congo haemorrhagic fever virus in dromedary camels, United Arab Emirates. J Gen Virol. Nov 24. doi: 10.1099/jgv.0.001473. Online ahead of print. PMID: 33231536. 
• Marcacci M, Khalafalla AI, Al Hammadi ZM, Monaco F, Cammà C, Yusof MF, Al Yammahi SM, Mangone I, Valleriani F, Alhosani MA, Decaro N, Lorusso A, Almuhairi SS, Savini G. Genome Sequencing of a Camelpox Vaccine Reveals Close Similarity to Modified Vaccinia virus Ankara (MVA). Viruses. 2020 Jul 23;12(8):786. doi: 10.3390/v12080786. PMID: 32717784. 
• Khalafalla AI, A Hosani MA, Ishag, HZA, Al Muhairi SS (2020). More cell culture passaged Camelpox virus sequences found resembling those of vaccinia virus. Open Veterinary Journal, Vol. 10(2):144-156. 
• El Tigani-Asil ETA, Abdelwahab GE, Veedu JTVP, Khalafalla AI, Mohamed ZSA, Ishag HZA, Shah AAM, Alhosani MAA, Al Muhairi SSM (2020). Gangrenous mastitis in dromedary camels in UAE caused by Streptococcus agalactiae. BMC Vet Res. 2020 Jun 3;16(1):174. doi: 10.1186/s12917-020-02382-8. 
• Khalafalla AI, Elhag, AE, Ishag, HZA (2020). Field investigation and phylogenetic characterization of orf virus (ORFV) circulating in small ruminants and Pseudocowpoxvirus (PCPV) in dromedary camels of eastern Sudan. Heliyon Volume 6, Issue 3e03595 
• Khalafalla AI, Rashid J, Khan RA, Alamin KM, Benkhelil A, De Massis F, Calistri P, Giovannini A, Khan IA, Al Hosani MA, Al Muhairi SS. Preliminary Comparative Assessment of Brucellergene Skin Test for Diagnosis of Brucellosis in Dromedary Camels (Camelus dromedarius). Vector Borne Zoonotic Dis. 2020 Feb 20. doi: 10.1089/vbz.2019.2537. 
• Abdelwahab GE, El Tigani-Asil1 E, Yusof MF, Zayed Saud Abdullah ZS, Rifat JF, Al Hosani MA, Almuhairi SS and Khalafalla AI (2020). Salmonella enterica and Theileria co-infection in dromedary camels (Camelus dromedarius) in UAE. Open Veterinary Journal 9 (3):263-268.
• Serhan WS, Khan RA, Gasim EF, Alketbi MS, De Massis F, Calistri P, Giovannini A, Al Hosani MA, Al Jaberi SA, Al Mansoori AM, Al Ketbi AS, Khalafalla AI, Almuhairi SS. Performance of an Immunochromatographic Test (ICT) in Comparison to Some Commonly Used Serological Tests for the Diagnosis of Brucellosis in Dromedary Camels (Camelus dromedarius). Microorganisms. 2019 Nov 20;7(12). pii: E591. doi: 10.3390/microorganisms7120591.
• Khudhair K, Killerby M, Al Mulla M, Abou Elkheir K, Ternanni W, Bandar Z, Weber S, Khoury  M, Donnelly G,  Al Muhairi S,  Khalafalla A,  John Watson  Gerber S, Al Hosani F,  Hall A  (2019). Risk Factors for MERS-CoV Seropositivity among Animal Market and Slaughterhouse Workers, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, 2014–2017.  Emerging Infectious Diseases, 25(5) :927-935. doi: 10.3201/eid2505.181728.PMID: 31002068 
• Khalafalla AI, Rector A, Elfadl AK (2018). Papillomavirus Infection in Humans and Dromedary Camels in Eastern Sudan. Vector Borne Zoonotic Dis. 2018 Aug; 18(8):440 444.
• Elbashir, M.H.M; Agab.H; Khalafalla, A.I; Sijoud. F. Elhassan (2018). Characterization of Camel Milk Marketing and Opportunity for Market Orientation in East and Central of Sudan. International Journal of Science and Research (IJSR). Vo. 7 (1), 1518-1523.
• Paden CR, Yusof MFBM, Al Hammadi ZM, Queen K, Tao Y, Eltahir YM, Elsayed EA, Marzoug BA, Bensalah OKA, Khalafalla AI, Al Mulla M, Elkheir KA, Issa ZB, Pradeep K, Elsaleh FN, Imambaccus H, Sasse J, Weber S, Shi M, Zhang J, Li Y, Pham H, Kim L, Hall AJ, Gerber SI, Al Hosani FI, Tong S, Al Muhairi SSM (2018). Zoonotic origin and transmission of Middle East respiratory syndrome coronavirus in the UAE. Zoonoses Public Health, May; 65(3):322-333.
• Yusof MF, Queen K, Eltahir YM, Paden CR, Al Hammadi ZMAH, Tao Y, Li Y, Khalafalla AI, Shi M, Zhang J, Mohamed MSAE, Abd Elaal Ahmed MH, Azeez IA, Bensalah OK, Eldahab ZS, Al Hosani FI, Gerber SI, Hall AJ, Tong S, Al Muhairi SS. Diversity of Middle East respiratory syndrome coronaviruses in 109 dromedary camels based on full-genome sequencing, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates. Emerg Microbes Infect. 2017 Nov 8;6(11):e101. doi: 10.1038/emi.2017.89.
• Li Y, Khalafalla AI, Paden CR, Yusof MF, Eltahir YM, Al Hammadi ZM, Tao Y, Queen K, Hosani FA, Gerber SI, Hall AJ, Al Muhairi S, Tong S (2017). Identification of diverse viruses in upper respiratory samples in dromedary camels from United Arab Emirates. PLoS One. 2017 Sep 13;12(9): e0184718. doi: 10.1371/journal.pone.0184718. eCollection 2017.
• Khalafalla AI, Ramadan RO, Rector A, Barakat S (2017). Investigation on papillomavirus infection in dromedary camels in Al-Ahsa, Saudi Arabia. Open Vet J. 2017;7(2):174-179. doi: 10.4314/ovj. v7i2.16. Epub 2017 Jun 24.
• Khalafalla AI, Abdelazim F. Human and Dromedary Camel Infection with Camelpox  Virus in Eastern Sudan. Vector Borne Zoonotic Dis. 2017 Apr;17(4):281-284. doi: 10.1089/vbz.2016.2070. Epub 2017 Jan 5.
• Khalafalla AI, Al Eknah MM, Abdelaziz M, Ghoneim IM (2017). A study on some reproductive disorders in dromedary camel herds in Saudi Arabia with special references to uterine infections and abortion. Trop Anim Health Prod. Jun;49(5):967-974. doi: 10.1007/s11250-017-1284-x
• Al-Busadah KA, El-Bahr SM, Khalafalla AI. Serum biochemical profile and molecular detection of pathogens in semen of infertile male dromedary camels (Camelus dromedarius). Anim Reprod Sci. 2017 Mar 9. pii: S0378-4320(16)30495-X. doi: 10.1016/j.anireprosci.2017.03.003. [Epub ahead of print]
• Intisar KS, Ali YH, Haj MA, Sahar MA, Shaza MM, Baraa AM, Ishag OM, Nouri YM, Taha KM, Nada EM, Ahmed AM, Khalafalla AI, Libeau G, Diallo A. Peste des petits ruminants infection in domestic ruminants in Sudan. Trop Anim Health Prod. 2017 Mar 20. doi: 10.1007/s11250-017-1254-3. [Epub ahead of print]

• Khalafalla A.I. (2017). Emerging Infectious Diseases in Camelids. In: Emerging and Re-emerging Infectious Diseases of Livestock. Bayry J. (Ed.). Springer. ISBN 978-3-319-47426-7, pp. 425–441.

• Elbashir M.H.M., Agab H., Khalafalla A.I., Elhassan S.F. (2016). Characterization of Camel Milk Marketing and Opportunity for Market Orientation in East and Central of Sudan. International Journal of Science and Research, 7(1):1518–1523.

• Khalafalla A.I., Al-Busada K.A., El-Sabagh I.M. (2015). Multiplex PCR for rapid diagnosis and differentiation of pox and pox-like diseases in dromedary Camels. Virology Journal, 12:102. doi:10.1186/s12985-015-0329-x.

• Khalafalla A.I., Xiaoyan Lu, Abdullah I.A. Al-Mubarak, Abdul Hafeed S. Dalab, Khalid A.S. Al-Busadah, Dean D. Erdman (2015). MERS-CoV in Upper Respiratory Tract and Lungs of Dromedary Camels, Saudi Arabia, 2013–2014. Emerging Infectious Diseases, 21(7):1153–1158. doi:10.3201/eid2107.150070.

• Khalafalla A.I., El-Sabagh E., Khalid Al-Busada, Abdullah Al-Mubarak, Yahia Ali (2015). Phylogenetic analysis of eight Sudanese camel contagious ecthyma viruses based on B2L gene sequence. Virology Journal, 12:124 (12 August 2015).

• Saeed I.K., Ali Y.H., AbdulRahman M.B., Mohammed Z.A., Osman H.M., Taha K.M., Musa M.Z., Khalafalla A.I. (2015). Mixed infection of peste des petits ruminants virus (PPRV) and other respiratory viruses in dromedary camels in Sudan, an abattoir study. Tropical Animal Health and Production, 47(5):995–998. doi:10.1007/s11250-015-0798-3. Epub 2015 Apr 24.

• Abdellatif M.M., Salim B., Ibrahim A.A., Asil T., Khalafalla A.I. (2014). Analysis of TK and C18L genes of wild-type and cell culture passaged camelpox virus. Virology Sinica, 28(4):239–241.

• Abdellatif M.M., Ibrahim A.A., Khalafalla A.I. (2014). Development and evaluation of a live attenuated camelpox vaccine from a local field isolate of the virus. Rev. sci. tech. Off. int. Epiz., 33(3):831–838.

• Ali Y.H., Intisar K.S., Khalafalla A.I. (2014). Outbreaks of Peste des petits ruminants in two different localities in Sudan. Journal of Veterinary Medicine and Animal Health, 6(6):174–177.

• Intisar K.S., Ali Y.H., Taha K.M., Musa M.Z., Khalafalla A.I. (2014). Isolation of some respiratory viruses from camels. International Journal of Livestock Production, 5(1):1–5.

• Jere K.C., Esona M.D., Ali Y.H., Peenze I., Roy S., Bowen M.D., Saeed I.K., Khalafalla A.I., Nyaga M.M., Mphahlele J., Steele D., Seheri M.L. (2013). Novel NSP1 genotype characterised in an African camel G8P[11] rotavirus strain. Infection, Genetics and Evolution, 21C:58–66.

• Abdellatif M.M., Mysaa A.M., Khalafalla A.I., El Tigani-Asil E.A. (2012). Improving Thermostability of A Candidate Live Attenuated Camelpox Vaccine. Sudan Journal of Science and Technology, 13(1):6–11.

• Abdellatif M.M., Salim B., Ibrahim A.A., Asil T., Khalafalla A.I. (2013). Analysis of TK and C18L genes of wild-type and cell culture passaged camelpox virus. Virology Sinica, 28(4):239–241. (Note: similar analysis listed in 2014; keep as provided.)

• Abdellatif M.M., Salim B., Ibrahim A.A., Asil T., Khalafalla A.I. (2013). (duplicate/related entries in source list — retained as provided.)

• Khalafalla A.I., Rector A., Elfadl A.K. (2018). Papillomavirus Infection in Humans and Dromedary Camels in Eastern Sudan. Vector Borne and Zoonotic Diseases, 18(8):440–444. (duplicate noted for completeness)

• Abdellatif M.M., Salim B., Ibrahim A.A., Asil T., Khalafalla A.I. (2013). Analysis of TK and C18L genes of wild-type and cell culture passaged camelpox virus. Virology Sinica, 28(4):239–241. (retained)

• Abdellatif M.M., Mysaa A.M., Khalafalla A.I., El Tigani-Asil E.A. (2012). Improving Thermostability of A Candidate Live Attenuated Camelpox Vaccine. Sudan Journal of Science and Technology, 13(1):6–11. (retained)

• Ure A.E., Elfadl A.K., Khalafalla A.I., Gameel A.A.R., Dillner J., O. Forslund (2011). Characterization of complete genomes of Camelus dromedarius papillomavirus 1 and 2. Journal of General Virology, 92(8):1769–1777.

• Kwiatek O., Ali Y.H., Intisar K.S., Saeed I., Khalafalla A.I., Ishag O., Abu Obeida A., Abbas Z., Albina E., Lancelot R., Libeau G. (2011). Asian lineage of peste des petits ruminants virus, Africa. Emerging Infectious Diseases, 17(7):1223–1231.

• Ali Y.H., Khalafalla A.I., Intisar K.S., Salwa A.E., Steele A.D. (2011). Rotavirus infection in Human and Domestic Animals in Sudan. Journal of Science and Technology, 12(4):58–63.

• Khalafalla A.I., Saeed I.K., Ali Y.H., Abdurrahman M.B., Kwiatek O., Libeau G., Obeida A.A., Abbas Z. (2010). An outbreak of peste des petits ruminants (PPR) in camels in the Sudan. Acta Tropica, 116(2):161–165.

• Intisar K.S., Ali Y.H., Khalafalla A.I., Mahasin E.A., Amin A.S. (2010). Respiratory syncytial virus infection of camels (Camelus dromedarius). Acta Tropica, 113(2):129–133.

• Intisar K.S., Ali Y.H., Khalafalla A.I., Rahman-Mahasin E.A., Amin A.S., Taha K.M. (2010). The first report on prevalence of pestivirus infection in camels in Sudan. Tropical Animal Health and Production, 42:1203–1207.

• Intisar K.S., Ali Y.H., Khalafalla A.I., Taha K.M., Rahman-Mahasin E.A., M.E.A. Rahman (2010). Adenovirus type 3 infections in camels in Sudan. African Journal of Microbiology Research, 4(13):1356–1358.

• Intisar K.S., Ali Y.H., Khalafalla A.I., Rahman-Mahasin E.A., Amin A.S. (2009). Respiratory infection of camels associated with parainfluenza virus 3 in Sudan. Journal of Virological Methods, 163(1):82–86.

• Saeed I.K., Ali Y.H., Khalafalla A.I., Rahman-Mahasin E.A. (2009). Current situation of Peste des petits ruminants (PPR) in the Sudan. Tropical Animal Health and Production, 42(1):89–93.

• Sheikh Ali H.M., Khalafalla A.I., Nimir A.H. (2009). Detection of camel pox and vaccinia viruses by polymerase chain reaction. Tropical Animal Health and Production, 41(8):1637–1641.

• Intisar K.S., Ali Y.H., Khalafalla A.I., Mahasin E.A., Amin A.S. (2009). Natural exposure of Dromedary camels in Sudan to infectious bovine rhinotracheitis virus (bovine herpes virus-1). Acta Tropica, 111(3):243–246.

• Sheikh Ali H.M., Nimir A.H., Khalafalla A.I. (2009). Growth characteristic of Camel pox and Vaccinia viruses in embryonated eggs and cell culture. Tropical Animal Health and Production, 41(3):393–396.

• Ali Y.H., Khalafalla A.I., El Amin M.A., Peenze I., Steele A.D. (2008). Detection and Isolation of group A Rotaviruses from camel calves in the Sudan. Veterinarski Arhiv, 78(6):477–485.

• Hashim W.M., Galal M.E., Ali A.M., Khalafalla A.I., Hamid S.A., Mohamed K.A. (2015). Dromedary camels in Sudan, types and sub types, distribution and movement. International Journal of Pharmaceutical Research & Analysis, 5(1):8–12.

• Ali Y.H., Khalafalla A.I., El Amin M.A., Peenze I., Steele A.D. (2005). Rotavirus Associated Camel Calf Diarrhea in Sudan. Journal of Animal and Veterinary Advances, 4(3):401–406.

• Ali Y.H., Khalafalla A.I., El Amin M.A. (2005). Epidemiology of camel calf diarrhea in Sudan: Seroprevalence of camel rotavirus infection. Journal of Animal and Veterinary Advances, 4(3):393–397.

• El Hassan O.M., Khalafalla A.I., El Hassan S.M. (2004). Detection of antibodies against camel contagious ecthyma in Sudan using passive hemagglutination test (PHT). Journal of Animal and Veterinary Advances, 3(6):381–387.

• Saeed I.K., Khalafalla A.I., El Hassan S.M., El Amin M.A. (2004). Peste de Petit Ruminants (PPR) in the Sudan: Investigation of recent outbreaks, virus isolation and cell culture spectrum. Journal of Animal and Veterinary Advances, 3(6):361–365.

• Khalafalla A.I., G.A. El Dirdiri (2003). Laboratory and field investigation of live attenuated and inactivated camelpox vaccines. Journal of Camel Practice and Research, 10(2):191–200.

• Khalafalla A.I. (2000). Camel contagious ecthyma: Risks in young calves. Revue Elev. Vet. Pays Trop., 53(2):173–176.

• Khalafalla A.I., M.E.H. Mohamed (1998). Camel pox in the Sudan. 2—Some properties of camelpox viruses isolated in the Sudan. Journal of Camel Practice and Research, 5(2):235–238.

• Khalafalla A.I., M.E.H. Mohamed; A.M.K. Sobhi; Mustafa I. Zeidan (1998). Isolation and identification of camel contagious ecthyma virus in the Sudan. Sudan Journal of Veterinary Science and Animal Husbandry, 37(1–2):49–52.

• Khalafalla A.I., M.E.H. Mohamed; B.H. Ali (1998). Camel pox in the Sudan. 1—Isolation and identification of the causative virus. Journal of Camel Practice and Research, 5(2):229–233.

• Khalafalla A.I., M.E.H. Mohamed; H. Agab (1998). Serological survey in camels of the Sudan for prevalence of antibodies to camelpox virus using ELISA technique. Journal of Camel Practice and Research, 5(2):197–200.

• Khalafalla A.I., Z. Abbas, M.E.H. Mohamed (1998). Camel papillomatosis in the Sudan. Journal of Camel Practice and Research, 5:157–159.

• Gitao C.G., H. Agab, A.I. Khalafalla (1998). Outbreaks of Dermatophilus congolensis infection in camels (Camelus dromedarius) from Butana region in eastern Sudan. Revue Scientifique et Technique (OIE), 17(3):743–748.

• Gitao C.G., H. Agab, A.I. Khalafalla (1998). A Comparison of camel Dermatophilosis in Kenya and Sudan. Annals of the New York Academy of Sciences, 849:461–464.

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