Infection: Comparison of Knowledge between Health Science and Non-Health Science University Students.

(), an important human pathogen, is classified as a human carcinogen. It is known to cause dyspepsia, peptic ulcers, and gastric cancer. Awareness regarding infections in Saudi Arabia awaits investigation to reduce or even eliminate the infection that would ease the substantial burden of managing among both malignant and non-malignant diseases. : The study aims were to (1) assess the knowledge of infection, testing, and management among undergraduate students in Saudi Arabia and (2) compare the knowledge among health science and non-health science students. This study involved a cross-sectional online survey among 334 undergraduate students in health science and non-health science colleges at King Saud University, Saudi Arabia, using a valid and reliable author-developed survey. The survey had two sections: the socio-demographic factors and knowledge items regarding . Data were collected during the 2019-2020 academic year. Data analysis included descriptive statistics, Chi-square, and Mann-Whitney U test. The knowledge scores were categorized as poor, fair, and good. Less than 10% of the students in both groups had a good knowledge level about The comparison of the overall mean between both groups was non-significant. Moreover, the level of knowledge of the respondents was significantly associated with their university level ( < 0.001), family monthly income ( < 0.007), having heard about infection ( < 000.1), and a previous history of infection ( < 000.1). The overall knowledge level of Saudi undergraduate students about infection was low. Thus, health awareness interventions through educational programs are recommended for improving their knowledge about infection and its prevention.