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Low seroprevalence of COVID-19 in Lao PDR, late 2020

The Lancet Regional Health. Western Pacific, 2021
Background: In 2020 Lao PDR had low reported COVID-19 cases but it was unclear whether this masked silent transmission. A seroprevalence study was done August - September 2020 to determine SARS-CoV-2 exposure.
Siriphone Virachith, Virginie Pommelet, Elodie Calvez, Vilaysone Khounvisith, Somphou Sayasone, Sengchanh Kounnavong, Mayfong Maxay, Phonepadith Xangsayarath, Sarah Temmam, Marc Eloit, Nicolas Escriou, Thierry Rose, Khamsing Vongphayloth, Judith M. Hübschen, Vincent Lacoste, Somphavanh Somlor, Darouny Phonekeo, Paul T. Brey, Antony P. Black   +18 more
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Impact of switching from manual to automated aerobic blood culture on bacteremia diagnosis in Lao PDR [PDF]

Microbiology Spectrum
Funding for antimicrobial resistance surveillance has led to more laboratories in low-resource settings switching to automated blood culture. There is limited evidence for the impact of switching from manual to automated blood culture in low-resource ...
Risara Jaksuwan, Mavuto Mukaka, Phonelavanh Phoumin, Koukeo Phommasone, Sayaphet Rattanavong, Vilada Chansamouth, Tamalee Roberts, Mayfong Mayxay, Viengmon Davong, Manivanh Vongsouvath, Elizabeth A. Ashley   +10 more
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Pertussis in Lao PDR: Seroprevalence and disease [PDF]

International Journal of Infectious Diseases, 2020
Pertussis is a debilitating vaccine-preventable infection. The aim of this study was to determine susceptibility and exposure to pertussis in Lao PDR in different age groups and subpopulations.A total 3072 serum samples were obtained from different cohorts: children with documented vaccination, pre-schoolers, schoolchildren, blood donors, healthcare ...
Daria Kleine, Antony Black, Claude P Müller   +2 more
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Bayesian spatio-temporal analysis of dengue transmission in Lao PDR. [PDF]

Sci Rep
Dengue, a zoonotic viral disease transmitted by Aedes mosquitoes, poses a significant public health concern throughout the Lao People’s Democratic Republic (Lao PDR).
Soukavong M, Thinkhamrop K, Pratumchart K, Soulaphy C, Xangsayarath P, Mayxay M, Phommachanh S, Kelly M, Wangdi K, Clements ACA, Suwannatrai AT.   +10 more
europepmc   +2 more sources

Using Background Sequencing Data to Anticipate DENV-1 Circulation in the Lao PDR

Microorganisms, 2021
Since its first detection in 1979, dengue fever has been considered a major public health issue in the Lao People’s Democratic Republic (PDR). Dengue virus (DENV) serotype 1 was the cause of an epidemic in 2010–2011.
Vincent Lacoste, Elodie Calvez, Paul T Brey   +2 more
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Trends of the Dengue Serotype-4 Circulation with Epidemiological, Phylogenetic, and Entomological Insights in Lao PDR between 2015 and 2019

Pathogens, 2020
Dengue outbreaks have regularly been recorded in Lao People’s Democratic Republic (PDR) since the first detection of the disease in 1979. In 2012, an integrated arbovirus surveillance network was set up in Lao PDR and an entomological surveillance has ...
Sébastien Marcombe, Marc Choisy, Elodie Calvez   +2 more
exaly   +3 more sources

Malaria epidemiology, surveillance and response for elimination in Lao PDR. [PDF]

Infect Dis Poverty
Lao PDR has made significant progress in malaria control. The National Strategic Plans outline ambitious targets, aiming for the elimination of Plasmodium falciparum and P.
Rotejanaprasert C, Malaphone V, Mayxay M, Chindavongsa K, Banouvong V, Khamlome B, Vilay P, Vanisavaeth V, Maude RJ.   +8 more
europepmc   +2 more sources

Fintech and Financial Literacy in the Lao PDR [PDF]

SSRN Electronic Journal, 2019
A growing literature has examined the role of financial literacy in an individual’s income, saving behavior and the use of various financial products. However, so far, no one has examined the relationship between financial literacy and the awareness and adoption of financial technology (fintech) products, i.e., financial products provided via internet ...
Morgan, Peter J., Long, Trinh Q.
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What is a Green Economy? Review of National-Level Green Economy Policies in Cambodia and Lao PDR

Sustainability, 2020
A green economy that simultaneously promotes environmental sustainability, social inclusiveness, and economic growth is expected to benefit the heavily resource-dependent least developed countries.
Marketta Vuola, Jari Kaivo-Oja, Mika Korkeakoski   +2 more
exaly   +2 more sources

Lao PDR

Innovation and Approaches to Vegetable Breeding Technology in Asia, 2023
openaire   +2 more sources