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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, Phonethipsavanh Nouanthong, Claude P Müller   +2 more
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Determinants of Poverty in Lao PDR [PDF]

, 2006
Lao PDR has been relatively successful in raising incomes and reducing poverty since the early 1990s. However, the gains in terms of poverty reduction are unevenly distributed across regions and population groups. This paper uses a detailed household survey data set to examine the determinants of income and poverty in Lao PDR.
Andersson, Magnus, Engvall, Anders, Kokko, Ari   +2 more
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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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Escherichia coli concentration, multiscale monitoring over the decade 2011–2021 in the Mekong River basin, Lao PDR [PDF]

Earth System Science Data, 2022
Bacterial pathogens in surface waters may threaten human health, especially in developing countries, where untreated surface water is often used for domestic needs. The objective of the long-term multiscale monitoring of Escherichia coli ([E.
L. Boithias, O. Ribolzi, E. Rochelle-Newall, C. Thammahacksa, P. Nakhle, B. Soulileuth, A. Pando-Bahuon, K. Latsachack, N. Silvera, P. Sounyafong, K. Xayyathip, R. Zimmermann, R. Zimmermann, R. Zimmermann, S. Rattanavong, P. Oliva, T. Pommier, O. Evrard, S. Huon, J. Causse, T. Henry-des-Tureaux, O. Sengtaheuanghoung, N. Sipaseuth, A. Pierret   +23 more
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Evaluation of trends in hospital antimicrobial use in the Lao PDR using repeated point-prevalence surveys-evidence to improve treatment guideline use

The Lancet Regional Health. Western Pacific, 2022
Summary: Background: Antimicrobial use (AMU) is a key driver of antimicrobial resistance (AMR). There are few data on AMU, to inform optimizing antibiotic stewardship, in the Lao PDR (Laos).
Vilada Chansamouth, Danoy Chommanam, Tamalee Roberts, Sommay Keomany, Viladeth Paphasiri, Chanthala Phamisith, Siho Sengsavang, Khamsay Detleuxay, Phisith Phoutsavath, Sengvong Bouthavong, Anousone Douangnouvong, Manivanh Vongsouvath, Sommana Rattana, Bounxou Keohavong, Nicholas P.J. Day, Paul Turner, H. Rogier van Doorn, Mayfong Mayxay, Elizabeth A. Ashley, Paul N. Newton   +19 more
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Diet and prey selection of clouded leopards and tigers in Laos

Ecology and Evolution, 2022
In Southeast Asia, conservation of ‘Vulnerable’ clouded leopards (Neofelis nebulosa) and ‘Endangered’ tigers (Panthera tigris) might depend on the management of their preferred prey because large felid populations are limited by the availability of ...
Akchousanh Rasphone, Anita Bousa, Chantavy Vongkhamheng, Jan F. Kamler, Arlyne Johnson, David W. Macdonald   +5 more
doaj   +1 more source

Potassium Fertilisation Is Required to Sustain Cassava Yield and Soil Fertility

Agronomy, 2020
Cassava is often grown in low-fertility soils and has a reputation for having modest nutrient requirements. The storage roots that are harvested, however, contain relatively large amounts of potassium (K).
Ming Fung Chua, Laothao Youbee, Saythong Oudthachit, Phanthasin Khanthavong, Erik J. Veneklaas, Al Imran Malik   +5 more
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Comparison of population-based measles-rubella immunoglobulin G antibody prevalence between 2014 and 2019 in Lao People's Democratic Republic: Impacts of the national immunization program

International Journal of Infectious Diseases, 2023
Objectives: We evaluated the effectiveness of the Lao People's Democratic Republic's measles-rubella immunization program using the seroprevalence from two cross-sectional surveys.
Shinsuke Miyano, Emilia Vynnycky, Chansay Pattamavone, Yasunori Ichimura, Yoshio Mori, Phonethipsavanh Nouanthong, Kongxay Phounphenghack, Chankham Tengbriacheu, Bouaphne Khamphaphongphane, Lauren Franzel, Tae Un Yang, Hendrikus Raaijimarkers, Kenichi Komada, Tomomi Ota, Masafumi Funato, Makoto Takeda, Masahiko Hachiya   +16 more
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Preliminary genetic evidence of two different populations of Opisthorchis viverrini in Lao PDR [PDF]

, 2017
Opisthorchis viverrini is a major public health concern in Southeast Asia. Various reports have suggested that this parasite may represent a species complex, with genetic structure in the region perhaps being dictated by geographical factors and ...
B Sripa, Bonnie L. Webster, BS Weir, C Grundy-Warr, CD Criscione, CD Criscione, DA Earl, David Blair, Elizabeth J. Carlton, F Prugnolle, F Rousset, G Evanno, GN Huo, JK Pritchard, Joanne P. Webster, M Jakobsson, M Nei, M Nei, M Schuelke, MJ Gorton, MM Breunig, N Chamadol, N Kiatsopit, N Kiatsopit, N Kiatsopit, N Laoprom, N Laoprom, N Laoprom, Nadda Kiatsopit, Nonglak Laoprom, O Pitaksakulrat, Opal Pitaksakulrat, P Sithithaworn, P Sithithaworn, P Sithithaworn, P Sithithaworn, Paiboon Sithithaworn, Poppy H. L. Lamberton, R Peakall, RH Andrews, Robert C. Spear, Ross H. Andrews, S Papadimitriou, S Wright, Thewarach Laha, Trevor N. Petney, W Saijuntha, W Saijuntha, W Saijuntha   +48 more
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