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Spatial distribution of, and risk factors for, Opisthorchis viverrini infection in southern Lao PDR [PDF]

, 2012
BACKGROUND: Opisthorchis viverrini is a food-borne trematode species that might give rise to biliary diseases and the fatal cholangiocarcinoma. In Lao PDR, an estimated 2.5 million individuals are infected with O.
Sayasone, S., Youthanavanh Vonghachack (148917), Akkhavong Kongsap, Glaser, R., Rüdiger Glaser (183506), Vogt, S., Rüdiger Glaser, Kongsap Akkhavong (148931), Odermatt Peter, Penelope Vounatsou, Utzinger Jürg, Youthanavanh Vonghachack, Peter Odermatt, Somphou Sayasone, Vounatsou Penelope, Forrer, A., Dalouny Bouakhasith (183498), Vounatsou, P., Dalouny Bouakhasith, Jürg Utzinger, Kongsap Akkhavong, Armelle Forrer, Steffen Vogt (183502), Vonghachack Youthanavanh, Bouakhasith Dalouny, Odermatt, P., Utzinger, J., Jürg Utzinger (39609), Glaser Rüdiger, Bouakhasith, D., Sayasone Somphou, Penelope Vounatsou (49253), Akkhavong, K., Vogt Steffen, Peter Odermatt (148926), Vonghachack, Y., Somphou Sayasone (183492), Steffen Vogt, Armelle Forrer (183487), Forrer Armelle   +39 more
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Community-based management of epilepsy in Southeast Asia: Two intervention strategies in Lao PDR and Cambodia

The Lancet Regional Health - Western Pacific, 2020
Background Epilepsy affects more than 50 million people worldwide, 80% of whom live in low- and middle-income countries (LMICs). In Southeast Asia, the prevalence is moderate (6‰), and the main public health challenge is reducing the treatment gap, which
F. Boumédiène, C. Chhour, P. Chivorakoun, V. Souvong, P. Odermatt, Chamroeun Hun, Clémence Thébaut, Mayoura Bounlu, Navuth Chum, S. Vorachit, S. Ros, Samleng Chan, P. Preux   +12 more
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Livestock movement patterns in the main livestock production provinces of Lao PDR.

Transboundary and Emerging Diseases, 2021
Foot-and-Mouth Disease (FMD) is a highly infectious transboundary disease that is endemic and affects livestock holders in Lao People's Democratic Republic (PDR).
S. Subharat, M. Wada, A. Sutar, R. Abila, S. Khounsy, C. Heuer   +5 more
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Forest malaria and prospects for anti-malarial chemoprophylaxis among forest goers: findings from a qualitative study in Lao PDR

Malaria Journal, 2021
Despite significant decline in malarial incidence and mortality in countries across the Greater Mekong Subregion, the disease remains a public health challenge in the region; transmission continues mainly among people who visit forests in remote areas ...
Monnaphat Jongdeepaisal, Soulixay Inthasone, Panarasri Khonputsa, Vilayvone Malaphone, Kulchada Pongsoipetch, T. Pongvongsa, M. Mayxay, K. Chindavongsa, C. Pell, R. Maude   +9 more
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Phenotypic and haplotypic profiles of insecticide resistance in populations of Aedes aegypti larvae (Diptera: Culicidae) from central Lao PDR

Tropical Medicine and Health, 2021
Background Aedes aegypti , which is widely distributed in the Lao People’s Democratic Republic (PDR), is the primary vector of arboviral diseases. Chemical insecticides have been intensively used to eliminate mosquito-borne diseases, resulting in the ...
T. Shimono, S. Kanda, Pheophet Lamaningao, Y. Murakami, A. Darcy, Nobuyuki Mishima, Somchit Inthavongsack, Odai Soprasert, Thonelakhanh Xaypangna, Toshimasa Nishiyama   +9 more
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Dynamics and consequences of nutrition-related microbial dysbiosis in early life: study protocol of the VITERBI GUT project

Frontiers in Nutrition, 2023
IntroductionEarly life under- and overnutrition (jointly termed malnutrition) is increasingly recognized as an important risk factor for adult obesity and metabolic syndrome, a diet-related cluster of conditions including high blood sugar, fat and ...
Jeanne Tamarelle, Margaux M. Creze, Vanthanom Savathdy, Sengrloun Phonekeo, Jordyn Wallenborn, Jordyn Wallenborn, Latsamy Siengsounthone, Günther Fink, Günther Fink, Peter Odermatt, Peter Odermatt, Sengchanh Kounnavong, Somphou Sayasone, Pascale Vonaesch   +13 more
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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.
Elodie Calvez, Phaithong Bounmany, Charlotte Balière, S. Somlor, Souksakhone Viengphouthong, Thonglakhone Xaybounsou, Sitsana Keosenhom, Kitphithak Fangkham, P. Brey, V. Caro, V. Lacoste, M. Grandadam   +11 more
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Integrating market chain assessments with zoonoses risk analysis in two cross-border pig value chains in Lao PDR [PDF]

Asian-Australasian Journal of Animal Sciences, 2017
Objective Lao PDR’s recent accession to the World Trade Organization necessitates a greater understanding of the patterns and risk of livestock production in order to better align national policy with the Agreement on the Application of Sanitary and ...
Anna L Okello, Tassilo T Tiemann, Phouth Inthavong, Boualam Khamlome, Ammaly Phengvilaysouk, Soukanh Keonouchanh, Chattouphone Keokhamphet, Virasack Somoulay, Kate Blaszak, Stuart D Blacksell, Walter O Okello, John Allen   +11 more
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Prevalence and Risk Factors of Intestinal Helminthiasis in Remote Mountainous Villages of Northern Lao PDR: A Cross-Sectional Study

Korean Journal of Parasitology, 2021
Helminth infections are prevalent in Lao People’s Democratic Republic (Lao PDR). This study aimed at determining the prevalence and risk factors of intestinal helminthiasis in remote mountainous villages of northern Lao PDR.
Hanna Jin, Kyungshick Ryu, Dajeong Lee, Y. Vonghachack, Min-Ho Choi, Sung-Tae Hong, H. Song   +6 more
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Preprint: Hepatitis B virus infection in the Lao PDR: A systematic review

, 2022
Introduction Even though hepatitis B is endemic in the Lao PDR, the understanding of the epidemiology of hepatitis B infection is incomplete. This article reviews the available literature about hepatitis B seroprevalence, risk factors and genotypes in ...
Hefele, Lisa, Nouanthong, Phonethipsavanh, Black, Antony P., Hübschen, Judith M., Muller, Claude P.   +4 more
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