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pro vyhledávání: '"Kongsap Akkhavong"'
Autor:
Youthanavanh Vonghachack, Peter Odermatt, Keoka Taisayyavong, Souphanh Phounsavath, Kongsap Akkhavong, Somphou Sayasone
Publikováno v:
Infectious Diseases of Poverty, Vol 6, Iss 1, Pp 1-15 (2017)
Abstract Background Prevalence of Opisthorchis viverrini, Schistosoma mekongi and soil-transmitted helminths (STH) remains high in Lao People’s Democratic Republic (Lao PDR), despite control efforts including mass-drug administration, education and
Externí odkaz:
https://doaj.org/article/b22cd69997a243e7a4e22d7fe923b084
Autor:
Kaoru Midorikawa, Douangdao Soukaloun, Kongsap Akkhavong, Bouavanh Southivong, Oudayvone Rattanavong, Vikham Sengkhygnavong, Amphay Pyaluanglath, Saymongkhonh Sayasithsena, Satoshi Nakamura, Yutaka Midorikawa, Mariko Murata
Publikováno v:
PLoS ONE, Vol 11, Iss 5, p e0155072 (2016)
BACKGROUND:Increasing age is associated with elevated risk of non-communicable diseases, including dementia and Alzheimer's disease (AD). The apolipoprotein E (APOE) ε4 allele is a risk factor not only for AD, but also for cognitive decline, depress
Externí odkaz:
https://doaj.org/article/649f4fac24244ba8b6715f539e7f2681
Autor:
Armelle Forrer, Penelope Vounatsou, Somphou Sayasone, Youthanavanh Vonghachack, Dalouny Bouakhasith, Jürg Utzinger, Kongsap Akkhavong, Peter Odermatt
Publikováno v:
PLoS Neglected Tropical Diseases, Vol 9, Iss 3, p e0003486 (2015)
BACKGROUND:Among the common soil-transmitted helminth infections, hookworm causes the highest burden. Previous research in the southern part of Lao People's Democratic Republic (Lao PDR) revealed high prevalence rates of hookworm infection. The purpo
Externí odkaz:
https://doaj.org/article/f5e0c3f7576a483598f38815f4b2c1c7
Autor:
Phonepasong Ayé Soukhathammavong, Somphou Sayasone, Khampheng Phongluxa, Vilavanh Xayaseng, Jürg Utzinger, Penelope Vounatsou, Christoph Hatz, Kongsap Akkhavong, Jennifer Keiser, Peter Odermatt
Publikováno v:
PLoS Neglected Tropical Diseases, Vol 6, Iss 1, p e1417 (2012)
BACKGROUND: Albendazole and mebendazole are increasingly deployed for preventive chemotherapy targeting soil-transmitted helminth (STH) infections. We assessed the efficacy of single oral doses of albendazole (400 mg) and mebendazole (500 mg) for the
Externí odkaz:
https://doaj.org/article/0501509ca6964f26adfaa5315c4ce76b
Spatial distribution of, and risk factors for, Opisthorchis viverrini infection in southern Lao PDR.
Autor:
Armelle Forrer, Somphou Sayasone, Penelope Vounatsou, Youthanavanh Vonghachack, Dalouny Bouakhasith, Steffen Vogt, Rüdiger Glaser, Jürg Utzinger, Kongsap Akkhavong, Peter Odermatt
Publikováno v:
PLoS Neglected Tropical Diseases, Vol 6, Iss 2, p e1481 (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. viverrini, but epidemiological studi
Externí odkaz:
https://doaj.org/article/0b0276aeca214054b93dd05cdb2ac917
Autor:
Leonore Lovis, Tippi K Mak, Khampheng Phongluxa, Phonepasong Ayé Soukhathammavong, Youthanavanh Vonghachack, Jennifer Keiser, Penelope Vounatsou, Marcel Tanner, Christoph Hatz, Jürg Utzinger, Peter Odermatt, Kongsap Akkhavong
Publikováno v:
PLoS Neglected Tropical Diseases, Vol 6, Iss 7, p e1726 (2012)
BACKGROUND: Schistosomiasis and opisthorchiasis are of public health importance in Southeast Asia. Praziquantel (PZQ) is the drug of choice for morbidity control but few dose comparisons have been made. METHODOLOGY: Ninety-three schoolchildren were e
Externí odkaz:
https://doaj.org/article/0bade5ab8d2f4342a4350615735a842a
Autor:
Somphou Sayasone, Tippi K Mak, Monely Vanmany, Oroth Rasphone, Penelope Vounatsou, Jürg Utzinger, Kongsap Akkhavong, Peter Odermatt
Publikováno v:
PLoS Neglected Tropical Diseases, Vol 5, Iss 4, p e1037 (2011)
BACKGROUND: Detailed investigations of multiparasitism are scarce in the Mekong River basin. We assessed helminth (trematode, nematode, and cestode), and intestinal protozoa infections, and multiparasitism in random population samples from three diff
Externí odkaz:
https://doaj.org/article/476d51ed38a74bca936b4635e8698be3
Publikováno v:
Tobacco Induced Diseases, Vol 5, Iss January (2009)
The global epidemic of tobacco smoking is expected to impact hardest in low- and middle- income countries (LMIC). There is a lack of understanding regarding the policy environments within which tobacco control policies are being introduced particular
Externí odkaz:
https://doaj.org/article/6af3f63755f746e7a1ea186978c7f752
Indicators of Hookworm and Opisthorchis viverrini Infection: A Study among Adolescents in Urban Laos
Publikováno v:
Current Innovations in Medicine and Medical Science Vol. 7 ISBN: 9789355479594
Externí odkaz:
https://explore.openaire.eu/search/publication?articleId=doi_________::404e2703d5ecf8014fd54a09b143ccff
https://doi.org/10.9734/bpi/cimms/v7/8253f
https://doi.org/10.9734/bpi/cimms/v7/8253f
Publikováno v:
Research and Reports in Tropical Medicine. 10:31-41
Purpose: Infection with hookworm and Opisthorchis viverrini are serious health problems among children and adolescents in Laos. In this study, we demonstrated the factors related to hookworm and O. viverrini infection, including primary school health