Epidemiology of acute respiratory viral infections in children in Vientiane, Lao People's Democratic Republic
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DOI: 10.1002/jmv.27004
Abstract: Respiratory infections are one of the most frequent reasons for medical consultations in children. In low resource settings such as in Lao People's Democratic Republic, knowledge gaps and the dearth of laboratory capacity to support… read more here.
Keywords: democratic republic; acute respiratory; epidemiology; people democratic ... See more keywords
Seroprevalence of anti-tetanus antibodies in mothers and cord blood and associated factors in health-care settings in Lao People's Democratic Republic.
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DOI: 10.1016/j.vaccine.2019.11.007
Abstract: BACKGROUND Maternal neonatal tetanus (MNT) was eliminated from Lao People's Democratic Republic (PDR) in 2014. WHO recommends 80% coverage of 2 or more tetanus vaccinations (TT2+) in pregnancy to maintain MNT control. Vaccination coverage in… read more here.
Keywords: lao people; anc; blood; tetanus ... See more keywords
How do the determinants of exclusive breast-feeding change over time? A multi-survey quasi-longitudinal study in Lao People’s Democratic Republic
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DOI: 10.1017/s1368980022001380
Abstract: Abstract Objective: The current study aimed to assess trends, associated factors and the changes in these factors for exclusive breast-feeding (EBF) over the past two decades in Lao People’s Democratic Republic (Lao PDR). Design: The… read more here.
Keywords: time; breast feeding; survey; lao people ... See more keywords
Current Status of Thalassemia in Lao People’s Democratic Republic
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DOI: 10.1080/03630269.2022.2069034
Abstract: Abstract Thalassemia is a major public health and economical burden in Lao People’s Democratic Republic (Lao PDR). This study is aiming to elaborate the current situation of Thalassemia in Laos. α- and β-thalassemia (α- and… read more here.
Keywords: people democratic; democratic republic; lao; thalassemia ... See more keywords
Seroprevalence and risk factors of hepatitis E among women of childbearing age in the Xieng Khouang province (Lao People's Democratic Republic), a cross-sectional survey.
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DOI: 10.1093/trstmh/try143
Abstract: BACKGROUND Endemic hepatitis E in Southeast Asia increases the risk of death in pregnant women. In Lao People's Democratic Republic, infection with hepatitis E virus (HEV) is widespread in pig farms. No human data are… read more here.
Keywords: democratic republic; age; risk factors; people democratic ... See more keywords
An age-stratified serosurvey against purified Salmonella enterica serovar Typhi antigens in the Lao People´s Democratic Republic
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DOI: 10.1371/journal.pntd.0010017
Abstract: The epidemiology of typhoid fever in Lao People`s Democratic Republic is poorly defined. Estimating the burden of typhoid fever in endemic countries is complex due to the cost and limitations of population-based surveillance; serological approaches… read more here.
Keywords: age; anti; typhoid fever; lao people ... See more keywords
Urban-Rural Gaps in Breastfeeding Practices: Evidence From Lao People’s Democratic Republic
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DOI: 10.3389/ijph.2021.1604062
Abstract: Objectives: Breastfeeding rates are decreasing rapidly in many low and middle-income countries, disproportionately affecting urban residences. We use data from Lao People’s Democratic Republic to identify primary mechanisms underlying the urban-rural gap in breastfeeding practices.… read more here.
Keywords: democratic republic; breastfeeding practices; urban rural; people democratic ... See more keywords
Waning of Maternal Antibodies against Measles Suggests a Large Window of Susceptibility in Infants in Lao People’s Democratic Republic
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DOI: 10.3390/pathogens10101316
Abstract: Introduction: Measles is an endemic but largely neglected disease in Lao People’s Democratic Republic. New-borns are protected by maternal antibodies, but antibody waning before measles vaccination at 9 months of age leaves infants susceptible to… read more here.
Keywords: democratic republic; maternal antibodies; susceptibility; people democratic ... See more keywords
Elimination of Schistosomiasis Mekongi from Endemic Areas in Cambodia and the Lao People’s Democratic Republic: Current Status and Plans
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DOI: 10.3390/tropicalmed4010030
Abstract: The areas endemic for schistosomiasis in the Lao People’s Democratic Republic and in Cambodia were first reported 50 and 60 years ago, respectively. However, the causative parasite Schistosoma mekongi was not recognized as a separate… read more here.
Keywords: democratic republic; endemic areas; people democratic; elimination schistosomiasis ... See more keywords