Association between helminth infections and diabetes mellitus in adults from the Lao People’s Democratic Republic: a cross-sectional study

Association between helminth infections and diabetes mellitus in adults from the Lao People’s Democratic Republic: a cross-sectional study

Abstract Background As a result of epidemiological transition, the health systems of low- and middle-income countries are increasingly faced with a dual disease burden of infectious diseases and emerging non-communicable diseases. Little is known about the mutual influence of these two disease group...

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Main Authors: Nan Shwe Nwe Htun, Peter Odermatt, Phimpha Paboriboune, Somphou Sayasone, Malisa Vongsakid, Vilayouth Phimolsarn-Nusith, Xuan Duong Tran, Phoum-Savath Ounnavong, Navalone Andriama-Hefasoa, Nilun-Done Senvanpan, Anousine Homsana, Baocher Lianosay, Dalouny Xayavong, Dimbitsoa Rakotomalala Robinson, Phaivanh Bounsavath, Phoy-Phaylinh Prasayasith, Seng-Davanh Syphan, Yi-Xiao Lu, Kanchana Thilakoun, Xaipa-Song Xaiyaphet, Phout-Tasin Vongngakesone, Ikenna C Eze, Medea Imboden, Banchob Sripa, Daniel Reinharz, Nicole Probst-Hensch
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2018-11-01
Series:Infectious Diseases of Poverty
Subjects:
Dual burden of disease
Opisthorchis viverrini
Taenia
Diabetes mellitus
Cross-sectional
Epidemiology
Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s40249-018-0488-2

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