Detection of Opisthorchis viverrini Infection among the ASEAN Population in Thailand Using a Verbal Screening Test and Fecal Concentrator Kit

Detection of Opisthorchis viverrini Infection among the ASEAN Population in Thailand Using a Verbal Screening Test and Fecal Concentrator Kit

Background: Opisthorchis viverrini is a serious health problem in Southeast Asia. The infection is associated with cholangiocarcinoma. Therefore, this study was aimed to detect O. viverrini infections among the ASEAN population in Thailand. Methods: A cross-sectional study was conducted among 249...

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Main Authors: Natthawut KAEWPITOON, Soraya KAEWPITOON, Thirayu MEERERKSOM, Siwawich CHAN-ARAN, Wararat SANGWALEE, Jun NORKAEW, Jirayu CHUATANAM, Jirawoot KUJAPAN, Natnapa PADCHASUWAN, Taweesak TONGTAWEE, Likit MATRAKOOL, Ryan LOYD, Parichart WAKKHUWATTHAPONG
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Tehran University of Medical Sciences 2018-06-01
Series:Iranian Journal of Parasitology
Subjects:
Opisthorchis viverrini
ASEAN population
Thailand
Verbal screening test
Fecal concentrator kit
Online Access:https://ijpa.tums.ac.ir/index.php/ijpa/article/view/2211

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