Asian Pacific Journal of Tropical Disease 
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Conclusions These findings demonstrated the potential of garlic as a natural alternative to currently used antibacterial agent for Gram-positive infection in the tiger shrimp. (Source: Asian Pacific Journal of Tropical Disease)
Source: Asian Pacific Journal of Tropical Disease - January 16, 2016 Category: Tropical Medicine Source Type: research
A survey on the infestation levels of tropical bed bugs in Peninsular Malaysia: Current updates and status on resurgence of Cimex hemipterus (Hemiptera: Cimicidae)
Conclusions Migration activities and reused infested furniture probably were the possible reasons to bed bug resurgence. (Source: Asian Pacific Journal of Tropical Disease)
Source: Asian Pacific Journal of Tropical Disease - January 16, 2016 Category: Tropical Medicine Source Type: research
Comparative pharmacoeconomics and efficacy analysis of a new antibiotic adjuvant entity and piperacillin-tazobactam for the management of intra-abdominal infections: A retrospective study
Conclusions This study demonstrates that CSA has comparatively higher efficacy as compared to PIP-TAZ when used along with metronidazole in patients with different types of IAIs. Pharmacoeconomic analysis clearly shows that starting appropriate empirical antibiotic therapy has a large impact on the cost of treatment in management of IAIs and selection of CSA, can significantly reduce the cost involved in the treatment. (Source: Asian Pacific Journal of Tropical Disease)
Source: Asian Pacific Journal of Tropical Disease - January 16, 2016 Category: Tropical Medicine Source Type: research
Molecular epidemiology and geographical distribution of Nosema ceranae in honeybees, Northern Thailand
Conclusions This is the first report about the contamination levels and distribution pattern of nosemosis in Thailand. The study found the same group of Nosema in different locations, and different groups of Nosema in the same location. This pattern of distribution will be an advantage for disease control in the future. (Source: Asian Pacific Journal of Tropical Disease)
Source: Asian Pacific Journal of Tropical Disease - January 16, 2016 Category: Tropical Medicine Source Type: research
Rapid diagnosis of virulent Pasteurella multocida isolated from farm animals with clinical manifestation of pneumonia respiratory infection using 16S rDNA and KMT1 gene
Conclusions The results indicated the relationships of P. multocida isolated from buffalo and cattle rather than the close relationships between P. multocida isolated from cattle and sheep. Diagnosis of P. multocida by 16S rDNA and KMT1 gene sequences was important to determine the antigen that is responsible for protective cover within the same group of animals and to help for the production of new vaccines for the control of microbial infection for domestic animals. (Source: Asian Pacific Journal of Tropical Disease)
Source: Asian Pacific Journal of Tropical Disease - January 16, 2016 Category: Tropical Medicine Source Type: research
Phytochemical analysis and antimicrobial activity of some medicinal plants against selected common human pathogenic microorganisms
Conclusions According to the present study, Camellia sinensis, Terminalia arjuna and Polyalthia longifolia can be used as a potent source of natural antimicrobial agents by replacing commercially available synthetic drug that may have a large number of side effects. (Source: Asian Pacific Journal of Tropical Disease)
Source: Asian Pacific Journal of Tropical Disease - January 16, 2016 Category: Tropical Medicine Source Type: research
In vitro antimicrobial efficacy of Rhynchostegium vagans A. Jaeger (moss) against commonly occurring pathogenic microbes of Indian sub-tropics
Conclusions R. vagans exhibited effective antimicrobial activity against all the microorganisms. The moss can be used as a broad spectrum herbal antimicrobial agent in pharmaceutics. (Source: Asian Pacific Journal of Tropical Disease)
Source: Asian Pacific Journal of Tropical Disease - January 16, 2016 Category: Tropical Medicine Source Type: research
Ectoparasite of Tupaia glis (Scandentia: Tupaiidae) from Lingai agricultural area, Terengganu
Conclusions This study provides useful information of ectoparasite fauna infesting T. glis in the agricultural area. It is important to have knowledge regarding what type of ectoparasite infests small animals in agricultural area, which in turn can assist responsible agencies to take precaution if epidemic outbreaks caused by tick-borne zoonotic diseases occur in the future. (Source: Asian Pacific Journal of Tropical Disease)
Source: Asian Pacific Journal of Tropical Disease - January 16, 2016 Category: Tropical Medicine Source Type: research
Therapeutic modalities to combat leishmaniasis, a review
Publication date: January 2016 Source:Asian Pacific Journal of Tropical Disease, Volume 6, Issue 1 Author(s): Hamid Iqbal, Muhammad Ishfaq, Abdul Wahab, Muhammad Naseer Abbas, Ijaz Ahmad, Ali Rehman, Muhammad Zakir Leishmaniasis is an emerging dermal disorder that causes high morbidity and mortality levels with a wide spectrum of clinical complications. Current situation of chemotherapeutic options with some attempts at immunotherapy has remained a dilemma for the treatment of leishmaniasis. Primary precautionary measure which relies on the managed control of the host and sandfly bite prevention is diffic...
Source: Asian Pacific Journal of Tropical Disease - January 16, 2016 Category: Tropical Medicine Source Type: research
Dengue and lupus: The problem of co-occurrence
Publication date: December 2015 Source:Asian Pacific Journal of Tropical Disease, Volume 5, Issue 12 Author(s): Sora Yasri, Viroj Wiwanitkit Dengue is a common tropical disease. It can be seen in any tropical countries. The occurrence of dengue in the patients with underlying medical illness is very interesting and can be a complicated case. Here, the authors discuss on interesting aspect on the problem of co-occurrence between dengue and lupus, a common autoimmune disease that can be seen worldwide. (Source: Asian Pacific Journal of Tropical Disease)
Source: Asian Pacific Journal of Tropical Disease - December 19, 2015 Category: Tropical Medicine Source Type: research
In vitro screening of snake venom against multidrug-resistant tuberculosis
Publication date: December 2015 Source:Asian Pacific Journal of Tropical Disease, Volume 5, Issue 12 Author(s): Sujay Kumar Bhunia, Mrinmoy Sarkar, Arpita Bhakta, Antony Gomes, Biplab Giri The re-emergence of multidrug-resistant tuberculosis (MDR-TB) has brought to light the importance of screening effective novel drugs. In the present study, in vitro activities of different snake (Naja naja, Bungarus fasciatus, Daboia russelli russelli, Naja kaouthia) venoms have been investigated against clinical isolate of MDR-TB strains. The treatment with all the venoms inhibited the mycobacterial growth for at least a w...
Source: Asian Pacific Journal of Tropical Disease - December 19, 2015 Category: Tropical Medicine Source Type: research
A follow-up program after prison release for HIV-positive patients
Publication date: December 2015 Source:Asian Pacific Journal of Tropical Disease, Volume 5, Issue 12 Author(s): Behnam Farhoudi, Seyed Ahmad Seyed Alinaghi, Mostafa Hosseini, Mona Mohammadi Firouzeh, Minoo Mohraz, Mehrzad Tashakoriyan We designed a study to follow newly-released prisoners with HIV in the great prison of Tehran from October 2013 to May 2014. Among 34 patients, only 12 persons (35.3%) had a successful follow-up. Using encouragers, offering appropriate incentives and enabling patients to connect with healthcare services after release can be effective means to continue the treatment. (Source: A...
Source: Asian Pacific Journal of Tropical Disease - December 19, 2015 Category: Tropical Medicine Source Type: research
Prevalence and antimicrobial resistance profiles of Salmonella isolates in apparently healthy slaughtered food animals at Maiduguri central abattoir, Nigeria
Conclusions Salmonella is high in the mesenteric lymph nodes of apparently healthy slaughtered food animals in Maiduguri. Therefore, it is recommended that further studies should be carried out to identify the serotypes and phage typing of the isolates, and hazard analysis and critical control point should be applied in handling of meat and meat products to avoid the risk of foodborne salmonellosis as well as appropriate use of antibiotics like ciprofloxacin in food animals. (Source: Asian Pacific Journal of Tropical Disease)
Source: Asian Pacific Journal of Tropical Disease - December 19, 2015 Category: Tropical Medicine Source Type: research
Seroepidemiology of Toxoplasma gondii IgG and IgM among butchers in southwest of Iran
Conclusions A comparison of results indicated that butchers in Khuzestan were at the risk of toxoplasmosis. The greatest frequency was 17.6% (20 cases) in the group with age ranging form 35 to 44 years. In terms of work experience, the greatest frequency was 16.5% (18 cases) among butchers having 9–17 years of work experience. (Source: Asian Pacific Journal of Tropical Disease)
Source: Asian Pacific Journal of Tropical Disease - December 19, 2015 Category: Tropical Medicine Source Type: research
Prediction of successful treatment by extracorporeal shock wave lithotripsy based on crystalluria-composition correlations of urinary calculi
Conclusions The analysis of crystalluria of morning urine can help to know the composition of calculi in situ and can predict the success rate of ESWL for maximum efficiency. (Source: Asian Pacific Journal of Tropical Disease)
Source: Asian Pacific Journal of Tropical Disease - December 19, 2015 Category: Tropical Medicine Source Type: research
