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Prevalence and factors of head lice infestation among primary school students in Northern Thailand
Conclusions Pediculosis capitis is still public health problem in this region. Effective treatment is required to control this infestation in urgent. (Source: Asian Pacific Journal of Tropical Disease)
Source: Asian Pacific Journal of Tropical Disease - September 21, 2016 Category: Tropical Medicine Source Type: research

Seroprevalence and epidemiological status of dengue viral infection in remote areas of Pakistan
Conclusions The overall prevalence of anti-dengue immunoglobulin G was 56.60% (n = 171) in referred dengue-suspected patients. Stagnant water reservoirs were found responsible for the spread of the disease favoring mosquito breeding sites. (Source: Asian Pacific Journal of Tropical Disease)
Source: Asian Pacific Journal of Tropical Disease - September 21, 2016 Category: Tropical Medicine Source Type: research

Modulation of cyptosporidiosis by CD4 levels in chronic diarrhoea HIV/AIDS individuals visiting Tarkwa Municipal hospital, Ghana
Conclusions This study has shown that CD4+ cells above 200 cell/µL of blood protect HIV-infected patients from cryptosporidiosis. Standardization of the association between CD4+ cells and diarrhea condition caused by Cryptosporidium species is therefore suggested to serve as an indicator for prompt diagnosis and treatment of HIV-infected individuals with cryptosporidiosis. (Source: Asian Pacific Journal of Tropical Disease)
Source: Asian Pacific Journal of Tropical Disease - September 21, 2016 Category: Tropical Medicine Source Type: research

HIV/AIDS infection prevalence in an agriculture-dominated rural community of west region of Cameroon
Conclusions HIV/AIDS prevails in the Fondonera community of west region and serious sensitization on its occurrence/level is of vital importance in order to prevent future infections. (Source: Asian Pacific Journal of Tropical Disease)
Source: Asian Pacific Journal of Tropical Disease - September 21, 2016 Category: Tropical Medicine Source Type: research

Prescription practices for non-malaria febrile illnesses among under-fives in the Lake Zone, Tanzania
Conclusions The proportion of clinicians prescribing antimalarial medications and over-prescribing antibiotics to malaria negative-tested under-fives in the Lake Zone is high, 11%, and as low as 14% of clinicians prescribed antibiotics correctly based on correct final diagnoses. Training of health care workers, health managers and regular supportive supervision may significantly improve prescription practices among clinicians attending under-fives. (Source: Asian Pacific Journal of Tropical Disease)
Source: Asian Pacific Journal of Tropical Disease - September 21, 2016 Category: Tropical Medicine Source Type: research

Sexually transmitted Zika virus infection: a new tropical disease
Publication date: October 2016 Source:Asian Pacific Journal of Tropical Disease, Volume 6, Issue 10 Author(s): Somsri Wiwanitkit, Viroj Wiwanitkit Zika virus infection is a new problematic infection that becomes the global public health issue. The infection is mainly caused by mosquito bite. However, there are some recent reports on the new form of Zika virus infection, the sexually transmitted Zika virus infection which is considered the new tropical disease that has the trend of worldwide epidemic. In this short article, the authors briefly review on sexually transmitted Zika virus infection. (Source: Asian Pacific J...
Source: Asian Pacific Journal of Tropical Disease - September 21, 2016 Category: Tropical Medicine Source Type: research

Anti-diabetes and anti-obesity: A meta-analysis of different compounds
This study demonstrates the anti-diabetic and anti-obesity effect of plant derived chemicals, some agonists, nutraceuticals, pharmaceutical drugs, some proteins and other compounds from 1998 to 2015. Plant derived from chemicals and other compounds were concluded to control diabetes and obesity by increasing number of glucose transporters, β-islet cells of pancreas, and lipid metabolism enzymes. In this way, the impairment of β-islet cells of pancreas is restored and the serum cholesterol and glucose levels of individuals are lowered. Further approaches are also needed to handle and cure diabetes and obesity. (Source: As...
Source: Asian Pacific Journal of Tropical Disease - September 9, 2016 Category: Tropical Medicine Source Type: research

Red eye in cat lovers: Case series of Parinaud's oculoglandular syndrome
Publication date: September 2016 Source:Asian Pacific Journal of Tropical Disease, Volume 6, Issue 9 Author(s): Munirah Abd Rashid, Teik June Ling, Mushawiahti Mustapha, Hazlita Mohd Isa Parinaud's oculoglandular syndrome (POS) is an atypical manifestation of cat-scratch disease. Many reported cases of POS are secondary from Bartonella henselae but none has been reported from Southeast Asian region. This case series report two cases of POS. Both cases presented with unilateral granulomatous conjunctivitis and ipsilateral periauricular lymph node swelling. Both had positive history of contact with cats. One patient wa...
Source: Asian Pacific Journal of Tropical Disease - September 9, 2016 Category: Tropical Medicine Source Type: research

Effect of seed kernel aqueous extract from Annona squamosa against three mosquito vectors and its impact on non-target aquatic organisms
Conclusions Based on the findings of the study, it suggests that the use of A. squamosa plant extract can act as an alternate insecticidal agents for controlling target mosquitoes without affecting the non-target aquatic insect. Further investigation to identify the active compounds and their mechanisms of action is recommended. (Source: Asian Pacific Journal of Tropical Disease)
Source: Asian Pacific Journal of Tropical Disease - September 9, 2016 Category: Tropical Medicine Source Type: research

Preliminary studies on the anti-ulcer potentials of Vitex doniana crude extracts on experimental rat model of ethanol induced gastric ulcer
Conclusions Crude extracts of Vitex doniana possess antiulcer properties against ethanol induced gastric ulcers. (Source: Asian Pacific Journal of Tropical Disease)
Source: Asian Pacific Journal of Tropical Disease - September 9, 2016 Category: Tropical Medicine Source Type: research

In vitro antibacterial and antifungal activities of twelve sponges collected from the Anambas Islands, Indonesia
Conclusions Antimicrobial activities were demonstrated in extracts from various marine sponges collected from the Anambas Islands, Indonesia. The most promising sponges among them were Stylissa massa and Axinyssa sp. This is the first report of antimicrobial activity in extracts of marine sponges from the Indonesian Anambas Islands. (Source: Asian Pacific Journal of Tropical Disease)
Source: Asian Pacific Journal of Tropical Disease - September 9, 2016 Category: Tropical Medicine Source Type: research

Molecular characterization of vancomycin-intermediate Staphylococcus aureus isolates from Tehran
Conclusions This study provides further evidence of the global dissemination of VISA isolates and emphasizes to vancomycin susceptibility testing prior to antibiotic therapy. (Source: Asian Pacific Journal of Tropical Disease)
Source: Asian Pacific Journal of Tropical Disease - September 9, 2016 Category: Tropical Medicine Source Type: research

Association between interleukin-1 β polymorphisms and gastric disease in children: A correlation with Helicobacter pylori
Conclusions This data suggests that IL-1β gene cluster polymorphisms and, more specifically, interactions between these polymorphisms and H. pylori may be predictors of gastritis risks, which possibly play a relevant role in the susceptibility to or the development of gastric disease early in life. (Source: Asian Pacific Journal of Tropical Disease)
Source: Asian Pacific Journal of Tropical Disease - September 9, 2016 Category: Tropical Medicine Source Type: research

Occurrence of human hepatitis E virus in Norway rats: A zoonotic potential with great public health implications
Conclusions The detection of human hepatitis E virus genotype I in the feces of Norway rats in such high prevalence highlights the possible role which may be played by such animal in the epidemiology of hepatitis E virus infections in rural settings where the virus is more prevalent among human populations. (Source: Asian Pacific Journal of Tropical Disease)
Source: Asian Pacific Journal of Tropical Disease - September 9, 2016 Category: Tropical Medicine Source Type: research

Melissa officinalis efficacy against human influenza virus (New H1N1) in comparison with oseltamivir
Conclusions The present study suggests that MO extracts have a potent anti-influenza effect in cell culture. (Source: Asian Pacific Journal of Tropical Disease)
Source: Asian Pacific Journal of Tropical Disease - September 9, 2016 Category: Tropical Medicine Source Type: research