Southeast Asian Journal of Tropical Medicine and Public Health 
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We report here a 28-year-old accountant diagnosed
with right leg abscess after being bitten and scratched by a stray cat. Vibrio
alginolyticus was isolated from the pus sample. The patient gave no history of
contact with ocean water immediately before or after the cat scratch episode. The
patient did apply commercial sea cucumber oil to the wound; we presume this
is the cause of the Vibrio alginolyticus wound infection. To the best of our knowledge,
this is the first reported case of Vibrio alginolyticus wound infection caused
by commercially available sea cucumber oil.
PMID: 29620802 [PubMed - in process] (Source:...
Source: Southeast Asian Journal of Tropical Medicine and Public Health - April 8, 2018 Category: Tropical Medicine Tags: Southeast Asian J Trop Med Public Health Source Type: research
Risk of salmonella in a suburban region of vientiane, lao people ’s democratic republic.
RISK OF SALMONELLA IN A SUBURBAN REGION OF VIENTIANE, LAO PEOPLE’S DEMOCRATIC REPUBLIC.
Southeast Asian J Trop Med Public Health. 2016 Sep;47(5):970-5
Authors: Midorikawa Y, Nakamura S, Phetsouvanh R, Vongsouvaht M, Midorikawa K
Abstract
The study examined non-typhoid Salmonella infection incidence in a
suburban region of Vientiane, Lao People’s Democratic Republic (PDR), an area
that has undergone rapid economic development in recent years. The research
was conducted in two rural villages located in the suburb of Vientiane during
the period 2005 - 2013. Two new methods of non...
Source: Southeast Asian Journal of Tropical Medicine and Public Health - April 8, 2018 Category: Tropical Medicine Tags: Southeast Asian J Trop Med Public Health Source Type: research
Clinical characteristics and antibiotic resistance pattern of pathogens in pediatric urinary tract infection.
CLINICAL CHARACTERISTICS AND ANTIBIOTIC RESISTANCE PATTERN OF PATHOGENS IN PEDIATRIC URINARY TRACT INFECTION.
Southeast Asian J Trop Med Public Health. 2016 Sep;47(5):976-82
Authors: Amornchaicharoensuk Y
Abstract
Medical records of children less than 15-years of age admitted to hospital
for urinary tract infection (UTI) from January 2010 to December 2014 were
reviewed. Among 100 children (59% males and 41% females) with upper UTI,
the most common pathogen (88%) was Escherichia coli, of which 69% were nonextended
spectrum beta-lactamase (ESBL) and 19 % ESBL producers. Resistance t...
Source: Southeast Asian Journal of Tropical Medicine and Public Health - April 8, 2018 Category: Tropical Medicine Tags: Southeast Asian J Trop Med Public Health Source Type: research
Antibiotic resistance and mortality in children with nosocomial bloodstream infection in a teaching hospital in
indonesia.
ANTIBIOTIC RESISTANCE AND MORTALITY IN CHILDREN WITH NOSOCOMIAL BLOODSTREAM INFECTION IN A TEACHING HOSPITAL IN
INDONESIA.
Southeast Asian J Trop Med Public Health. 2016 Sep;47(5):983-93
Authors: Murni IK, Duke T, Daley AJ, Kinney S, Soenarto Y
Abstract
Nosocomial infection is a major problem in hospitals worldwide. Understanding
patterns of bacterial etiology and antibiotic susceptibility are important
factors to combating nosocomial infection. Among children with nosocomial
bloodstream infection (BSI), we identified pathogens and determined antibiotics
resistance patterns and mo...
Source: Southeast Asian Journal of Tropical Medicine and Public Health - April 8, 2018 Category: Tropical Medicine Tags: Southeast Asian J Trop Med Public Health Source Type: research
Prevalence and predictors of bacteremia among children hospitalized with pneumonia.
This study shows that hemoculture do not need to be routinely
performed in all children hospitalized with CAP.
PMID: 29620806 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Southeast Asian Journal of Tropical Medicine and Public Health)
Source: Southeast Asian Journal of Tropical Medicine and Public Health - April 8, 2018 Category: Tropical Medicine Tags: Southeast Asian J Trop Med Public Health Source Type: research
Emergence of co-carbapenemase genes, bla(oxa23), bla(vim) and bla(ndm) in carbapenemresistant acinetobacter baumannii clinical isolates.
This study investigated presence of carbapenemase genes among
carbapenem-resistant Acinetobacter baumannii (CRAB) clinical isolates and their
clonal relationships. Fifty-six CRAB isolates were collected from patients admitted
to Hua Hin Hospital, Prachuap Khiri Khan, Thailand. PCR amplification and
DNA sequencing were used to identify blaOXA23, blaOXA40, blaOXA58, blaVIM, blaSIM and
blaNDM. Clonal relationship was explored using repetitive element palindromic
(REP)-PCR. Plasmid profiling was obtained from EcoRI-digested fragments. The
CRAB isolates were classified by REP-PCR into 12 groups, with 71% belonging
to group I, w...
Source: Southeast Asian Journal of Tropical Medicine and Public Health - April 8, 2018 Category: Tropical Medicine Tags: Southeast Asian J Trop Med Public Health Source Type: research
High level of shiga toxin-producing escherichia coli and occurrence of stx-negative e. coli o157 from raw meats:
characterization of virulence profile and genetic relatedness.
HIGH LEVEL OF SHIGA TOXIN-PRODUCING ESCHERICHIA COLI AND OCCURRENCE OF STX-NEGATIVE E. COLI O157 FROM RAW MEATS:
CHARACTERIZATION OF VIRULENCE PROFILE AND GENETIC RELATEDNESS.
Southeast Asian J Trop Med Public Health. 2016 Sep;47(5):1008-19
Authors: Sirikaew S, Sukkua K, Rattanachuay P, Khianngam S, Sukhumungoon P
Abstract
Raw meats, especially beef, are particularly prone to Shiga toxinproducing
Escherichia coli (STEC)/enterohemorrhagic E. coli (EHEC) contamination.
However, data regarding their quantity in raw meats are seldom reported
in Thailand. Among four common meat types, ...
Source: Southeast Asian Journal of Tropical Medicine and Public Health - April 8, 2018 Category: Tropical Medicine Tags: Southeast Asian J Trop Med Public Health Source Type: research
Nocardia beijingensis brain abscess in an hiv infected patient: a first case report and literature review.
We report here brain abscesses caused by Nocardia beijingensis in a
59-year-old-Thai male with human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) infection
presenting with progressive right sided hemiparesis. A computed tomography
scan of the brain showed multiple brain abscesses. A stereotactic brain biopsy
and 16S rRNA sequencing showed Nocardia beijingensis. The patient was treated
with trimethoprim-sulfamethoxazole and recovered completely. As far as we are
aware, this is the first reported case of a brain abscess in an HIV infected patient
due to Nocardia beijingensis.
PMID: 29620809 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Southeast A...
Source: Southeast Asian Journal of Tropical Medicine and Public Health - April 8, 2018 Category: Tropical Medicine Tags: Southeast Asian J Trop Med Public Health Source Type: research
A cladophialophora brain abscess in a renal transplant recipient.
We report
here a 49 year old non-diabetic renal transplant patient on triple immunosuppressant
therapy who presented with a history of falls, weakness and headaches. A
computed tomography scan of the brain revealed a 30 mm diameter abscess in
the brain which was removed surgically and diagnosed on culture as C. bantiana.
The patient was successfully treated medically post-operatively with chronic
posaconazole. We review the literature regarding central nervous system infections
due to C. bantiana.
PMID: 29620810 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Southeast Asian Journal of Tropical Medicine and Public Health)
Source: Southeast Asian Journal of Tropical Medicine and Public Health - April 8, 2018 Category: Tropical Medicine Tags: Southeast Asian J Trop Med Public Health Source Type: research
Prevalence of hypertension, anemia, asymptomatic urinary tract infection, syphilis, hiv and hepatitis b virus infection
among pregnant women attending an antenatal clinic at a rural hospital in southern ethiopia.
The objective of this study was to determine
the seroprevalences of syphilis, human immunodeficiency virus (HIV)
and hepatitis B virus (HVB) and asymptomatic urinary tract infections and the
prevalence of hypertension and anemia among pregnant women attending the
antenatal clinic at Gambo Rural Hospital in southern Ethiopia. The following tests
were conducted among study subjects: hemoglobin (Hgb) level, rapid plasma reagin
(RPR) for syphilis, anti-HIV antibodies, hepatitis B surface antigen (HBsAg)
and urine analysis. A total of 574 pregnant women were included in this study.
The mean age of the participants was 25.7 (SD:...
Source: Southeast Asian Journal of Tropical Medicine and Public Health - April 8, 2018 Category: Tropical Medicine Tags: Southeast Asian J Trop Med Public Health Source Type: research
Pilot screening program for thalassemia in a country with limited resources: a collaboration model between close
neighboring countries.
We describe a collaborating model between two close neighboring countries in
establishing such a screening program for thalassemia. After training and setting
up of facilities, a total of 152 out of 187 hospital staff were screened as a pilot
activity to encourage community participation. Referring system for sending
blood samples to a reference center in Thailand was also established. Among 152
health staff, 12.5% α0-thal, 2% β-thal and 13% Hb E carriers were found. Applying
thalassemia screening to 411 pregnant women and 71 spouses, 5 couples at risk of
bearing a child of thalassemia disease were identified. The thalas...
Source: Southeast Asian Journal of Tropical Medicine and Public Health - April 8, 2018 Category: Tropical Medicine Tags: Southeast Asian J Trop Med Public Health Source Type: research
FIRST IDENTIFICATION OF HEMOGLOBIN LANSINGRAMATHIBODI [ α87(F8)His → Gln; CAC > CAG (HBA1: c.264C > G)] IN A THAI FAMILY WITH
SPURIOUS HYPOXEMIA.
We report, for the first time, hemoglobin (Hb) Lansing-Ramathibodi
[α87(F8)His → Gln; CAC>CAG (HBA1: c.264C>G)] in four members of a Thai
family presented with low measured oxygen saturation by pulse oximetry (SpO2),
with discrepancy between low SpO2 and normal calculated oxygen saturation by
arterial blood gas analysis, and no cyanosis or methemoglobinemia. The causative
mutation is located in HBA1 whereas in previous reports of Hb Lansing
the mutation is on HBA2, including that in a Japanese individual. The index
and a male sibling also co-inherited Hb Pakse, a non-deletional α-thalassemia 2,
resulting in mild ...
Source: Southeast Asian Journal of Tropical Medicine and Public Health - April 8, 2018 Category: Tropical Medicine Tags: Southeast Asian J Trop Med Public Health Source Type: research
Comparison of medical costs and care of appendectomy patients between fee-for-service and set fee for diagnosis-related group systems in 20 chinese hospitals.
The objective of this study was to compare the fee-for-service and set
fee for diagnosis-related group systems with regard to quality of medical care
and cost to appendectomy patients. We conducted a retrospective study of 208
inpatients (from 20 hospitals) who undergone appendectomy in Changsha, China
during 2013. Data were obtained from databases of medical insurance information
systems directly connected to the hospital information systems. We collected
and compared patient ages, length of study, and total medical costs for impatient
appendectomies between patients using fee-for-service and set fee for diagnosisrelated
...
Source: Southeast Asian Journal of Tropical Medicine and Public Health - April 8, 2018 Category: Tropical Medicine Tags: Southeast Asian J Trop Med Public Health Source Type: research
Effect of institution-based management for elderly health promotion program in northeastern thailand.
This study aimed to examine the current situation and
effectiveness of the Institution-based Management for Elderly Health Promotion
(IBM-EHP) program in enhancing the health and health promotion behaviors of
the elderly living in two out of five government elderly home service institutes
(GEHSI) in northeastern Thailand. The elderly participants in one GEHSI were
assigned into the management group and received the IBM-EHP program (n=60),
and those in another GEHSI were in the control group and received the usual care
provided by the institution (n=55). Before and after (six months) the program
implementation, assessments ...
Source: Southeast Asian Journal of Tropical Medicine and Public Health - April 8, 2018 Category: Tropical Medicine Tags: Southeast Asian J Trop Med Public Health Source Type: research
Prevalence and factors influencing betel nut chewing among adults in west insein township, yangon, myanmar.
PREVALENCE AND FACTORS INFLUENCING BETEL NUT CHEWING AMONG ADULTS IN WEST INSEIN TOWNSHIP, YANGON, MYANMAR.
Southeast Asian J Trop Med Public Health. 2016 Sep;47(5):1089-97
Authors: Myint SK, Narksawat K, Sillabutra J
Abstract
Betel nut chewing can cause precancerous oral lesions and is common
in Myanmar. We conducted a cross sectional study aimed to estimate prevalence
and factors influencing betel nut chewing among 420 subjects aged ≥18 years in
West Insein Township, Yangon, Myanmar in order to inform preventive health
programs. The mean age of the study subjects was 45(±15) ...
Source: Southeast Asian Journal of Tropical Medicine and Public Health - April 8, 2018 Category: Tropical Medicine Tags: Southeast Asian J Trop Med Public Health Source Type: research
