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View article: Investigation of unknown deaths liked to Vitamin B1 Deficiency in Khammouane Province, Lao PDR, 2018
Investigation of unknown deaths liked to Vitamin B1 Deficiency in Khammouane Province, Lao PDR, 2018 Open
Vitamin B1 deficiency (beriberi) is a significant public health issue, manifesting in cardiovascular, neurological, and other systemic symptoms. This investigation was prompted by reports of patients presenting with symptoms such as fever,…
View article: Epidemiologic and Virologic Characteristics of Influenza in Lao PDR, 2016–2023
Epidemiologic and Virologic Characteristics of Influenza in Lao PDR, 2016–2023 Open
Background Influenza sentinel surveillance in Lao PDR is used to inform seasonal vaccination programs. This analysis reviews epidemiologic and virologic characteristics of influenza virus infection over 8 years, before and after emergence …
View article: First human infection of avian influenza A(H5N6) virus reported in Lao People's Democratic Republic, February–March 2021
First human infection of avian influenza A(H5N6) virus reported in Lao People's Democratic Republic, February–March 2021 Open
In March 2021, Lao People's Democratic Republic (Laos) reported an avian influenza A(H5N6) virus infection in a 5‐year‐old child identified through sentinel surveillance. This was the first human A(H5N6) infection reported outside of China…
View article: First Human Infection of Avian Influenza A(H5N6) Virus Reported in Lao People’s Democratic Republic, February-March 2021
First Human Infection of Avian Influenza A(H5N6) Virus Reported in Lao People’s Democratic Republic, February-March 2021 Open
In March 2021, Lao People’s Democratic Republic (Laos) reported an avian influenza A(H5N6) virus infection in a 5-year-old child identified through sentinel surveillance. This was the first human A(H5N6) infection reported outside of China…
View article: Analysing the characteristics of a measles outbreak in Houaphanh province to guide measles elimination in the Lao People’s Democratic Republic
Analysing the characteristics of a measles outbreak in Houaphanh province to guide measles elimination in the Lao People’s Democratic Republic Open
Low routine coverage and measles occurrence among unvaccinated individuals indicate underimmunized areas. The geographical and sociodemographic characteristics of this outbreak highlight the need for tailored vaccination strategies to clos…
View article: Hidden varicella outbreak, Luang Prabang Province, the Lao People’s Democratic Republic, December 2014 to January 2015
Hidden varicella outbreak, Luang Prabang Province, the Lao People’s Democratic Republic, December 2014 to January 2015 Open
The rapid response to a single laboratory-confirmed measles case did not identify a measles outbreak but suggested a varicella outbreak. Low measles vaccination coverage led us to recommend a routine catch-up vaccination campaign. We also …