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Department of Helminthology
 
  Faculty Staff
 
 
Associate Professor Wichit Rojekittikhun  
Name: Wichit Rojekittikhun
Position: Associate Professor
Department: Helminthology
E-mail: wichit.roj@mahidol.ac.th
   
 
Field of Expertise   |   Publications   |   Academic Qualification   |   Books
 
       
2015
  Rojekittikhun W, Mahittikorn A, Prummongkol S, Puangsa-art S, Chaisiri K, Kusolsuk T. Evaluation of sugar flotation and formalin-ether concentration techniques in the examination of GI parasites of refuge dogs and cats in Kanchanaburi Province, Thailand. J Trop Med Parasitol. 2015;38:17-24.  
       
2014
  Rojekittikhun W, Chaisiri K, Mahittikorn A, Pubampen S, Sa-nguankiat S, Kusolsuk T, Maipanich W, Udonsom R, Mori H.  Gastrointestinal Parasites of Dogs and Cats in a Refuge in Nakhon Nayok, Thailand. Southeast Asian J Trop Med Public Health. 2014;45(1):31-9.  
       
    Koompapong K, Mori H, Thammasonthijarern N, Prasertbun R, Pintong A, Popruk S, Rojekittikhun W, Chaisiri K, Sukthana Y, Mahittikorn A. Molecular identification of Cryptosporidium spp. in seagulls, pigeons, dogs, and cats in Thailand. Parasite. 2014;21:52. [Published online 2014 Oct 10]  
       
2013
  Mori H, Mahittikorn A, Kosoltanapiwat N, Moonsom S, Popruk S, Rojekittikhun W, Yindee M, Sukthana Y. Zoonotic Enterocytozoon in Thailand: surveillance in humans, domestic animals, and wildlife [abstract]. WAAVP 2013: 24th International Conference of the World Association for the Advancement of Veterinary Parasitology; 2013 August 25-29; Perth, Australia.  
       
    Mori H, Mahittikorn A, Thammasonthijarern N, Chaisiri K, Rojekittikhun W, Sukthana Y. Presence of zoonotic Enterocytozoon bieneusi in cats in a temple in central Thailand. Vet Parasitol. 2013;197:696-701.  
       
    Rojekittikhun W, Mahittikorn A, Prummongkol S, Puangsa-art S, Chaisiri K, Kusolsuk T.  Prevalence of gastrointestinal parasitic infections in refuge dogs and cats and evaluation of two conventional examination techniques. J Trop Med Parasitol. 2013;36:58-67.  
       
2012
  Sahaisook P, Chamavit P, Panraksa P, Thaweesuk P, Koonthong J, Sukkesa B, Churassamee W, Dekumyoy P, Rojekittikhun W. Gnathostoma in swamp eels and the first report of capillaria sp. In eel’s liver in Thailand [abstract]. In: Abstract book: Joint International Tropical Medicine Meeting 2012 (JITMM2012). Emergence of Tropical Deseases: Trans-disciplinary Strategies; & the 7th Seminar on Food- and Water-Borne Parasitic Zoonoses (FBPZ7); 2012 Dec 12-12; Bangkok, Thailand.  
       
2011
  Kusolsuk T, MaipanichW, Nuamtanong S, Pubampen S, Sa-nguankiat S, Rojekittikhun W, Lekkla A, Tunyong W, Chettanadee S, Komalamisra C. Parasitic and Enteric Bacterial Infections among Food Handlers in Tourist-area Restaurants and Educational-institution Cafeterias, Sai-Yok District, Kanchanaburi Province, Thailand. J Trop Med Parasitol. 2011;34:49-53.  
       
2010
  Rojekittikhun W, Yutayong P, Dekumyoy P, Maipanich W, Anantaphruti MT, Mahakunkijcharoen Y. Toxocara canis larval antigen for serodiagnosis of human toxocariasis [abstract]. In: The Fourth ASEAN Congress of Tropical Medicine and Parasitology: Tropical Infectious Diseases and Vectors in a Vibrant and Ever-changing Environment; 2010 Jun 2-4; Singapore.  
       
    Nawa Y, Katchanov J, Yoshikawa M, Rojekittikhun W, Dekumyoy P, Kusolusuk T, Wattanakulpanich D. Ocular gnathostomiasis: a comprehensive review.J Trop Med Parasitol. 2010;33:77-86.  
       
2009
  Kusolsuk T, Rojekittikhun W. Trichinellosis in Thailand: epidemiology, prevention and control. J Trop Med Parasitol 2009;32:35-43.  
       
    Prachasitthisak Y, Eamsiri J, Sajjabut S, Rojekittikhun W. Improving the hygiene of fermented shrimp (kung chom) using gamma irradiation. J Trop Med Parasitol 2009;32:9-16.  
       
2008
  Maipanich W, Sa-nguankiat S, Pubampen S, Kusolsuk T, Rojekittikhun W, Francesco Castelli F. House flies: potential transmitters of soil-transmitted-helminth infections in an unsanitary community. J Trop Med Parasitol 2008;31:14-22.  
       
    Rojekittikhun W, Kalambaheti C, Dekumyoy P, Nuamtanong S.  ELISA values of serum antibodies from healthy Thai individuals against antigens of tissue helminthes [abstract]. In: Abstract book: The XVIIth International Congress for Tropical Medicine and Malaria. Tropical Medicine and Welfare: from Bench to Field; 2008 Sep 29-Oct 3; Jeju, Korea.  
       
2007
  Maipanich W, Sanguankiat S, Pubampen S, Kusolsuk T, Rojekittikhun W, Castelli F. Helminthic infections in a tsunami-affected area: soil contamination and infection rates in the population. J Trop Med Parasitol 2007;30:5-11.  
       
2006
  Maipanich W, Rojekittikhun W, Muennoo C, Sa-nguankiat S, Pubampen S, Sarakul T. Control of soil-transmitted helminths through primary health care activities. J Trop Med Parasitol 2006;29:28-32. [Thai, English abstract]  
       
    Muennoo C, Rojekittikhun W, Maipanich W. Past and present status of soil-transmitted helminthiases in Thailand. J Trop Med Parasitol 2006;29:37-42. [Thai, English abstract]  
       
2005
  Chaiworaporn R, Maneerat Y, Rojekittikhun W, Ramasoota P, Janecharut T, Matsuda H, Kitikoon V. Comparative study on the pathological findings and mortality in Schistosoma mansoni infected mice after treatment with artesunate and the current antischistosomal drugs. Southeast Asian J Trop Med Public Health 2005;36:1118-24.  
       
    Chaiworaporn R, Maneerat Y, Rojekittikhun W, Ramasoota P, Janecharut T, Matsuda H, Kitikoon V. Therapeutic effect of subcurative dose praziquantel on Schistosoma mansoni infected mice and resistance to challenge infection after treatment. Southeast Asian J Trop Med Public Health 2005;36:846-52.  
       
    Koga M, Nuamtanong S, Dekumyoy P, Yoonuan T, Maipanich W, Rojekittikhun W, Waikagul J. Host-finding behavior of Strongyloides stercoralis infective larvae to sodium cation, human serum, and sweat. Southeast Asian J Trop Med Public Health 2005;36 Suppl 4:93-8.  
       
    Kojima S, Waikagul J, Rojekittikhun W, Keicho N. The current situation regarding the establishment of national ethical guidelines for biomedical research in Thailand and its neighboring countries. Southeast Asian J Trop Med Public Health 2005;36:728-32.  
       
    Ngarmamonpirat C, Waikagul J, Petmitr S, Dekumyoy P, Rojekittikhun W, Anantapruti MT. Analysis of sequence variation in Gnathostoma spinigerum mitochondrial DNA by single-strand conformation polymorphism analysis and DNA sequence. Parasitol Int 2005;54:65-8.  
       
    Waikagul J, Singhasivanon P, Supavej S, Rojekittikhun W, Suphadtanaphongs W, Leemingswat S, et al. The Asian Center of International Parasite Control (ACIPAC): five years of achievement. II. ACIPAC human resources development. Southeast Asian J Trop Med Public Health 2005;36 Suppl 3:13-6.  
       
2004
  Koga M, Sa-nguankiat S, Muennoo C, Pubampen S, Nuamtanong S, Maipanich W, Rojekittikhun W, Dekumyoy P, Waikagul J. Chemotactic attraction of Necator hookworm filariform larvae to sodium chloride. Southeast Asian J Trop Med Public Health 2004;35 Suppl 1:112-5.  
       
    Muennoo C, Rojekittikhun W, Sa-nguankiat S, Changbumrung S. Helminth infections in Prachuap Khiri Khan, Chumphon and Khon Kaen provinces. J Trop Med Parasitol 2004;27:11-4. [Thai, English abstract]  
       
    Rojekittikhun W, Chaiyasith T, Butraporn P. Gnathostoma infection in fish caught for local consumption in Nakhon Nayok Province, Thailand. II. Seasonal variation in swamp eels. Southeast Asian J Trop Med Public Health 2004;35:786-91.  
       
    Rojekittikhun W, Chaiyasith T, Nuamtanong S, Komalamisra C. Gnathostoma infection in fish caught for local consumption in Nakhon Nayok Province, Thailand. I. Prevalence and fish species. Southeast Asian J Trop Med Public Health 2004;35:523-30.  
       
2003
  Muennoo C, Rojekittikhun W, Vorasanta P, Wanarangsikul W, Sanguankiat S, Limsomboon J. Control of hookworm infection in primary schools in Nakhon Si Thammarat. J Trop Med Parasitol 2003;26:26-37. [Thai, English abstract]  
       
    Muennoo C, Rojekittikhun W. Soil-transmitted helminthiases in Nakhon Si Thammarat Province, 1991-2001. J Trop Med Parasitol 2003;26:51-5. [Thai, English abstract]  
       
    Tumkiratiwong P, Tungtrongchitr R, Migasena P, Pongpaew P, Rojekittikhun W, Vudhivai N, Tungtrongchitr A, Phonrat B, Nuamtanong S. Antioxidant enzyme levels in the erythrocytes of riboflavin-deficient and Trichinella spiralis-infected rats. Southeast Asian J Trop Med Public Health 2003;34:480-5.  
       
2002
  Le-Thi-Xuan, Rojekittikhun W, Punpoowong B, Le-Nhu-Trang, Tran-Vinh-Hien. Case report: Intraocular gnathostomiasis in Vietnam. Southeast Asian J Trop Med Public Health 2002;33:485-9.  
       
    Maipanich W, Itiponpanya N, Rojekittikhun W, Siripanth C, Pubampen S, Sa-nguankiat S, Juntanavivat C, Incheang S, Sukosol T. Intestinal parasitoses among hilltribe people and soil contamination in Nan Province, Northern Thailland. J Trop Med Parasitol 2002;25:30-7. [Thai, English abstract]  
       
    Muennoo C, Rojekittikhun W, Sanguankiat S, Anantaphruti MT. Soil-transmitted helminthiases re-infection rates in a Thai village with 100% latrine. J Trop Med Parasitol 2002;25:59-63. [Thai, English abstract]  
       
    Rojekittikhun W, Buchachart K. The infectivity of frozen Gnathostoma spinigerum encysted larvae in mice. J Trop Med Parasitol 2002;25:79-82.  
       
    Rojekittikhun W, Chaiyasith T, Nuamtanong S, Pubampen S, Maipanich W, Tungtrongchitr R. Gnathostoma infection in Nakhon Nayok and Prachin Buri, Central Thailand. Southeast Asian J Trop Med Public Health 2002;33:474-84.  
       
    Rojekittikhun W. Current status of Gnathostoma infection in Thailand. J Trop Med Parasitol 2002;25:47-52.  
       
    Rojekittikhun W. On the biology of Gnathostoma spinigerum. J Trop Med Parasitol 2002;25:91-8.  
       
    Rojekittikhun W, Waikagul J, Chaiyasith T. Fish as the natural second intermediate host of Gnathostoma spinigerum. Southeast Asian J Trop Med Public Health 2002;33 Suppl 3:63-9.  
       
2001
  Muennoo C, Rojekittikhun W. Factors and health behavior concerning soil-transmitted helminthiases. J Trop Med Parasitol 2001;24:11-5. [Thai, English abstract]  
       
    Rojekittikhun W, Chaiyasith T, Nuamtanong S, Akahane H. Record numbers of Gnathostoma larvae in swamp eels! J Trop Med Parasitol 2001;24:79-82.  
       
    Rojekittikhun W, Chaiyasith T, Yaemput S. Dog gnathostomosis in Nakhon Nayok Province. J Trop Med Parasitol 2000;23:43-52.  
       
    Vongpakorn M, Waikagul J, Dekumyoy P, Chompoochan T, Rojekittikhun W, Pongponratn E. Comparison of ELISA and GPAT in diagnosis of bovine fasciolosis using excretory-secretory antigen. J Trop Med Parasitol 2001;24:1-7.  
       
2000
  Anantaphruti MT, Nuamtanong S, Pubampen S, Rojekittikhun W, Visiadsuk K. Zoonotic potential of dog’s intestinal helminths transmiting to man. In: Chen ER, Yamaguchi T, Chung WC, editors. Parasitic zoonoses in Asian-Pacific regions 2000. Proceedings of the sixth Asian-Pacific Congress for Parasitic Zoonoses; 2000 Jul 28-30; Taipei, Taiwan ROC. Taipei: The Organizing Committee; 2000. p. 113-21.  
       
    Le-Thi-Xuan, Rojekittikhun W. A survey of infective larvae of Gnathostoma in eels sold in Ho Chi Minh city. Southeast Asian J Trop Med Public Health 2000;31:133-7.  
       
    Rojekittikhun W, Chaiyasith T, Yaemput S. Dog gnathostomosis in Nakhon Nayok Province. J Trop Med Parasitol 2000;23:43-52.  
       
1999
  Muennoo C, Rojekittikhun W, Sa-nguankiat S, Nontasut P, Waikagul J. A single-dose albendazole and mebendazole for the treatment of trichuriasis in Nakhon Si Thammarat. Mahidol J 1999;6:1-3.  
       
1998
  Muennoo C, Rojekittikhun W, Sa-nguankiat S, Maipanich W, Vorasanta P, Waikagul J. Prevalence and intensity of soil-transmitted helminths in villages with clustered housing and dispersed housing, Nakhon Si Thammarat province. J Trop Med Parasitol 1998;21:40-3.  
       
    Muennoo C, Rojekittikhun W, Sa-nguankiat S, Yoounuan T, Waikagul J. Prevalence and intensity of soil-transmitted helminthioses in two villages three years after a one-year control programme. J Trop Med Parasitol 1998;21:11-5.  
       
    Muennoo C, Rojekittikhun W, Waikagul J. Prevalence and intensity of helminthiases in primary school children in Amphoe Muang, Prachin Buri. Mahidol J 1998;5:17-8.  
       
    Rojekittikhun W, Pubampen S. Morphological variation and abnormality of cephalic hooklets of Gnathostoma spinigerum hepatic stage larvae from laboratory infected mice. Southeast Asian J Trop Med Public Health 1998;29:118-22.  
       
    Rojekittikhun W, Nuamtanong S, Anantaphruti MT, Pubampen S, Maipanich W, Visedsuk K. Toxocara and Gnathostoma among stray canines in Bangkok. Southeast Asian J Trop Med Public Health 1998;29:744-7.  
       
    Rojekittikhun W, Pubampen S, Waikagul J. Seasonal variation in the intensity of Gnathostoma larvae in swamp eels (Fluta alba) sold in a local market in Bangkok. Southeast Asian J Trop Med Public Health 1998;29:148-53.  
       
    Rojekittikhun W, Pubampen S, Waikagul J. Swamp eels (Fluta alba), the genuine second intermediate host of Gnathostoma in Thailand. J Trop Med Parasitol 1998;21:44-5.  
       
1996
  Rojekittikhun W, Pubampen S, Anantaphruti MT, Nuamtanong S, Waikagul J, Bunyapraphatsara N. A preliminary trial on the treatment of Gnathostoma spinigerum infection in mice and in vitro with herbal drug, Luang-sal. J Trop Med Parasitol 1996;19:40-7. [Thai, English abstract]  
       
    Rojekittikhun W, Yaemput S, Pubampen S. Cat gnathostomosis in Nakhon Nayok. J Trop Med Parasitol 1996;19:61-2. [Thai, English abstract]  
       
    Rojekittikhun W, Pubampen S, Waikagul J. Twelve-years laboratory infection of cats with Gnathostoma spinigerum. J Trop Med Parasitol 1996;19:63-4.  
       
    Rojekittikhun W, Katori Y, Saito S, Sendo F. Immunohistochemical localization of Gnathostoma spinigerum larval antigens by monoclonal antibodies: II. Electron microscopy. Southeast Asian J Trop Med Public Health 1996;27:570-3.  
       
    Rojekittikhun W, Supavej S. Immunodiagnosis of parasitic diseases. Bull Cu Med Tech 1996;28:1587-97. [Thai]  
       
1995
  Rojekittikhun W, Saito S, Sendo F. Crude and monoclonal antibody affinity-purified Gnathostoma spinigerum larval antigens for immunodiagnosis of human gnathostomiasis. Southeast Asian J Trop Med Public Health 1995;26:439-42.  
       
    Setasuban P, Hiranyachattada P, Pubampen S, Prachasitthisak Y, Rojekittikhun W, Dekumyoy P. Effects of Cobalt-60 gamma radiation on Gnathostoma spinigerum larvae [abstract]. INIS Atomindex 1995;26:122.  
       
1994
  Saito S, Rojekittikhun W, Gao P, Yamashita T, Watanabe T, Sendo F. Characterization of the recognition specificity of autoreactive, polyspecific monoclonal antibodies obtained from spleen cells of parasite-infected BALB/c mice. Parasite Immunol 1994;64:609-17.  
       
    Saito S, Rojekittikhun W, Gao P, Watanabe T, Yamashita T, Sendo F. Monoclonal antibodies to Trichinella spiralis muscle larvae that mimic serum antibody from trichinellosis mice and discriminates various isolates of the worm. Jpn J Parasitol 1994;43:265-73.  
       
1993
  Rojekittikhun W, Saito S, Yamashita T, Watanabe T, Sendo F. Immunohistochemical localization of Gnathostoma spinigerum larval antigens by monoclonal antibodies: I. Light microscopy. Southeast Asian J Trop Med Public Health 1993;24:494-500.  
       
    Rojekittikhun W, Yamashita T, Saito S, Watanabe T, Azuma T, Sendo F. Purification of Gnathostoma spinigerum larval antigens by monoclonal antibody affinity chromatography. Southeast Asian J Trop Med Public Health 1993;24:680-4.  
       
1992
  Setasuban P, Hiranyachattada P, Pubampen S, Prachasitthisak Y, Rojekittikhun W, Dekumyoy P. Effects of Cobalt-60 gamma radiation on Gnathostoma spinigerum larvae. In: The 4 th Nuclear Science and Technology Conference; 1992 Oct 20-22; Bangkok, Thailand. Bangkok: Office of Atomic Energy for Peace; 1992. p. 66-79.  
       
1991
  Rojekittikhun W, Saito S, Yamashita T, Watanabe T, Setasuban P, Sendo F. Three monoclonal antibodies specific to Gnathostoma spinigerum. Jpn J Parasitol 1991;40:287-92.  
       
    Setasuban P, Nuamtanong S, Rojanakittikoon V, Yaemput S, Dekumyoy P, Akahane H, Kojima S. Gnathostomiasis in Thailand: A survey on intermediate hosts of Gnathostoma spp with special reference to a new type of larvae found in Fluta alba. Southeast Asian J Trop Med Public Health 1991;22 Suppl:220-4.  
       
1990
  Setasuban P, Jewjhangarnwanit S, Rojanakittikoon V, Yaemput S, Dekumyoy P, Akahane H, Kojima S. Gnathostomiasis in Thailand: A survey on intermediate hosts of Gnathostoma spp with special reference to a new type of larvae found in Fluta alba [abstract]. In: Emerging problems in food-borne parasitic zoonosis: Impact on agriculture and public health, the 33 rd SEAMEO-TROPMED regional seminar; 1990 Nov 14-17; Chiang Mai, Thailand.  
       
    Setasuban P, Rojekittikhun W, Pubampen S, Dekumyoy P. Treatment of gnathostomiasis in experimental white rats with albendazole [abstract]. In: Emerging problems in food-borne parasitic zoonosis: Impact on agriculture and public health, the 33 rd SEAMEO-TROPMED regional seminar; 1990 Nov 14-17; Chiang Mai, Thailand.  
       
1989
  Rojekittikhun W, Nuamtanong S, Pubampen S, Setasuban P. Circumoval and larval microprecipitation reactions in experimental and human gnathostomiasis. Southeast Asian J Trop Med Public Health 1989;20:81-6.  
       
    Rojekittikhun W, Pubampen S, Hiranyachattada P, Chiamratana B, Setasuban P. A survey on the infective larvae of Gnathostoma spinigerum in fresh water fish sold in the local markets of Bangkok. J Trop Med Parasitol 1989;12:7-12. [Thai, English abstract]  
       
    Rojekittikhun W, Daengswang S, Pubampen S, Yaemput S, Komalamisra C, Setasuban P. A survey on the infective larvae of Gnathostoma spinigerum in rats at Nakhon Nayok and Prachin Buri. J Trop Med Parasitol 1989;12:13-6. [Thai, English abstract]  
       
    Rojekittikhun W, Pubampen S, Pojanayon A, Setasuban P. Infectivity of advanced third-stage larvae of Gnathostoma spinigerum in mice. J Trop Med Parasitol 1989;12:29-30.  
       
1988
  Muennoo C, Setasuban P, Sa-nguankiat S, Dekumyoy P, Chiamrattana B, Komalamisra C, Hiranyachattada P, Rojekittikhun W. Studies on parasite and parasitic ova in fresh vegetables in Nakhon Si Thammarat. J Parasit Trop Med Ass Thailand 1988;11:31-2. [Thai]  
       
    Rojekittikhun W, Chiamratana B, Sa-nguankiat S, Rojekittikhun A, Setasuban P. Intestinal parasites of swine raised in a modern farm at Nakhon Ratchasima. J Parasit Trop Med Ass Thailand 1988;11:25-9. [Thai, English abstract]  
       
1986
  Anantaphruti M, Waikagul J, Nithi-Uthai S, Pubampen S, Rojekittikhun W. Detection of humoral immune response to Gnathostoma spinigerum in mice. Southeast Asian J Trop Med Public Health 1986;17:172-6.  
       
1983
  Rojekittikhun W. The effects of niridazole, fouadin and praziquantel on Schistosoma mekongi in mice [abstract]. In: Abstracts: Current Research Works of the Faculty of Tropical Medicine; 1983 Jul 12.  
 
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