THE SOUTHEAST ASIAN JOURNAL OF TROPICAL MEDICINE AND PUBLIC HEALTH




Volume 36
Supplement 4
2005

  CONTENTS
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Foreword
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Acknowledgements
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Comparison of physiological, cytopathogenic and immunological properties between two environmental isolates of Acanthamoeba spp

Duangporn Nacapunchai, Chongrak Permmongkol, Sompong Sripochang, Bangourn Sermsart, Thongdee Suvajeejarun

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Free-living ameba contamination in natural hot springs in Thailand

Amorn Lekkla, Chantira Sutthikornchai, Somchai Bovornkitti, Yaowalark Sukthana
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Spa, springs and safet

Yaowalark Sukthana, Amorn Lekkla, Chantira Sutthikornchai, Paitoon Wanapongse, Athasit Vejjajiva, Somchai Bovornkitti
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Prevalence of Blastocystis hominis infection in asymptomatic individuals from Bangkok, Thailand

Rapeeporn Yaicharoen, Sompong Sripochang, Bunguorn Sermsart, Phannee Pidetcha
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Current infection rate of Giardia lamblia in two provinces of Thailand

Nuttapong Wongjindanon, Thummaruk Suksrichavalit, Wanitcha Subsutti, Titima Sarachart, Utsanee Worapisuttiwong, Pakawat Norramatha

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Re-evaluation of commercially available enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay for the detection of Giardia lamblia and Cryptosporidium spp from stool specimens

Apichai Srijan, Boonchai Wongstitwilairoong, Chittima Pitarangsi, Oralak Serichantalergs, CD Fukuda, Ladaporn Bodhidatta, CJ Mason

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Prevalence of cryptosporidiosis in hiv-infected patients in Kajang Hospital, Selangor

YAL Lim, M Rohela, BLH Sim, I Jamaiah, M Nurbayah
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Occurrence of Cryptosporidium oocysts in wrinkled hornbill and other birds in the Kuala Lumpur National Zoo

M Rohela, YAL Lim, I Jamaiah, PYY Khadijah, ST Laang, MH Mohd Nazri, Z Nurulhuda

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Protozoal contamination of water used in Thai frozen food industry

Chantira Sutthikornchai, Chun Jantanavivat, Supatra Thongrungkiat, Talabporn Harnroongroj, Yaowalark Sukthana

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Serologic detection of Toxoplasma gondii infection in Rattus spp collected from three different sites in Dasmariñas, Cavite , Philippines

Cristina C Salibay, Florencia G Claveria
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Parasitic infections in Malaysia: changing and challenges

V Nissapatorn, YAL Lim, I Jamaiah, LSH Agnes, K Amyliana, C Chian Wen, H Nurul, S Nizam, CT Quake, C Valartmathi, C Ying Woei, A Khairul Anuar

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Malaria: a 10-year (1994-2003) retrospective study at University Malaya Medical Center (U mmc), Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

I Jamaiah, M Rohela, V Nissapatorn, BL Khoo, PS Khoo, M Radhiyah, A Aisyah
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Chronicle of malaria epidemics in Thailand, 1980-2000

Supawadee Konchom, Pratap Singhasivanon, Jaranit Kaewkungwal, Sirichai Chuprapawan, Krongthong Thimasarn, Chev Kidson, Surapon Yimsamran, Chaiporn Rojanawatsirivet

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Malaria: the value of the automated depolarization analysis

FP Josephine, V Nissapatorn
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In vitro susceptibility and genetic variations for chloroquine and mefloquine in Plasmodium falciparum isolates from Thai-Myanmar border

Toshimitsu Hatabu, Shin-ichiro Kawazu, Somei Kojima, Kumiko Sato, Pratap Singhasivanon, Sornchai Looareesuwan, Shigeyuki Kano

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Detection of IgG antibodies of Brugian filariasis with crude male and female antigens of Dirofilaria immitis

Doungrat Riyong, Paron Dekumyoy, Chotechuang Panasoponkul, Jitra Waikagul
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A preliminary study on in vitro transmission of Dirofilaria immitis infective stage larvae by Aedes aegypti (L.) (Diptera: Culicidae)

Sonthaya Tiawsirisup, Thodsatham Khlaikhayai, Suwannee Nithiuthai
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Feasibility of using papaya skin extract for digestion of swamp eel viscera for harvesting infective stage larva of Gnathostoma spp

Suphan Soogarun, Thamaporn Lertlum, Jamsai Suwansaksri, Viroj Wiwanitkit
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Host-finding behavior of Strongyloides stercoralis infective larvae to sodium cation, human serum, and swea

Masataka Koga, Supaporn Nuamtanong, Paron Dekumyoy, Tippayarat Yoonuan, Wanna Maipanich, Wichit Rojekittikhun, Jitra Waikagul

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Case report. Diploscapter coronata infection in Thailand: report of the first case

Dorn Watthanakulpanich, Malinee T Anantaphruti, Wanna Maipanich
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Molecular discrimination between individual metacercariae of Paragonimus heterotremus and P. westermani occurring in Thailand

Hiromu Sugiyama, Yasuyuki Morishima, Achariya Rangsiruji, Sutheewan Binchai, Punsin Ketudat, Yosuke Kameoka, Masanori Kawanaka

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Methylene blue staining method for identification of Opisthorchis viverrini egg

Sataporn Pasuralertsakul, Warunee Ngrenngarmlert, Sompong Sripochang, Nattawut Khantiyanan, Opas Akkara-ngamsiri

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Survival of Haplorchis taichui metacercariae in Lab-Pla, Thai traditional food preparation

Suksan Chuboon, Chalobol Wongsawad, Archaree Ruamsuk, Chusak Nithikathkul
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In vitro effects of aqueous extract from Artocarpus takoocha Roxb on tegumental surface of Haplorchis taichui

Chalobol Wongsawad, Pheravut Wongsawad, Passapan Luangphai, Kanda Kumchoo
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Some factors affecting Stellantchasmus falcatus metacercaria in laboratory

Chalobol Wongsawad , Siriwan Kawin, Pheravut Wongsawad, Thipmani Paratasilpin
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The correlation between rainfall and the prevalence of trematode metacercaria in freshwater fish in Thailand

Viroj Wiwanitkit
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Review. Taeniasis and cysticercosis in Asia and the Pacific: present state of knowledge and perspectives

Akira Ito, Minoru Nakao, Toni Wandra, Thomas Suroso, Munehiro Okamoto, Hiroshi Yamasaki, Yasuhito Sako, Kazuhiro Nakaya

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Molecular identification of Taenia solium cysticercus genotype in the histopathological specimens

Hiroshi Yamasaki, Minoru Nakao, Yasuhito Sako, Kazuhiro Nakaya, Akira Ito
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Fundamental study of expression-library immunization against Taenia taeniaeformis in rats

Munehiro Okamoto, Kanako Matsumoto, Akiko Shibui, Toshiyuki Shibahara, Akira Ito

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Negative - Elisa using native and filtrated cystic fluid antigens to rule out cystic echinococcosis

Paron Dekumyoy, Doungrat Riyong, Wallop Pakdee, Jitra Waikagul
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Parasite biodiversity in Rattus spp caught in wet markets

Florencia G Claveria, Jeffrey Causapin, Maria Aneceta de Guzman, Ma Grace Toledo, Cristina Salibay

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A study of ectoparasites of Canis lupus familiaris in Mueang district, Khon Kaen, Thailand

Choosak Nithikathkul, RuxsinaPolseela, Jareerat Iamsa-ard, Chalobol Wongsawad, Sathaporn Jittapalapong

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Evidence of anopheline mosquito resistance to agrochemicals in northern Thailand

Hans J Overgaard, Simen R Sandve, Wannapa Suwonkerd
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Laboratory colonization of Aedes lineatopenni

Atchariya Jitpakdi, Anuluck Junkum, Benjawan Pitasawat, Narumon Komalamisra, Eumporn Rattanachanpichai, Udom Chaithong, Pongsri Tippawangkosol, Kom Sukontason, Natee Puangmalee, Wej Choochote

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Three indigenous Thai medicinal plants for control of Aedes aegypti and Culex quinquefasciatus

P Lapcharoen, C Apiwathnasorn, N Komalamisra, P Dekumyoy, K Palakul, Y Rongsriyam

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Culex quinquefasciatus in Phitsanulok as a possible vector of nocturnally periodic Wuchereria bancrofti transmission in Myanmar immigrants

Wilawan Pumidonming, Panida Polseela, Wanchai Maleewong, Vichit Pipitgool, Chanasorn Poodendaen

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Brackish-water mollusks of Surat Thani province, southern Thailand

Pusadee Sri-aroon, Chantima Lohachit, Masakazu Harada
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Emergence of Opisthorchis viverrini cercariae from naturally infected Bithynia (digoniostoma) siamensisgoniomphalos

Phunthira Phongsasakulchoti, Pusadee Sri-aroon, Yupa Kerdpuech
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The molluscicidal activities of some Euphorbia milii hybrids against the snail Indoplanorbis exustus

Bunguorn Sermsart, Somphong Sripochang, Thongdee Suvajeejarun, Rachada Kiatfuengfoo

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Prevalence of dengue fever and dengue hemorrhagic fever in Hospital Tengku Ampuan Rahimah, Klang, Selangor, Malaysia

I Jamaiah, M Rohela, V Nissapatorn, MM Maizatulhikma, R Norazlinda, H Syaheerah, HP Tan

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Surveillance of leptospirosis after flooding at Loei Province, Thailand by year 2002

Anuchai Niwetpathomwat, Kannika Niwatayakul, Galayanee Doungchawee
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Epitope mapping of monoclonal antibodies specific to serovar of Leptospira, using phage display technique

Pongrama Ramasoota, Rongdej Tungtrakanpoung, Pannamthip Pitaksajjakul, Pattama Ekpo, Gunnar Froman, Wanpen Chaicumpa

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Tuberculosis in diabetic patients: a clinical perspective

V Nissapatorn, I Kuppusamy, I Jamaiah, MY Fong, M Rohela, A Khairul Anuar
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The association between environmental factors and tuberculosis infection among household contacts

Songpol Tornee, Jaranit Kaewkungwal, Wijitr Fungladda, Udomsak Silachamroon, Pasakorn Akarasewi, Pramuan Sunakorn

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Analysis of Mycobacterium leprae genome: in silico searching for drug targets
Viroj Wiwanitkit
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Mutations in the gyr a and gyr b genes of fluoroquinolone-resistant Mycobacterium tuberculosis from tb patients in Thailand

Pannamthip Pitaksajjakul, Waranya Wongwit, Wantanee Punprasit, Boonchuy Eampokalap, Sharon Peacock, Pongrama Ramasoota

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Mutagenicity of Pueraria mirifica Airy Shaw & Suvatabandhu and antimutagenicity of Thunbergia laurifolia Linn.

K Saenphet, P Kantaoop, S Saenphet, S Aritajat
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The toxicity of a crude enzyme extract from Gliomastix murorum in Swiss Albino mice

Salika Aritajat, Kanokporn Saenphet, Chokchai Srikalayanukul
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Relationship between serum antioxidant vitamins A, E, and C and lipid profiles in priest subjects at the Priest Hospital

Duangkamol Viroonudomphol, Anchlee Mahaisiriyodom, Rachaneekorn Mingkhawn, Pak Sadomthian, Nattaporn Korchasri, Siriporn Jittngamkhum, Areeporn Sangcakul

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Hydrophilic and lipophilic antioxidant activities of guava fruits

Kriengsak Thaipong, Unaroj Boonprakob, Luis Cisneros-Zevallos, David H Byrne
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Health promotion program for the safe use of pesticides in Thai farmers

Kleebkaew Janhong, Chantima Lohachit, Piyarat Butraporn, Panya Pansuwan
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Reduction of low back muscular discomfort through an applied ergonomics intervention program

Nitaya Poosanthanasarn, Sooth Sriboorapa, Wijitr Fungladda, Chantima Lohachit
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Antioxidant in plasma of hemoglobin-E trait

Attakorn Palasuwan, Thanawat Kittisakulrat, Warisa Amornrit, Suphan Soogarun, Viroj Wiwanitkit, Paweena Pradniwat

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Ultrastructural changes of pancreatic islets microcirculation in nonobese diabetic ( nod) mice

Navakanit Sachanonta, Emsri Pongponratn, Raywadee Butraporn, Urai Chaisri, Benjama Saelim, Virat Sumeteewatanakul, Ticomporn Yamsaad, Nut Sawadrat

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