Name: Chantira Sutthikornchai
Position: Researcher
Department: Protozoology
Sutthikornchai, C., A.-R. Pintong, R. Udonsom, et al. 2025. Detection of Cryptosporidium and Giardia duodenalis in Reptiles in Thailand. Veterinary Medicine and Science 12, no. 1: e70704.
Sutthikornchai C, Yingklang M, Mora C, Chupongthanet N, Dumidae A, Vitta A, Clegg SR, Gordon Nuchajangreed C. Parasitic contamination in raw vegetables from street markets in Chonburi Province, Eastern Thailand. Acta Tropica. 2025 Nov;271:107886
Sutthikornchai C, Abu A, Pintong AR, Chiabchalard R, Nokkaew W, Toompong J, Popruk S, Stensvold CR. Genetic diversity and host specificity of Blastocystis in reptiles, Eastern Thailand. Vet Parasitol. 2024 Jul;329:110218. doi: 10.1016/j.vetpar.2024.110218. Epub 2024 Jun 3. PMID: 38838380.
Wongsurawat T, Sutheeworapong S, Jenjaroenpun P, Charoensiddhi S, Khoiri AN, Topanurak S, Sutthikornchai C, Jintaridth P. Microbiome analysis of thai traditional fermented soybeans reveals short-chain fatty acid-associated bacterial taxa. Sci Rep. 2023 May 10;13(1):7573. doi: 10.1038/s41598-023-34818-0. PMID: 37165206; PMCID: PMC10172314.
Abu A, Sutthikornchai C, Mahittikorn A, Koompapong K, Chiabchalard R, Arthan D, Soonthornworasiri N, Popruk S. Prevalence and Subtype Distribution of Blastocystis Isolated from School-Aged Children in the Thai-Myanmar Border, Ratchaburi Province, Thailand. Int J Environ Res Public Health. 2022 Dec 23;20(1):204. doi: 10.3390/ijerph20010204. PMID: 36612533; PMCID: PMC9819352.
Rungruengkitkun A, Jitprasutwit N, Muangkaew W, Suttikornchai C, Tandhavanant S, Indrawattana N, Ampawong S, Sukphopetch P, Chantratita N, Pumirat P. Cycle-Inhibiting Factor Is Associated with Burkholderia pseudomallei Invasion in Human Neuronal Cells. Biology (Basel). 2022 Oct 1;11(10):1439. doi: 10.3390/biology11101439. PMID: 36290346; PMCID: PMC9598235.
Mahittikorn A, Udonsom R, Koompapong K, Chiabchalard R, Sutthikornchai C, Sreepian PM, Mori H, Popruk S. Molecular identification of Pentatrichomonas hominis in animals in central and western Thailand. BMC Vet Res. 2021 Jun 2;17(1):203. doi: 10.1186/s12917-021-02904-y. PMID: 34078384; PMCID: PMC8173913.
Sutthikornchai C, Popruk S, Mahittikorn A, Arthan D, Soonthornworasiri N, Paratthakonkun C, Feng Y, Xiao L. Molecular detection of Cryptosporidium spp., Giardia duodenalis, and Enterocytozoon bieneusi in school children at the Thai-Myanmar border. Parasitol Res. 2021 Aug;120(8):2887-2895. doi: 10.1007/s00436-021-07242-4. Epub 2021 Jul 31. PMID: 34331137.
Sutthikornchai C, Popruk S, Mahittikorn A, Arthan D, Soonthornworasiri N, Paratthakonkun C, Feng Y, Xiao L. Molecular detection Cryptosporidium spp., Giardia duodenalis, and Enterocytozoon bieneusi in school children at the Thai-Myanmar border. Parasitol Res. 2021 Aug;120(8):2887-2895. doi: 10.1007/s00436-021-07242-4. Epub 2021 Jul 31. PMID: 34331137.
Udonsom R, Prasertbun R, Mahittikorn A, Chiabchalard R, Sutthikornchai C, Palasuwan A, Popruk S*.Identification of Enterocytozoon bieneusi in goats and cattle in Thailand. BMC Veterinary Research. 2019. doi.org/10.1186/s12917-019-2054-y.
Sutthikornchai C, Popruk S, Chumpolbanchorn K, Sukhumavasi W, Sukthana, Y. Oyster is an effective transmission vehicle for Cryptosporidium infection in human. ASIAN PACIFIC JOURNAL OF TROPICAL MEDICINE. 2016 Jun DOI: 10.1016/j.apjtm.2016.04.018.
Mahittikorn A, Mori H, Popruk S ,Roobthaisong A,Sutthikornchai C,Koompapong K,Siri S,Sukthana Y,Nacapunchai D. Development of a rapid, simple method for detecting Naegleria fowleri visually in water samples by loop-mediated isothermal amplification (LAMP). PLoS One. 2015 Mar 30;10(3)
Sutthikornchai, C., Mahittikorn A., & Sukthana, Y. (2013). Quantitative PCR detection of Toxoplasma gondii in minced pork from selected morning markets in Bangkok, Thailand. Journal of Tropical Medicine and Parasitology, 36, 68-74.
Sutthikornchai, C., Mori H., Mahittikorn A., Lekkla A.,& Sukthana, Y. Detection of Cyptosporidium and Giardia in water samples from border area of Thailand. (2013). Siam Technology College Journal, 1, 59-65.
Lekkla A, Sutthikornchai C, Lertlaituan P, Sukthana Y. Microspora: Two diagnostic staining methods. The Srisongwan Hospital Journal 2010:19(1-2):38-43.
Koompapong K, Sutthikornchai C, Sukthana Y. Cryptosporidium oocyst detection in water samples: floatation technique enhanced with immunofluorescence is as effective as immunomagnetic separation method. Korean J Parasitol. 2009;47(4):353-7. Epub 2009 Dec 1.
Lekkla A, Sutthikornchai C, Suwanakeeree Y, Lertlaituan P, Sukthana Y. Effiency of three laboratories in detecting Cryptosporidium in stool samples. Journal of Health Systems Research 2009;3(4):534-7.
Traub RJ, Inpankaew T, Reid SA, Sutthikornchai C, Sukthana Y, Robertson ID, Thompson RCA. Transmission cycles of Giardia duodenalis in dogs and humans in Temple communities in Bangkok-A critical evaluation of its prevalence using three diagnostic tests in the field in the absence of a gold standard. Acta Tropica 2009; 111(2):125-32.
Traub, R.J., Inpankaew, T., Sutthikornchai, C., Sukthana, Y., & Thompson, R.C.A. (2008). PCR-based coprodiagnostic tools reveal dogs as reservoirs of zoonotic ancylostomiasis caused by Ancylostoma ceylanicum in temple communities in Bangkok. Veterinary Parasitology, 155(1-2), 67-73.
Suttikornchai C., Jantanavivat, C., Thongrungkiat, S., Harnroongroj, T., & Sukthana, Y. (2005). Protozoal contamination of water used in Thai frozen food industry. The Southeast Asian Journal of Tropical Medicine and Public Health, 36(4), 41-45.
Sukthana Y., Lekkla, A., Sutthikornchai, C., Wanapongse P., Vejjajiva A., & Bovornkitti, S. (2005). Spa, Springs and Safety. The Southeast Asian Journal of Tropical Medicine and Public Health, 36(4), 10-16.
Lekkla, A., Sutthikornchai, C., Bovornkitti S., & Sukthana, Y. (2005). Free-living ameba contamination in natural hot springs in Thailand. The Southeast Asian Journal of Tropical Medicine and Public Health, 36(4), 5-9.
Keitmetha V, Jirananakhorn J, Kanghae T, …….. Sutthikornchai C, Borvonkitti S. Study of Natural Hot Spring in Patalung and Trang Provinces. Intern Med J Thai 2004 Jul-Sept; 20(3):207-9.
Lekkla A, Sutthikornchai C, …….. Borvonkitti S. Study of Natural Hot Springs in Central Thailand. Intern Med J Thai. 2004 Jul-Sept;20(4): 304-7.
Pongpanitanont P, Woota W, Paveenkittiporn W, …….. Sutthikornchai C, Borvonkitti S. Study of Hot Spring in Phan-nga Province. Intern Med J Thai. 2004 Jul-Sept;20(3):215-7.
Puthimethee V, Wanapongse P, …….. Sutthikornchai C, Borvonkitti S. Study of Natural Hot Springs in Kamphaengphet Province. Intern Med J Thai. 2004 Jul-Sept;20(3):225-7.
Sukthana Y, Wutta W, Paveenkittiporn W, …….. Sutthikornchai C, Borvonkitti S. Hazardous Pollutants in Natural Hot Springs, Lopburi Province, Thailand. Intern Med J Thai. 2004 Jul-Sept;20(3):211-4.
Umbhan P, Paveenkittiporn W, Woota W, …….. Sutthikornchai C, Dejsirilert S, Borvonkitti S. Study of Natural Hot Springs in Phetchabun Province. Intern Med J Thai. 2004 Jul-Sept;20(3):222-4.
Watanakul P. Paveenkittiporn W, Woota W, …….. Sutthikornchai C, Borvonkitti S. Study of Natural Hot Springs in Ranong and Chumporn Provinces. Intern Med J Thai. 2004 Jul-Sept;20(3):218-21.
Sutthikornchai, C., Popruk, S., Nokkaew W., Toompong Toompong J. Molecular identification of Cryptosporidium spp. in reptiles in east part of Thailand. Poster Presentation at The 20th International Congress for Tropical Medicine and Malaria (ICTMM) October 24 - 28, 2022
Chiabchalard R, Sutthikornchai C, Lekkla A, Popruk S, Sukthana Y. Is Real-time PCR nescessary in detecting Entamoeba histolytica and Cryptosporidium spp. in fecal specimen? Poster Presentation at the XIIth International Congress of Parasitology (ICOPA) 2010, Australia.
Lekkla A, Chiabchalard R, Sutthikornchai C, Sukthana Y. Health education combined with anti-parasitic drugs is more effective for controlling intestinal protozoa in Thai school pupils. Poster presentation at the Fourth Asean Congress of Tropical Medicine and Parasitology 2010, Singapore.
Sukthana Y, Lekkla A, Chiabchalard R, Sutthikornchai C, Popruk S. Giardia and Cryptosporidium contamination in surface water: From where, by how and does identification matter? Oral Presentation at FBPZ6 2009, Bangkok, Thailand.
Chiabchalard R, Thima K, Sutthikornchai C, Udonsom R, Thongrungkiat S, Sukthana Y. Detection Giardia contamination in Thai vegetables. Poster Presentation at XVIIth International Congress for Tropical Medicine and Malaria 2008, Jeju, Korea.
Lekkla A, Sutthikornchai C, Suwanakeeree Y, Lertlaituan P, Sukthana Y. Comperative study of three laboratories for detecting Cryptosporidium in stool samples. Poster Presentation at XVIIth International Congress for Tropical Medicine and Malaria 2008, Jeju, Korea.
Sutthikornchai C, Lekkla A, Tantawiwattananon N, Sukthana Y. Lagre-volume collection: A recommended technique for protozoa detection in water” Poster presentation at the XVII International Congress for Tropical Medicine and Malaria in Jeju Island, Korea
Lekkla A, Lertlaituan P, Sutthikornchai C, Sukthana Y. Microspora: Two stain methods for diagnosis. Poster Presentation at JITMM 2006, Bangkok, Thailand.
Lekkla A, Sutthikornchai C, Bovonkitti S, Sukthana Y. Free-living contaminated in natural hot spring in Thailand. Poster Presentation at JITMM 2004, Bangkok, Thailand.
Poster Presentation in 46th Annual Scientific Meeting of Australian Society for Parasitology Inc.
Poster Presentation in Joint International Tropical Medicine Meeting