TY - JOUR
T1 - Risk factors for Opisthorchis viverrini and minute intestinal fluke infections in Lao PDR, 2009-2011
AU - Yoon, Hee Jung
AU - Ki, Moran
AU - Eom, Keeseon
AU - Yong, Tai Soon
AU - Chai, Jong Yil
AU - Min, Duk Young
AU - Rim, Han Jong
AU - Sohn, Woon Mok
AU - Insisiengmay, Bounnaloth
AU - Phommasack, Bounlay
PY - 2014/8
Y1 - 2014/8
N2 - The purpose of this report is to compare the prevalence of Opisthorchis viverrini/minute intestinal fluke (Ov/MIF) in Lao People's Democratic Republic according to different regions and evaluate the effect of ingestion of raw freshwater fish on the infection. Demographic data, behavioral data, and symptoms were obtained, and the Kato-Katz method was used for the diagnosis of Ov/MIF. In total, 3, 046 individuals were enrolled. The risk factors associated with acquisition of Ov/MIF were raw fish consumption and province. Khong Island showed the highest prevalence (odds ratio = 80. 1, 95% confidence interval = 47. 9-133. 9, P < 0. 001) compared with other districts, and raw fish consumption was related to Ov/MIF infection. Administration of praziquantel to entire populations, education (avoiding consumption of raw food dishes and improved hygiene), and access to clean water and sanitation should be considered.
AB - The purpose of this report is to compare the prevalence of Opisthorchis viverrini/minute intestinal fluke (Ov/MIF) in Lao People's Democratic Republic according to different regions and evaluate the effect of ingestion of raw freshwater fish on the infection. Demographic data, behavioral data, and symptoms were obtained, and the Kato-Katz method was used for the diagnosis of Ov/MIF. In total, 3, 046 individuals were enrolled. The risk factors associated with acquisition of Ov/MIF were raw fish consumption and province. Khong Island showed the highest prevalence (odds ratio = 80. 1, 95% confidence interval = 47. 9-133. 9, P < 0. 001) compared with other districts, and raw fish consumption was related to Ov/MIF infection. Administration of praziquantel to entire populations, education (avoiding consumption of raw food dishes and improved hygiene), and access to clean water and sanitation should be considered.
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U2 - 10.4269/ajtmh.13-0596
DO - 10.4269/ajtmh.13-0596
M3 - Article
C2 - 24980495
AN - SCOPUS:84907276301
SN - 0002-9637
VL - 91
SP - 384
EP - 388
JO - American Journal of Tropical Medicine and Hygiene
JF - American Journal of Tropical Medicine and Hygiene
IS - 2
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