The viability of Cysticercus cellulosae in Thai native food (NHAM).

The purpose of this study was to determine the viability of Cysticercus cellulosae in various forms of Thai native food (Nham). Four duplicated experiments were carried out and represent as in the average values. The results revealed that under the room temperature (27-30 degrees C), the intact C.

Treatment of Schistosoma mekongi with praziquantel in Cambodian refugees in holding centres in Prachinburi Province, Thailand.

Eighty-four cases of schistosomiasis mekongi among Cambodian refugees in holding centres in Thailand received praziquantel at 30 mg/kg body-weight orally twice in one day. Those treated were admitted to hospital in order to observe side effects for 24 hours. Assessment of the efficacy of praziquantel was based on cure rates.

Parasitic diseases with emphasis on schistosomiasis in Cambodian refugees, in Prachinburi Province Thailand.

Epidemiologic surveys were carried on 24,619 Cambodian refugees in Khao-I-Dang holding center, employing a skin test as a screening device to determine the prevalence of schistosomiasis. The diagnosis of Schistosoma mekongi was confirmed in 62 by positive stool examination. The majority of the positive cases came from Battambang province which is probably a new endemic area of schistosomiasis in Cambodia.

Freshwater snails survey in and around the Cambodian refugee camp, Sakaeo District, Prachinburi Province, Thailand.

The freshwater snails surveys were carried out during September 15, 1981 to December 15, 1981, especially for the intermediate or possible intermediate host of Schistosoma mekongi in and around the Cambodian refugee camp at Ban Kaeng Holding Centre, Sakaeo District, Prachinburi Province. A total of 30 localities were visited and 15 species of freshwater snails were collected. The snails did not shed any cercaria of S.