Publications by Diep Ngoc Thi Nguyen

Publications by authors named "Diep Ngoc Thi Nguyen"

Cancer Epidemiol

April 2019

* Data was collected from various sources on HPV prevalence, cancer incidence, and mortality rates in Vietnam from 1990 to 2017, indicating limited cancer registries and inconsistent mortality data.
* Projections estimate that new cervical cancer cases could rise from 6,930 in 2012 to 8,562 by 2049, totaling around 379,617 new cases from 2013 to 2049, emphasizing the urgent need for vaccination and screening initiatives.

J Clin Virol

September 2016

A study conducted in northern Vietnam from 2008 to 2013 aimed to investigate the transmission and causes of influenza-like illnesses (ILI) within households, addressing the lack of data from (sub)tropical developing regions.
Out of 945 household members studied, 23.7% were found to have experienced ILI, with 62.3% of analyzed swabs testing positive for viruses, particularly Rhinovirus (28%) and Influenza virus (17%).
The research suggests the need for targeted ILI control measures and a deeper understanding of how childcare practices and seasonal factors affect virus transmission, especially in households with young children.

J Med Microbiol

April 2016

The study focuses on the diversity of bacterial strains in northern Vietnam, aiming to understand their population structure and resistance patterns.
It analyzed 85 community isolates and 77 clinical isolates for meticillin resistance and the presence of Panton-Valentine leukocidin (PVL), revealing significant differences in resistance rates especially among clonal complexes (CCs).
The findings indicate a concerning spread of virulent strains in community settings, emphasizing the need for enhanced surveillance to track transmission mechanisms beyond clinical environments.

Influenza Other Respir Viruses

November 2015

Influenza is a significant public health issue globally, particularly in South-East Asia, but the causes of clinically presenting influenza in hospitalized patients are not well documented.
A study tested respiratory specimens from patients in Indonesia, Thailand, and Vietnam to identify the pathogens responsible for suspected influenza infections over a year.
The findings revealed that respiratory viruses were prevalent, with rhinoviruses being the most common, while the detection of influenza viruses was low, suggesting that empirical treatment with oseltamivir may only be beneficial during outbreaks.

Trans R Soc Trop Med Hyg

December 2014

Staphylococcus aureus is a common pathogen that can be found in the respiratory tract, and a study was conducted in Vietnam to explore the risk factors for carrying this bacterium, including its methicillin-resistant form (MRSA).
The study included 1,016 participants from urban and rural areas of northern Vietnam, revealing an overall S. aureus prevalence of 29.8%, with higher rates among younger individuals and urban dwellers, as well as a link to antibiotic use.
The research identified age and socio-economic status as significant risk factors for both S. aureus and MRSA carriage, indicating that nasopharyngeal colonization is notably more common in children and more

PLoS One

January 2015

Community-acquired K. pneumoniae pneumonia is prevalent in Asia and connected to alcohol use, with little existing knowledge on oropharyngeal carriage rates and related factors.
A study conducted in Vietnam surveyed 1,029 individuals randomly selected based on demographics, finding an overall K. pneumoniae carriage rate of 14.1% and identifying key risk factors.
Findings show that older age, smoking, rural living, and moderate to heavy alcohol consumption increase the likelihood of K. pneumoniae carriage, but further research is needed to determine if this carriage leads to pneumonia.