Seroprevalence of dengue, Japanese encephalitis and Zika among long-term expatriates in Thailand.

Background: Travel to Southeast Asia increases the likelihood of acquiring mosquito-borne Flavivirus infections such as dengue (DENV), Japanese encephalitis (JEV) and Zika viruses (ZIKV). Expatriates are long-term travellers who have a higher risk of mosquito-borne illness at their destination country. The purpose of this study was to evaluate the seroprevalence of DENV, JEV and ZIKV infections and the determinants contributing to seropositivity among expatriates living in Thailand.

A Cluster of Dengue Cases in Travelers: A Clinical Series from Thailand.

Dengue is an overlooked tropical disease for which billions of people are at risk. The disease, caused by a with four distinct serotypes, is transmitted primarily by urban mosquito species. The infection leads to a spectrum of clinical manifestations, with the majority being asymptomatic.

Risk perception of health problems among travelers visiting a travel clinic in Bangkok, Thailand.

Background: Effective pre-travel consultations cannot be achieved only through individual risk assessment and advice on vaccinations and chemoprophylaxis. Travelers' perceptions of the risk of health problems represent another key factor in successful risk communication and co-operation with pre-travel advice. The objective of this study was to determine perception of travel-related health risks among Thais and westerners visiting the Thai Travel Clinic for consultation before visiting developing countries.

Case Report: A Cluster of Malaria Cases among Thai Workers in Gembu, Nigeria.

Although falciparum malaria is an important risk among travelers to sub-Saharan Africa, many travelers remain unaware of this risk. In October 2015, we found a cluster of imported malaria cases among Thai gem mine workers in Nigeria; none had received malaria chemoprophylaxis or information regarding malaria risk. The index case developed fever and visited our hospital on arrival day in Thailand after his 3-week stay in Nigeria.

Incidence and spectrum of health problems among travellers to Myanmar.

Background: The number of international travellers visiting Myanmar increases each year. However, information about pre-travel preparation and incidence of health problems among these travellers is limited.

Methods: This cross-sectional study was conducted at three international airports in Thailand.

Outcomes of hospitalized diabetic foot patients in a multi-disciplinary team setting: Thailand's experience.

Aims: The aims of this study were to evaluate the outcomes of treatment among hospitalized patients with diabetic foot ulcers, the risk factors for non-healing ulcers, and the rate of major amputation among Thai patients.

Methods: A retrospective study of hospitalized diabetic foot patients treated at Theptarin Hospital during the period of 2009-2013. The complete healing rate was assessed at 12 months after admission.