Publications by authors named "Lungten Lungten"
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- Bovine tuberculosis (bTB) is a chronic disease in cattle that threatens public health and causes economic loss, being less common in developed countries but still prevalent in regions like Africa, Asia, and the Middle East.
- In this study in eastern Bhutan, researchers used a sampling method to test 971 cattle for bTB, finding a seroprevalence of 2.57%, but a true prevalence of only 0.91% after adjustments.
- The study concluded that while no significant risk factors were identified, more comprehensive testing and sampling are needed to better understand and control bTB in Bhutanese cattle populations.
Background: Rabies continues to pose significant public health challenges in many developing countries including Bhutan. A probable case of rabies was admitted to our hospital and its reporting led to the uncovering of an outbreak in domestic and wild animals. We discuss the challenges in the diagnosis and management of rabies in a resource-limited setting.
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- The study explores how perceptions of illness and health-seeking behaviors, particularly regarding rabies, vary among schoolchildren and adults in southern Bhutan, influenced by cultural beliefs.
- It uses a combination of quantitative methods (questionnaire surveys) for schoolchildren and qualitative methods (focus group discussions and interviews) for older community members to gather data.
- Results indicate that illness causation is attributed to a mix of biological, supernatural, and social factors, with both groups recognizing the importance of hospital visits and traditional remedies for treatment.
Rabies is one of the most important zoonotic diseases that mostly affect children. We conducted a rabies education among 129 secondary school children (intervention group = 94 students, control group = 35 students) in two schools in southeast Bhutan and evaluated the effectiveness of the lesson by comparing the knowledge, perception and safety behaviour score about rabies before and after education. We also assessed the knowledge retention capacity of the students at three months post intervention.
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- - Rabies is a significant issue in southern Bhutan, especially affecting children who are often bitten by dogs; a survey was conducted among 701 school students aged 12-21 to assess their understanding of rabies.
- - The results showed that 98.2% of students were aware of rabies, with 59.7% demonstrating good knowledge and 57.7% having a positive attitude toward it; higher awareness was linked to awareness campaigns, students in higher grades, and the employment status of mothers.
- - Despite overall good awareness, gaps in knowledge were found regarding rabies transmission, symptoms, and prevention strategies, indicating a need for ongoing educational programs targeted at school children.
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- Rabies causes about 59,000 deaths globally each year, making rapid diagnosis crucial for quick response and treatment.
- This study tested 179 brain samples from various rabies-suspected animals using a rapid test kit and a standard fluorescent antibody test, evaluating the accuracy of the rapid test.
- The rapid kit showed high sensitivity (92%) and perfect specificity (100%), indicating it can effectively confirm rabies cases and support surveillance efforts, especially in areas with limited resources.*