Publications by authors named "Pitirat Boonsuk"
Infections with influenza virus type A and B present serious public health problems on a global scale. However, only influenza A virus has been reported to cause fatal pandemic in many species. To provide suitable clinical management and prevent further virus transmission, efficient and effective clinical diagnosis is essential.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFSwine have been known to be a suitable host for influenza A virus. In Thailand, phylogenetic analysis on swine influenza virus (SIV) has as yet not been attempted. The present report presents molecular and phylogenetic analysis performed on SIV in Thailand.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFPurpuric-like rash as cutaneous eruptions in parvovirus B19 infection in Thai infant.
Southeast Asian J Trop Med Public Health
September 2006
An 8-month-old girl presented with fever, rash, and diarrhea. Physical examination revealed multiple well-circumscribed, brownish-black, purpuric-like rashes on the face, arms, and legs with cervical and suboccipital lymphadenopathy. Laboratory findings showed mild anemia with thrombocytopenia and positive polymerase chain reaction for parvovirus 819 DNA in the serum.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFParvovirus b19 infection in HIV patient with pure red cell aplasia.
Southeast Asian J Trop Med Public Health
September 2005
Article Synopsis
- A 31-year-old Thai male with a 6-year history of HIV developed severe anemia after one month of Highly Active Anti Retroviral Therapy (HAART), despite no opportunistic infections.
- Investigations revealed he had pure red cell aplasia, likely due to parvovirus B19, confirmed by detecting the virus's DNA in his blood.
- He received blood transfusions for treatment while continuing HAART, highlighting the need to consider parvovirus B19 as a potential cause of anemia in HIV patients.