Publications by authors named "Sutthinee Lapchai"
Article Synopsis
- Hepatitis C virus (HCV) can cause serious liver diseases like cancer and cirrhosis, making early diagnosis essential since there's no vaccine to prevent it.
- A newly developed electrochemical biosensor allows for quick and effective testing of HCV RNA at the point of care, overcoming the high costs and complexity of traditional diagnostic methods.
- This biosensor shows accurate performance in detecting HCV RNA in clinical samples without needing extra steps like RNA extraction, making it a promising tool for early detection in patients.
Virus Evol
September 2024
Article Synopsis
- * The study investigates the history of specific HCV subtypes (1b, 3a, and 6f) in Phetchabun and their links to other regions, revealing distinct patterns of spread influenced by historical events like World War II and the Vietnam War.
- * Despite improvements in safety standards and healthcare access reducing HCV growth rates since the 1990s, the overall prevalence of HCV in Thailand remains high, highlighting the need for ongoing research and a comprehensive approach
