Publications by authors named "U Silachamroon"
Background: Last-minute travelers (LMTs) present significant challenges for travel health services and are considered vulnerable due to their lack of health preparation. However, there is a lack of data to support this assumption.
Methods: The proportion of LMTs was investigated through a cross-sectional study involving all Thai travelers who visited the Thai Travel Clinic before their departure abroad.
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.
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- - The study of severe falciparum malaria reveals a complex relationship between the malaria parasite, the human host, and gut microbes, particularly focusing on how the parasite damages the intestines and alters gut microbiota.
- - Infected red blood cells adhere to blood vessel walls, causing microcirculation issues that lead to intestinal injury and increased gut permeability, which may be linked to higher rates of bloodstream infections in severe cases.
- - Severe malaria patients show changes in gut microbiota composition, with an increase in harmful bacteria and microbial metabolites in their blood, indicating a potential role in complications like metabolic acidosis, although more research is needed to clarify these connections.
Background: Hypertension is a common and important risk factor for cardiovascular disease which is the leading cause of death among the general population and travelers. Data on hypertension among travelers are very limited due to the scarcity of research reports in this specific population. Therefore, this study aimed to determine the prevalence of hypertension among adult travelers and the stability of blood pressure control during international trips using a mobile automated blood pressure device.
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