Publications by authors named "Wilawan Poodendan"
Malaria and enterobiasis among Karen Long-neck tribe in Mae Hong Son Province.
Southeast Asian J Trop Med Public Health
March 2009
Article Synopsis
- Mae Hong Son Province in Thailand has high rates of malaria, prompting local health initiatives to educate residents on risk factors and symptoms of the disease.
- A study was conducted in two villages to assess malaria and enterobiasis infections among the population, screening 195 individuals for malaria and 69 children for E. vermicularis.
- Findings showed two malaria cases and a 7% infection rate of E. vermicularis in children, suggesting that the health education efforts are effectively reducing infection rates in the community.