title: Current status of human hookworm infections, ascariasis, trichuriasis, schistosomiasis mekongi and other trematodiases in Lao People's Democratic Republic.
abstract: Soil-transmitted helminth (STH) infections, and schistosomiasis and other trematodiases often have a high prevalence in developing countries. Here, we present updated information on the prevalence of these parasites in the Lao People's Democratic Republic (Lao PDR) in 2012, arising from the annual national helminthiasis survey. Fecal specimens were collected from 8,610 inhabitants of 12 provinces and one municipality (Bokeo, Houaphan, Luang Namtha, Luang Prabang, Oudomxay, and Phongsaly Provinces from northern Lao PDR; Bolikhamxay and Xieng Khouang Provinces and Vientiane Municipality from the central part of the country; and Attapeu, Champasak, Saravan, and Sekong Provinces from southern Lao PDR). The overall prevalence of three major STHs, Ascaris lumbricoides, Trichuris trichiura, and hookworms (Necator americanus and Ancylostoma duodenale) were 11.6%, 8.5%, and 25.0%, respectively. Prevalence of Schistosoma mekongi infection was 0.1%, and of miscellaneous trematodiases (including opisthorchiasis) was 14.0%. Clearly, the nationwide parasite control project is still necessary to reduce morbidity caused by helminthic diseases.
authors: Laboratory Unit, Centre of Malariology, Parasitology and Entomology, Ministry of Health, Lao PDR; Department of Parasitology and Research and Diagnostic Center for Infectious Disease, Faculty of Medicine, Khon Kaen University, Khon Kaen, Thailand.
authors: Sakhone
authors: S
authors: Laymanivong
authors: Bouasy
authors: B
authors: Hangvanthong
authors: Boualy
authors: B
authors: Keokhamphavanh
authors: Manisak
authors: M
authors: Phommasansak
authors: Baunphone
authors: B
authors: Phinmaland
authors: Oranuch
authors: O
authors: Sanpool
authors: Wanchai
authors: W
authors: Maleewong
authors: Pewpan M
authors: PM
authors: Intapan
mesh_terms: D000723:Ancylostomatoidea / Q000302:isolation & purification; D000818:Animals; D001196:Ascariasis / Q000453:epidemiology*; D017164:Ascaris lumbricoides / Q000302:isolation & purification; D005243:Feces / Q000469:parasitology*; D006725:Hookworm Infections / Q000453:epidemiology*; D006801:Humans; D007812:Laos / Q000453:epidemiology; D059208:Parasite Load / Q000706:statistics & numerical data; D015995:Prevalence; D012547:Schistosoma / Q000302:isolation & purification; D012552:Schistosomiasis / Q000453:epidemiology*; D014201:Trematode Infections / Q000453:epidemiology; D014257:Trichuriasis / Q000453:epidemiology*; D014258:Trichuris / Q000302:isolation & purification