A5022782860- Rabies epidemiology and control
- Virology and Viral Diseases
- Viral Infections and Outbreaks Research
- SARS-CoV-2 and COVID-19 Research
- Streptococcal Infections and Treatments
- Persona Design and Applications
- Gothic Literature and Media Analysis
- COVID-19 diagnosis using AI
- Yersinia bacterium, plague, ectoparasites research
- Poxvirus research and outbreaks
- COVID-19 epidemiological studies
Ministry of Public Health
2020-2025
Tens of thousands people die from dog-mediated rabies annually. Deaths can be prevented through post-exposure prophylaxis for who have been bitten, and the disease eliminated dog vaccination. Current use saves many lives, but availability remains poor in rabies-endemic countries due to high costs, access, supply.
Rabies is a lethal zoonotic illness that claims over 59,000 lives annually. However, this fatality can be avoided by postexposure prophylaxis (PEP). This study aimed to identify and characterize different personas of individuals regarding their PEP-seeking behavior develop tailored communication strategies encourage PEP adoption among these distinct groups effectively. We categorized our subjects, residing in two districts Chonburi province, Thailand, into three groups: (i) with history dog...
Human rabies is a notifiable condition in Thailand, and 46 confirmed probable cases were reported from 2010-2015; eleven Eastern Thailand. Although vaccine preventable, more than 90% of persons who died Thailand either did not receive or inappropriately discontinued post-exposure prophylaxis (PEP). In 2012 launched national animal elimination program with the goal by 2020. One policies this to improve detection exposures, access PEP, adherence schedules. To achieve goal, several...
In response to the emerging threat of a global pandemic, on 4 Jan 2020, Thailand became one first countries activate national emergency operations center for what was later be known as COVID-19 response. On 8 just four days later, case outside China detected at an international airport in Thailand. As prompt detection cases is critical mitigate transmission, identifying optimum screening criteria RT-PCR testing SARS-CoV-2 priority Thai government, but also challenge given non-specific...