A5026559674- Hepatitis C virus research
- Hepatitis B Virus Studies
- Parasitic Infections and Diagnostics
- Hepatitis Viruses Studies and Epidemiology
- Dermatological diseases and infestations
- HIV/AIDS Research and Interventions
- Insects and Parasite Interactions
- HIV, Drug Use, Sexual Risk
- Parasites and Host Interactions
- Liver Disease Diagnosis and Treatment
- Pediatric health and respiratory diseases
Pham Ngoc Thach University of Medicine
2022-2024
We conducted a community-based seroprevalence study using three HBV seromarkers (HBsAg, anti-HBs, anti-HBc) in Ho Chi Minh City (HCMC), Vietnam, to (1) determine the prevalence of serologic profiles; (2) document factors associated with infection or susceptibility; and (3) propose strategies toward elimination by 2030.During 2019-2020, we deployed multistage cluster design probability proportionate size, recruit 20,000 adults for an screening linkage care program citywide. Screening results...
Abstract Background This study determines the clinical and paraclinical characteristics of children with Toxocara canis infection serum eosinophil cut-off values for predicting toxocariasis in group displaying symptoms itching, urticaria erythema. Methods A cross-sectional was conducted during March April 2023 a sample size 986 aged 3–15 y. Results In total, 140 (14.2%) participants had anti-T antibodies. The most frequently experienced this were itching (10.1%), abdominal pain (8.2%)...
Children are especially vulnerable to Toxocara infection and its severe complications; however, there have not been any published data on the disease prevalence treatment effectiveness in population of Vietnamese children. This study was conducted determine toxocariasis explore factors associated with children aged 3-15 y Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam.
Background: This study leveraged the micro-elimination concept and a multi-stakeholder partnership to establish framework for HCV elimination in Ho Chi Minh City (HCMC). The relies on accurate prevalence, care cascade, other city-specific epidemiological data.Methods: From 2019 2020, probability proportionate size sampling method was deployed representatively invite approximately 20,000 adults (18 or older) throughout HCMC free screening linkage HCV.Findings: In HCMC, weighted prevalence of...
Background: We conducted a population-based seroprevalence study using three HBV seromarkers (HBsAg, anti-HBs, anti-HBc) in Ho Chi Minh City (HCMC), Vietnam, to (1) determine the prevalence of serologic profiles; (2) document factors associated with infection or susceptibility; and (3) propose strategies toward elimination by 2030. Methods: During 2019-2020, we deployed multistage cluster design probability proportionate size, recruit 20,000 adults (age ³18) for an screening linkage care...