Causes of non-malarial fever in Laos: a prospective study

• Main Authors: Mayfong Mayxay, MD (Author), Josée Castonguay-Vanier, MSc (Author), Vilada Chansamouth, MD (Author), Audrey Dubot-Pérès, PhD (Author), Daniel H Paris, MD (Author), Rattanaphone Phetsouvanh, MD (Author), Jarasporn Tangkhabuanbutra, MSc (Author), Phouvieng Douangdala, MD (Author), Saythong Inthalath, MD (Author), Phoutthalavanh Souvannasing, MD (Author), Günther Slesak, MD (Author), Narongchai Tongyoo, MPhil (Author), Anisone Chanthongthip (Author), Phonepasith Panyanouvong (Author), Bountoy Sibounheuang (Author), Koukeo Phommasone, MD (Author), Michael Dohnt (Author), Darouny Phonekeo, MD (Author), Bouasy Hongvanthong, MD (Author), Sinakhone Xayadeth (Author), Pakapak Ketmayoon, MSc (Author), Stuart D Blacksell, PhD (Author), Catrin E Moore, PhD (Author), Scott B Craig, PhD (Author), Mary-Anne Burns (Author), Prof. Frank von Sonnenburg, MD (Author), Andrew Corwin, PhD (Author), Prof. Xavier de Lamballerie, MD (Author), Iveth J González, MD (Author), Eva Maria Christophel, MD (Author), Amy Cawthorne, MSc (Author), David Bell, MRCP (Author), Dr. Paul N Newton, MRCP (Author)
• פורמט: ספר
• יצא לאור: Elsevier, 2013-07-01T00:00:00Z.
• נושאים: article
• גישה מקוונת: Connect to this object online.

Background: Because of reductions in the incidence of Plasmodium falciparum malaria in Laos, identification of the causes of fever in people without malaria, and discussion of the best empirical treatment options, are urgently needed. We aimed to identify the causes of non-malarial acute fever in pa...