Molecular discrimination of Opisthorchis-like eggs from residents in a rural community of central Thailand.

• Main Authors: Saiwasan Buathong (Author), Saovanee Leelayoova (Author), Mathirut Mungthin (Author), Toon Ruang-Areerate (Author), Tawee Naaglor (Author), Picha Suwannahitatorn (Author), Phunlerd Piyaraj (Author), Paanjit Taamasri (Author), Peerapan Tan-Ariya (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: Public Library of Science (PLoS), 2017-11-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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Opisthorchis viverrini infection is a major public health problem in northern and northeastern Thailand. The chronic infection of O. viverrini is related to cholangiocarcinoma which causes high mortality in endemic areas. Therefore, the diagnosis, treatment, control and prevention of O. viverrini in...