Association between helminth infections and diabetes mellitus in adults from the Lao People's Democratic Republic: a cross-sectional study

• Main Authors: Nan Shwe Nwe Htun (Author), Peter Odermatt (Author), Phimpha Paboriboune (Author), Somphou Sayasone (Author), Malisa Vongsakid (Author), Vilayouth Phimolsarn-Nusith (Author), Xuan Duong Tran (Author), Phoum-Savath Ounnavong (Author), Navalone Andriama-Hefasoa (Author), Nilun-Done Senvanpan (Author), Anousine Homsana (Author), Baocher Lianosay (Author), Dalouny Xayavong (Author), Dimbitsoa Rakotomalala Robinson (Author), Phaivanh Bounsavath (Author), Phoy-Phaylinh Prasayasith (Author), Seng-Davanh Syphan (Author), Yi-Xiao Lu (Author), Kanchana Thilakoun (Author), Xaipa-Song Xaiyaphet (Author), Phout-Tasin Vongngakesone (Author), Ikenna C Eze (Author), Medea Imboden (Author), Banchob Sripa (Author), Daniel Reinharz (Author), Nicole Probst-Hensch (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: BMC, 2018-11-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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Abstract Background As a result of epidemiological transition, the health systems of low- and middle-income countries are increasingly faced with a dual disease burden of infectious diseases and emerging non-communicable diseases. Little is known about the mutual influence of these two disease group...