Animal sources for human COVID-19 and transplantatio

Chanis C. Animal sources for human COVID-19 and transplantation. Adv Trop Med Pub Health Int. 2020; 10: 24 - 25. ABSTRACT COVID-19 is a new emerging viral infection disease. In this letter to editor, the author discussed on autopsy Identification of SARS CoV-2 pathogen. The risk for further transmission to forensic practitioner is the interesting issue for further studies. Key words: COVID-19, autopsy, pathogen, transmission

COVID-19, autopsy Identification of pathogen and risk for further transmission to forensic practitioner

Kim C. COVID-19, autopsy Identification of pathogen and risk for further transmission to forensic practitioner. Adv Trop Med Pub Health Int. 2020; 10: 22 - 23. ABSTRACT COVID-19 is a new emerging viral infection disease. In this letter to editor, the author discussed on autopsy Identification of SARS CoV-2 pathogen. The risk for further transmission to forensic practitioner is the interesting issue for further studies. Key words: COVID-19, autopsy, pathogen, transmission

COVID-19 containment in Vietnam: Lessons learnt

Nguyen GV. COVID-19 containment in Vietnam: Lessons learnt. Adv Trop Med Pub Health Int. 2020; 10: 20 - 21. ABSTRACT COVID-19 is a new emerging pandemic. In this letter to editor, the author discussed on COVID-19 containment in Vietnam. Factors leading to success in containment is discussed. The lessons learnt from a country that can successfully contain COVID-19 is interesting and can be a good model for other followers. Key words: COVID-19, containment, success

Interleukin-18 gene polymorphism and susceptibility of condyloma acuminatum

Joob S, Guran M. Interleukin-18 gene polymorphism and susceptibility of condyloma acuminatum. Adv Trop Med Pub Health Int. 2019; 9: 42 - 43. ABSTRACT Endothelial nitric oxide synthase Glu 298 Asp (G894T) is a genetic variant that is widely mentioned for the relationship with the risk for coronary heart disease (CHD). This correspondence is a letter to editor discussion on the publication on this specific issue. The molecular change due to endothelial nitric oxide synthase Glu 298 Asp (G894T) can explain the relationship with the risk for CHD. Keywords: Interleukin-18, gene, polymorphism, susceptibility, condyloma acuminatum

Amebic Liver abscess and Kawasaki disease: co-existence

Tan YF, Joob B. Amebic Liver abscess and Kawasaki disease: co-existence. Adv Trop Med Pub Health Int. 2019; 9: 40 - 41. ABSTRACT In this letter to editor, the authors reports and discusses on the co-existence between amebic liver abscess and Kawasaki disease. Key words: Amebiasis, abscess, liver, Kawasaki disease

2016 Singapore ZIKV outbreak did not cause a surge in Guillain-Barré syndrom

Tan YF, Joob B. 2016 Singapore ZIKV outbreak did not cause a surge in Guillain-Barré syndrome. Adv Trop Med Pub Health Int. 2019; 9: 38 – 39. ABSTRACT In this letter to editor, the authors reports and discusses on the data from 2016 Singapore ZIKV outbreak. It can show that the outbreak did not cause a surge in Guillain-Barré syndrome. Key words: Singapore, Zika virus, outbreak, Guillain-Barré syndrome

Tuberculosis among patients with hypertension: a report from active screening in an endemic area at the Golden Triangle, Indochi

Sriwijitalai W, Forcanes P. Tuberculosis among patients with hypertension: a report from active screening in an endemic area at the Golden Triangle, Indochina. Adv Trop Med Pub Health Int. 2019; 9: 36 - 37. ABSTRACT In this letter to editor, the authors reports and discusses on the data from active tuberculosis screening in an endemic area in The Golden Triangle, Indochina. Here, The incidence rate is equal to 0.18 % (95 % confidence interval = 0.30 % to 1.49 %) or 180 per 100,000 population. Key words: tuberculosis, hypertension, Golden Triangle