The Korean Journal of Parasitology (KJP)

High endemicity of Opisthorchis viverrini infection among people in northern Cambodia confirmed by adult worm expulsion

Bong-Kwang Jung, Sooji Hong, Taehee Chang, Jaeeun Cho, Seungwan Ryoo, Keon Hoon Lee, Jeonggyu Lee, Woon-Mok Sohn, Sung-Jong Hong, Virak Khieu, Rekol Huy, Jong-Yil Chai

General overview of the current status of human foodborne trematodiasis

Foodborne intestinal flukes: A brief review of epidemiology and geographical distribution

Echinostoma aegyptica (Trematoda: Echinostomatidae) Infection in Five Riparian People in Savannakhet Province, Lao PDR

Jong-Yil Chai, Bong-Kwang Jung, Taehee Chang, Hyejoo Shin, Woon-Mok Sohn, Keeseon S. Eom, Tai-Soon Yong, Duk-Young Min, Bounlay Phammasack, Bounnaloth Insisiengmay, Han-Jong Rim

The Korean Journal of Parasitology.2020; 58(1): 67. CrossRef

Uncooked fish consumption among those at risk of Opisthorchis viverrini infection in central Thailand

Picha Suwannahitatorn, Joanne Webster, Steven Riley, Mathirut Mungthin, Christl A. Donnelly, Brecht Devleesschauwer

Low-Grade Endemicity of Opisthorchiasis, Yangon, Myanmar

Woon-Mok Sohn, Bong-Kwang Jung, Sung-Jong Hong, Keon-Hoon Lee, Jong-Bok Park, Hyun-Seung Kim, Seon Cho, Thi Thi Htoon, Htay Htay Tin, Jong-Yil Chai

Emerging Infectious Diseases.2019; 25(7): 1435. CrossRef

Prevalence, Species Distribution, and Related Factors of Fish-Borne Trematode Infection in Ninh Binh Province, Vietnam

Anh Kieu Thi Tran, Hoa Thuy Doan, Anh Ngoc Do, Van Thi Nguyen, Su Xuan Hoang, Huong Thu Thi Le, Hoa Thi Hoang, Nam Hoang Le, Quyen Bao Thi Le, Tran-Anh Le

BioMed Research International.2019; 2019: 1. CrossRef

Infection status with zoonotic trematode metacercariae in fish from Lao PDR

Jong-Yil Chai, Soon-Hyung Lee, Han-Jong Rim, Woon-Mok Sohn, Bounlay Phommasack

Echinostoma macrorchis Metacercariae in Cipangopaludina chinensis malleata from Xiengkhuang Province, Lao PDR and Morphologies of Adults from Experimental Animals

Woon-Mok Sohn, Byoung-Kuk Na, Dongmin Lee, Keeseon S. Eom, Tai-Soon Yong, Jong-Yil Chai, Duk-Young Min

The Korean Journal of Parasitology.2019; 57(6): 657. CrossRef

Piyapan Prueksapanich, Panida Piyachaturawat, Prapimphan Aumpansub, Wiriyaporn Ridtitid, Roongruedee Chaiteerakij, Rungsun Rerknimitr

Fishborne zoonotic heterophyid infections: An update

Food and Waterborne Parasitology.2017; 8-9: 33. CrossRef

Intestinal Parasitic Infections and Environmental Water Contamination in a Rural Village of Northern Lao PDR

Alexis Ribas, Chloé Jollivet, Serge Morand, Boupha Thongmalayvong, Silaphet Somphavong, Chern-Chiang Siew, Pei-Jun Ting, Saipin Suputtamongkol, Viengsaene Saensombath, Surapol Sanguankiat, Boon-Huan Tan, Phimpha Paboriboune, Kongsap Akkhavong, Kittipong C

The Korean Journal of Parasitology.2017; 55(5): 523. CrossRef

Zoonotic Trematode Metacercariae in Fish from Yangon, Myanmar and Their Adults Recovered from Experimental Animals

Jong-Yil Chai, Woon-Mok Sohn, Byoung-Kuk Na, Jong-Bok Park, Hoo-Gn Jeoung, Eui-Hyug Hoang, Thi Thi Htoon, Htay Htay Tin

The Korean Journal of Parasitology.2017; 55(6): 631. CrossRef

Repertory of eukaryotes (eukaryome) in the human gastrointestinal tract: taxonomy and detection methods

Comparative Risk of Liver and Intestinal Fluke Infection from Either Wild-Caught or Cultured Fish in Vietnam

Thi Van Phan, Ngoc Thanh Bui, Van Ha Nguyen, Darwin Murrell

Vector-Borne and Zoonotic Diseases.2016; 16(12): 790. CrossRef

Multiparasitism and intensity of helminth infections in relation to symptoms and nutritional status among children: A cross-sectional study in southern Lao People's Democratic Republic

Somphou Sayasone, Jürg Utzinger, Kongsap Akkhavong, Peter Odermatt

Perceived illness drives participation in mass deworming campaigns in Laos

Khampheng Phongluxa, Peter van Eeuwijk, Phonepasong Ayé Soukhathammavong, Kongsap Akkhavong, Peter Odermatt

Subtle to severe hepatobiliary morbidity in Opisthorchis viverrini endemic settings in southern Laos

Phonepasong Ayé Soukhathammavong, Virasack Rajpho, Khampheng Phongluxa, Youthanavanh Vonghachack, Jan Hattendorf, Bouasy Hongvanthong, Oroth Rasaphon, Banchob Sripa, Kongsap Akkhavong, Christoph Hatz, Peter Odermatt

Patterns of trematode infections of Opisthorchis viverrini (Opisthorchiidae) and Haplorchis taichui (Heterophyidae) in human populations from two villages in Savannakhet Province, Lao PDR

M. Sato, T. Pongvongsa, S. Sanguankiat, T. Yoonuan, J. Kobayashi, B. Boupha, F. Nishimoto, K. Moji, M.O. Sato, J. Waikagul

Journal of Helminthology.2015; 89(4): 439. CrossRef

Repeated stool sampling and use of multiple techniques enhance the sensitivity of helminth diagnosis: A cross-sectional survey in southern Lao People's Democratic Republic

Somphou Sayasone, Jürg Utzinger, Kongsap Akkhavong, Peter Odermatt

Effect of pond water depth on snail populations and fish-borne zoonotic trematode transmission in juvenile giant gourami ( Osphronemus goramy ) aquaculture nurseries

P.C. Thien, H. Madsen, H.T.N. Nga, A. Dalsgaard, K.D. Murrell

Parasitology International.2015; 64(6): 522. CrossRef

Intestinal Helminths Recovered from Humans in Xieng Khouang Province, Lao PDR with a Particular Note on <i>Haplorchis pumilio</i> Infection

Jong-Yil Chai, Woon-Mok Sohn, Bong-Kwang Jung, Tai-Soon Yong, Keeseon S. Eom, Duk-Young Min, Bounnaloth Insisiengmay, Sithat Insisiengmay, Bounlay Phommasack, Han-Jong Rim

The Korean Journal of Parasitology.2015; 53(4): 439. CrossRef

Infection Status of Zoonotic Trematode Metacercariae in Fishes from Vientiane Municipality and Champasak Province in Lao PDR

Keeseon S. Eom, Han-Sol Park, Dongmin Lee, Woon-Mok Sohn, Tai-Soon Yong, Jong-Yil Chai, Duk-Young Min, Han-Jong Rim, Bounnaloth Insisiengmay, Bounlay Phommasack

The Korean Journal of Parasitology.2015; 53(4): 447. CrossRef

Risk Profiling of Hookworm Infection and Intensity in Southern Lao People’s Democratic Republic Using Bayesian Models

Armelle Forrer, Penelope Vounatsou, Somphou Sayasone, Youthanavanh Vonghachack, Dalouny Bouakhasith, Jürg Utzinger, Kongsap Akkhavong, Peter Odermatt, Guo-Jing Yang

PLOS Neglected Tropical Diseases.2015; 9(3): e0003486. CrossRef

Prevalence of Endemic Pig-Associated Zoonoses in Southeast Asia: A Review of Findings from the Lao People's Democratic Republic

Anna L. Okello, Stephanie Burniston, James V. Conlan, Phouth Inthavong, Boualam Khamlome, Susan C. Welburn, Jeffrey Gilbert, John Allen, Stuart D. Blacksell

The American Journal of Tropical Medicine and Hygiene.2015; 92(5): 1059. CrossRef

Prevalence of Haplorchis taichui among humans and fish in Luang Prabang Province, Lao PDR

Woon-Mok Sohn, Tai-Soon Yong, Keeseon S. Eom, Duk-Young Min, Dongmin Lee, Bong-Kwang Jung, Virasack Banouvong, Bounnaloth Insisiengmay, Bounlay Phommasack, Han-Jong Rim, Jong-Yil Chai

Prevalence of Helminthic Infections among Inhabitants of Lao PDR

Keeseon S. Eom, Tai-Soon Yong, Woon-Mok Sohn, Jong-Yil Chai, Duk-Young Min, Han-Jong Rim, Hyeong-Kyu Jeon, Virasack Banouvong, Bounnaloth Insisiengmay, Bounlay Phommasack

The Korean Journal of Parasitology.2014; 52(1): 51. CrossRef

Intestinal Parasitic Infections in HIV-Infected Patients, Lao People’s Democratic Republic

Phimpha Paboriboune, Niranh Phoumindr, Elisabeth Borel, Khamphang Sourinphoumy, Saykham Phaxayaseng, Elodie Luangkhot, Bouachanh Sengphilom, Yathmany Vansilalom, Peter Odermatt, Eric Delaporte, Jean- François Etard, Meja Rabodonirina, William A. Paxton

Current Status of Human Hookworm Infections, Ascariasis, Trichuriasis, Schistosomiasis Mekongi and Other Trematodiases in Lao People's Democratic Republic

Boualy Keokhamphavanh, Manisak Phommasansak, Oranuch Sanpool, Baunphone Phinmaland, Wanchai Maleewong, Pewpan M. Intapan, Sakhone Laymanivong, Bouasy Hangvanthong

The American Journal of Tropical Medicine and Hygiene.2014; 90(4): 667. CrossRef

Fishborne Trematode Metacercariae in Luang Prabang, Khammouane, and Saravane Province, Lao PDR

Han-Jong Rim, Woon-Mok Sohn, Tai-Soon Yong, Keeseon S. Eom, Jong-Yil Chai, Duk-Young Min, Soon-Hyung Lee, Eui-Hyug Hoang, Bounlay Phommasack, Sithat Insisiengmay

The Korean Journal of Parasitology.2013; 51(1): 107. CrossRef

Global status of fish-borne zoonotic trematodiasis in humans

Species Identification of Medically Important Trematodes in Aquatic Food Samples Using PCR-RFLP Targeting 18S rRNA

Kyoung-Ho Pyo, Eun-Young Kang, Young-Sang Hwang, Ho-Chong Jun, Woon-Mok Sohn, Shin-Hyeong Cho, Won-Ja Lee, Jong-Yil Chai, Eun-Hee Shin

Foodborne Pathogens and Disease.2013; 10(3): 290. CrossRef

Hyperendemicity of Haplorchis taichui Infection among Riparian People in Saravane and Champasak Province, Lao PDR

Jong-Yil Chai, Tai-Soon Yong, Keeseon S. Eom, Duk-Young Min, Hyeong-Kyu Jeon, Tae-Yun Kim, Bong-Kwang Jung, Lay Sisabath, Bounnaloth Insisiengmay, Bounlay Phommasack, Han-Jong Rim

The Korean Journal of Parasitology.2013; 51(3): 305. CrossRef

Echinostoma macrorchis in Lao PDR: Metacercariae in Cipangopaludina Snails and Adults from Experimentally Infected Animals

Woon-Mok Sohn, Jong-Yil Chai, Byoung-Kuk Na, Tai-Soon Yong, Keeseon S. Eom, Hansol Park, Duk-Young Min, Han-Jong Rim

The Korean Journal of Parasitology.2013; 51(2): 191. CrossRef

Foodborne Trematode Metacercariae in Fish from Northern Vietnam and Their Adults Recovered from Experimental Hamsters

The Korean Journal of Parasitology.2012; 50(4): 317. CrossRef

Prevalence of Opisthorchis viverrini infection in humans and fish in Kratie Province, Cambodia

Woon-Mok Sohn, Tai-Soon Yong, Keeseon S. Eom, Kyoung-Ho Pyo, Mi Youn Lee, Hyemi Lim, Seongjun Choe, Hoo-Gn Jeong, Muth Sinuon, Duong Socheat, Jong-Yil Chai

Spatial Distribution of, and Risk Factors for, Opisthorchis viverrini Infection in Southern Lao PDR

Armelle Forrer, Somphou Sayasone, Penelope Vounatsou, Youthanavanh Vonghachack, Dalouny Bouakhasith, Steffen Vogt, Rüdiger Glaser, Jürg Utzinger, Kongsap Akkhavong, Peter Odermatt, Simon Brooker

PLoS Neglected Tropical Diseases.2012; 6(2): e1481. CrossRef

Human infections of fish-borne trematodes in Vietnam: Prevalence and molecular specific identification at an endemic commune in Nam Dinh province

Experimental Parasitology.2011; 129(4): 355. CrossRef

Opisthorchiasis and Opisthorchis-associated cholangiocarcinoma in Thailand and Laos

Banchob Sripa, Jeffrey M. Bethony, Paiboon Sithithaworn, Sasithorn Kaewkes, Eimorn Mairiang, Alex Loukas, Jason Mulvenna, Thewarach Laha, Peter J. Hotez, Paul J. Brindley

Helminth and Intestinal Protozoa Infections, Multiparasitism and Risk Factors in Champasack Province, Lao People's Democratic Republic

Somphou Sayasone, Tippi K. Mak, Monely Vanmany, Oroth Rasphone, Penelope Vounatsou, Jürg Utzinger, Kongsap Akkhavong, Peter Odermatt, Jeffrey Michael Bethony

PLoS Neglected Tropical Diseases.2011; 5(4): e1037. CrossRef

Prevalence of the Intestinal FlukesHaplorchis taichuiandH. yokogawaiin a Mountainous Area of Phongsaly Province, Lao PDR

Jong-Yil Chai, Tai-Soon Yong, Keeseon S. Eom, Duk-Young Min, Eun-Hee Shin, Virasack Banouvong, Bounnaloth Insisiengmay, Sithat Insisiengmay, Bounlay Phommasack, Han-Jong Rim

The Korean Journal of Parasitology.2010; 48(4): 339. CrossRef

Animal Reservoir Hosts and Fish-borne Zoonotic Trematode Infections on Fish Farms, Vietnam

Nguyen Thi Lan Anh, Nguyen Thi Phuong, K. Darwin Murrell, Maria Vang Johansen, Anders Dalsgaard, Luong To Thu, Tran Thi Kim Chi, Stig Milan Thamsborg

Emerging Infectious Diseases.2009; 15(4): 540. CrossRef

Diversity of human intestinal helminthiasis in Lao PDR

Somphou Sayasone, Youthanavane Vonghajack, Monely Vanmany, Oroth Rasphone, Smarn Tesana, Jürg Utzinger, Kongsap Akkhavong, Peter Odermatt

Transactions of the Royal Society of Tropical Medicine and Hygiene.2009; 103(3): 247. CrossRef

Prevalence and risks for fishborne zoonotic trematode infections in domestic animals in a highly endemic area of North Vietnam

Nguyen Thi Lan Anh, Nguyen Thi Phuong, Maria Vang Johansen, K. Darwin Murrell, Phan Thi Van, Anders Dalsgaard, Luong To Thu, Stig Milan Thamsborg

Rare human infection with the trematode Echinochasmus japonicus in Lao PDR

Somphou Sayasone, Smarn Tesana, Jürg Utzinger, Christoph Hatz, Kongsap Akkhavong, Peter Odermatt

Parasitology International.2009; 58(1): 106. CrossRef

High Prevalence of Haplorchis taichui, Phaneropsolus molenkampi, and Other Helminth Infections among People in Khammouane Province, Lao PDR

Jong-Yil Chai, Eun-Taek Han, Eun-Hee Shin, Woon-Mok Sohn, Tai-Soon Yong, Keeseon S. Eom, Duk-Young Min, Jin-Young Um, Min-Sung Park, Eui-Hyug Hoang, Bounlay Phommasack, Bounnaloth Insisiengmay, Soon-Hyung Lee, Han-Jong Rim

The Korean Journal of Parasitology.2009; 47(3): 243. CrossRef

PCR Diagnosis of Opisthorchis viverrini and Haplorchis taichui Infections in a Lao Community in an Area of Endemicity and Comparison of Diagnostic Methods for Parasitological Field Surveys

Leonore Lovis, Tippi K. Mak, Khampheng Phongluxa, Phonepasong Soukhathammavong, Somphou Sayasone, Kongsap Akkhavong, Peter Odermatt, Jennifer Keiser, Ingrid Felger

Journal of Clinical Microbiology.2009; 47(5): 1517. CrossRef

A review of taeniasis and cysticercosis in the Lao People's Democratic Republic

James Conlan, Syseng Khounsy, Phouth Inthavong, Stanley Fenwick, Stuart Blacksell, R.C. Andrew Thompson

Parasitology International.2008; 57(3): 252. CrossRef

Fishborne Trematode Metacercariae Detected in Freshwater Fish from Vientiane Municipality and Savannakhet Province, Lao PDR

Han-Jong Rim, Woon-Mok Sohn, Tai-Soon Yong, Keeseon S. Eom, Jong-Yil Chai, Duk-Young Min, Soon-Hyung Lee, Eui-Hyug Hoang, Bounlay Phommasack, Sithat Insisengmay

The Korean Journal of Parasitology.2008; 46(4): 253. CrossRef