Clinical and epidemiological analyses of human pythiosis in Thailand

• Main Authors: Theerapong Krajaejun, Boonmee Sathapatayavongs, Roongnapa Pracharktam, Prawat Nitiyanant, Paisan Leelachaikul, Wanchai Wanachiwanawin, Angkana Chaiprasert, Paraya Assanasen, Marisa Saipetch, Piroon Mootsikapun, Ploenchan Chetchotisakd, Arnuparp Lekhakula, Winyou Mitarnun, Sineenart Kalnauwakul, Khuanchai Supparatpinyo, Romanee Chaiwarith, Siri Chiewchanvit, Napaporn Tananuvat, Sawet Srisiri, Chusana Suankratay, Wanla Kulwichit, Mawin Wongsaisuwan, Shawarash Somkaew
• Other Authors: Faculty of Medicine, Ramathibodi Hospital, Mahidol University
• Format: Article
• Published: 2018
• Subjects: Medicine
• Online Access: https://repository.li.mahidol.ac.th/handle/123456789/23640
• Institution: Mahidol University

Background. Pythiosis is an emerging and life-threatening infectious disease in humans and animals that is caused by the pathogenic oomycete Pythium insidiosum. Human pythiosis is found mostly in Thailand, although disease in animals has been increasingly reported worldwide. Clinical information on...