Causes of non-malarial fever in Laos: a prospective study

Mayxay, Mayfong; Castonguay-Vanier, Josée; Chansamouth, Vilada; Dubot‐Pérès, Audrey; H. Paris, Daniel; Phetsouvanh, Rattanaphone; Tangkhabuanbutra, Jarasporn; Douangdala, Phouvieng; Inthalath, Saythong; Souvannasing, Phoutthalavanh; Slesak, Günther; Tongyoo, Narongchai; Chanthongthip, Anisone; Panyanouvong, Phonepasith; Sibounheuang, Bountoy; Phommasone, Koukeo; Dohnt, Michael; Phonekeo, Darouny; Hongvanthong, Bouasy; Xayadeth, Sinakhone; Ketmayoon, Pakapak; D. Blacksell, Stuart; E. Moore, Catrin; B. Craig, Scott; Burns, Mary‐Anne; von Sonnenburg, Frank; L. Corwin, Andrew; de Lamballerie, Xavier; J. González, Iveth; Christophel, Eva; Cawthorne, Amy; Bell, David; N. Newton, Paul

doi:10.1016/s2214-109x(13)70008-1

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Causes of non-malarial fever in Laos: a prospective study

Published in The Lancet Global Health • Jun 25, 2013

Authors:

Mayfong Mayxay

Josée Castonguay-Vanier

Vilada Chansamouth

Abstract

BACKGROUND: Because of reductions in the incidence of Plasmodium falciparum malaria in Laos, identification of the causes of fever in people without malaria, and discussion of the best empirical treatment options, are urgently needed. We aimed to identify the causes of non-malarial acute fever in pa...

Subject

Leptospirosis

Malaria

Dengue fever

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