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Prevalence of
Clonorchis sinensis Infections Along the Five Major Rivers in Republic of Korea, 2007 -
Kim HK, Cheun HI, Cheun BS, Lee KY, Kim TS, Lee SE, Lee Wj, Cho SH
- KMID: 2517953
- Osong Public Health Res Perspect.
- 2010 Dec;1(1):43-49.
- doi: 10.1016/j.phrp.2010.12.010
Objectives The prevalence of Clonorchis sinensis infection was investigated among residents of the five major river basins, that is, Hangang, Nakdonggang, Seomjingang, Yeongsangang, and Geumgang River basins in Korea. Methods From January to... -
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- Prevalence of Clonorchis sinensis Infection among Residents along 5 Major Rivers in the Republic of Korea
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Jeong YI, Shin HE, Lee SE, Cheun HI, Ju JW, Kim JY, Park MY, Cho SH
- KMID: 2164021
- Korean J Parasitol.
- 2016 Apr;54(2):215-219.
- doi: 10.3347/kjp.2016.54.2.215
Clonorchis sinensis is currently the most important parasite affecting public health problems in the Republic of Korea. We investigated the prevalence of C. sinensis infection among residents living along 5... -
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- Follow-up Study of Patients Previously Diagnosed with Lymphatic Filariasis in Korea
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Cheun HI, Shin HE, Ma DW, Hong SH, Kim TY, Lee SE, Ju J, Park YK, Kim TS, Cho SH
- KMID: 2402589
- Osong Public Health Res Perspect.
- 2017 Dec;8(6):421-424.
- doi: 10.24171/j.phrp.2017.8.6.10
OBJECTIVES: Korea was an endemic area for lymphatic filariasis (LF), caused by the nematode parasite Brugia malayi, until the 1970s. The World Health Organization recognized Korea as LF-free in June... -
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- The First Outbreak of Giardiasis with Drinking Water in Korea
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Cheun HI, Kim CH, Cho SH, Ma DW, Goo BL, Na MS, Youn SK, Lee WJ
- KMID: 2518067
- Osong Public Health Res Perspect.
- 2013 Apr;4(2):89-92.
- doi: 10.1016/j.phrp.2013.03.003
Objectives: To identify the pathogen of the diarrhea outbreak in a village in Jeollabuk province in Korea in April 2010. Methods: DNA extraction was performed from the 120 L of collected water, which... -
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- Cryptosporidium hominis Infection Diagnosed by Real-Time PCR-RFLP
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Cheun HI, Kim K, Yoon S, Lee WJ, Park WY, Sim S, Yu JR
- KMID: 1715711
- Korean J Parasitol.
- 2013 Jun;51(3):353-355.
- doi: 10.3347/kjp.2013.51.3.353
There are approximately 20 known species of the genus Cryptosporidium, and among these, 8 infect immunocompetent or immunocompromised humans. C. hominis and C. parvum most commonly infect humans. Differentiating between... -
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Development of a Diagnostic Kit to Detect
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Cheun HI, Chung BS, Ma DW, Goo BL, Cho SH, Ji Mj, Lee WJ
- KMID: 2518076
- Osong Public Health Res Perspect.
- 2013 Jun;4(3):146-151.
- doi: 10.1016/j.phrp.2013.04.006
Objectives This study aims to develop a high-sensitivity antibody diagnostic kit that will enable a rapid and accurate detection of Cryptospofidium parvum and Giardia lamblia in patients with diarrhea. Methods The cultivated C.... -
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- Seasonal Prevalence of Mosquitoes, Including Vectors of Brugian Filariasis, in Southern Islands of the Republic of Korea
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Cheun HI, Cho SH, Lee HI, Shin EH, Lee JS, Kim TS, Lee WJ
- KMID: 1715634
- Korean J Parasitol.
- 2011 Mar;49(1):59-64.
- doi: 10.3347/kjp.2011.49.1.59
A survey of mosquitoes, including the vector status of Brugia malayi filariasis and their relative larval density, was conducted from 2002 to 2005 at several southern remote islands of Jeollanam-do... -
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- PCR Detection and Molecular Characterization of Pentatrichomonas hominis from Feces of Dogs with Diarrhea in the Republic of Korea
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Kim YA, Kim HY, Cho SH, Cheun HI, Yu JR, Lee SE
- KMID: 1102781
- Korean J Parasitol.
- 2010 Mar;48(1):9-13.
- doi: 10.3347/kjp.2010.48.1.9
Pentatrichomonas hominis is considered a commensal protozoan in the large intestine of a number of mammalian hosts, such as cats, dogs, and non-human primates. The resulting infections, which can induce... -
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- PCR Diagnosis of Entamoeba histolytica Cysts in Stool Samples
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Moon JH, Cho SH, Yu JR, Lee WJ, Cheun HI
- KMID: 1715652
- Korean J Parasitol.
- 2011 Sep;49(3):281-284.
- doi: 10.3347/kjp.2011.49.3.281
Amebiasis is a protozoan disease caused by Entamoeba histolytica and a potential health threat in areas where sanitation and hygiene are inappropriate. Highly sensitive PCR methods for detection of E.... -
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- Surveillance and Vector Control of Lymphatic Filariasis in the Republic of Korea
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Cho SH, Ma DW, Koo BR, Shin HE, Lee WK, Jeong BS, Chu C, Lee WJ, Cheun HI
- KMID: 2518036
- Osong Public Health Res Perspect.
- 2012 Sep;3(3):145-150.
- doi: 10.1016/j.phrp.2012.07.008
Objectives Until the early 2000s, lymphatic filariasis would commonly break out in the coastal areas in Korea. Through steady efforts combining investigation and treatment, filariasis was officially declared eradicated in 2008.... -
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- Successful Control of Lymphatic Filariasis in the Republic of Korea
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Cheun HI, Kong Y, Cho SH, Lee JS, Chai JY, Lee JS, Lee JK, Kim TS
- KMID: 1720633
- Korean J Parasitol.
- 2009 Dec;47(4):323-335.
- doi: 10.3347/kjp.2009.47.4.323
A successful experience of lymphatic filariasis control in the Republic of Korea is briefly reviewed. Filariasis in the Republic of Korea was exclusively caused by infection with Brugia malayi. Over... -
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- Detection of Encephalitozoon spp. from Human Diarrheal Stool and Farm Soil Samples in Korea
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Kim K, Yoon S, Cheun HI, Kim JH, Sim S, Yu JR
- KMID: 2133297
- J Korean Med Sci.
- 2015 Mar;30(3):227-232.
- doi: 10.3346/jkms.2015.30.3.227
Microsporidia are eukaryotic organisms that cause zoonosis and are major opportunistic pathogens in HIV-positive patients. However, there is increasing evidence that these organisms can also cause gastrointestinal and ocular infections... -
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- Prevalence of Clonorchiasis in Southern Endemic Areas of Korea in 2006
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Cho SH, Lee KY, Lee BC, Cho PY, Cheun HI, Hong ST, Sohn WM, Kim TS
- KMID: 1720555
- Korean J Parasitol.
- 2008 Sep;46(3):133-137.
- doi: 10.3347/kjp.2008.46.3.133
This study was performed to investigate prevalence of clonorchiasis among the inhabitants living in villages along the 4 major rivers, Nakdong-gang (= river), Seomjin-gang, Youngsan-gang, and Guem-gang in southern Korea.... -
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- Infection Status of Hospitalized Diarrheal Patients with Gastrointestinal Protozoa, Bacteria, and Viruses in the Republic of Korea
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Cheun HI, Cho SH, Lee JH, Lim YY, Jeon JH, Yu JR, Kim TS, Lee WJ, Cho SH, Lee DY, Park MS, Jeong HS, Chen DS, Ji YM, Kwon MH
- KMID: 1067348
- Korean J Parasitol.
- 2010 Jun;48(2):113-120.
- doi: 10.3347/kjp.2010.48.2.113
To understand protozoan, viral, and bacterial infections in diarrheal patients, we analyzed positivity and mixed-infection status with 3 protozoans, 4 viruses, and 10 bacteria in hospitalized diarrheal patients during 2004-2006... -
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