1.Preliminary results of study on biological effects of Barleria lupulina Lindl. Acanthaceae
Pharmaceutical Journal 1998;272(12):12-14
Experimental results showed that the LD50 of extract of dry leaves of Barleria lupulina Lindl. Acanthaceae is 29.871.63 g/kg. The extract in the ratio of 5 to 1 had antibacterial activities on the strains of bacteria such as: S. aureus, P. aerugrinosa, E. coli and B. subtilis. In the ratio of 2 to 1 it had a great anti-inflammatory effect in the dose of 6g/kg of body weigh. This influence is reduced at 35% after 24 hours. It also provided the relief of pain in the dose of 15g/kg of body weight during the first-15 minutes. The effect gradually decreased after 20 minutes
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2.Epidemiology of ROTA virus diarrhea in Ho Chi Minh city from 12/2006-11/2007
Hien Dang Nguyen ; Huong Thu Ngo ; Luan Thi Le ; Man Van Nguyen ; Dung Trung Le ; Ha Thi Ngan Dang ; Huong Thi Mai Nguyen ; Hanh Bich Tran ; Tu Van Phan ; Thao Thi Thanh Nguyen ; Phuc Le Hoang
Journal of Preventive Medicine 2008;97(5):46-51
Background: Acute gastroenterophathy usually caused by the Rota virus for children under 5 years old. Objectives: To present various types of data on epidemiology of ROTA virus diarrhea in Ho Chi Minh city from 12/2006-11/2007. Material and method: The data were collected from 500 stool specimens of diarrhea diagnosed chilren hosptalised at Thuy Dien Pediatric hospital 1, Ho Chi Minh city from December/2006 to November /2007. Results:There were 322 rotavirus-positive specimens, representing 64.4%. The proportions of monthly distribution of cases with diarrhea due to rotavirus were 90.1%, 54.39%, 85.37%, 74.51%, 72.92%, 41.67%, 26.67%, 58.33%, 79.31%, 52.63%, 69.05% and 57.78%, respectively. The numbers of rotavirus-positive cases in male and female were 216 (65.26%) and 106 (62.72%), respectively. The proportions of Rota virus positive children compared to total number of diarrheal cases with age 0-3, 3-6, 6-12, 12-24, 24-36 and over 36 months were 2.80%, 7.76%, 40.06%, 40.68%, 5.28% and 3.42%, respectively.\r\n', u'The results of typing identification indicated that the phenotypes of 98 among 100 specimens were identified (98%) in which there were sixty-one specimens of G1P8 (61%), one specimen of G2P8 (1%), fourteen specimens of G3P8 (14%), four of specimens of G4P8 (4%), eighteen specimens of GmixedP8 (18%). There were only two specimens of GnontypeableP8 (2%). Conclusion: Further studies should be carried out to clear this issue.\r\n', u'
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3.The first community outbreak of COVID-19 in Viet Nam: description and lessons learned
Nhu Tran Duong ; Mai Thi Le Quynh ; Tran Nguyen Hien ; Nghia Duy Ngu ; Trong Nguyen Khoa ; Hai Nguyen Tuan ; Anh Tran Tu ; Huy Ngo Tu ; Phuong Vu Hoang Mai ; Duc Dang Anh
Western Pacific Surveillance and Response 2021;12(2):42-50
Objective: At the time of this study, the prevention of novel coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) relied solely on nonpharmaceutical interventions. Implementation of these interventions is not always optimal and, consequently, several cases were imported into non-epidemic areas and led to large community outbreaks. This report describes the characteristics of the first community outbreak of COVID-19 in Viet Nam and the intensive preventive measures taken in response.
Methods: Cases were detected and tested for SARS-CoV-2 by real-time reverse transcriptase polymerase chain reaction. Contact tracing and active surveillance were conducted to identify suspected cases and individuals at risk. Clinical symptoms were recorded using a standardized questionnaire.
Results: In Vinh Phuc province from 20 January to 3 March 2020, there were 11 confirmed cases among 158 suspected cases and 663 contacts. Nine of the confirmed cases (81.8%) had mild symptoms at the time of detection and two (18.2%) were asymptomatic; none required admission to an intensive care unit. Five prevention and control measures were implemented, including quarantining a community of 10 645 individuals for 20 days. The outbreak was successfully contained as of 13 February 2020.
Discussion: In the absence of specific interventions, the intensive use of combined preventive measures can mitigate the spread of COVID-19. The lessons learned may be useful for other communities.
4.Within-household SARS-CoV-2 transmission and vaccine effectiveness in the first three COVID-19 school outbreaks in northern Viet Nam, September–December 2021
Trang Thu Vu ; Tu Huy Ngo ; Khanh Cong Nguyen ; Vu Thi Lan ; Cu Thi Bich Hanh ; Le Hong Son ; Huyen Thi Nguyen ; Hien Thi Nguyen ; Nghia Duy Ngu ; Duong Nhu Tran ; Duc-Anh Dang ; Florian Vogt ; Thai Quang Pham
Western Pacific Surveillance and Response 2024;15(3):19-30
Objective: The risk of transmission of severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) from schoolchildren to their household and the protective effects of vaccination in these settings remain poorly understood. We assessed the transmission dynamics of schoolchildren with SARS-CoV-2 within their households and the protective effects of coronavirus disease (COVID-19) vaccination among household members in Viet Nam.
Methods: We estimated the attack rate, vaccine effectiveness and adjusted risk ratio (aRR) of factors associated with SARS-CoV-2 transmission to household contacts of children confirmed to have COVID-19 who attended three schools in Ha Nam, Phu Tho and Thanh Hoa provinces between September and December 2021 using multivariable regression with household-level random effects.
Results: This retrospective cohort study included 157 children infected with SARS-CoV-2 and their 540 household contacts. The attack rate among household contacts was 24.6% (133/540). Overall, vaccine effectiveness among household contacts was 39% (95% confidence interval [CI]: -1 to -63), higher among males than females and higher in adults aged >40 years. COVID-19 transmission was greater among female household contacts compared with males (aRR: 1.35, 95% CI: 0.94 to 1.95), although not statistically significant, and highest among those aged 19–39 years (aRR: 2.51, 95% CI: 1.50 to 4.21). Fully vaccinated household contacts had significantly lower infection risk (aRR: 0.46, 95% CI: 0.26 to 0.84).
Discussion: We found substantial onward transmission of SARS-CoV-2 from schoolchildren to household members, and older people were more likely to be protected by vaccination. We recommend that schoolchildren and all household members living with schoolchildren receive at least two doses of a COVID-19 vaccine. Recognizing the role of schoolchildren in the onward transmission of COVID-19 is an important lesson learned by Viet Nam that can help not only in managing other outbreaks but also in protecting schoolchildren by predicting the progress of the outbreak and preparing for a timely response.