Ongoing Projects
Project: Clinical and Epidemiological Characteristics of Dengue Fever in Kampot and Kampong Cham, Cambodia (2015–2016)
Dengue is endemic in Cambodia and poses a high burden on the health care system especially during peak transmission from June to November. This study assessed clinical severity and associated risk factors, circulating dengue virus serotypes, and the burden of laboratory-confirmed dengue compared to other febrile illnesses. The findings enhance understanding of dengue epidemiology and support ongoing surveillance and control efforts in two Cambodian provinces.
Led by Dr. Veasna Vuong.
Project title: One Health Assessment of Zoonotic Risk at the Human-Animal Interface Along the Rodent Trade Pathway in Cambodia (2016–2018)
Rodents serve as reservoirs for multiple zoonotic pathogens and, in some regions, are also consumed as a protein source. We investigated viral circulation at the human-animal interface along the rodent trade pathway across the Cambodia-Vietnam border. Samples were collected from wildlife, domestic animals, and both healthy and symptomatic humans along the value chain. This One Health study provides insights into zoonotic risks and risk behaviors among exposed populations.
Led by Dr. Veasna Vuong.