This is the Journal of Infectious Diseases and Antimicrobial Agents, an official publication of the Infectious Disease Association of Thailand (IDTHAI). The Journal is published three times a year, in English. It includes original research articles, brief report, case reports and reviews on various aspects of infectious diseases and antimicrobial agents. The Journal welcomes manuscripts from any other country around the world.


EDITORIAL BOARD


International Advisory Board

Amorn Leelarasamee, M.D.

Mahidol University, Bangkok, Thailand


Anucha Apisarnthanarak, M.D.

Thammasart University, Pathumthani, Thailand


Barbara E Murray, M.D.

University of Texas Health Science Center, Houston, USA


Boonmee Sathapatayavongs, M.D.

Mahidol University, Bangkok, Thailand


David K. Warren, M.D., MPH

Washington University, St. Louis, Missouri, USA


Khachornsakdi Silpapojakul, M.D.

Prince of Songkla University, Songkhla, Thailand


Richard J. Maude, M.D., D.T.M.&H.

University of Oxford, Oxford, UK


Somsak Lolekha, M.D.

Mahidol University, Bangkok, Thailand


Thira Sirisanthana, M.D.

Chiang Mai University, Chiang Mai, Thailand



Editor-in-Chief

Jackrapong Bruminhent, M.D.

Mahidol University, Bangkok, Thailand



Editor

Thana Khawcharoenporn, MD, MSc

Thammasat University, Pathumthani, Thailand


Atibordee Meesing, MD

Khon Kaen University, Khon Kaen, Thailand


Pakpoom Phoompoung, MD

Mahidol University, Bangkok, Thailand



Associate Editors

Angsana Phuphuakrat, MD, PhD

Mahidol University, Bangkok, Thailand


Darunee Chotiprasitsakul, MD, MPH

Mahidol University, Bangkok, Thailand


Jakapat Vanichanan, MD

Chulalongkorn University, Bangkok, Thailand


Nuntra Suwantarat, MD, D(ABMM), MSc(HSE)

Thammasat University, Pathumthani, Thailand


Rapeephan R Maude, MD, MSc, DTM&H

Mahidol University, Bangkok, Thailand


Thundorn Ngamprasertchai, MD

Mahidol University, Bangkok, Thailand


Narongdet Kositpantawong, MD

Prince of Songkla University, Songkhla, Thailand


Rongpong Plongla, MD MSc D(ABMM)

Chulalongkorn University, Bangkok, Thailand



Editorial Advisory Board

Chusana Suankratay, M.D., Ph.D.

Chulalongkorn University, Bangkok, Thailand


Kumthorn Malathum, M.D.

Mahidol University, Bangkok, Thailand


Methee Chayakulkeeree, M.D., Ph.D.

Mahidol University, Bangkok, Thailand


Pornpan Koomanachai, M.D.

Mahidol University, Bangkok, Thailand


Porpon Rotjanapan, M.D.

Mahidol University, Bangkok, Thailand


Romanee Chaiwarith, M.D., M.H.S.

Chiang Mai University, Chiang Mai, Thailand


Sasisopin Kiertiburanakul, M.D., M.H.S.

Mahidol University, Bangkok, Thailand


Siriorn Watcharananan, M.D., FIDSA

Mahidol University, Bangkok, Thailand


Weerawat Manosuthi, M.D.

Bamrasnaradura Infectious Diseases Institute, Nonthaburi, Thailand


Opass Putcharoen, M.D., M.Sc.

Chulalongkorn University, Bangkok, Thailand


Past Editors 

Somnuek Sungkanuparph, M.D.

Chakri Naruebodindra Medical Institute, Samut Prakarn, Thailand


Opass Putcharoen, M.D., M.Sc.

Chulalongkorn University, Bangkok, Thailand


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