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.
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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