Yvonne AL Lim

Summary

Affiliation: University of Malaya
Country: Malaysia

Publications

  1. ncbi Occurrence of Giardia cysts and Cryptosporidium oocysts in the Temuan Orang Asli (aborigine) River System
    Y A L Lim
    Department of Parasitology, Faculty of Medicine, University of Malaya, Kuala Lumpur
    Southeast Asian J Trop Med Public Health 35:801-10. 2004
  2. ncbi AIDS-defining illnesses: a comparison between before and after commencement of highly active antiretroviral therapy (HAART)
    Yvonne Lim Ai Lian
    Department of Parasitology, Faculty of Medicine, University of Malaya, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
    Curr HIV Res 5:484-9. 2007
  3. ncbi Intestinal parasites in various animals at a zoo in Malaysia
    Y A L Lim
    Department of Parasitology, Faculty of Medicine, University of Malaya, and Hospital and Veterinary Services, Zoo Negara Malaysia, 50603 Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
    Vet Parasitol 157:154-9. 2008
  4. ncbi First molecular characterization of Giardia duodenalis from goats in Malaysia
    Yvonne A L Lim
    Department of Parasitology, Faculty of Medicine, University of Malaya, 50603 Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia Department of Veterinary Science, The University of Melbourne, Parkville, Victoria 3010, Australia Electronic address
    Mol Cell Probes 27:28-31. 2013
  5. ncbi First genetic classification of Cryptosporidium and Giardia from HIV/AIDS patients in Malaysia
    Yvonne A L Lim
    Department of Veterinary Science, The University of Melbourne, 250 Princes Highway, Werribee, Victoria 3030, Australia
    Infect Genet Evol 11:968-74. 2011
  6. ncbi Plasmodium ovale infection in Malaysia: first imported case
    Yvonne A L Lim
    Department of Parasitology, Faculty of Medicine, University of Malaya, 50603 Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
    Malar J 9:272. 2010
  7. ncbi Intestinal parasitic infections amongst Orang Asli (indigenous) in Malaysia: has socioeconomic development alleviated the problem?
    Y A L Lim
    Department of Parasitology, Faculty of Medicine, University of Malaya, 50603 Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
    Trop Biomed 26:110-22. 2009
  8. ncbi Detection and molecular characterization of Giardia isolated from recreational lake water in Malaysia
    Yvonne A L Lim
    Department of Parasitology, Faculty of Medicine, University of Malaya, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
    Parasitol Res 106:289-91. 2009
  9. ncbi Molecular detection of Giardia contamination in water bodies in a zoo
    Yvonne A L Lim
    Department of Parasitology, Faculty of Medicine, University of Malaya, 50603 Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
    Environ Res 109:857-9. 2009
  10. ncbi Prevalence of cryptosporidiosis in HIV-infected patients in Kajang Hospital, Selangor
    Y A L Lim
    Department of Parasitology, Faculty of Medicine, University of Malaya, 50603 Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
    Southeast Asian J Trop Med Public Health 36:30-3. 2005

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Publications18

  1. ncbi Occurrence of Giardia cysts and Cryptosporidium oocysts in the Temuan Orang Asli (aborigine) River System
    Y A L Lim
    Department of Parasitology, Faculty of Medicine, University of Malaya, Kuala Lumpur
    Southeast Asian J Trop Med Public Health 35:801-10. 2004
    ..Long term strategies, incorporating health education regarding personal hygiene, and provision of toilets and the importance of their proper usage, need to be embraced by this community in order to control the spread of these parasites...
  2. ncbi AIDS-defining illnesses: a comparison between before and after commencement of highly active antiretroviral therapy (HAART)
    Yvonne Lim Ai Lian
    Department of Parasitology, Faculty of Medicine, University of Malaya, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
    Curr HIV Res 5:484-9. 2007
    ..In Malaysia, ADIs are the major causes of HIV/AIDS associated morbidity and mortality, thus increased awareness on the management of these illnesses is warranted especially in the months following HAART...
  3. ncbi Intestinal parasites in various animals at a zoo in Malaysia
    Y A L Lim
    Department of Parasitology, Faculty of Medicine, University of Malaya, and Hospital and Veterinary Services, Zoo Negara Malaysia, 50603 Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
    Vet Parasitol 157:154-9. 2008
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  4. ncbi First molecular characterization of Giardia duodenalis from goats in Malaysia
    Yvonne A L Lim
    Department of Parasitology, Faculty of Medicine, University of Malaya, 50603 Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia Department of Veterinary Science, The University of Melbourne, Parkville, Victoria 3010, Australia Electronic address
    Mol Cell Probes 27:28-31. 2013
    ..The identification of the 'zoonotic' assemblages A and B suggests that Giardia-infected goats represent a possible reservoir for human giardiasis in Malaysia...
  5. ncbi First genetic classification of Cryptosporidium and Giardia from HIV/AIDS patients in Malaysia
    Yvonne A L Lim
    Department of Veterinary Science, The University of Melbourne, 250 Princes Highway, Werribee, Victoria 3030, Australia
    Infect Genet Evol 11:968-74. 2011
    ..Such insights would assist in a better management of clinical disease in immuno-deficient patients as well as improved preventive and control strategies...
  6. ncbi Plasmodium ovale infection in Malaysia: first imported case
    Yvonne A L Lim
    Department of Parasitology, Faculty of Medicine, University of Malaya, 50603 Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
    Malar J 9:272. 2010
    ..Plasmodium ovale infection is rarely reported in Malaysia. This is the first imported case of P. ovale infection in Malaysia which was initially misdiagnosed as Plasmodium vivax...
  7. ncbi Intestinal parasitic infections amongst Orang Asli (indigenous) in Malaysia: has socioeconomic development alleviated the problem?
    Y A L Lim
    Department of Parasitology, Faculty of Medicine, University of Malaya, 50603 Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
    Trop Biomed 26:110-22. 2009
    ....
  8. ncbi Detection and molecular characterization of Giardia isolated from recreational lake water in Malaysia
    Yvonne A L Lim
    Department of Parasitology, Faculty of Medicine, University of Malaya, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
    Parasitol Res 106:289-91. 2009
    ..The present study represents the first contribution to our knowledge of G. duodenalis assemblages in Malaysian recreational water...
  9. ncbi Molecular detection of Giardia contamination in water bodies in a zoo
    Yvonne A L Lim
    Department of Parasitology, Faculty of Medicine, University of Malaya, 50603 Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
    Environ Res 109:857-9. 2009
    ....
  10. ncbi Prevalence of cryptosporidiosis in HIV-infected patients in Kajang Hospital, Selangor
    Y A L Lim
    Department of Parasitology, Faculty of Medicine, University of Malaya, 50603 Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
    Southeast Asian J Trop Med Public Health 36:30-3. 2005
    ..In addition, laboratory testing for Cryptosporidium in HIV-infected patients is highly recommended in order to have a better understanding of the epidemiology and management of the disease in Malaysia...
  11. ncbi Reduction of Cryptosporidium and Giardia by sewage treatment processes
    Y A L Lim
    Department of Parasitology, Faculty of Medicine, University of Malaya, 50603 Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
    Trop Biomed 24:95-104. 2007
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  12. ncbi Current status and future trends in Cryptosporidium and Giardia epidemiology in Malaysia
    Y A L Lim
    Department of Parasitology, Faculty of Medicine, University of Malaya, 50603, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
    J Water Health 6:239-54. 2008
    ..Lastly, adoption of validated methods to determine the species, genotype and subgenotype of Cryptosporidium and Giardia present in Malaysia will assist in developing effective risk assessment, management and communication models...
  13. ncbi Occurrence of Cryptosporidium oocysts in Wrinkled Hornbill and other birds in the Kuala Lumpur National Zoo
    M Rohela
    Department of Parasitology, Faculty of Medicine, University of Malaya, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
    Southeast Asian J Trop Med Public Health 36:34-40. 2005
    ..Results obtained in this study indicated that animal sanctuaries like zoos and bird parks are important sources of Cryptosporidium infection to humans, especially children and other animals...
  14. ncbi Molecular characterization of Giardia duodenalis isolated from Semai Pahang Orang Asli (Peninsular Malaysia aborigines)
    A K Mohammed Mahdy
    Department of Parasitology, Faculty of Medicine, University of Malaya, 50603 Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
    Parasitology 136:1237-41. 2009
    ..duodenalis assemblages A and B, with a predominance of assemblage B. The predominance of anthroponotic genotypes indicates the possibility of anthroponotic transmission of these protozoa in this Semai Pahang Orang Asli community...
  15. ncbi Giardia intestinalis genotypes: Risk factors and correlation with clinical symptoms
    A K Mohammed Mahdy
    Department of Parasitology, University of Malaya, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
    Acta Trop 112:67-70. 2009
    ..Mass treatment together with health education could be the most practical intervention for reducing the infection. Those at high risk should receive more attention from public health authorities...
  16. ncbi Parasitic infections in Malaysia: changing and challenges
    V Nissapatorn
    Department of Parasitology, University of Malaya Medical Center, 50603 Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
    Southeast Asian J Trop Med Public Health 36:50-9. 2005
    ..Among HIV-infected patients, 10 cases were diagnosed as AIDS-related toxoplasmic encephalitis (TE) (9 were active and 1 had relapse TE). In addition, 1 case was confirmed as congenital toxoplasmosis...
  17. ncbi Risk factors for endemic giardiasis: highlighting the possible association of contaminated water and food
    A K Mohammed Mahdy
    Department of Parasitology, Faculty of Medicine, University of Malaya, 50603 Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
    Trans R Soc Trop Med Hyg 102:465-70. 2008
    ..However, the present study also highlights the need to look into the possibility of other risks such as water and food transmission routes. In future, it is necessary that these two aspects be considered in control strategies...
  18. ncbi An unceasing problem: soil-transmitted helminthiases in rural Malaysian communities
    M S Hesham Al-Mekhlafi
    Department of Parasitology, Faculty of Medicine, University of Malaya, Kuala Lumpur
    Southeast Asian J Trop Med Public Health 38:998-1007. 2007
    ..Public health personnel need to reassess current control measures and identify innovative and integrated ways in order to reduce STH significantly in rural communities...