Essays about: "Vientiane"

Showing result 1 - 5 of 6 essays containing the word Vientiane.

  1. 1. Antibodies in non-vaccinated dogs : a field study on rabies in dogs in Laos

    University essay from SLU/Dept. of Clinical Sciences

    Author : Lisa Mattsson; [2023]
    Keywords : Rabies; neglected zoonoses; serology; Laos; canines; ELISA;

    Abstract : Rabies is a viral, zoonotic disease caused by a rhabdovirus. Most rabies cases occur in wild animals such as bats, foxes, raccoons, and skunks, however, any mammal can get the infection. 99% of all human cases are caused by bites from rabid dogs. Vaccination of dogs is the most effective way to prevent rabies in people. READ MORE

  3. 2. Canine rabies in Vientiane Prefecture, Lao PDR : vaccination status and protection level

    University essay from SLU/Dept. of Clinical Sciences

    Author : Johanna Fogelberg; [2020]
    Keywords : Lao; dog; vaccination; antibodies; ELISA; rabies;

    Abstract : Rabies is a fatal viral disease that is primarily transmitted to humans by domesticated dogs. Canine rabies is estimated to be accountable for the death of 59,000 humans each year in the world and if post-exposure treatment is not initiated, death usually occurs within a month after first signs of symptoms. READ MORE

  4. 3. Urban green in Vientiane, Lao PDR : a minor field study

    University essay from SLU/Dept. of Landscape Architecture, Planning and Management (from 130101)

    Author : Linnea Widing; [2015]
    Keywords : MFS; Laos; urban green; Vientiane; landscape architecture;

    Abstract : This is a Minor field study addressing the current situation in Vientiane, Laos where focus lies on the green structures past, present and future. The city of Vientiane is growing rapidly and as a result of this there is a increasing development. READ MORE

  5. 4. Landscape Changes and Loss of Ecosystem services of Houay Mak Hiao River : a Study in a Rapidly Developing City (Vientiane, Laos)

    University essay from Högskolan Kristianstad/Sektionen för lärande och miljö

    Author : Janne Kolehmainen; Pontus Axén; [2013]
    Keywords : Water quality; channelization; landscape science; wetlands; Vientiane; ecosystem services; Vattenkvalitet; kanalisering; landskapsvetenskap; våtmarker; Vientiane; ekosystemtjänster;

    Abstract : This project was conducted in Vientiane, Laos where wetlands, channels and rivers play an important role for the water quality maintenance. Now, large landscape changes like backfilling of wetlands and channelization is affecting the condition of the urban waters which has become extremely polluted. READ MORE

  6. 5. Wastewater Treatment and Reuse through Constructed Wetlands Restoration of EU-Facultative Lagoons in Vientiane, Lao PDR

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Avdelningen för Teknisk vattenresurslära

    Author : Hui Su; [2012]
    Keywords : Earth and Environmental Sciences;

    Abstract : The massive infrastructure investments of the last 10 years in Vientiane (capital of Lao PDR) saw the city’s drainage network and wetlands being replaced by hydraulically more efficient cement-lined channels designed to ensure flood protection. As a result, water quality entering the receiving That Luang wetland has significantly degraded. READ MORE