Clinical epidemiology of sago induced haemolytic disease in rural lowland communities in Papua New Guinea
Gena, Miila Mary (2024) Clinical epidemiology of sago induced haemolytic disease in rural lowland communities in Papua New Guinea. PhD thesis, James Cook University.
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DOI: 10.25903/5kpj-3195
View at Publisher Website: https://doi.org/10.25903/5kpj-3195
Abstract
Doctor Miila Gena found Sago poisoning causes rapid red cell destruction depriving oxygen and explains sudden death among sago consumers in Western Province of PNG. Improving health workers' awareness led to early treatment.
| Item ID: | 92620 |
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| Item Type: | Thesis (PhD) |
| Keywords: | Sago poisoning, Haemolytic disease, rural lowland communities, Papua New Guinea, foodborne toxicosis |
| Copyright Information: | Copyright © 2024 Miila Mary Gena |
| Date Deposited: | 10 Jul 2026 05:36 |
| FoR Codes: | 42 HEALTH SCIENCES > 4206 Public health > 420699 Public health not elsewhere classified @ 50% 42 HEALTH SCIENCES > 4202 Epidemiology > 420299 Epidemiology not elsewhere classified @ 50% |
| SEO Codes: | 20 HEALTH > 2004 Public health (excl. specific population health) > 200404 Disease distribution and transmission (incl. surveillance and response) @ 100% |
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