Ashata Dahal

Exploring factors contributing to inappropriate use of antibiotics for common childhood illnesses among parents in Nepal: a qualitative study

Abstract Background Inappropriate antibiotic use contributes to antimicrobial resistance (AMR) and is particularly concerning in children, who frequently experience common infections. Evidence on how parents use antibiotics for common childhood illnesses in Nepal is limited. This...

Persistence of immune responses 5 years after vaccination with a single dose of typhoid conjugate vaccine (TCV) in Nepalese children

Background A single-dose typhoid conjugate vaccine (TCV) has been recommended in endemic settings. Here we report the 5-year immunogenicity results post a single dose of TCV in Nepal. Methods We conducted a participant- and observer-blinded randomised trial (RCT) in Lalitpur, Nep...