ABSTRACT Tuberculous meningitis (TBM) is the most common cause of central nervous system infection and has very high morbidity and mortality. The definitive diagnosis of TBM in RSUP dr Kariadi Semarang has been insufficient. This study aimed at finding out the definitive diagnosis of TBM di RSUP dr Kariadi Semarang using IS6110 sensitive and specific primer. This was a descriptive study includ…
ABSTRACT Background: Rapid and accurate information on susceptibility of bacteria causing bacteraemia is very helpful in sepsis management. Blood culture is the gold standard for bacteraemia diagnosis. Standard antibiotic susceptibility testing needs at least three days for completion while direct method can give the result a day earlier The aim of this study was to investigate the diagnostic …
ABSTRACT Background : Acute Central Nervous System Infection can be Rapidly Progressive, Causing Death or Permanent Damage In A Short Period of Time. The Diagnosis And Knowledge of Possible Etiological Agent Is Critically Important. We Present A Case of A 15-Month-Old Girl With Generalized Seizures And Ecchymosis Suspected For Meningococcal Infection But There Was No Proof Of The Agent of Infe…
Background: Blood cultures in conjunction with the initial Gram stain of positive cultures have often been considered the "gold standard" for the diagnosis of bacteremia. When blood cultures turn positive, the attending physicians are usually notified immediately about Gram stain findings. However, information on the accuracy of Gram staining is very limited. We examined the error of preliminar…
Abstract Background: Healthcare Associated Infections (Ha 1) Are Infections Acquired In Health Care Centers Such As Hospital, Clinic or Other Health Care Sites Due To Microorganisms. Research Conducted By Who Showed 3- 10% of All Patients Treated In Hospitals Were Victims of Ha! And 90% Were Mainly Caused By Bacteria, The Rest By Viruses, Fungi or Protozoa. Lemon Peel Aromatherapy Is One of Th…