PENGARUH PEMBERIAN ABON BELUT TERHADAP KADAR ALBUMIN DAN IMT PENDERITA TB PARU DI WILAYAH KERJA PUSKESMAS PETUMBUKANKAB DELI SERDANG

Pulmonary TB is a contagious disease caused by the bacterium tuberculosis. This bacterium is rod shaped and is acid resistant so it is known as Acid Resistant Basil (BTA). Most pulmonary TB germs often attack lung parenchyma and cause Lung TB, but can also attack other organs (extra-pulmonary TB) such as pleura, lymph nodes, bones and other extra-pulmonary organs.The pulmonary of this study was to determine the effect of giving Belut Abon on the levels of albumin and BMI of pulmonary TB patients in the working area of Petumbukan Health Center, Deli Serdang Regency in 2019 for 30 days. This type of research was Quasi Experiment with a design before and after the intervention using one group or called one group pre and post test design. Data analysis used paired t test to determine the effect of the intervention on albumin and BMI levels.The population in this study were all patients of disease as many as 22 people and entire population used as research samples.The results and conclucions of this study indicated the effect of Belut Abon/shredded on albumin and BMI levels (p = 0.005, 0.005 < 0.05).

Scrofula Mimicking Cutaneous Malignancy: A Rare Case Report

ABSTRACT Since a long time scrofuloderma (SCF) was thought to be a common disease of childhood and was attributable to Myco_ bacterium tuberculosis. In 1951, a new entity nontuberculous scrofuloderma was described and it is caused by atypical mycobacteria namely Mycobacterium scrofulaceum. The clinical picture closely mimics tuberculous scrofuloderma but diagnosis should be established through culture isolation and identification, because drug susceptibility may be different in these cases. In this article, we report a case of a 22-year-old pregnant female patient who presented to us with scrofulaceous lesion on the right side of neck.

Scrofula Mimicking Cutaneous Malignancy: A Rare Case Report

ABSTRACT Since a long time scrofuloderma (SCF) was thought to be a common disease of childhood and was attributable to Myco bacterium tuberculosis. In 1951, a new entity nontuberculous scrofuloderma was described and it is caused by atypical mycobacteria namely Mycobacterium scrofulaceum. The clinical picture closely mimics tuberculous scrofuloderma but diagnosis should be established through culture isolation and identification, because drug susceptibility may be different in these cases. In this article, we report a case of a 22-year-old pregnant female patient who presented to us with scrofulaceous lesion on the right side of neck. How to cite this article Garg U, Batra R, Salaria N, Garg MK. Scrofula Mimicking Cutaneous Malignancy: A Rare Case Report. Int J Otorhinolaryngol Clin 2014;6(2):68-70.

SHEA-CDC TB Survey, Part II: Efficacy of TB Infection Control Programs at Member Hospitals, 1992

Objective:To assess the efficacy of current Myco-bacterium tuberculosis control measures.Design:Voluntary questionnaire to members of the Society for Healthcare Epidemiology of America.Results:Healthcare worker (HCW) tuberculin skin-test (TST) conversion rates were significantly higher in larger hospitals ( ≥ 437 beds) (0.9% versus 0.6%; P < 0.05), or in hospitals reporting ≥ 6 TB patients in 1992 (1.2% versus 0.6%; P < 0.05). Among larger hospitals or those hospitals surveyed reporting ≥ 6 TB patients, those without at least three of the four criteria suggested in the 1990 Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) TB guidelines for acid-fast bacilli (AFB) isolation (specifically, a single-patient room; negative pressure; and air exhausted directly outside) had significantly higher annual TST conversion rates than those with these criteria (1.8% versus 0.6%; P < 0.05). Respiratory therapist or bronchoscopist TST conversion rates were significantly lower in hospitals compliant with the exhaust criteria (1.2% versus 2.8%; P < 0.05). Regardless of hospital characteristic, HCW TST conversion rates did not differ between hospitals in which HCWs used surgical masks or used disposable particulate respirators.Conclusion:Among larger hospitals or hospitals reporting ≥ 6 TB patients per year, failure to comply with the 1990 CDC TB recommendations for AFB isolation room guidelines was associated with higher HCW TST conversion rates. These data suggest that complete implementation of the 1990 CDC TB guidelines would decrease HCWs’ risk of nosocomial transmission of TB in larger hospitals or those reporting more TB patients. However, in nonoutbreak situations, disposable particulate respirators or submicron surgical masks may not offer significantly greater protection to HCWs than surgical masks.