Tropis: Jurnal Riset Teknologi Laboratorium Medis

Identifikasi penyebab infeksi STH (soil transmitted helminth) di Panti Sosial Tresna Werdha Sinta Rangkang, Kota Palangka Raya

Tue, 30 Jan 2024 00:00:00 +0000

Helminth infection is a health problem that is included in countries with tropical and sub-tropical climates. Helminth infection do not always attack the age group of schoolchildren but can also attack the elderly group, STH worms (Soil-transmitted helminths) are worms transmitted through the soil and feces of infected people, types of STH worms namely Ascaris lumbricoides (roundworms), Trichuris trichiura (whipworms), and Ancylostoma duodenale, Necator americanus (hookworm). This study aims to determine the identification of the cause of the infection of STH (Soil Transmitted Helminth) inthe Tresna Werdha Sinta Rangkang Tangkiling Social Institution. This study approach used 34 respondents, which was obtained by purposive sampling technique. From the results of fecal research conducted by the elderly, no worms were found. Stool samples were studied using the kato katz method. It can be concluded that there are no elderly helminth infection at the Tresna Werdha Sinta Rangkang Tangkiling Social Institution.

Identifikasi larva nyamuk di Kelurahan Bulu Cendea Kabupaten Pangkep

Nurul Rahmadana, Ka’bah, Sulfiani — Tue, 30 Jan 2024 00:00:00 +0000

Mosquitoes are abundant in nature almost everywhere and are detrimental to human life. This research aims to determine the types of mosquito larvae in Bulu Cendea Village, Pangkep Regency. This research was carried out by collecting mosquito larvae in 17 residential houses. Collection of larvae in water reservoirs in houses and yards in Bulu Cendea Village, Pangkep Regency. Furthermore, observations were made in the DIII Medical Laboratory Technology tropical infections laboratory in July 2019. The results of the research showed that from 17 residential houses in Bulu Cendea Village, Pangkep Regency, there were 110 Aedes agepty larvae, 94 Culex, 9 Anopheles, 2 Mansonia. The total number of mosquito larvae present in Bulu Cindea District, Pangkep Regency, there were 215 larvae.

Identifikasi jamur (Malassezia furfur) pada kulit wanita penderita pityriasis versicolor penghuni Lembaga Permasyarakatan Perempuan Kelas II A Sungguminasa

Sri Marlita, Hartati, Nuramaniyah Taufiq — Fri, 19 Jan 2024 00:00:00 +0000

Malassezia fufur is normal flora on the skin and will turn into a pathogen under certain conditions that support fungal growth, such as poor personal hygiene, in addition to environmental factor such as high temperature aand humidity, sweat gland production, and malnutrition. The Malasszia furfur causes pityriasis Versicolor. The aim of this research was to identify the Malassezia furfur in inmates of class II A Women’s Prison Sungguminasa. Thisresearch was conducted at the Microbiology Laboratori, Faculty of Medicine, Hasanuddin University. The samples were taken at Class II A Women’s Prison Sungguminasa. Samples were taken from 10 respondents in the from of skin swabs suffering from Pityriasis Versicolor, then inoculated on SDA media which had been added with chloramphenicol and the incubated at 37^oC for 7 days. Based on macroscopic obsevations, colonies had the characteristics of the Malassezia furfur. Determining microscopic morphology, colony preparation were made with Lactophenol catton blue staining and then observed under a microscope with 40 time magnification . The research result showed that no prison were infected with the Malassezia furfur.

Analisis angka lempeng total bakteri dan keberadaan Salmonella typhi pada saus cabai jajanan pedagang di lingkungan Universitas Palangka Raya

Fri, 09 Feb 2024 00:00:00 +0000

. Chilli sauce is a food additive that is served by many food vendors. Chili sauce could be contaminated by microbial contamination. To know food safety according to Peraturan Badan Pengawas Obat dan Makanan Nomor 13 Tahun 2019 Tentang Batas Maksimal Cemaran Mikroba Dalam Pangan Olahan a test has been conducted a Plate Count Test (PCA) and identyfying the existence of bacteria Salmonella typhi. The study is to find out the food safety microbiological bye measuring microbial contaminatio using PCA method and identification of Salmonella typhi. Using PCA method and identyfying the the existence of bacteria Salmonella typhi with selective media Salmonella Sgigella Agar (SSA) and gram staining. Identified 2 from 7 chilli sauce samples which are not qualified for quality standard of Peraturan Badan Pengawas Obat dan Makanan Nomor 13 Tahun 2019 Tentang Batas Maksimal Cemaran Mikroba Dalam Pangan Olahan and Salmonella typhi has not been found. Microbial contamination has been found on 2 samples which exceed the maximum limit and the existance of Salmonella typhi has not been discovered according to Peraturan Badan Pengawas Obat dan Makanan Nomor 13 Tahun 2019 Tentang Batas Maksimal Cemaran Mikroba Dalam Pangan Olahan.

Sebaran habitat larva Anopheles spp. di Kelurahan Tangkiling Kota Palangka Raya

Bintang Ayunda, Arif Rahman Jabal, Arini Ratnasari, Indria Augustina, Nawan — Fri, 09 Feb 2024 00:00:00 +0000

Malaria cases are still a problem throughout the world, especially in Palangka Raya City. Malaria is still a health problem that causes death, especially in infants, toddlers and pregnant women. This study aims to determine the distribution of Anopheles spp. larvae in Tangkiling Village, Palangka Raya City. This study used a survey method. Anopheles larval habitats were found at five points in Tangkiling Village, with habitats in the form of three puddles, fish ponds and water reservoirs. Each Anopheles habitat is close to residential areas and cattle pens.

Skrining kandidiasis oral pada saliva warga binaan di Lembaga Pemasyarakatan perempuan Kelas II A Sungguminasa

Umi Nur Fadilah, Hartati, Yanti Sunaidi — Sat, 20 Jan 2024 00:00:00 +0000

Candida albicans is a normal microflora that lives in the human body, inculding in the oral cavity, skin, nails, respirator tract, and digestive tract. In the oral cavity, changes in the form of Candida albicans from commensel to pathogenic resulting in oral candidiasis are caused by predisposing factors, including disruption of the normal flora of the oral cavity due to long- term use of broad- spectrum antibiotics, excessive use of mouthwash, irritation due to the use of dentures, lack of maintaining oral hygiene, immune disorders due to diseases such as AIDS, Diabetes mellitus. The purpose of this study was to determine the results of oral candidiasis screening on the saliva of assisted citizens at the Sungguminasa Class IIA Women^’s Correctional Institution. The samples used were saliva from assisted residents at the Sungguminasa Class IIA Women^’s Community Institution. Saliva samples was screened for Candida albicans fungus by examination using the culture method for 3 – 7 days and continued with gram staining. Based on the research conducted, it can be concluded that from 10 (100%) samples obtained 7 (70%) positive samples of Candida albicans with a maximum number of colonies of 65 colonies and at least 2 colonies with an averge colony count of 22.71. While 3 (30%) samples were negative for Candida albicans. The conclusion of the screening results obtained showed that the samples that were examined and obtained positive resutls were said not to be infected with oral candidiasis, but the identified Candida albicans was still classified as normal flora in the oral cavity, this is because the number of colonies in the positive sampel <100 which showed no increase in colonies.

Identifikasi larva Aedes aegypti dan Aedes albopictus di Kecamatan Pahandut Kota Palangka Raya

Mon, 05 Feb 2024 00:00:00 +0000

Dengue Hemorrhagic Fever (DHF) is an infectious disease caused by Aedes spp. mosquitoes. which can be found in tropical and sub-tropical climates. The transmission of dengue fever is closely related to people's daily living habits. Factors that play a role in the emergence of disease are influenced by human factors as hosts and Aedes spp mosquitoes. as a vector for transmitting dengue fever. The breeding place for Aedes spp. can increase the mosquito population in transmitting dengue fever to humans. Research on peat water as a habitat for Aedes spp. larvae. It is very important to do this as an effort to control dengue vectors, especially in areas where the pH of the water tends to be acidic in Palangka Raya City because the larvae of Aedes spp. has the ability to adapt to water that tends to be acidic. This research was conducted using a survey method with a cross-sectional study and experimental laboratory design.