Tropis: Jurnal Riset Teknologi Laboratorium Medis

Review: Analysis of Protein Levels in Stunted Childern in Southern Kalimantan

Cecilia Luvinska Christine Tukat — Sun, 02 Mar 2025 00:00:00 +0000

Stunting is a global problem that causes children to grow and develop shorter than their peers. Many factors influence this, including protein. Thus, the purpose of the study was to determine whether there is a relationship between protein levels and the incidence of stunting in children in South Kalimantan. The method that can be done is to collect data through a literature review from several journals. Based on the data obtained, South Kalimantan Province has a stunting prevalence of 11.9%. Then, based on the research, there is a relationship between protein levels and the incidence of stunting in children.

Perbedaan Hasil Pemeriksaan Infeksi Cacing Usus Sebelum dan Sesudah Pemberian Obat Cacing Pada Murid SDN Lantung Kecamatan Wori Kabupaten Minahasa Utara

Indra Elisabet Lalangpuling, Elisabet Odameng, Ketrina Konoralma — Sat, 08 Mar 2025 00:00:00 +0000

Soil Transmitted Helminths worm infection is an intestinal worm infection transmitted through direct contact with contaminated eggs or parasitic worms in the soil. Treatment of worm infections can be done by administering deworming medication. The purpose of this study was to determine the results of the examination of Soil Transmitted Helminths (STH) worm eggs before and after administration of deworming medication. The sample population in this study were all students of SDN Lantung. The total sample in this study was 32 students consisting of grades 1 to 6. The research method was descriptive analytical with a cross-sectional design. The results of the study were obtained before the administration of deworming medication, Ascaris lumbricoides were found in 5 students (16.6%), Hookworms were found in 1 student (3.3%), and Hookworms were found in 1 student (6.6%). The results of the fecal examination after six months of deworming medication found Ascaris lumbricoides in 4 students (12.5%) and Hookworms in 1 student (3.3%). The administration of deworming medication in this study showed that there was a difference before and after administration of deworming medication in the feces of students at SDN Lantung.

Review: Review of the Relationship Between Pesticide Exposure and Risk of Renal Failure Disease

Jessica Christin Silitonga — Sat, 08 Mar 2025 00:00:00 +0000

Pesticides can have serious adverse effects on health, especially kidney failure, even though they are intended to manage pests. Examined in this scientific review is the connection between farmers' compromised kidney function and pesticide exposure. A laboratory method that involved taking samples of blood and urine and using High-Performance Liquid Chromatography (HPLC) to analyze pesticide levels revealed a positive relationship between exposure to pesticides, particularly organophosphates, and higher levels of creatinine and urea, which are markers of kidney damage. Twenty-four percent of Indonesian farmers suffer from chronic kidney disease (CKD), according to data from five out of twelve publications. Poor personal hygiene and insufficient use of personal protective equipment (PPE) are risk factors that contribute to kidney damage. Pesticides may induce oxidative stress and inflammation in kidney tissues, according to a discussion of pathophysiological mechanisms. To safeguard farmers' kidney health, this journal review highlights the significance of routine health monitoring and instruction on safe pesticide use. To comprehend the underlying mechanisms of kidney damage caused by pesticide exposure and to create efficient preventative measures, more research is required.

Identifikasi Telur Cacing Nematoda Usus Pada Feses Pemulung Anak-Anak di Tempat Pembuangan Akhir (TPA) Tamangapa Antang, Kota Makassar

Friscila Mutiara, Hartati, Thaslifah — Sat, 08 Mar 2025 00:00:00 +0000

Helminthiasis is an infectious disease caused by parasitic worms from the intestinal nematode group, which includes Soil-Transmitted Helminths (Ascaris lumbricoides, Trichuris trichiura, Hookworm, Strongyloides stercoralis) and Non-Soil-Transmitted Helminths (Enterobius vermicularis, Trichinella spiralis). This infection is common among elementary school-aged children, especially those frequently in contact with soil, such as child scavengers. The objective of this study was to identify intestinal nematode species in the feces of child scavengers at the Tamangapa Antang landfill. Conducted at Megarezky University, the study analyzed 24 fecal samples collected from child scavengers. The samples were examined using the flotation method, and nematode egg morphology was identified under a microscope at magnifications of 40x to 100x. The findings showed that 17 samples (71%) were positive for nematode eggs, while 7 samples (29%) were negative.

Literature Review : The Effect of Water Type on the Growth of Aedes aegypti Mosquito Larvae in Indonesia

Rama Aroonasyaka — Sun, 09 Mar 2025 00:00:00 +0000

The World Health Organization (WHO) reported that 2.2 million cases of Dengue Hemorrhagic Fever occurred in 2010, but this number increased to 3.2 million in 2015. The Indonesian Ministry of Health reported that in 2022 there will be 95,893 cases of dengue fever causing death in 219 Regencies/Cities in Indonesia. This research uses a systematic literature review method using scientific databases. Aedes aegypti larvae can grow in various type of water, according to five studies that examined Aedes aegypti larvae in various water characteristics. Aedes aegypti can grow well in water mixed with acidic peat, water around the coast which has high salinity levels, brackish water and sea water. The conclusion is that Aedes aegypti larvae can grow in various types of water, however, salinity, pH, environmental temperature and various other factors influence the growth rate of larvae