Chronic Toxoplasmosis Infection in Members of Cat Breeding Organization in Surabaya

Intoduction: The cat breeder every day began by feeding, bathing, cutting the nails and cleaning the cage. This activity presented a health risk for breeders to be infected with the parasite Toxoplasma gondii. This study aims to analyze the incidence of chronic toxoplasmosis infection in cat breeders in Surabaya. Method: This type of research was observational with a cross-sectional study design. A total of 19 respondents involved in this study came from members of the cat breeder organization. Sampling using a simple random sampling method. Respondent information data in the form of cat hygiene, cage sanitation, and personal hygiene were collected through an interview and observation process. Meanwhile, to find out toxoplasmosis infection, a blood sample serology test was performed at the Clinical Laboratory. Data were analyzed with qualitative descriptive methods to see a picture of each variable with a toxoplasmosis infection. Result and Discussion: Serological test results showed that the prevalence of toxoplasmosis infection was 58%. Chronic toxoplasmosis infection of 62% occurred in owners with poor hygiene of drums and 91% occurred in owners with poor personal hygiene. Conclusion: As a preventive measure against the risk of infection, breeders of cats need to always maintain the sanitation of the cage, such as frequent cleaning of the cage, cat feces and cleaning the floor around the cage so that infective oocysts do not multiply around the cage area. Also, must use personal protective equipment and wash your hands after contact with cats.

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The association between clinical laboratory data and chest CT findings explains disease severity in a large Italian cohort of COVID-19 patients

BMC Infectious Diseases ◽

10.1186/s12879-021-05855-9 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 21 (1) ◽

Author(s):

Simone Canovi ◽

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Giulia Besutti ◽

Efrem Bonelli ◽

Valentina Iotti ◽

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Keyword(s):

Clinical Laboratory ◽

Laboratory Data ◽

Organ Damage ◽

Cross Sectional Study ◽

Chest Ct ◽

Arterial Oxygen ◽

Emergency Rooms ◽

Cross Sectional ◽

Ct Findings ◽

Patient Prognosis

Abstract Background Laboratory data and computed tomography (CT) have been used during the COVID-19 pandemic, mainly to determine patient prognosis and guide clinical management. The aim of this study was to evaluate the association between CT findings and laboratory data in a cohort of COVID-19 patients. Methods This was an observational cross-sectional study including consecutive patients presenting to the Reggio Emilia (Italy) province emergency rooms for suspected COVID-19 for one month during the outbreak peak, who underwent chest CT scan and laboratory testing at presentation and resulted positive for SARS-CoV-2. Results Included were 866 patients. Total leukocytes, neutrophils, C-reactive protein (CRP), creatinine, AST, ALT and LDH increase with worsening parenchymal involvement; an increase in platelets was appreciable with the highest burden of lung involvement. A decrease in lymphocyte counts paralleled worsening parenchymal extension, along with reduced arterial oxygen partial pressure and saturation. After correcting for parenchymal extension, ground-glass opacities were associated with reduced platelets and increased procalcitonin, consolidation with increased CRP and reduced oxygen saturation. Conclusions Pulmonary lesions induced by SARS-CoV-2 infection were associated with raised inflammatory response, impaired gas exchange and end-organ damage. These data suggest that lung lesions probably exert a central role in COVID-19 pathogenesis and clinical presentation.

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Cross-sectional study on the role of public awareness in preventing the spread of COVID-19 outbreak in India

Postgraduate Medical Journal ◽

10.1136/postgradmedj-2020-138349 ◽

2020 ◽

pp. postgradmedj-2020-138349

Author(s):

Manish Kaushik ◽

Divya Agarwal ◽

Anil K Gupta

Keyword(s):

Public Awareness ◽

Age Groups ◽

Preventive Measure ◽

Cross Sectional Study ◽

Indian Society ◽

Personal Hygiene ◽

Economic Activities ◽

Cross Sectional ◽

Social Distancing ◽

Hygiene Measures

Background WHO has recommended personal hygiene (respiratory hygiene, using face masks, washing hands with warm water and soap, use of alcohol-based hand sanitizers, avoid touching mouth, eyes & nose, cleanliness), social distancing and careful handling of purchased products as an effective preventive measure for COVID-19 disease. The growing pandemic of COVID-19 disease requires social distancing and personal hygiene measures to protect public health. But this message is not clear and well understood among people. The aim of this study is to determine the awareness, knowledge and attitude about COVID-19 and relate the behaviour of Indian society, especially when the country is restarting all its economic activities, after the complete lockdown. Method The present paper is based on an extensive survey among 21 406 adult participants of various sections of Indian society with different age groups between 18 and 80 years to introspect the level of public awareness with respect to cause, spread, prevention and treatment of disease caused by spread of COVID-19 viral outbreak, which will be automatically reflected in the societal behavioural response of rigorous precautionary measures. Conclusions There is a need to extend the knowledge base among individuals to enhance their active participation in the prevention mechanisms with respect to the spread of the pandemic. There is a need to elaborate the Indian socio-cultural aspects, so that society starts appreciating and voluntarily following social distancing. This should improve the adaptability of people with livelihood resilience to let them protect themselves not only from the present pandemic but also from all other unforeseen infections, and to provide care to patients.

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Pola Asuh Orang Tua Sebagai Faktor Penentu Kualitas Pemenuhan Kebutuhan Dasar Personal Hygiene Anak Usia 6-12 Tahun

Jurnal Ners dan Kebidanan Indonesia ◽

10.21927/jnki.2014.2(2).86-92 ◽

2016 ◽

Vol 2 (2) ◽

pp. 86

Author(s):

Umi Mardliyah ◽

Anafrin Yugistyowati ◽

Veriani Aprilia

Keyword(s):

School Health ◽

Sampling Technique ◽

Simple Random Sampling ◽

Cross Sectional Study ◽

Personal Hygiene ◽

School Age Children ◽

School Age ◽

Cross Sectional ◽

Primary School Age ◽

Parenting Pattern

<p>Health problems that often occur in children of primary school age (6-12 years) are diseases associated with personal hygiene of the children. This study aimed to determine the relationship of parenting pattern with quality fulﬁ llment of basic personal hygiene needs of children aged 6-12 years in SDN Asem Little Kulon Progo Yogyakarta. This analytic observational used cross-sectional study design. Sampling was determined with simple random sampling technique and obtained 86 students as respondents. Analysis using test Kendal Tau (τ) showed no association between parenting pattern with quality fulﬁ llment of basic personal hygiene needs of children aged 6-12 years in SDN Asem Little Kulon Progo Yogyakarta (p<0.05). The results provide input for health services to improve health education to the community, especially school-age children about personal hygiene associated with the prevention of disease through School Health Unit (UKS).</p>

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Helminthic Infestation of Grass Root Level Students in a Selected Madrasha of Bangladesh

Bangladesh Medical Journal ◽

10.3329/bmj.v48i2.51293 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 48 (2) ◽

pp. 44-47

Author(s):

Rahat Bin Habib ◽

ARM Luthful Kabir ◽

Md Abdur Rouf ◽

Md Sk Shahid Ullah ◽

Md Nazmul Hossain ◽

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Keyword(s):

Risk Factors ◽

Simple Random Sampling ◽

Cross Sectional Study ◽

Personal Hygiene ◽

Anthropometric Measurement ◽

Cross Sectional ◽

Grass Root ◽

Grass Root Level ◽

Age Range ◽

Survey Evaluation

In Bangladesh, 4 million students study in 64000 madrasha, which represent 7% of all students, most of these are unregistered. There is little evaluation of helminthic infestation by any authority. It is believed that madrasha students came from vulnerable part of society. : Present Sheikh Hasian government declared on equivalency of their certificate therefore it is important to study on them and evaluate their helminthic infestation. May be this is one of the first study on helminthic infestation on grass root level madrasha students in Bangladesh. We conducted the study to evaluate on helminthiasis to find out current situations, to identify the risk factors and for intervention to control of helminthic infestation. This cross sectional study was conducted on 164 from 1000 residential students by simple random sampling. Face to face interview and anthropometric measurement were conducted by semistructured open ended questionnaire from those students. Out of hundred-sixty four students all were male, age range from 06-18 years, ova found 75% students in their stool sample, 71% have multiple helminthasis, Ascaris Lumbricoids (AL) was the most (28%) prevalence, in polyparasitism 58% were Ascaris Lumbricoids and Trichuris Trichuria (AL+TT), anal itching found 68% students which indicate pin worm, no antihelminthic intake 76% students within 6 months. Teachers and parent’s health education help to prevent helminthasis. Regular survey, evaluation is needed to identify the risk factors of helminthasis for intervention, monitoring, guidance and training of students and teachers to improve their personal hygiene practice. Moreover need to intake of regular antihelminthic for dewarming to build a healthy green Bangladesh. Bangladesh Med J. 2019 May; 48 (2): 44-47

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Birth Preparedness among Women and Factors Associated with Antenatal Care

Journal of Health Management ◽

10.1177/0972063418779915 ◽

2018 ◽

Vol 20 (3) ◽

pp. 378-400

Author(s):

Ashalata Pati ◽

Ranjit Kumar Dehury ◽

Parthsarathi Dehury

Keyword(s):

Antenatal Care ◽

Maternal Mortality ◽

Simple Random Sampling ◽

Cross Sectional Study ◽

Personal Hygiene ◽

Birth Preparedness ◽

Cross Sectional ◽

Factors Associated ◽

Process Indicators ◽

Development Goals

Reducing maternal mortality is the fifth goal among the millennium development goals and subsequent sustainable development goals. Complete antenatal care (ANC) and institutional delivery are two process indicators advised in all interventions related to reduction of maternal mortality. A study is conducted to know the ANC profile of the women and factors associated with it and their birth preparedness for delivery in a rural tribal area of Vikramgad taluka in the Indian state of Maharashtra. A community-level descriptive cross-sectional study was conducted among the women those who recently experienced delivery of baby. Simple random sampling method was used to select the respondents. The result of the study shows women follow specific practices related to diet, personal hygiene, physical activity and rest with neonatal feeding and care practices in the month following delivery, to keep themselves and their baby healthy. The significant factors found to be associated with ANC visits were the age of the women ( p = 0.001), education ( p = 0.03), husband’s education ( p = 0.002), monthly household income ( p = 0.11) and distance of site of ANC from home in time measured in minutes ( p = 0.047).

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Prevalence and determinants of under-nutrition among children aged 5-10 years in an urban area of Kancheepuram district, Tamil Nadu

International Journal of Community Medicine and Public Health ◽

10.18203/2394-6040.ijcmph20204744 ◽

2020 ◽

Vol 7 (11) ◽

pp. 4449

Author(s):

Jasmine Sharmila M. K. ◽

Umadevi Jeyakumar R. ◽

Anantha Eashwar V. M.

Keyword(s):

Urban Area ◽

Tamil Nadu ◽

Sampling Technique ◽

Water Source ◽

Simple Random Sampling ◽

Cross Sectional Study ◽

Personal Hygiene ◽

Cross Sectional ◽

Under Nutrition ◽

Poor Nutritional Status

Background: Childhood is a phase of swift growth and development after infancy. One of the foremost public health problems in developing countries like India is extensive prevalence of under nutrition among school children resulting in delayed cognitive development and severe health impairment. Hence early detection helps in prompt prevention and treatment of complications. Aim was to assess the prevalence and factors associated with under-nutrition among children aged 5-10 years in an urban area of Kancheepuram district, Tamil Nadu.Methods: A descriptive cross sectional study conducted among 210 children in the age group of 5-10 years residing at Anakaputhur, an urban field practice area of Sree Balaji Medical College and hospital for a duration of 4 months by simple random sampling technique. A pre-tested semi-structured questionnaire was employed to interview the children and their mothers. The data obtained was subjected to statistical analysis using SPSS version 22.Results: Prevalence of underweight among children was found to be 52.4% of which 58.5% of the undernourished children were boys when compared to 47.4% among girls. Underweight was significantly associated with source of drinking water [(p<0.0125), OR=2.0566], episode of diarrhea [(p<0.0054), OR=2.3624] and ARI [(p<0.0000), OR= 8.6417] in the last 3 months, history of passing worms [(p<0.0348), OR=1.8878], meal frequency <3 times/day [(p<0.0000), OR=7.5432].Conclusions: Half of the children (52.4%) in the study had poor nutritional status. To combat under-nutrition good living conditions, education to the mothers, clean water source, good personal hygiene, period deworming and delivery of integrated programs are recommended.

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Clinicopathologic study of Kikuchi’s disease in children in a tertiary hospital in South India

International Journal of Contemporary Pediatrics ◽

10.18203/2349-3291.ijcp20190708 ◽

2019 ◽

Vol 6 (2) ◽

pp. 664

Author(s):

Anu Punnen ◽

Kanagalakshmi . ◽

Marie Therese Manipadam ◽

Valsan Philip Verghese ◽

Leni Grace Mathew ◽

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Keyword(s):

Liver Enzymes ◽

Clinical Laboratory ◽

Laboratory Data ◽

Cervical Lymphadenopathy ◽

Tertiary Hospital ◽

Cross Sectional Study ◽

Treatment Modalities ◽

Laboratory Findings ◽

Cross Sectional ◽

Elevated Liver Enzymes

Background: The aim of this study was to evaluate the clinical and laboratory characteristics, treatment modalities and outcome of children with Kikuchi’s disease.Methods: A retrospective cross-sectional study was conducted among all children, histopathologically diagnosed with KFD. Clinical, laboratory data and treatment outcomes were analysed.Results: During the study period, 53 children histopathologically confirmed as KFD were enrolled in the study. There were 36 males and 17 females. The lymph node involvements were mostly cervical with bilateral predisposition (63.5%), firm (88%), matted (30.8%) and tenderness (38.5%). Fever, headache, vomiting, chills, myalgia and rash were other common presentations other than cervical lymphadenopathy. The associated laboratory findings include anemia (71.2%), leukopenia especially lymphopenia (31.4%), monocytosis (21.6%), thrombocytopenia (16.3%), elevated CRP (53.1%), ESR (83.7%), LDH (100%) and elevated liver enzymes. Most of the children were managed conservatively (49.1%). Corticosteroids were administered for (22.6 %) of patients. Recurrence occurred in 4 children (7.5 %) and 13 children (24.5%) had other associated diseases.Conclusions: KFD should be suspected in well children with febrile cervical lymphadenopathy, especially with leukopenia, monocytosis, and elevated CRP, ESR, LDH, Liver enzymes. KFD in children can have rarely atypical presentations and coexist with other diseases.

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Low bone mineral density manifests in cirrhotic patients 15 to 20 years before the usual screening age

Acta gastroenterológica latinoamericana ◽

10.52787/akby6330 ◽

2020 ◽

Author(s):

Liliana Sampaio Costa Mendes ◽

Barbara Castro Neves ◽

Ana Loisa Silva de Menezes ◽

Marcos Vasconcelos Carneiro ◽

Jose Eduardo Trevizoli ◽

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Keyword(s):

Bone Mineral Density ◽

Bone Mineral ◽

Clinical Laboratory ◽

Laboratory Data ◽

Cross Sectional Study ◽

Mineral Density ◽

Multivariate Statistical ◽

Cross Sectional ◽

Low Bone Mineral Density ◽

Cirrhotic Patients

Introduction. Variable prevalence rates have been reported for Low bone mineral density (LBMD). Objectives. To determine the prevalence of LBMD in cirrhotic patients from a hospital outpatient clinic, to identify clinical and laboratory predictors of LBMD, and to determine the mean age at which LBMD was detected in this population. Methods. We conduced a cross-sectional study with 97 patients with liver cirrhosis for the presence of LBMD using bone densitometry of the lumbar spine and femoral neck. The prevalence of LBMD and mean age at detection of LBMD were evaluated. Correlation of LBMD with clinical-laboratory data was assessed, and uni and multivariate statistical analysis was performed. Results. The prevalence of LBMD was 50.5% in the 97 of the cases. LBMD was more frequent in participants over 50 years old (p = 0.001). There were no significant associations between the presence of LBMD and body mass index (p = 0.9), CHILD-PUGH score (p = 0.23), levels of 25-OH vitamin D (p = 0.5), parathyroid hormone (p = 0.5), calcium (p = 0.1), phosphorus (p = 0.3), and current or past smoking (p = 0.7). Age over 50 years remained a predictor of hepatic osteodystrophy even after adjusting for the other variables. Discussion. In conclusion LBMD was prevalent in the cirrhotic population studied. The age at LBMD diagnosis was between 15 and 20 years less than the osteoporosis screening age of the non-cirrhotic population. There were no clinical-laboratory factors that increased the suspicion of LBMD. Further studies are needed to determine whether these findings can be extrapolated to the cirrhotic population.

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Potency of commonly retailed antibiotics in pharmacies found in Adama, Oromia regional state, Ethiopia

PLoS ONE ◽

10.1371/journal.pone.0253971 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 16 (7) ◽

pp. e0253971

Author(s):

Demelash Demissie ◽

Teshome Geremew ◽

Adinew Zewdu Chernet ◽

Musa Mohammed Ali

Keyword(s):

Bacterial Infections ◽

Large Scale ◽

Clinical Laboratory ◽

Sampling Technique ◽

Simple Random Sampling ◽

Storage Conditions ◽

Cross Sectional Study ◽

Diffusion Method ◽

Cross Sectional ◽

Expiry Date

Introduction Antibiotics are commonly used for the treatment and prevention of bacterial infections. The potency of antibiotics can be affected by factors such as temperature, light, moisture, and storage conditions. Inappropriate storage and transportation of antibiotics may lead to loss of potency earlier than the expiry date. The aim of this study was to determine the potency and associated factors of commonly retailed antibiotics. Method Institution-based cross-sectional study was conducted on commonly retailed antibiotics in pharmacies that are available in Adama, Ethiopia from March 2018 to June 2018. This study focused on commonly ordered antibiotics such as amoxicillin, azithromycin, ciprofloxacin, and ceftriaxone. Antibiotics to be tested were selected by using a simple random sampling technique. Socio-demographic and related data were collected using a semi-structured questionnaire. Antibiotic susceptibility testing was performed using the disc diffusion method as described in the Clinical Laboratory Standard Institute guideline. Results Mean inhibition zones of amoxicillin, ciprofloxacin, azithromycin, and ceftriaxone were 14.2 ± 4 mm, 30.9 ± 4.2 mm, 17.47 ± 3.83 mm, and 32.7±1.8 respectively. Out of 164 antibiotics tested, 61% passed the potency test. The potency of antibiotics varies across different countries in which 53.7% and 54.6 of antibiotics from India and Ethiopia passed the potency test. All ceftriaxone tested in this study passed the potency test. Factors such as air condition of pharmacy (X2 = 4.27; p = 0.039), source of all antibiotics (X2 = 5.41; p = 0.02), and source of amoxicillin (X2 = 4.73; p = 0.03) were significantly associated with potency of antibiotics. Conclusions About 40% of antibiotics tested in the current study did not pass the potency test; this warrants further investigation to identify the magnitude of the problem and its causes at a large scale.

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Pengaruh bising lalu lintas terhadap penurunan fungsi pendengaran pada juru parkir di kota Denpasar

Oto Rhino Laryngologica Indonesiana ◽

10.32637/orli.v40i2.3 ◽

2013 ◽

Vol 40 (2) ◽

Cited By ~ 1

Author(s):

Ni Ketut Susilawati ◽

Wayan Sudana ◽

Eka Putra Setiawan

Keyword(s):

Hearing Impairment ◽

Noise Exposure ◽

Traffic Noise ◽

Hearing Threshold ◽

Noise Pollution ◽

Simple Random Sampling ◽

Cross Sectional Study ◽

Control Group ◽

Cross Sectional ◽

Hearing Function

Background: Noise pollution or noise is an unwanted sound which is disturbing to human beings.However small or soft the sound, if it is undesirable it is considered as noise. Noise induced hearingloss is a sensorineural hearing loss that is commonly encountered second to presbycusis. Purpose: Toknow the effect of traffic noise exposure on hearing impairment to the employees of the Parking DistrictCompany of the Denpasar city and to improve diagnostic detection on hearing impairment caused bynoise. Method: A cross sectional study was conducted at the Parking District Company office. Thepopulations of this study were the employees of the Parking District Company. Samples of this study were the employees who were exposed to traffic noise and control samples were an employee who was unexposed. Samples were selected by simple random sampling. Results: From 40 parking attendants,27 persons (67.5%) aged above 35 years old. The parking attendants who had been working for ten to fifteen years were 36 persons (90%) and no history using ear protection when working. Seven persons(17.5%) had referred DPOAE upon examination with increase hearing threshold on audiogram result.In this study the parking attendants who had hearing deficit induced by noise were 7 persons (17.5%)and only one person (2.5%) in control group. There was a statistically significant effect of traffic noiseto hearing function deficit (p<0.05). Conclusion: Traffic noise has effect in hearing function deficit onthe parking attendants.ORLI Vol. 40 No. 2 Tahun 2010Key words: NIHL, parking attendant, audiometry, DPOAE.

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