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<![CDATA[Kolesterol dan Tekanan Darah Lansia di Posyandu Abiyoso Polkesbaya ]]>
<![CDATA[Christyaningsih, Juliana]]>;
<![CDATA[Rusyadi, Luthfi]]>;
<![CDATA[Minarti, Minarti]]>;
<![CDATA[Mamik, Mamik]]>;
<![CDATA[Pestariati, Pestariati]]>;
<![CDATA[Mutiarawati, Diah Titik]]>;
<![CDATA[Suliati, Suliati]]>;
<![CDATA[Sasongkowati, Retno]]>;
<![CDATA[Woelansari, Evy Diah]]>;
<![CDATA[Suhariyadi, Suhariyadi]]>;
<![CDATA[Istanto, Wisnu]]>;
<![CDATA[Endarini, Lully Hanni]]>;
<![CDATA[Museyaroh, Museyaroh]]>
<![CDATA[ JURNAL RAKAT SEHAT (JRS) : Pengabdian Kepada Masyarakat Vol 2 No 2 (2023): Jurnal Rakat Sehat: Pengabdian Kepada Masyarakat ]]>
Publisher : <![CDATA[UPPM Poltekkes Kemenkes Banjarmasin ]]>
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DOI: 10.31964/jrs.v2i2.35
<![CDATA[As people age, the physical state of the human body will gradually deteriorate due to a decrease in the quantity of cells present, leading to a gradual reduction in functionality referred to as the aging process. In elderly humans (aged more than 60 years) excessive cholesterol levels and high blood pressure are one of the causes of diseases such as heart disease which has been recognized by WHO as the number one cause of death in the world. The buildup of fatty deposits on the linings of blood vessels has the potential to lead to obstructions within the blood vessels. The objective of this initiative is to enhance understanding regarding the hazards associated with cholesterol. This outreach effort took place in July 2023, conducted at Posyandu Abiyoso, Surabaya Health Polytechnic. The activity consists of several processes 1). conducting a survey of the location of the Abiyoso posyandu of the Surabaya Health Polytechnic, 2). Opening registration and taking participants' personal data, 3) conducting participant health interviews, 4). Checking cholesterol levels and blood pressure of participants. From the community service activities carried out, it was found that 42 of the 65 (64.6%) participants who took part in the examination at the integrated service post had high cholesterol levels, and 60 of the 65 (92.3%) participants had high blood pressure or hypertension. By conducting health checks on cholesterol levels and blood pressure, there is an expectation that the society will come to realize and comprehend. the dangers of hypertension and hypercholesterolemia so that the community can prevent the occurrence of sustainable diseases.]]>
<![CDATA[Korelasi antara Trombositopenia Imunoglobulin M dan Imunoglobulin G pada Anak yang Menderita Dengue Haemorrhagic Fever ]]>
<![CDATA[Hariyanto Hariyanto]]>;
<![CDATA[Evy Diah Woelansari]]>;
<![CDATA[Suliati Suliati]]>
<![CDATA[ STRADA : Jurnal Ilmiah Kesehatan Vol. 7 No. 1 (2018): May ]]>
Publisher : <![CDATA[Universitas STRADA Indonesia ]]>
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DOI: 10.30994/sjik.v7i1.142
<![CDATA[DHF merupakan demam berdarah dengue yang disebabkan oleh virus dengue yang ditularkan oleh nyamuk Aedes aegypti. Demam Berdarah Dengue dengan gejala umum demam, nyeri sendi, lekopenia dengan salah satunya trombositopeni. Demam akibat infeksi virus menyebabkan respon imun yaitu IgM dan IgG yang berasal dari limfosit B. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk membuktikan adanya hubungan antara trombositopeni dengan imunoglobulin M dan imunoglobulin G pada anak yang menderita DHF. Penelitian ini bersifat deskriptif analitik yang dilakukan antara bulan Januari sampai Juni 2013 di laboratorim RSU Dr. Iskak Tulungagung. Dari pemeriksaan terhadap 60 kasus yang mengalami penurunan trombosit < 100.000/mm3 atau trombositopeni terdapat hasil IgG yang reaktif 23 (38,3%) IgG yang nonreaktif 14 (23,3%) IgM yang reaktif 26 (43,3%) IgM yang non reaktif 11 (18,3%) yang negatif IgG dan IgMnya walaupun trombositopeni sebanyak 23 (28,3%) dari hasil penelitian lanjutan dengan statistik dilakukan uji non parametrik corelation didapatkan p = 0,000 pada IgG dan p = 0,000 pada IgM artinya p < α. Artinya ada hubungan antara trombositopenia dengan imunoglobulin M dan imunoglobulin G pada anak yang menderita dengue haemorhagic fever. Korelasi yang terjadi antara yang terjadi adalah korelasi yang kuat dan searah artinya apabila trombosit naik maka IgM dan IgG naik atau sebaliknya. Untuk hubungan IgG dan IgM didapat nilai r = 0,590 pada α = 0,01. Artinya hubungan IgG dan IgM mempunyai kuat hubungan sedang dan searah.]]>
<![CDATA[Distribution Patterns of Soil Insects Across Microhabitat Types in Lemor Botanical Garden, East Lombok, Indonesia ]]>
<![CDATA[Suliati, Suliati]]>;
<![CDATA[Artyasa, I Putu]]>;
<![CDATA[Ilhamdi, Mohammad Liwa]]>
<![CDATA[ Jurnal Biologi Tropis Vol. 25 No. 3 (2025): Juli-September ]]>
Publisher : <![CDATA[Biology Education Study Program, Faculty of Teacher Training and Education, University of Mataram, Indonesia ]]>
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DOI: 10.29303/jbt.v25i3.9427
<![CDATA[Soil insects play an important role as indicators of ecosystem balance, however information about soil insects especially the distribution patterns of soil insects across microhabitat in the Lemor Botanical Gardens is still limited. This research aimed to analyze the distribution patterns of soil insects across various types of microhabitats in the Lemor Botanical Garden. This type of research is descriptive exploratif where soil insect samples were taken using the pitfall traf method, soil drill and continued using berlese tullgren. Sampling was carried out for 3 repetitions at two stations, namely station 1 in the Ex Situ area and station 2 in the In Situ area of the Lemor Botanical Garden. Each station consists of 10 sampling plots where each plot consists of 3 microhabitats namely litter, soil surface and subsurface. The research data were analyzed using the Morisita Index. The results indicated that the distribution of soil insects showed variation across microhabitats: in the litter microhabitat, 14% of individuals exhibited a clumped distribution and 1% an uniform distribution; in the soil surface microhabitat, 32% were clumped and 2% uniform distributed; and subsurface microhabitats, 7% were clumped and 1% uniform distributed. These findings suggest that the dominant distribution pattern of soil insects across all microhabitats is clumped followed by a lesser degree of uniform distribution. The research is expected to provide insights to the public regarding the distribution patterns of soil insects across various types of microhabitats in the Lemor Botanical Garden.]]>
<![CDATA[HUBUNGAN INFEKSI SOIL TRANSMITTED HELMINTH DENGAN ANGKA RETIKULOSIT, KADAR HEMOGLOBIN DAN PERILAKU HIDUP BERSIH & SEHAT PADA ANAK SEKOLAH DASAR ]]>
<![CDATA[Maudita, Nauril]]>;
<![CDATA[Sasongkowati, Retno]]>;
<![CDATA[Suliati, Suliati]]>;
<![CDATA[Anggraini, Anita Dwi]]>
<![CDATA[ CENDEKIA: Jurnal Ilmu Pengetahuan Vol. 5 No. 2 (2025) ]]>
Publisher : <![CDATA[Pusat Pengembangan Pendidikan dan Penelitian Indonesia ]]>
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DOI: 10.51878/cendekia.v5i2.5710
<![CDATA[Soil-transmitted helminth (STH) infections are a significant public health problem, especially in tropical and subtropical countries with limited sanitation. Transmission occurs through soil contaminated with the feces of infected individuals, which contain helminth eggs such as Ascaris lumbricoides (roundworm) and Trichuris trichiura (whipworm), as well as hookworm larvae. This study aims to analyze the relationship between STH infection and hematological status (reticulocyte count and hemoglobin level) and Clean and Healthy Living Behavior (PHBS) in vulnerable elementary school students. Using a cross-sectional design, the study involved 44 students at SDN Sobontoro 2. The results showed that 23% of students (10 children) tested positive for STH infection. Statistical analysis using the Spearman test found no significant correlation between STH infection and reticulocyte count (p=0.072) or hemoglobin level (p=0.124). However, a very significant relationship was found between STH infection and PHBS (p=0.000). These findings underline that poor PHBS practices are a major risk factor that directly contributes to high rates of STH infections. ABSTRAKInfeksi cacing usus yang ditularkan melalui tanah, atau Soil Transmitted Helminth (STH), merupakan masalah kesehatan masyarakat yang signifikan, terutama di negara-negara tropis dan subtropis dengan sanitasi terbatas. Penularannya terjadi melalui tanah yang terkontaminasi tinja penderita, yang mengandung telur cacing seperti Ascaris lumbricoides (cacing gelang) dan Trichuris trichiura (cacing cambuk), serta larva cacing tambang (hookworm). Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk menganalisis hubungan antara infeksi STH dengan status hematologis (angka retikulosit dan kadar hemoglobin) serta Perilaku Hidup Bersih dan Sehat (PHBS) pada siswa sekolah dasar yang rentan. Menggunakan desain cross-sectional, penelitian melibatkan 44 siswa di SDN Sobontoro 2. Hasil menunjukkan 23% siswa (10 anak) positif terinfeksi STH. Analisis statistik menggunakan uji Spearman tidak menemukan korelasi signifikan antara infeksi STH dengan angka retikulosit (p=0,072) maupun kadar hemoglobin (p=0,124). Namun, ditemukan hubungan yang sangat signifikan antara infeksi STH dan PHBS (p=0,000). Temuan ini menggarisbawahi bahwa praktik PHBS yang buruk adalah faktor risiko utama yang berkontribusi langsung terhadap tingginya angka infeksi STH. ]]>
<![CDATA[Analisis Bakteri Methicillin Resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) pada Pus Infeksi Nosokomial Pasien Pasca Operasi ]]>
<![CDATA[Rina Idawati]]>;
<![CDATA[Suliati Suliati]]>;
<![CDATA[Lully Hanni Endarini]]>;
<![CDATA[Pestariati Pestariati]]>
<![CDATA[ JOURNAL SAINS STUDENT RESEARCH Vol. 3 No. 4 (2025): Jurnal Sains Student Research (JSSR) Agustus ]]>
Publisher : <![CDATA[CV. KAMPUS AKADEMIK PUBLISING ]]>
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DOI: 10.61722/jssr.v3i4.5984
<![CDATA[Nosocomial infections are a serious concern in healthcare services, particularly among postoperative patients. One of the main pathogens responsible for nosocomial infections is Staphylococcus aureus, especially strains resistant to the antibiotic methicillin (MRSA). MRSA infections can worsen patient conditions, prolong hospital stays, and increase medical costs.This study aims to analyze the presence of MRSA bacteria in pus samples from nosocomial infections in postoperative patients and to determine its prevalence at General Hospital.This research employed a descriptive-analytic observational method using both primary and secondary data from postoperative patients with nosocomial infections. Pus samples were cultured and identified through Gram staining, catalase test, coagulase test, biochemical tests, and antibiotic susceptibility testing using the Microbiology Analyzer TDR-300B Mindray. The study was conducted from August to November 2024.From 41 pus samples collected from postoperative patients with nosocomial infections, 6 samples tested positive for MRSA, indicating a prevalence of 14.6%. Antibiotic susceptibility tests showed resistance patterns to several beta-lactam antibiotic classes.]]>
<![CDATA[The Relationship Between Blood Glucose Levels To The Results Mycobacterium Tuberculosis Examination In Tuberculosis Patients ]]>
<![CDATA[Puspita, Ria]]>;
<![CDATA[Suliati, Suliati]]>;
<![CDATA[Mutiarawati, Diah Titik]]>
<![CDATA[ Jurnal Analis Medika Biosains (JAMBS) Vol 10, No 2 (2023): JURNAL ANALIS MEDIKA BIOSAINS (JAMBS) ]]>
Publisher : <![CDATA[Poltekkes Kemenkes Mataram ]]>
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DOI: 10.32807/jambs.v10i2.330
<![CDATA[Tuberculosis (TB) is still high. 10.4 million new cases of TB occur and 1.4 million die from the disease is found The World Health Organization (WHO). Elevated blood glucose can lead to more severe tuberculosis infection, reactivation of dormant tuberculosis foci, and poor treatment outcomes. Determine the relationship of blood glucose levels to the results of Mycobacterium tuberculosis examination in suspected tuberculosis patients in Ketapang Banyuwangi area is the purpose of this of research study. The method was correlational analytic design of this study. The results conducted on 118 people who performed tuberculosis screening examinations, 32 people who qualified as a population. And 30 (thirty) people who meet the inclusion requirements as research samples. The results of the patient's molecular rapid test showed 6 (six) people were positive (+), and the results of the patient's culture showed 3 (three) people were positive (+) and 3 (three) other people were negative (-). While the results of fasting blood glucose level examination in 3 (three) tuberculosis patients conducted periodically (every week) for 5 (five) weeks were in the range of 78mg/dL - 150mg/dL. The conclusion is that there is a significant relationship between blood glucose levels and results of Mycobacterium tuberculosis examination of tuberculosis patients in the first, second and third patients in Ketapang Banyuwangi area.]]>
<![CDATA[KORELASI KADAR HBA1C DENGAN HIPERTENSI PADA PASIEN DIABETES MELITUS PROLANIS DI KABUPATEN MAGETAN ]]>
<![CDATA[Muslihatin, Titin]]>;
<![CDATA[Suliati, Suliati]]>;
<![CDATA[Endarini, Lully Hanni]]>;
<![CDATA[Arifin, Syamsul]]>
<![CDATA[ HEALTHY : Jurnal Inovasi Riset Ilmu Kesehatan Vol. 4 No. 3 (2025) ]]>
Publisher : <![CDATA[Pusat Pengembangan Pendidikan dan Penelitian Indonesia ]]>
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DOI: 10.51878/healthy.v4i3.7027
<![CDATA[ABSTRACT Diabetes mellitus (DM) is a chronic disease with an increasing prevalence and has become a major public health concern in Indonesia. One of the common complications of DM is hypertension, which worsens the patient’s condition and raises the risk of cardiovascular events such as heart attack and stroke. Hemoglobin A1c (HbA1c) examination is a key indicator for monitoring long-term blood glucose control, as it reflects average glucose levels over the previous two to three months and is widely used to evaluate treatment outcomes. This study aimed to analyze the relationship between HbA1c levels and the incidence of hypertension among DM patients enrolled in the Chronic Disease Management Program (Prolanis) in Magetan Regency. A correlational analytic method with a cross-sectional design was applied, with data collected from patients registered at several community health centers. Blood pressure was measured directly by health workers, while HbA1c levels were obtained through laboratory testing. The results showed that more than half of type 2 DM patients suffered from hypertension. Furthermore, a significant correlation was found between high HbA1c levels and a greater incidence of hypertension. These findings support previous studies, confirming that uncontrolled HbA1c increases hypertension risk. Therefore, proper HbA1c management plays an essential role in preventing and controlling complications, particularly hypertension, in DM patients. ABSTRAK Diabetes melitus (DM) merupakan penyakit kronis dengan prevalensi yang terus meningkat dan menjadi masalah kesehatan serius di Indonesia. Salah satu komplikasi yang sering menyertai adalah hipertensi, yang dapat memperburuk kondisi klinis serta meningkatkan risiko kardiovaskular seperti serangan jantung dan stroke. Pemeriksaan Hemoglobin A1c (HbA1c) merupakan indikator utama dalam menilai kontrol glukosa darah jangka panjang, sekaligus evaluasi keberhasilan terapi pada pasien DM. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk menganalisis hubungan antara kadar HbA1c dan kejadian hipertensi pada pasien DM yang tergabung dalam Program Pengelolaan Penyakit Kronis (Prolanis) di beberapa Puskesmas Kabupaten Magetan. Penelitian menggunakan desain analitik korelasional dengan pendekatan potong lintang (cross-sectional). Data diperoleh melalui pengukuran tekanan darah secara langsung dan pemeriksaan laboratorium kadar HbA1c. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa lebih dari 50% pasien DM tipe 2 mengalami hipertensi. Selain itu, terdapat hubungan signifikan antara kadar HbA1c yang tinggi dengan meningkatnya kejadian hipertensi. Temuan ini mendukung penelitian sebelumnya bahwa kadar HbA1c yang tidak terkontrol dapat meningkatkan risiko hipertensi. Dengan demikian, pengelolaan kadar HbA1c memiliki peran penting dalam pencegahan dan pengendalian komplikasi, khususnya hipertensi, pada pasien diabetes melitus.]]>
<![CDATA[DRUG MANAGEMENT STRATEGIES IN DISASTER SITUATIONS ]]>
<![CDATA[Handayani, Nuri]]>;
<![CDATA[Rochimat, Imat]]>;
<![CDATA[Sri, Tovani]]>;
<![CDATA[Endarini, Lully Hanni]]>;
<![CDATA[Suliati, Suliati]]>
<![CDATA[ Media Penelitian dan Pengembangan Kesehatan Vol. 35 No. 4 (2025): MEDIA PENELITIAN DAN PENGEMBANGAN KESEHATAN (Inpress) ]]>
Publisher : <![CDATA[Poltekkes Kemenkes Bandung ]]>
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DOI: 10.34011/jmp2k.v35i4.3152
<![CDATA[Bencana merupakan rangkaian peristiwa yang mengancam dan mengganggu kehidupan dan penghidupan masyarakat. Bencana dapat memberi dampak pada sector kesehatan, infrastruktur dan ekonomi. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengeksplorasi pengelolaan obat pada situasi kebencanaan di Indonesia, mengidentifikasi hambatan serta memberikan rekomendasi strategis. Penelitian ini menggunakan studi deskriptif kualitatif. Populasi dari penelitian ini yaitu tenaga farmasi yang terlibat langsung melakukan pekerjaan kefarmasian selama bencana. Data dikumpulkan dari 10 informan yang terdiri atas tenaga farmasi Dinas Kesehatan Kota/Kabupaten dan anggota Apoteker Tanggap Bencana (ATB) di daerah terdampak bencana. Data dikumpulkan melalui wawancara mendalam. Data yang diperoleh dianalisis menggunakan teknik analisis tematik dengan menggunakan model Miles dan Huberman. Hasil penelitian ini menunjukkan bahwa pengelolaan obat dalam situasi bencana di Indonesia belum berjalan optimal. Untuk mengatasi hal tersebut dibutuhkan koordinasi lintas sektor dan sistem pencatatan terintegrasi untuk memastikan ketersediaan obat yang efektif dan tepat sasaran. Rekomendasi yang dihasilkan meliputi penerapan SOP khusus, sistem pengadaan obat satu pintu dan program edukasi untuk pengungsi mengenai cara cerdas menggunakan obat terutama saat situasi bencana. Hasil penelitian ini dapat menjadi panduan untuk perbaikan manajemen pengelolaan obat di situasi darurat dan mendukung pengembangan kebijakan pengelolaan perbekalan farmasi dalam penanganan bencana.]]>
<![CDATA[Gen Exfoliatif A (EtA) Staphylococcus aureus Pada Isolat Luka Pasien Diabetes Mellitus ]]>
<![CDATA[Suliati, Suliati]]>;
<![CDATA[Sasongkowati, Retno]]>;
<![CDATA[Endarini, Lully Hanni]]>;
<![CDATA[Anggraini, Anita Dwi]]>
<![CDATA[ 2-TRIK: TUNAS-TUNAS RISET KESEHATAN Vol 12, No 2 (2022): Mei 2022 ]]>
Publisher : <![CDATA[FORUM ILMIAH KESEHATAN ]]>
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DOI: 10.33846/2trik12204
<![CDATA[Diabetes mellitus is a degenerative disease that has many complications, one of which is diabetic ulcers. People with diabetes mellitus who have open wounds will be more susceptible to infection because an increase in blood sugar can make the wound a nutrient and a place for bacterial growth. One of the bacteria that causes infection in open wounds is Staphylococcus aureus. Toxins released by Staphylococcus aureus can cause Staphylococcal Scaled Skin (SSS). This quantitative descriptive study was conducted at the Diabetes Wound Specialist House, involving patients with diabetes mellitus at the Diabetes Wound Specialist Hospital. Bacterial culture from patient wound swabs was carried out at the Microbiology Laboratory, Poltekkes Kemenkes Surabaya; while the detection of the Staphylococcus aureus EtA gene was carried out at the ITD (Institute of Tropical Diseases) Laboratory. Data were analyzed descriptively. The PCR results showed that from 30 samples of diabetes mellitus wound swabs, 2 samples were found positive for the presence of Staphylococcus aureus bacteria.Keywords: Exfoliative A gene; Staphylococcus aureus; diabetes mellitus ABSTRAK Diabetes melitus merupakan salah satu penyakit degeneratif yang punya banyak diikuti dengan komplikasi, salah satu di antaranya adalah ulkus diabetik. Penderita diabetes melitus yang memiliki luka terbuka akan lebih rentan mengalami infeksi karena adanya kenaikan gula darah dapat menjadikan luka tersebut menjadi nutrisi dan tempat pertumbuhan bakteri. Salah satu bakteri yang menyebabkan infeksi pada luka terbuka adalah Staphylococcus aureus. Toksin yang dikeluarkan oleh Staphylococcus aureus dapat menyebabkan Staphylococcal Scaled Skin (SSS). Penelitian deskriptif kuantitatif ini dilaksanakan di Rumah Spesialis Luka Diabetes, dengan melibatkan pasien diabetes mellitus di Rumat Spesialis Luka Diabetes. Kultur bakteri dari usap luka pasien dilakukan di Laboratotium Mikrobiologi, Poltekkes Kemenkes Surabaya; sedangkan deteksi gen EtA bakteri Staphylococcus aureus dilakukan di Laboratorium ITD (Institute of Tropical Diseases). Data dianalisis secara deskriptif. Hasil PCR menunjukkan bahwa dari 30 sampel usap luka diabetes melitus, telah ditemukan 2 sampel positif adanya bakteri Staphyococcus aureus.Kata kunci: gen Exfoliatif A; Staphylococcus aureus; diabetes mellitus]]>
<![CDATA[Media Alternatif Agar Jagung untuk Identifikasi Candida albicans ]]>
<![CDATA[Junaedi, Winda Rachmawati]]>;
<![CDATA[Suliati, Suliati]]>;
<![CDATA[Mutiarawati, Diah Titik]]>;
<![CDATA[Endarini, Lully Hanni]]>
<![CDATA[ 2-TRIK: TUNAS-TUNAS RISET KESEHATAN Vol 14, No 3 (2024): Juli-September 2024 ]]>
Publisher : <![CDATA[FORUM ILMIAH KESEHATAN ]]>
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DOI: 10.33846/2trik14304
<![CDATA[Fungal culture media is the gold standard for diagnosing candidiasis. Generally, the media used are ready-to-use preparations, as an alternative medium for the identification of Candida albicans. The carbohydrate content in the form of starch contained in the mixed corn agar media provides a source of nutrition for growth and development. The addition of Tween 80 to the mixed corn agar media under oxygen-deficient culture conditions (caused by the inoculum with a cover glass) creates an unfavorable environment and stimulates the formation of chlamydospores (a microscopic characteristic of Candida albicans). The purpose of this study was to determine the sensitivity of mixed corn agar media as an alternative medium for the identification of Candida albicans. Examination of the macroscopic characteristics of Candida albicans was carried out by inoculating a Candida albicans suspension on mixed corn agar media and cornmeal media (control). The study was conducted from December 2019 to June 2020 at the Clinical Microbiology Laboratory, Surabaya Center for Health Laboratory. Based on the results of the examination and data analysis using the Kruskal-Wallis test, the p-value was 0.368. Therefore, there were no differences in the macroscopic characteristics of Candida albicans on the three media: mixed corn agar, mixed rice agar, and cornmeal (positive control). Therefore, it can be concluded that mixed corn agar and mixed rice agar are sensitive alternative media for the identification of Candida albicans.Keywords: Candida albicans; mixed corn agar; cornmeal; macroscopic characteristicsABSTRAK Media dalam pemeriksaan kultur jamur merupakan baku emas untuk penegakan diagnosa kandidiasis. Pada umumnya media yang digunakan sudah dalam bentuk sediaan siap pakai, sebagai media alternatif untuk identifikasi Candida albicans. Kandungan karbohidrat berupa zat pati yang terdapat pada media agar jagung racikan menjadi sumber nutrisi untuk tumbuh dan berkembang. Penambahan tween 80 pada media agar jagung racikan dengan kondisi kultur kekurangan oksigen (disebabkan inoculum dengan kaca penutup) menciptakan lingkungan yang kurang baik dan merangsang pembentukan klamidospora (karakteristik mikroskopis Candida albicans). Tujuan penelitian ini adalah untuk mengetahui sensitivitas media agar jagung racikan sebagai media alternatif untuk identifikasi Candida albicans. Pemeriksaan karakteristik makroskopis Candida albicans dilakukan dengan cara menginokulasikan suspensi Candida albicans pada media agar jagung racikan, dan media cornmeal (kontrol). Penelitian dilakukan pada bulan Desember 2019 sampai Juni 2020 di Laboratorium Mikrobiologi Klinik, Balai Besar Laboratorium Kesehatan Surabaya. Berdasarkan hasil pemeriksaan dan analisis data dengan uji Kruskal Wallis diketahui bahwa nilai p adalah 0,368. Dengan demikian, tidak ada perbedaan karakteristik makroskopis Candida albicans pada ketiga media yaitu agar jagung racikan, media agar beras racikan dan media cornmeal (kontrol positif). Dengan demikian bisa disimpulkan bahwa media agar jagung racikan dan media agar beras racikan dapat dikatakan sensitif sebagai media alternatif untuk identifikasi Candida albicans.Kata kunci: Candida albicans; media agar jagung racikan; media cornmeal; karakteristik makroskopis ]]>
