Mukhtabar: Journal of Medical Laboratory Technology
Vol 1 No 1 (2023): Mukhtabar: Journal of Medical Laboratory Technology (April 2023)

Screening of Pulmonary Tuberculosis in Household Contacts With Acid Fast Bacteria (AFB) Positive Pulmonary Tuberculosis Patients in Ciwangi Village, Balubur Limbangan Subdistrict, Garut District

Shinta Nuriah (STIKes Muhammadiyah Ciamis)
Undang Ruhimat (STIKes Muhammadiyah Ciamis)
Rivana Aryadi (STIKes Muhammadiyah Ciamis)
Rahayu Nirmatul Mutmainah (STIKes Muhammadiyah Ciamis)



Article Info

Publish Date
14 Apr 2023

Abstract

Background & Objective Tuberculosis is an infectious disease caused by acid-fast bacteria, namely Mycobacterium tuberculosis, which mainly attacks the lungs. Pulmonary tuberculosis is a global health problem with the second deadliest case after HIV/AIDS infection, and ranks third with the most TB cases after India and China. The main source of transmission is patients with active TB pulmonary tuberculosis who can transmit to people around them. This study aims to determine whether pulmonary TB transmission occurs in people who are in household contact with patients with acid-fast bacteria pulmonary TB active. Method This study is descriptive, using the Ziehl neelsen examination method, with a total sampling technique, conducted on 34 people who are in household contact with pulmonary TB patients in Ciwangi Village, Balubur District, Limbangan. Result Based on the examination results in people who are in contact with people with TB, the results are negative, the presence of the bacteria that cause TB. Conclusion The results of Pulmonary Tuberculosis screening conducted on 34 people from 13 heads of families, it can be concluded that the results of TB microscopy with the Ziehl neelsen technique were negative.

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Journal Info

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mjmlt

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Subject

Biochemistry, Genetics & Molecular Biology Chemistry Health Professions Immunology & microbiology

Description

Mukhtabar Journal of Medical Laboratory Technology (MJMLT) is a peer-reviewed journal published by the Research and Community Service Board of STIKes Muhammadiyah Ciamis since 2023. MJMLT is registered with the International Standard Serial Number (ISSN) with e-ISSN: 2987-0224. This journal is also ...