Jurnal Widya Medika
Vol. 6 No. 1 (2020): April

Chemoprophylaxis Versus Immunoprophylaxis In Tuberculosis And Leprosy Infection

Bernadette Dian Novita (Department of Pharmacology and Therapy, Widya Mandala Catholic University Surabaya)

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Publish Date
05 May 2020

Abstract

Tuberculosis (TB) and leprosy are mycobacterial diseases that still represent significant public health challenges. Bacille Calmette–Guérin (BCG), the only available TB and Leprosy vaccine use as Immunoprophylaxis and has already given in infants. However, the evidence of TB and Leprosy infection in Indonesia remain high. In the last 10 years, chemoprophylaxis for both TB and leprosy were extensively done. However the effectiveness between immunoprophylaxis and chemoprophylaxis remains unclear.

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Jurnal Widya Medika
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JWM

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Universitas Katolik Widya Mandala Surabaya

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Medicine & Pharmacology

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Jurnal Widya Medika is the official publication media of Widya Mandala Surabaya Catholic University, Faculty of Medicine. Jurnal Widya Medika publishes original research articles, case reports, and literature reviews from scientists of various medical education and research institutions, including ...