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Berkala Ilmu Kesehatan Kulit dan Kelamin
Published by Universitas Airlangga
ISSN : 19784279     EISSN : 25494082     DOI : 10.20473
Core Subject : Health, Science,
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Zinc Plasma Levels in Recurrent Vulvovaginal Candidiasis Patients Deryne Anggia Paramita; Kristina Nadeak; Richard Hutapea
Berkala Ilmu Kesehatan Kulit dan Kelamin Vol. 29 No. 1 (2017): APRIL
Publisher : Faculty of Medicine, Universitas Airlangga

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | Full PDF (109.461 KB) | DOI: 10.20473/bikk.V29.1.2017.16-20

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Background: Recurrent vulvovaginal candidiasis (RVVC) is episodes of thrush vulvovaginalis 4 times or more within 12 months.  Some exogenous pathogenic factors and host are known to be associated with RVVC including sex hormones, contraceptives, obesity, cellular immune responsses which could influenced by zinc. Purpose: To compare differences between plasma zinc levels of RVVC patients with controls. Methods: The study was cross involving 30 people with RVVC and 30 controls. Each study subjects vaginal smear examination and blood examination to measure the levels of zinc. Results: Mean value of plasma zinc levels in the case group (22.85 цg/dL) was lower than the control group (22.96 цg/dL). However, this difference was not statistically significant (p = 0.270). Conclusion: There is no difference between the plasma zinc level of vulvovaginalis recurrent candidiasis patients with controls.
A Retrospective Study: The Profile of New Gonorrhoeae Patients Dewi Puspitorini; Hans Lumintang
Berkala Ilmu Kesehatan Kulit dan Kelamin Vol. 29 No. 1 (2017): APRIL
Publisher : Faculty of Medicine, Universitas Airlangga

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | Full PDF (119.956 KB) | DOI: 10.20473/bikk.V29.1.2017.59-64

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Background: Incidence of sexually transmitted infections are still high, gonorrhoeae is one of them. Statistic data on 2008 revealed 25.4 million cases of gonorrhoeae in Southeast Asia. On condition of gonorrhea is not treated adequately can lead to the expansion of the disease, resulting in complications such as pelvic inflammatory disease (PID). Purpose:  To evaluate profile of new gonorrhoeae patients. Methods: Retrospective study of profile of new gonorrhoe patients in Sexually Transmitted Infections Division in Dermatovenereology Outpatient Clinic between the year 2010-2012. Results: There were 135 gonorrhoeae patients, the majority were men 125 patients (92.6%) much more than women 10 patients (7.4%) , mostly of the age group 25-44 years old 84 patients (62.2%), and mostly were single 74 patients (54.8%) majority of symptom is dysuria 66 patients (48.8%). Local status from examination with the highest result was erythem and oedem of orificium urethra externum 88 patients (65.2%). The majority of sexual partner is boyfriend or girldfriend 56 patients (41.5%). Laboratory examination showed diplococcus negative gram 135 patients (100%). The most used therapy was combination of doxycycline and cefixime (90 patients). Conclusion: Gonorrhoeae is a sexually transmitted infection that occur mostly on productive-age patients. Right management dan education to the patients are needed for therapy and prevention of the disease.

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