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Indonesian Journal of Tropical and Infectious Disease
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This journal is a peer-reviewed journal established to promote the recognition of emerging and reemerging diseases specifically in Indonesia, South East Asia, other tropical countries and around the world, and to improve the understanding of factors involved in disease emergence, prevention, and elimination. The journal is intended for scientists, clinicians, and professionals in infectious diseases and related sciences. We welcome contributions from infectious disease specialists in academia, industry, clinical practice, public health, and pharmacy, as well as from specialists in economics, social sciences and other disciplines.
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A Peculiar Manifestation of Urinary Tract Infection in a 76-year-old Female Alius Cahyadi; Angelina Yuwono; Nicholas Adrianto; Patricia Michelle Lukito
Indonesian Journal of Tropical and Infectious Disease Vol. 11 No. 3 (2023)
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.20473/ijtid.v11i3.44137

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Purple Urine Bag Syndrome (PUBS) is a rare and benign clinical phenomenon associated with urinary tract infections, characterized by the distinctive purple discoloration of a urinary catheter bag. The underlying cause of PUBS is related to bacterial activity involved in the breakdown of tryptophan, mainly in individuals with predisposing factors such as long-term catheterization, constipation, alkaline urine, and being female. We present the case of a 76-year-old female patient with a history of tuberculous spondylitis who developed PUBS during her hospital stay. The patient had been bedridden for three years and had been given a urinary catheter, which was routinely replaced by a non-medical family member and without a proper antiseptic procedure. A urine culture revealed the presence of Proteus mirabilis, and the patient was treated with intravenous antibiotics while also replacing the urinary catheter and bag. After five days of treatment, the urine bag and catheter remained clear, and the patient was discharged. PUBS is a significant indicator of urinary tract infection, necessitating prompt medical intervention to prevent complications. Healthcare professionals should be aware of this syndrome to enable early detection and appropriate management.
Molecular Diagnostic Tools for Treponema pallidum Setyarini, Wahyu; Wiqoyah, Nurul; Muhammad Ansori
Indonesian Journal of Tropical and Infectious Disease Vol. 11 No. 3 (2023)
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.20473/ijtid.v11i3.44506

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Syphilis, a common sexually transmitted disease, is caused by Treponema pallidum subsp. pallidum. Owing to the chameleonic behavior of syphilis, ocular involvement still presents a therapeutic problem. Direct detection of Treponema pallidum in the vitreous offers a potential diagnostic method because serodiagnosis has considerable limitations. The worldwide identification of T. pallidum substypes has occurred since the advent of molecular typing approaches. The purpose of this article is to provide more information on the development of a molecular approach for Treponema pallidum detection. A body of literature was gathered using automated database searches in Google Scholar, PubMed, and ScienceDirect. Although prior studies have focused on other genes, such as polA, 16S RNA, and the whole genome, there are still some that use the study of the arp and T. pallidum repeat (tpr) genes to subtype. Whole blood, vaginal ulcers, skin biopsies, and other samples can be used in molecular methods. Comparing quantitative reverse trascription-polymerase chain reaction (qRT-PCR) to traditional methods, such as reverse transcription-polymerase chain reaction (RT-PCR), enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay (ELISA), indirect fluorescent antibody (IFA) assay, and virus isolation, qRT-PCR has the advantage of being faster and more sensitive. Quick molecular methods, particularly polymerase chain reaction (PCR) results, will enable early detection of primary, secondary, and latent syphilis, which will lead to prompt treatment and prevention of disease progression as well as a reduction in the amount of time that the patient's sexual partners are exposed to the illness.
Polysaccharide Capsule Serotype and Antibiotic Susceptibility Pattern of Streptococcus pneumoniae Clinical Isolates in Bali Tarini, Ni Made Adi; I Putu Bayu Mayura; Ika Nurvidha Mahayanthi Mantra
Indonesian Journal of Tropical and Infectious Disease Vol. 11 No. 3 (2023)
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.20473/ijtid.v11i3.45516

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Streptococcus pneumoniae (S. pneumoniae) is a causative agent of pneumonia that can spread progressively, cause invasive disease, and increase mortality in humans. Pneumococcal or polysaccharide conjugate vaccination reduces pneumonia rates by vaccine-covered serotypes, but increases infection by non-vaccine serotypes. To determine the polysaccharide capsule serotype of S. pneumoniae isolates that cause infection at Prof. Dr. I.G.N.G. Ngoerah General Hospital and patterns of S. pneumoniae susceptibility to antibiotics from April 2017 to March 2022. All S. pneumoniae isolates from April 2017 and April 2022 were stored in STGG media in a freezer at -80 ℃ then subcultured on sheep blood agar. Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR) was performed to determine pneumolysin and capsular polysaccharide serotypes of S. pneumoniae. Of the 22 isolates studied, the order of the number of serotypes from the highest was serotype 19F, 3, 6A/B, 33F, 15B/C, 4, and 6V. Seven isolates were untypeable. Antibiotic sensitivity pattern S. pneumoniae was found to be sensitive to linezolid 91%, vancomycin 86%, levofloxacin and benzylpenicillin 82%, ceftriaxone and clindamycin 73%, erythromycin 55%, and chloramphenicol 45%. Serotype 19F was identified as the most dominant capsular serotype; however, serotypes 33F and 15B/C were also found. Interestingly, the 33F serotype is not covered in the 13-valent pneumococcal conjugate vaccine (PCV13) but is covered in pneumococcal polysaccharide vaccine 23 (PPSV23), and the 15B/C serotype is not included in either PCV13 or PPSV23. The antimicrobial susceptibility patterns revealed that S. pneumoniae was susceptible to linezolid, vancomycin, benzylpenicillin, and levofloxacin.
Risk Factors Influencing the Degree of Tuberculous Spondylitis Based on MRI Modality Sadewo, Mukti; Sukmaningtyas, Hermina; Priambodo, Agus; Prihharsanti, Christina Hari Nawangsih
Indonesian Journal of Tropical and Infectious Disease Vol. 11 No. 3 (2023)
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.20473/ijtid.v11i3.45942

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The high prevalence and mortality of tuberculosis (TB) is serious threats to the world. Tuberculous spondylitis accounts for 50% of all bone and joint TB cases. The accuracy of diagnosis to detect disease severity using Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) modalities is important when considering potential risk factors. This study aimed to analyze the association of risk factors, including age, sex, spinal lesion location, and abscess location, with the severity of tuberculous spondylitis based on MRI modality using the Gulhane Askari Tip Akademisi (GATA) classification. This study had a cross-sectional design. The study sample consisted of 50 patients who met the inclusion criteria and underwent MRI. The statistical analysis performed in this study was multivariate analysis using multiple linear regression. The results showed that 84% (n = 42) of tuberculous spondylitis affected patients aged 18-65 years, and 70% (n = 35) of cases were found in female patients. In addition, 42% (n = 21) of cases were classified as tuberculous spondylitis grade III according to the GATA classification and were the most common cases in this study. Statistical tests showed no association between age, the location of spinal lesions, and the degree of tuberculous spondylitis. However, there was an association between sex, spinal abscess location, and degree of tuberculous spondylitis. There was no significant association between age and spinal lesion location or degree of tuberculous spondylitis. However, there was a significant association between sex, spinal abscess location, and the degree of tuberculous spondylitis.
Nigella sativa 3% Inhibition Test of Nаturаl Toothpаste Compаred Cetylpyridinum chloride (CPC) Toothpаste 0.01-0.1% on Аggregаtibаcter actinomycetemcomitаns Setiawatie, Ernie Maduratna; Widiyanti, Prihartini; Retno Puji Rahayu; Eprilina, Alifiani; Sandrasari, Desi; Savitri, Irma Yosephina; Bargowo, Lambang; Rihandhita Shinta Meiliana
Indonesian Journal of Tropical and Infectious Disease Vol. 11 No. 3 (2023)
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.20473/ijtid.v11i3.46075

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Periodontitis generаlly begins with gingivitis progresses to alveolar bone increаsing the risk of systemic diseаse. The primаry etiologicаl fаctor in the etiology of periodontаl diseаse is Аggregаtibаcter аctinomycetemcomitаns bacteria. Cetylpyridinium chloride (CPC) has a bactericidal effect by disrupting the function of bacterial membranes in the cytoplasm. CPC can also absorb negative charges from bacteria, increase bacterial cell wall permeability, decrease cell metabolism, and reduce bacterial attachment to teeth. Use of аntimicrobiаl toothpаste, such as Cetylpyridinium chloride (CPC), is one strategy to prevent periodontаl disease, but CPC is hаzаrdous in some quаntities. Аs а result, it should be compared to a natural toothpaste, specifically Nigellа sаtivа toothpаste. The objective of this study is to compare the аntibаcteriаl аctivity of nаturаl toothpаste contаining Nigellа sаtivа 3% with toothpаste contаining CPC 0.01% - 0.1% on Аggregаtibаcter аctinomycetemcomitаns. Experimentаl studies are used in this kind of research. The colony count method wаs used to аssess the nаturаl toothpаstes Nigellа sаtivа 3% аnd toothpаste contаining CPC 0.01- 0.1% for their cаpаcity in inhibiting the Аggregаtibаcter аctinomycetemcomitаns.  Natural toothpаste containing Nigellа sаtivа 3% wаs completely inhibiting Аggregаtibаcter аctinomycetemcomitаns, compared to 0.01-0.1% CPC toothpаste. The significаnce level for the stаtisticаl test results wаs 0.000 (p<0.05). The conclution of this research are the nаturаl toothpаste contаining Nigellа sаtivа 3% аnd toothpаste contаining CPC 0.06%–0.1% can effectively suppress the growth of the microorgаnisms Аggregаtibаcter аctinomycetemcomitаns.
Risk Factors Associated with Suspected Clostridium difficile Infection (CDI) in Elderly Diarrhea Patients at Prof. Dr. I.G.N.G. Ngoerah Hospital Aryana, I Gusti Putu Suka; Budayanti, Ni Nyoman Sri; Wedari, Ni Luh Putu Harta
Indonesian Journal of Tropical and Infectious Disease Vol. 11 No. 3 (2023)
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.20473/ijtid.v11i3.47664

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Clostridium difficile infection (CDI) is a typical healthcare-associated infection that contributes to a significant proportion of morbidity and mortality among hospitalized patients. Anaerobe microbiological laboratory examinations cannot be performed at Prof. Dr. I.G.N.G. Ngoerah Hospital, leading to many undetected cases; therefore, it is crucial to determine the risk factors. Identification  of cases may help to prevent, recognize, and  appropriately treat CDI, reducing morbidity and mortality. This study aimed to determine the risk factors associated with suspected CDI in elderly patients with diarrhea due to their vulnerability to immunosenescence. This research used medical records as secondary data to determine the risk factors associated with suspected CDI in elderly diarrhea patients at Prof. Dr. I.G.N.G. Ngoerah Hospital during the year period of 2017 to 2021 with total of 70 samples who met inclusion criteria by purposive sampling technique. One hundred percent of all samples had a history of hospitalization for ³ 48 h. There were 53 patients (77.1%) had a history of antibiotic use, 26 (37.1%) proton pump inhibitors (PPIs), 66 (94.3%) chemotherapy, 66 (94.3%) urinary tract infections, 6 (8.6%) kidney disease, and 7 (10%) myocardial infarction. Seven (10%) patients had vascular disease, and 11 (15.7%) had diabetes mellitus. Risk factors associated with suspected CDI in elderly patients with diarrhea at Prof. Dr. I.G.N.G. Ngoerah Hospital include hospitalization ³ for 48 hours, use of antibiotics in the last few months, proton pump inhibitors, decreased immune system, urinary tract infection, kidney disease, myocardial infarction, vascular disease, and diabetes mellitus.
Screening of Legionella pneumophila from Well Water in Magetan Regency, Indonesia Hapsari, Nafisah Nurul; Kurniawan, Muhammad Ridho Hafid; Sucipto, Teguh Hari; Fajar, Nur Syamsiatul; Herupradopo, Eduardus Bimo Aksono; Fauziyah, Shifa; Widya, Alicia Margaretta; Aquaresta, Febriana; Sin War Naw
Indonesian Journal of Tropical and Infectious Disease Vol. 11 No. 3 (2023)
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.20473/ijtid.v11i3.48755

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Legionellosis is a respiratory infection caused by Legionella pneumophila, a bacterium that can infect protozoa and human lung cells. The disease can be mild or severe, and sometimes fatal, especially in immunocompromised people. Some types of antibiotics that can be used to treat Legionella disease are macrolides such as rifampicin, azithromycin and clarithromycin, as well as fluoroquinolones such as levofloxacin and moxifloxacin. The aim was to investigate the distribution and prevalence of Legionella in well water. This study collected and tested water samples from a different well water in Magetan Regency, East Java, Indonesia using DNA extraction, two-step PCR methods, and visualization with 1.5% agarose gel in UV transluminator. The results were visualized with QGIS 3.28.6 and compared with other tests. The results showed that none of the eight water samples were contaminated with L. pneumophila compared with positive control (403 bp).
Examining convalescent plasma transfusion in severe COVID-19 patients, recent research highlights the significance of S-RBD antibodies and IL-10 levels Etnawati Putri, Aditea; Agustina Tambunan, Betty; Pujo Semedi, Bambang; Mohd Yusoff , Narazah; Salmah Bt Noordin, Siti
Indonesian Journal of Tropical and Infectious Disease Vol. 11 No. 3 (2023)
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.20473/ijtid.v11i3.50859

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Convalescent plasma (CP) may be an option for people with severe COVID-19. However, its efficiency remains unknown. A study was done to determine whether the levels of Anti-SARS-CoV-2 Spike Receptor-Binding Domain (S-RBD) antibodies and IL-10 in COVID-19 patients who had CP transfusion were related to their survival status. The observational cohort study included 40 patients with severe COVID-19 who were followed for 28 days after receiving a CP transfusion. Antibody and IL-10 levels were assessed on Day 1 before to CP transfusion and on Days 1, 2, and 7 following CP transfusion. Twenty six (65%) of the 40 patients survived. Anti-SARS-CoV-2 S-RBD antibody levels were observed to be significantly higher on Days 1, 2, and 7 following CP transfusion (p-value 0.05). Furthermore, IL-10 levels dropped significantly on Days 2 and 7 (p-value 0.05). However, neither the CT value nor the patients' survival status were linked to greater antibody levels or changes in IL-10 levels. According to the findings, CP transfusion can greatly enhance anti-SARS-CoV-2 S-RBD antibody levels while drastically decreasing IL-10 levels. These findings may have therapeutic implications for the use of CP as a COVID-19 therapy option. More research is needed to determine its efficacy in enhancing the survival rate of COVID-19 patients with severe symptoms.

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