The aim of this study was to investigate the prevalence of Torus Palatinus (TP) in the earthquake effected population of Indonesia. This study was conducted in out door dental clinic at a Pakistan Medical Mission Hospital during earthquake relief activities in June – July 2006 in Kalatan District Chawas Central Java, Indonesia. With clinical inspection and palpation 300 individuals were examine...

One of the most serious problems for tuberculosis (TB) control is non-adherence to TB treatment. We studied the factors influencing non-adherence to TB treatment in Indonesia to inform TB treatment adherence strategies. We con- ducted semi-structured interviews with non-adherent patients and key informants in Jepara, Central Java, Indonesia. Three major themes were found in reasons for non-adhe...

After reports of unusually high mortality rates among ducks on farms in Java Island, Indonesia, in September 2012, influenza A(H5N1) viruses were detected and characterized. Sequence analyses revealed all genes clustered with contemporary clade 2.3.2.1 viruses, rather than enzootic clade 2.1.3 viruses, indicating the introduction of an exotic H5N1 clade into Indonesia.

Hazardous waste may be an environmental and public health threat if not managed properly contribute to a regional multi-hazard when other natural disasters also exist. toxic cause industrial disaster its risks are well identified mitigated. This study aims model the city/district-based risk assessment for each type of hazardous in Central Java Province anticipating necessary responses. The conc...

Abstract The potential for vegetables in Indonesia is enormous. However, activities both upstream and downstream are still not well developed so that importing horticulture to meet domestic needs. Because the has been maximized, Ministry of Agriculture holding a Horticultural Village program, one which Central Java. Program running requires strategy increase its sustainability. This research wa...

Rickettsia typhi and R. felis, etiologic agents of murine typhus and fleaborne spotted fever, respectively, were detected in Oriental rat fleas (Xenopsylla cheopis) collected from rodents and shrews in Java, Indonesia. We describe the first evidence of R. felis in Indonesia and naturally occurring R. felis in Oriental rat fleas.

Abstract Anthrax is a worldwide distributing zoonotic disease, caused by Bacillus anthracis , which occurs sporadically in Indonesia, particularly the provinces of East Java, Central and Yogyakarta, are working areas Disease Investigation Center (DIC) Wates. Penicillin has been primary antimicrobial treatment recommended for anthrax since there never report resistance to this antibiotic Indones...