Indonesia: Diphtheria outbreaks

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Balikpapan
Patients found Diphtheria in Balikpapan

Tuesday, January 26, 2010 | 10:50 PST

BALIKPAPAN - Unfinished Extraordinary Incident (KLB) dengue hemorrhagic fever, Public Health Service re Balikpapan surprised by the findings harmful disease, namely diphtheria.

Head of Balikpapan Dyah DKK Muryani when confirmed, Tuesday (26 / 1) reveals, diphtheria patients were children aged 6 years old living in Gunung Sari, South Balikpapan. Now the child is undergoing intensive treatment at the General Hospital Balikpapan Kanujoso Djatiwibowo since Saturday (23 / 1) and.

"At present her condition is improving. Lucky rapid diagnosis so that doctors can help. Categories suffered Diphtheria is still relatively moderate, "said Dyah. If not immediately treated, the disease is transmitted via air and food contamination can be dangerous. Diseases caused by the bacterium Corynebacterium diphteriae tends to attack children with weak immune system.

Diphtheria cases are very rare in Balikpapan. Within three years, 2007-2009 the newly discovered two cases. According to Dyah, if there had been a victim died of diphtheria this, Balikpapan can set Diphtheria outbreak. Transmission of this disease is very fast, there is no cure, so prevention is only through the DPT vaccine. (joe)

 

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Source: http://www.metrobalikpapan.co.id/index.php?mib=berita.detail&id=34546

Wednesday, April 21, 2010, 09:04:00
Already Diphtheria Attack Three Areas
Three Dead, 15 maintained at AW Sjahranie


SAMARINDA-dangerous diseases, diphtheria is now attacking the three regions, Samarinda, Balikpapan, and Kutai Kartanegara. Cities with the most sufferers of many diseases that attack the respiratory tract is at Samarinda. Information received this daily Hospital Sjahranie Abdul Wahab (RS AWS), there are currently 6 pediatric patients who were hospitalized in isolation rooms.

All patients aged under 12 years old. Confirmed about it, PR RS AWS Samarinda Dr. Noor confirmed there Adriati Nurliana diphtheria patients hospitalized in the government-owned hospitals. He explained, within the last three months, from February to March, there were 17 patients who were treated in hospital AWS.

Patients, he said, are babies and children with the highest 12 years of age. "Some patients have gone home, being treated now it still six people," he said. Described, the first case handled in the hospital was noted on February 13. At that time four-year-old patient Rapak In origin, Samarinda Seberang.

Having had time to care for four hours, the boy died. "It fits into his condition was serious," he said. Of the 17 cases handled by the hospital, two of whom were patients of origin Labour. Dr Nana, greeting familiar, explained, the disease is as dangerous to the bird flu. Though she dared not sure which one the most deadly.

Actually, he said, diphtheria can be prevented, as long as an infant patients received complete immunization. As infants, immunization is given three times, ie at the age of 2 months, 3 months, and four months. When primary school age, children should also be given the immunization. "Of the patients that we deal with, generally do not complete immunization," he said.

Diphtheria, he continued, is an acute respiratory infection caused by Corynebacterium diphteriae, more attacking children. Separately, Head of Provincial Health Office Syafak Hanung said there was only one case of diphtheria in one area, then it is otherwise remarkable incident (KLB).

And the third area that has been found in cases of diphtheria, he said, has set a status. "I think in other areas we could not find the case, still in three areas," he said via telephone yesterday afternoon. (Far / kpnn)

 

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Source: http://www.sapos.co.id/berita/index.asp?IDKategori=279&id=6840

Monday, May 3, 2010
The government will do Imunasi Bulk
Problem Diphtheria, Kaltim Already Indicated KLB

SAMARINDA. Improving the status of Extraordinary Events (KLB) against diphtheria disease does not only happen in Samarinda. Head of Disease Eradication and Environmental Health Office (Health) Kaltim, Yurnanto said, the disease diphtheria after Kaltim has been declared the outbreak.

"Because the case was found in three areas in East Kalimantan that is already included diphtheria outbreak," explained Yurnanto, to Sapos.

This is of course contrary to information released by Chief Health Spa Kaltim dr Syafak Hanung some time ago. At that time, former Director of the Regional General Hospital (Hospital) Kanujoso Djatiwibowo this Balikpapan mention that this disease can not be said to an outbreak.

Responding to this, geographically Yurnanato explained, determining the status of outbreaks can only be done at the district level. That is, if in one particular village has found a case, then it can be declared an outbreak. "But it is just perspective. What is clear we are doing the technical measures and equipment in accordance with the provisions of the outbreak," ulasnya again.

Some programs should be done if a disease outbreak is said to them, is to ensure patients in the hospital, no patient abandoned. "As for patients who have no clinical symptoms remains to be treated at home and isolated based on environment. The area has been affected children under five, children should be immunized against all the others," he added.

Until now, based on his notes Yurnanto admit that the disease has found 54 cases of diphtheria in East Kalimantan and the three of them died. This deadly disease spread across three districts, namely Samarinda and Balikpapan Kukar.

Meanwhile, Yurnanto also acknowledge the team from East Kalimantan Health Office has made various efforts with officers deployed in the field. One is to distribute 450 doses of dT vaccine prevention for children.

"To see this, we (Dinkes Kaltim, Red) together with the Ministry of Health will conduct a review of the implementation of the vaccine. Whether the right target and has been effective," he said, adding that East Kalimantan provincial government has brought down his hand to prevent the disease.

Even the plan in the near future together Kaltim Health Ministry of Health and City Health Office (DKK) Samarinda will hold a mass vaccine for toddlers in Samarinda. "Everything we talked about. Maybe in the near future can be realized," he explained.

In another part, he also appealed to children under five in Samarinda to temporarily reduce the activity outside the home. "If you do not have to come out better just stay at home and if there are officers who do not want to give imunasisasi rejected," imbaunya. (Fig)

 

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Wednesday, May 5, 2010
Diphtheria patients increased 3 People (Again)
Kian Spread Evenly

SAMARINDA. Despite the stated status Unusual (KLB) and prevention efforts have been made, but the spread of the disease diphtheria continues to be ongoing. In fact, recent data obtained by Sapos, due to acute infectious diseases of the respiratory tract, the patient returned three people treated in hospital isolation room Sjahranie AW, since Friday (30 / 4) then.

One of the six-year-old patient, had the initials S, citizens Jl Slamet Riadi, Kunjang River. S rushed to hospital red berplat, on Friday last, at around 11:00 pm. "When taken to the hospital, patient characteristics (S, Red), already in a state of high fever and had swelling in the neck. The condition of patients were classified as being infected, that is, if pseudomembran been attacked until Diding cavity behind the mouth (pharynx), causing swelling , "said Public Relations AW Sjahranie Hospital Samarinda, Dr Hj Noor Nurliana Adriati or commonly addressed to Dr Nana Sapos, Tuesday (4 / 5) yesterday.

Meanwhile, two other pediatric patients afflicted by the disease diphtheria, is also currently being treated. But unfortunately, Dr. Nana, not knowing the identity of certain patients. "Clearly, these two pediatric patients who entered Monday (3 / 5) and then, aged 6 years. One of them citizens of Jl Teuku Umar, Samarinda. We arrived at the hospital, we reviewed both direct patient by taking a swab (swab fluids in mouth and nose). From the laboratory results, the two patients tested positive for microscopically and then we will do a culture, to know the types of bacteria, "explained Dr. Nana.

Nursed back with three patients indicates the child, the more widespread dissemination of the disease diphtheria. While the data obtained since the last three months, has recorded 24 patients treated. And until last Tuesday, the number of diphtheria patients to 27 people.

"Currently, there are six of our pediatric patients hospitalized in the isolation room because of the disease diphtheria. While the rest, has been declared cured," said Dr. Nana.

For the umpteenth time, Dr. Nana also told the parents and children alike, to get accustomed to living a healthy and clean. Including snacks are not indiscriminate. Especially if you know the food and drinks had been contaminated by the bacteria that cause diphtheria.

"With the status of Extraordinary Events (KLB) diphtheria disease, means we all should be more wary of transmission. At first, diphtheria disease is mostly found in people who are in North Samarinda. But now its spread has been uneven. And it can be seen from the data of patients who were treated here, "he said. (Okay)

 

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Wednesday, May 5, 2010, 09:19:00
Diphtheria Spreads, It has been 51 Cases
35 Career, 5 Still Isolated, and one dies

SAMARINDA - The rise of cases of diphtheria a City Health Department (DKK) Samarinda move fast. Data in DKK Samarinda until Tuesday (4 / 5) yesterday counted 51 cases, including a career (35 people), was treated in hospital (16 people). Of the 16 patients in the hospital, 10 declared cured, 5 was treated in hospital isolation rooms and hospitals AI AW Sjahranie Moes, and one person died akhinya.

Samarinda DKK Secretary Rustam said the treatment for these diseases including diphtheria toxin to weaken the anti-toxin and anti-biotic administration. In addition, erythromycin and penicillin helping eliminate germs and toxins to stop spending. "This procedure has been done to our people with career and family. During this process the bacteria still exist, but can not produce toxin. We also appealed to eat nutritious food during the six months, secured the bacteria will be lost, "Rustam beber.

He added, DKK Samarinda is also investigating the epidemiology (PE), which went straight to the case, take a sample survey of contact as much as 25 to 50 houses around the patient. In addition, if the suspect school students, all students who have taken samples at the school. "Students at the school direct contact immunized and given medical treatment and counseling," he said.

Until now, he added, there are 6500 children have been immunized. Additional vaccines will be obtained DKK Samarinda, Thursday (6 / 5) of the provincial. Regarding the amount, Rustam not be sure. Expected to be sufficient for continued immunization. Explained, in Samarinda diphtheria cases has more than 10 years did not exist. Concerning the beginning of this disease back there, DKK Samarinda also could not confirm.

"This disease could have been under from outside the area. We always provide routine DPT (Diphtheria Pertussis Tetanus, Ed.) To a toddler. However, this vaccine reactions generate heat and the many parents who do not understand, so there are some parents reluctant to immunizing children. Consequently, when diphtheria appeared, spreading very quickly, "he explained.

Furthermore, Rustam said, the case of his career, undergoing inpatient treatment costs during the isolation borne by the government through public health insurance (JAMKESNAS). Lack of funds and municipal government tackled Samarinda East Kalimantan provincial government. During isolation, the patient's career (such as healthy patients, but there are viruses that can spread, Ed.) Should not receive guests, while at home or out of the house using a mask, as well as family members.

To note, diphtheria is a disease caused by bacteria contracted sourced from Corynebacterium diphtheriae (C. diphtheriae). This disease attacks the upper respiratory tract mucosa and skin of the injured. Signs that can be felt, ie pharyngitis and fever accompanied by a sudden growth of the gray membrane covering the tonsils and the respiratory tract.

In addition, carriers of this germ is his own man and be very sensitive to the surrounding natural factors, such as drought, heat, and sunlight. Diphtheria is spread from skin, respiratory tract and in contact with diphtheria patients themselves. Diphtheria death rate is highest among infants and parents, and death usually occurs within 3-4 days period. "Usually, diphtheria can be prevented through vaccination.

Infants with the provision of DPT, children under 7 years with DT vaccine, adolescents 7-15 years dT vaccine, and adults who do not have enough pelalian requires booster shots every 10 years, "the lid. (* / OCR)

 

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Beware an outbreak of diphtheria Tarakan
09 May 2010

Continence Chief Medical Officer (Health) Tarakan. Kaltim dr. H Khairul mengalakan. Tarakan alert to unusual conditions (KLB) diphtheria disease. Given this disease has been threatened a number of areas in East Kalimantan, including Samarinda. Balikpapan, and Kutai Kertanegara. Dan. Samarinda is the largest city with diphtheria patients. "It must be overcome because there imunnya. DPT (Difteri. Pertussis, Tetanus). Where the average success in a region above 90 percent. That is, can be controlled and mitigated. But still we must be vigilant," Khairul said.

According to him. Diphtheria is a disease caused by bacteria originating from infected Corynebac-terium diphtheriae (C. diphthcriae). Mi disease attacks the respiratory tract mucosa and the base of the wounded skin. Signs that can be felt is sceara pharyngitis and fever accompanied by a sudden growth of the gray membrane covering the tonsils rifle the respiratory tract. This is a human germ carrier itself and is very sensitive to the surrounding natural factors such as drought, heat and sunlight.

"This disease should not exist. But, if any. This is an old disease re-emerged. For that, the vaccine should be considered the quality and scope (regional coverage. Red) vaccination," he said TOGI. To stabilias quality. Khairul suggested that the delivery chain from the center down to the neighborhood health center is maintained. If in the process decreased quality then maybe diphtheria will spread in an area, (Urgently Required / jpnn)

 

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Source: http://www.kaltimpost.co.id/index.php?mib=berita.detail&id=60687

Friday, May 21, 2010, 10:07:00
Diphtheria is still haunted Samarinda
AW Sjahranie Hospital Patients Keep Coming

SAMARINDA - diphtheria disease is still haunted Samarinda and surrounding residents. Because there are still children who were referred to hospitals Sjahranie AW, Tuesday (18 / 5) then, there was a positive was attacked by diphtheria.

Until last Wednesday (19 / 5), in hospitals AW Sjahranie already treating 31 patients with as many as 22 patient cases of diphtheria and diphtheria carriers were 9 patients. The last case handled by AW Sjahranie hospitals, namely, boys aged eight years ago signed on May 18. Complaints received by the hospital, ie, fever for two days and pain when swallowing. "At that time the child was treated with diphtheria after confirmed diagnosis with throat swab examination (microscopic)," said Public Hospital Dr. AW Sjahranie Nurliana Adriati Noor

The first case found in Samarinda, recorded on February 12 last. Patient 4-year-old boy came in at 22:30 pm. Rapak citizens in this show typical clinical symptoms such as neck swollen diphtheria, pseudomembran in the throat, and shortness. "The condition of incoming patients had severe time and the patient died on February 13, 2010 at 3:00 o'clock dawn. This case is a case of diphtheria caused the first death, "he said.

Not only occurs once, the patient died of diphtheria cases also occurred in hospitals AW Sjahranie degan female pairs in children aged 4 years, which is known comes from Muara Kaman, member of Parliament. "According to the child's parents, their children had never been vaccinated," he explained.

Meanwhile, data from the City Health Office (DKK) Samarinda until Thursday (13 / 5) and then, carrying 67 cases of diphtheria. Among patients with a career totaling 47 people and is undergoing treatment in hospital as much as 17 people.

Should be treated with anti-diphtheria toxin and diphtheria toxin to weaken the provision of anti-biotic. Erythromycin and penicillin helping eliminate germs and toxins to stop spending.

DKK Samarinda through the health center continues to investigate the epidemiology of diphtheria cases by coming in person, take a sample survey of contact as much as 25 to 50 houses around the patient. If there are people with high school students, all students will be taken of the sample. Until now, there have been 7342 children immunized, such as 3680 and dT DT 3653. Concerning Anti-Diphtheria Serum (ADT), DKK still have supplies, although limited in number. One cause of the limited supply, ie, the ADS outdated that only nine months. (Ak)

 

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Balikpapan
Balikpapan City Government calls on society beware of Diphtheria
Kaltim tribune / Handry jonathan
Monday, May 24, 2010 | 13:17 pm

Tribun Kaltim correspondent reports, Jonathan Handry

BALIKPAPAN, tribunkaltim.co.id-City Government appealed to the public through the Public Relations Section Balikpapan Diphtheria wary of the spread of disease.

This proposed Head of Public Relations, Aji Muhammad Sofyan told Tribunkaltim.co.id, Monday (24/05/2010). "If you have family or neighbors who are sick with symptoms of high fever, cough, runny nose with a gray lining in the throat, immediately take it to the doctor, clinic or hospital nearby," said Sofyan.

Known, since January to May was found eight cases of diphtheria with one victim died in Balikpapan. The last case last week in The Village dtemukan Telaga Sari, South Balikpapan affecting adolescents aged 16 years. (*)

 

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Friday, May 28, 2010 | 21:23:22
9923 CHILD immunization KALTIM prevent deadly diseases

formatnews - Samarinda, 28 / 5: Public Health in East Kalimantan have been immunizing children against 9923 in order to prevent the spread of diseases that is mentioned more deadly than bird flu (avian influenza / AI).

"Step it as a follow-up immunization with a defined three areas in East Kalimantan as the outbreaks (outbreak) against diphtheria, namely Samarinda, Balikpapan, and member of Parliament," said Chief Medical Officer of East Kalimantan Province, M Syafak Hanung in Samarinda, Friday.

Diphtheria is mentioned more dangerous than bird flu, proven since it was announced that the disease was spreading in East Kalimantan in February 2010 the three victims who were aged children were killed.

East Kalimantan provincial government to see that the disease continues to escalate and casualties have fallen so that there are three areas that the spread of the disease stated in the status of outbreaks of diphtheria.

Age children who had been vaccinated had started 0-15 years, because at this age are vulnerable to a deadly disease. Diphtheria is an infectious disease is very dangerous for children.

This disease attacks the upper respiratory tract. Transmission is usually through saliva spray from people who carry the bacteria to other healthy people. In addition, the disease can also be transmitted via contaminated objects or food.

Of the three affected areas diphtheria, Samarinda, carrying at most the number of patients, ie there are 21 cases and 43 carier, bringing the total there were 64 incidents of disease diphtheria.

Carier is, someone who has tested positive for diphtheria diagnosed through laboratory tests, but due to good body strength so that the child is not suffering from illness. However, the child is potentially infectious to others.

The second region is the largest number of people with diphtheria in the city of Balikpapan, ie there are eight cases and nine carier. Meanwhile in member of Parliament there are two cases no reports carier.

He thinks that an attack of diphtheria was known there were three stages, first stage is called probable. Symptoms include high fever, pain during swallowing or swallowing food. Then there is white mucus membranes or out of the throat, neck swelling, shortness of breath accompanied by sound.

The second stage is the confirmation stage. Its characters are still just as probable. For the third stage, called the carrier. This stage should be observed, because although the laboratory results positive, but not yet clinically visible symptoms such as probable phase and confirmation phase.

Hanung Kaltim appealed to the public, particularly those located in three regions had to keep vigilant against diphtheria. If there are symptoms of high fever of 38-40 degrees centigrade, is expected soon to a health center or hospital for examination.

"So far we focused reduce death rates from diphtheria, particularly re-perform the vaccine for free. After Samarinda, bulk vaccine to be done in Balikpapan, while the member of Parliament because there are no plans in that area is not found carier," said Hanung ant-.* cs *

 

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Samarinda
Diphtheria cases in Samarinda Starting Downhill

Monday, June 14, 2010 | 15:03 pm

Tribun Kaltim reports, Reonaldus

SAMARINDA, tribunkaltim.co.id - The number of cases of diphtheria in Samarinda, begins to decline. Until mid-June, only one case was found by the City Health Office in Samarinda. Sufferers living in Jalan Cendana.

"The number of cases was far lower than previous months," said Chief DKK Samarinda, drg Nina Endang Rahayu M Kes, Monday (06/14/2010).

However, caution must be taken is the widespread dissemination. Diphtheria cases originally found in Samarinda Seberang Village Rapak In the month of February.

After that, starting in March to the present cases of diphtheria have been widespread and are found in Sub Sempaja, White Water and Loa Bakung. (*)

 

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Thursday, June 17, 2010, 08:09:00
One Occupants Rutan Positive Diphtheria


SAMARINDA - The number of diphtheria patients in Samarinda until Tuesday (15 / 6) as many as 21 people. AD (23) was rushed from Prison (Rutan) Hospital Poltabes AW Sjahranie positive for diphtheria ascertained through laboratory tests.
AD immediately isolated in the Emergency Room (ER) due to illness the same features with the disease diphtheria. "All the diseases caused by bacterial infection directly we take it to the ER isolation room for treatment to prevent transmission to other patients and families," explained Dr PR RSU AW Sjahranie Nurliana.
Kahoi Road Residents who have 22 days in Samarinda Poltabes was originally complained hard to swallow. "Having carried out laboratory tests on the tonsils, diphtheria positively ascertained," he explained. Currently the Army is still being treated in isolation rooms. "We've given antibiotics to improve the resilience of the body, and antidifteri serum to enhance endurance," he explained.
Samarinda City Health Office Head Rayahu Nina Endang said, has conducted tests on 30 residents labotarorium Rutan. "This we do to prevent and anticipate the possibility of co-infected with AD also diphtheria," explained Nina. (* / OCR)

 

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Source: http://www.tribunnews.com/2010/06/22/penyakit-difteri-menyerang-anak-wna

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Diphtheria Diseases Attacking Child WNA
Tribunnews.com - Tuesday, June 22nd, 2010 11:49 AM

Report Tribun Kaltim journalist, Jonathan Handry

TRIBUNNEWS.COM, BALIKPAPAN - Communicable diseases which have the status of diphtheria Unusual (KLB) in Balikpapan not only attacked the Indonesian citizens. A child of foreign citizens (foreigners) are also attacked by this disease.

Head of City Health Office (DKK) Balikpapan, Dyah Muryani admitted it did find the boy a foreign citizen who was four years old attacked by diphtheria. Toddler, according Dyah have dwelt long enough in Balikpapan.

"We found a foreigner who was four years old living in the Village of Mount Joy contracted diphtheria. Once granted ADS (Anti-Diphtheria Serum), his condition has now improved," said Dyah.

Until Monday (06/21/2010) yesterday, DKK recorded three cases of diphtheria that occurred during June. In total, the number of cases recorded since January to June reached 11 cases. In addition to foreign national boy, during June DKK find cases of diphtheria in two other toddlers in the Village and Telaga Sari Sepinggan.

"We have two Diphtheria patients who were treated in hospital. Both were in private hospitals," he said.

Of the 11 cases, four were found at Kelurahan Sepinggan. Two cases in village of Telaga Sari, and five others scattered in Gunung Sari Ilir, Manggar, Mekar Sari, Peace, and Mount Joy.

"We fear this will become endemic since spread to villages that previously did not exist. Obviously we hope that this does not happen," said Dyah.

Dyah disclosed that financing is being processed diphtheria outbreak in the Finance Department Setkot Balikpapan. When this decree was signed, the financial're mopping up the process for financing (completion, red).

Known, will hold DKK Local Immunization Week (PIL) for 5000 children for coping with the spread of diphtheria. "We budgeted USD 100 million from the postal funds outbreak. We have to report to the Secretary, to be accelerated," said the dentist was. DKK also been treating hundreds of people around the sufferer who feared contracting diphtheria.

 

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Source: http://www.metrobalikpapan.co.id/index.php?mib=berita.detail&id=40899

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Monday, August 16, 2010, 13:15:00
Children 12 Years Diphtheria Identified

BALIKPAPAN - Another unidentified 12-year-old child suffering from diphtheria. Tengorokan disorder disease that attacks children resident Balikpapan East Village of New Manggar (Baltim) that, add a series of diphtheria in Balikpapan sufferers who previously had attacked 16 children with a single loss of life.

"Its identity is still our secret, not to interfere with the child, if we let her identity," said City Health Office Head (DKK) Balikpapan municipal government, drg Dyah Muryani, in the Parliament Secretariat Balikpapan, recently.

Currently it is conducting checks on the condition of the child's home, and families who often have physical contact with a child suffering from diphtheria is identified.

"We still check the condition of children, including family environment and to ascertain whether the child is actually infected with diphtheria or just common throat diseases," he explained.

He hoped, the family can help children suffering from diphtheria diidientifikasi it, by continuing to coordinate with his party, to notify the child's development.

"We're trying to do, so the child can return to normal, family support is also very decisive, at least by continuing to provide information if you see any growth experienced by the child," he hoped.

Though she had to socialize to implement prevention of diphtheria immunization, the institute will continue mengencarkan socialization prevention of diphtheria, so that each parent can pay attention to the condition of children, to prevent the spread of diphtheria. Section, a disease affecting these children, often due to lack immunity to the child, because they do not get a good immunization while still a toddler.

"We continue socializing the danger of diphtheria, not till there are still parents who do not understand the dangers of this disease, especially with attention to child immunization, because it was the best effort that can be done to prevent diphtheria," he concluded. (Heb)

 

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detiksurabaya ?East Java News
Wednesday, 09/01/2010 16:13 AM
Diphtheria Attack Situbondo, 4 Children Isolated, 1 Dead
Irwan Yulianto - detiksurabaya
Diphtheria patients were isolated / Irwan Yulianto

Situbondo - Virus deadly diphtheria Source Sari Village haunt, Sumer District of Malang, Situbondo. Until now, carrying four children already hospitalized at dr Abdoer Rahem Situbondo because the bacteria that originated from Corynebacterium diphtheriae.

The information obtained detiksurabaya.com, patients who died from a disease that attacks the respiratory tract and skin injury that is, Yosron Nian (11). While three patients who underwent intensive treatment at Anam (11), Fajri (2) and Sugik (16) all citizens of the Village Source Sari.

Because relatively contagious illness, the patient was treated in isolation space of children, for medical personnel are required to use special clothing was made to avoid halting the spread of the virus that tergolon rare and malignant.

According to the Medical Section dr Abdoer Rahem Situbondo, Imam Hidayat, diphtheria is a type of respiratory tract infections and can cause death if not immediately get medical help. The virus was highly infectious, especially for toddlers.

"If the virus had spread to my heart is no longer determined to be helped," explained Imam while talking to detiksurabaya.com, Wednesday (09/01/2010).

RSU parties are now also on guard against transmission of virus that enters the body
human very easily. Several journalists were also barred entry to the isolation room, for fear of contagion.

"If you can not go into gold, because peyakitnya is contagious and very dangerous," said one nurse to the number of journalists who came
perpetuate the image.
(Fat / fat)

 

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Source: http://us.surabaya.detik.com/read/2...-status-desa-taman-sari-situbondo-klb-difteri

Thursday, 09/02/2010 15:19 AM
One Dead, Taman Sari Village Status Situbondo Diphtheria outbreak
Irwan Yulianto - detiksurabaya

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Patients isolated diphtheria / File
Situbondo - Outbreaks of diphtheria in the village of Taman Sari, District Sumbermalang, Situbondo stated Unusual (KLB) by the local Health Department. That proved to Department of Health (Health) Situbondo open post complaints.

Although there has been no official statement from the local health offices related to the status of outbreaks of the deadly virus, but already there is one victim died.

We went to the office detiksurabaya.com dinkes, looks looks great writing in Sector Restructuring glass room Linmgkungan Settlements (P2LP) 'Post Diphtheria outbreak Tamansari Village, District Sumbermalang'. Unfortunately detiksurabaya.com can not get relevant information from dinkes Diphtheria outbreak.

"Jump to Mr. Khusnul only (Kabid P2LP). I'm not good when giving testimony," said one staff in the room such as Field P2PL
detiksurabaya.com met in his office Jalan PB Sudirman, Wednesday (02/09/2010).

While the Chief of Health Dr. Kabid P2LP Budiawan and when confirmed not yet responded. Previously, a patient, Yosron Nian (11) died from the disease that attacks the respiratory system. While three patients undergoing intensive care and was isolated in dr Abdoer Rahem Situbondo namely Anam (11), Fajri (2) and Sugik (16) all citizens of the village of Sari Source. (Fat / fat)

 

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Re: Indonesia: Diphtheria outbreaks

Source: http://www.surya.co.id/2010/09/13/difteri-masih-resahkan-warga-situbondo.html

Google translation;

Diphtheria is still Resahkan Situbondo

* Monday, September 13, 2010 | 17:39 pm

SITUBONDO I SURYA - diphtheria disease, a few days ago, killing a boy Chair Village Park(Desa Taman Kursi), District Sumbermalang, Situbondo, is alleged to have spread. Including, infecting Abdoer Rachem Situbondo Hospital nurse. This has led to unrest in some of the Situbondo.

"Already there are 15 residents who indicated that they suspected had direct contact with diphtheria patients who died (while still alive, Red)," said Head of Disease Control and Prevention and Environmental Health (P2PL) Public Health (Health) Situbondo, dr Husnul , to Surya, Monday (13 / 9).

To ensure that the suspicions were true, the health department has assisted the local health clinic to take swap or mucus in the throat of the patient for laboratory tests conducted in Surabaya. Meanwhile, to control the spread of diphtheria bacteria attack, Situbondo Health Department has taken preventive measures by providing vitamins A, B complex and nutritious food and counseling to the community Village Garden Chairs.

"When there is citizen attacked by diphtheria, we establish posts for each day of intensive treatment in the community," said Husnul.

As is known, diphtheria is an acute respiratory infection caused by the bacterium Corynebacterium diphteriae. This disease often attacks the children, especially those that have not been immunized. Transmission usually occurs through a sprinkling of saliva from the person who brought the germs to other people healthy. In addition this disease can also be transmitted via contaminated objects or food.

One of the characteristics of diphtheria disease is a sore throat and painful swallowing, high fever. If not treated further, germs that cause diphtheria toxin can cause very dangerous because it attacks the heart muscle, kidney and nerve tissue.

Since early last month, diphtheria disease troubling Park Village Chair (Desa Taman Kursi), Sumbermalang, Situbondo, has even been expressed as Unusual (KLB) by the local health department. Earlier, a boy, Yosron Nian, 11, died of diphtheria.

About the causes of disease emergence of diphtheria in Situbondo, dr Husnul suspect because the movement did not achieve 80 percent immunization. He explained that the bacteria that cause diphtheria was 20 years old "hiding" in their habitat after compressed by movement of DPT and DT PD in various regions in Indonesia. izi

 

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Re: Indonesia: Diphtheria outbreaks

Source: http://bataviase.co.id/node/389352

Google translation:

Spread travelers Diphtheria
September 22, 2010

* Koran Tempo
* National

SURABAYA-diphtheria deadly disease endemic in at least eleven districts in East Java pascaritu-al Fitri forth ago. "Since Lebaran until now there has been 170 patients with diphtheria, * Chief Medical Officer said yesterday Pawik Supriyadi.

Pawik said, the areas that became endemic disease caused by bacteria and attack the upper respiratory tract that is Surabaya, Sidoarjo, Gresik, Bangkalan, Pamekasan, Sampang, Sumenep, Pasuruan, Probolinggo, Situbondo and Banyuwangi. "The 11 regions in our monitoring," he said.

 

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Re: Indonesia: Diphtheria outbreaks

Source: http://regional.kompas.com/read/2010/09/21/20183452/Penyebaran.Penyakit.akibat.Anomali.Cuaca

11 Areas of Endemic Diseases Diphtheria Java
The spread of disease caused by weather anomalies
Tuesday, September 21, 2010 | 20:18 pm
Kristianto Purnomo

SURABAYA, KOMPAS.com - weather anomalies that occurred in the East Java region triggered diphtheria disease or upper respiratory disease. Based on the data collection of Health Office of East Java, currently there are 11 districts / cities panyakit endemic diphtheria.

Ja there are 11 teams in areas of endemic diseases of diphtheria, namely Bangkalan, Sampang, Pamekasan, Sumenep, Surabaya, Gresik, Sidoarjo, Pasuruan, Probolinggo, Situbondo, and Banyuwangi. In the midst of this erratic weather, upper respiratory tract disease is more appear, said Chief Medical Officer Pawik Supriyadi East Java, on Tuesday (21 / 9) in Surabaya.

Diphtheria disease is an infectious disease caused by the bacterium Corynebacterium Diphteriae. The disease is easily spread and attack the upper respiratory tract with symptoms of high fever, swelling of the tonsils (tonsils) and led to gross membrane h puti increasingly larger and potentially closing the respiratory tract.

Besides inhibiting the respiratory tract, diphtheria toxin can also damage the heart muscle that leads to the occurrence of heart failure. Transmission of this disease in general through the air, via coughing or sneezing and through contaminated objects or food bacteria.

Post back and forth and back Lebaran

Pawik disclose, other than because of the weather anomaly, panyakit diphtheria infection also caused by mobility during Lebaran. He cited, in the region had not found Situbondo diphtheria disease. However, after appearing migrants from Madura, the disease grows.

In addition to the factors of population displacement, inadequate immunization also cause a disease diphtheria. According Pawik, during this time many mothers who do not fully immunize their children because the average only 80 percent immunization.

Diphtheria disease prevention through immunization is the most effective. Immunizations are usually given together with tetanus and pertussis immunization three times since the baby was two months with an interval of one to two months of injections. This immunization will provide active immunity against the disease diphtheria, pertussis and tetanus at the same time.

Responding to this, the Governor of East Java, East Java Soekarwo ordered the Health Department to conduct mass immunization on disease endemic areas difteri.mulai, Tuesday (21/09/2010) until Thursday (09/30/2010) future.

 

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Re: Indonesia: Diphtheria outbreaks

Source: http://www.jawapos.com/metropolis/index.php?act=detail&nid=156923

Google translation:

[Saturday, September 25, 2010]
Two Died of Diphtheria
DHO Boost Vaccination in Schools

Wonocolo - Health Office (DHO) Surabaya more incentive to hold diphtheria vaccination in several districts. In January to August, found 36 patients who spread in 21 districts in Surabaya. Carrying two people died from the disease in Surabaya.

Data dinkes mentioned, the number of diphtheria patients is up from last year. In 2009, the number of diphtheria patients carrying 25 people. This year the number rose to 36 people. "But, not epidemic. Only there is an increase compared with last year," said Chief Health Office Esty Martiana Rachmie Surabaya.

In East Java, said Esty, an increase in diphtheria patients not only in Surabaya, but also in several other cities. Therefore, the health office worked hard to prevent the spread of the disease diphtheria. One of them follow the course of East Java Province by carrying out mass vaccination to students from elementary grades 4, 5, 6, and junior high school students.

Vaccination was carried out from 20 to 30 September. According to the Head of Controlling Health Problems Health Dr. Ina Ariati Surabaya, diphtheria that attacks the respiratory tract that is now happening in 21 among 31 districts in the city of Surabaya. DHO has been promoting vaccination to prevent a wider spread of diseases caused by bacteria Corynebacterium diphteriae it.

In all of Surabaya, said Ina, vaccination will be carried out in 1014 primary. The target is 137 thousand students. For SMP / MTs, there are 289 schools with a total 123 thousand students.

He explained that the health office is only vaccinate students grade 4-6 elementary and junior high school. They were selected because it is considered one of the most vulnerable group exposed to diphtheria. Therefore, students in grade 1, 2, and 3 primary schools still cover immunization was performed as a child.

"Every newborn child until the age of one year had been vaccinated. Whether it is measles, DPT, polio, and hepatitis B vaccination plus additional DT (diphtheria tetanus) when they stepped on 1st grade," said Ina.

Symptoms of the disease is similar to upper respiratory infections (ARI). Namely, increased body temperature or fever, pain in throat when swallowing food, dizziness, swelling of the neck, and white patches in the throat. If not treated promptly, the patient may have difficulty breathing until the cause of death. "This year there were two patients who died," said Ina. (Nji/c6/roz)
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Re: Indonesia: Diphtheria outbreaks

Source: http://www.jawapos.co.id/halaman/index.php?act=detail&nid=157175

[Monday, September 27, 2010]
Diphtheria Cases Appear Again
Can be Called Unusual

ALREADY long no patients suffering from diphtheria. However, recently, sufferers appear if only 1-2 people each week. In fact, based on recent data (24 / 9), there were three patients treated at the Ward (Irna) Children Hospital Soetomo. Things like this''said the condition of re-emerging. Because, previously, no case. When there are cases, though only 1-2 people, it can be said of outbreaks (outbreaks),''said Dr. M. Vitanata SpPD KPTI Finasim.

There are several possibilities. Staff Division of Infectious Diseases and Tropical Medicine SMF FK Unair / dr Soetomo specifies, a mutation that gives rise to new viral strains or failure of immunization coverage is not optimal. Recognize the symptoms of diphtheria''very important. The sooner treated, the possibility of recovery is very high. It can minimize the number of patients who are infected,''he explained.

Mild symptoms of diphtheria is pain when swallowing are accompanied by fever. Prof. Dr. Dr. Suharto SpPD KPTI MSc MPdK DTMH explain, at a glance, the same complaint with tonsillitis sufferers. ''If the tonsils, a high body heat. If diphtheria, the heat is not too high,''he said.

If the complaint is not being diminished 2-3 days later, see a doctor immediately. Moreover, the patient had contact with people with diphtheria. Doctors should be suspicious towards diphtheria by swab (throat swab wall). The results required are cultured bacteria Corynebacterium diphteriae. ''There are times appeared false negative results. That is, there are other types of bacteria whose symptoms are similar to diphtheria,''he said.

According to the head of the Division of Infectious Diseases and Tropical Medicine SMF FK Unair / dr Soetomo that, in these conditions, patients are still treated like patients with diphtheria. When suffering from diphtheria positive, the patient was immediately given the ADS (antidifteri serum) and antibiotics. ADS''used to control the toxin so as not to attack the other limb. Antibiotics used to eradicate germs,''he said. (Ai/c12/nda)