Background: Porphyromonas gingivalis was one of the Gram-negative anaerobic bacteria that played an important role in the pathogenesis of periodontal disease. The increasing resistance of bacteria to synthetic antibiotics encouraged the search for alternative antibacterial agents from natural sources. Snakehead fish (Channa striata) was known to contain bioactive compounds such as albumin and m…
Introduction: S. aureus is one of the most frequently found and detected microorganisms in odontogenic infections of oral and cerebral abscesses. The treatment of odontogenic infections can be treated using antibiotics, which can be replaced by honey. Tembesu bitter black honey is a natural material that can be used as an antibacterial because it has high osmolarity, low pH (3,2-4,5), low water…
Diarrhoea is an infectious disease of the human digestive system tract, one of the bacteria that can cause diarrhoeal infections is Bacillus subtilis and Bacillus cereus, natural ingredients soursop seeds (Annona muricata L.) are known to contain active compounds of secondary metabolites that are antibacterial in nature. This study was conducted to determine the ability of soursop seed extract …
This study aims to determine the levels of resistant starch, its effectiveness as a prebiotic, and its effect on the growth of L. rhamnosus bacteria as well as to identify the potential antibacterial activity of L. rhamnosus bacteria grown on Chlorella by Now Foods media. The methods used include determining the levels of resistant starch using the multi-enzyme method, testing prebiotic activit…
Staphylococcus is a normal flora of the oral cavity that can turn into a pathogen and cause various diseases in the oral cavity. The use of herbal ingredients that have antibacterial properties can be an alternative treatment as a substitute for chlorhexidine gluconate. Garlic skin as an antibacterial has not been widely studied and is still considered as waste. Objective: To determine the anti…
The problem of antibiotic resistance has become a worldwide concern and a serious problem. Antibiotic resistance is termed as “silent pandemic”. Methicillin-Resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) is one type of Staphylococcus aureus (SA) strain that is resistant to beta-lactam antibiotics. This bacterium is responsible for as many as 100,000 deaths due to Antimicrobial Resistance (AMR) in 2…
Peat Soil often present significant challenges for plant growth, primarily due to low pH and limited nutrient availability, especially phosphorus. Phosphorus is an essential macronutrient for plants, yet in peatlands, most of it exists in insoluble forms and cannot be directly utilized. This condition necessitates sustainable approaches to enhance phosphorus availability. Phosphate solubilizing…
Background: Streptococcus mutans was the main bacterium involved in biofilm formation that causes dental caries. Pineapple had been proven to possess antibacterial activity against S. mutans, while stevia was a natural low-calorie sweetener that also exhibited antibacterial properties against S. mutans. The combination of both could be formulated into a jelly candy product. This study aimed to …
Infections caused by antibiotic-resistant bacteria, particularly carbapenem-resistant Pseudomonas aeruginosa (CRPA), have become a significant global health issue. Pseudomonas aeruginosa is a common nosocomial pathogen that often demonstrates resistance to many antibiotics. Given the rising cases of antibiotic resistance, alternative treatments are needed, one of which involves utilizing the po…
Tea can be processed into kombucha through a fermentation process. Kombucha is made by fermenting a solution of black tea, sugar and a kombucha culture called SCOBY (Symbiotic Culture of Bacteria and Yeast). One of the innovations in kombucha processing is the combination with avocado seeds (Persea americana Mill.) and bay leaves (Syzygium polyanthum (Wight.)) in the second fermentation. This s…
Kombucha is a fermented beverage of green tea or black tea using SCOBY (Symbiotic Culture of Bacteria and Yeast). Kombucha provides benefits for stimulating the immune system, improving digestive tract function and preventing microbial infections due to the presence of antibacterial compounds. Antibacterial activity can be enhanced by utilizing secondary metabolites in fruits such as apple (Mal…
Sepsis is a life-threatening condition that occurs when the body’s immune system fails to respond properly to an infection, leading to organ dysfunction. It remains a significant global health issue, particularly in low- and middle-income countries. This study aimed to examine the distribution of bacterial types and their antibiotic sensitivity patterns in blood cultures from sepsis patients.…
This study aims to determine the effect of post-production storage time on the types and total number of contaminant bacteria in tofu at room temperature. The study was conducted using a descriptive method with samples of tofu produced conventionally and stored at room temperature for 1, 4, 7, and 10 hours. The results showed four types of contaminant bacteria, namely Escherichia coli, Enteroba…
This study aims to determine the effect of post-production storage time on the type and total number of contaminant bacteria in soy milk stored at room temperature. The method used in this study is a descriptive, the results of the study show that there are five types of pathogenic bacteria, namely: Bacillus sp, Escherichia coli, Enterobacter cloacae, Klebsiella sp, and Pseudomonas sp. And the …
Rubber plants (Hevea brasiliensis Muell.) are one of Indonesia's plantation commodities. Rubber plays an important role as a source of income for farmers in Indonesia and is mostly used as a source of making rubber materials (latex), industrial materials and making asphalt. The low production of rubber plants can be influenced by factors from plant disrupting organisms, one of which is a diseas…
Daun singkong (Manihot esculenta Crantz.) terbukti sebagai antibakteri karena kandungan senyawa rutin yang tinggi. Transfersom mampu berpenetrasi melintasi stratum korneum untuk meningkatkan efek antibakteri senyawa rutin pada fraksi etil asetat daun singkong dengan hidrofilisitasnya. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengoptimalkan formula transfersom fraksi etil asetat daun singkong dengan varia…
The batik industry has an important role in the Indonesian economy, but the large number of batik industries in Indonesia is not matched by proper wastewater treatment. One of the components of batik wastewater is the synthetic dye Naphthol ASBO-Blue B. Biological treatment of dye waste with bacteria as a biodecolorization agent needs to be done to reduce the negative effects caused by dye wast…
The abundance of keratin in nature leads to serious problems because keratin is a type of protein that is difficult to degrade. Keratinase, a specific type of proteolytic enzyme, is used as an alternative for keratin waste management, with thermophilic bacteria as potential organisms for producing thermally stable keratinase enzymes. One of the hot springs located in North Lebong District, Lebo…
Latar Belakang: Stunting adalah kondisi ketika seorang anak memiliki panjang atau tinggi badan yang tidak sesuai dengan usianya. Karies gigi merupakan penyakit multifaktorial yang menyerang jaringan keras gigi yang dimulai dari proses demineralisasi lapisan gigi. Stunting dapat menyebabkan gangguan perkembangan rongga mulut sehingga mengakibatkan terjadinya karies gigi pada anak karena penuruna…
Background: The 2018 Riskesdas recorded the proportion of oral and dental problems at 57.6%. The prevalence of oral health problems in South Sumatra is 52.41% with the highest percentage of 62.01% occurring in the 5-9 year age group and the second rank of 49.69% occurring in the 10-14 year age group. Preventive action using health promotion since children were still in elementary school was one…
Latar Belakang: Infeksi odontogenik merupakan salah satu penyakit paling umum pada bidang kedokteran gigi yang disebabkan oleh bakteri Streptococcus sanguinis. Upaya pencegahan dan pengendalian infeksi dapat diberikan antibakteri. Bawang putih merupakan tanaman herbal yang memiliki kandungan senyawa allicin, flavonoid, saponin, alkaloid, dan tanin yang dapat menghambat pertumbuhan bakteri. Tuju…
Background: Malnutrition in Indonesia is a health problem that has not yet been fully addressed one of which is stunting. Stunting is a risk factor that can cause disturbances in tooth development, including tooth eruption. Objective: To determine the relationship between stunting and the eruption of permanent first molars in children at Puskesmas 1 Ulu Palembang Working Area. Method: This rese…
Background: Patients with maxillary transverse deficiency can be characterized by a narrowed maxilla, deep and narrow palate, anterior crowding, proclination of anterior teeth, unilateral or bilateral posterior crossbite, and narrowing of the upper airway dimensions. Conditions of maxillary transverse deficiency can be treated with orthodontic treatment using a maxillary expansion which aims to…
Background: Tooth discoloration is a process in which teeth experience discoloration or stains that make them appear darker or not white as usual. Tooth discoloration is caused by the entry of compounds in the form of pellicle, such as tea, coffee and tobacco onto the surface of the teeth enamel. Chemical whitening toothpastes are effective at removing stains but have side effects. The addition…
Research has been carried out regarding the inhibitory power test of ethanol extract of purple golden leaves (Ruellia tuberosa L.) against Pseudomonas aeruginosa bacteria. This research aims to obtain information regarding the effect of ethanol extract of purple golden leaves on P. aeruginosa bacteria and the minimum inhibitory concentration (MIC) of ethanol extract of purple golden leaves on P…
Introduction: Gingivitis is an inflammatory condition that involves the soft tissue around the teeth (gingiva). The main factor causing gingivitis in children and adolescents is the accumulation of bacterial deposits on the teeth and gingival sulcus. One of the bacteria that cause gingivitis is the bacterium Porphyromonas gingivalis. Chlorhexidine is commonly used as the gold standard for preve…
Latar Belakang: Sepsis neonatorum memiliki tingkat morbiditas dan mortalitas yang tinggi pada neonatus. Pemeriksaan kultur darah masih menjadi gold-standard dalam mendiagnosis kasus ini, tetapi prosesnya yang cukup lama membutuhkan pemberian terapi empiris sampai didapatkan hasilnya. Oleh karena itu, diperlukan data pola kepekaan bakteri yang paling umum ditemukan secara rutin untuk menentukan …
High doses of antibiotics use continously can increase an antibiotic resistance, therefor a research for new antibiotics is needed to reduce the possibility of resistance. Actinomycetes are one of the microorganisms that have commercial value because of their ability to produce antibiotics. 80 % of antibiotics on the market today are produced by Streptomyces. Exploration of Actinomycetes from s…
Background: Diseases transmitted through vectors, especially mosquito bites, posed a public health problem in various regions. The identification of potential water storage places as breeding grounds for mosquito larvae was the objective of this research. Method: This study was employed a descriptive method with a field survey design and laboratory analysis. The research sample included all hou…