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…
Tepung maggot BSF (TMB) dan tepung ikan gabus (TIG) memiliki Antimicrobial peptide dan senyawa lain sebagai antibakteri yang bersifat bakterisidal. Penelitian ini dilakukan untuk mengetahui aktivitas antibakteri kombinasi TMB dan TIG terhadap Escherichia coli dan Staphylococcus aureus. Uji aktivitas antibakteri dilakukan dengan mencari Konsentrasi Hambat Minimum (KHM) TMB dan TIG tunggal, Konse…
Staphylococcus aureus bacterial infection is a health threat. Treatment of infections using antibiotics has been widely used. However, misuse of antibiotics can cause resistance. One way to overcome typically by creating common fixings as antibacterials. BSF larvae oil (MLB) and tuna fish oil (MIT) are known to have antibacterial potential. This study aims to determine the antibacterial activit…
Background: Bacterial meningitis is an inflammation of the meninges caused by bacterial infection. Bacterial meningitis is still a neurological emergency with high morbidity and mortality rates at all ages, especially in developing countries. The most common causative bacteria vary by age and geographic location. Antibiotic administration is the main treatment as causal therapy against germs th…
Background: CSFP is defined as an angiographic findings which shows delayed opacification of contrast in distal coronary vessel in the absence of obstructive coronary artery disease. The occurrence of CSFP are often underrecognized, even though CSFP can be an early sign of coronary artery disease. Therefore, this research was conducted to acquire data on prevalence and characteristics of CSFP p…
Background: Pseudomonas aeruginosa is a Gram-negative bacteria that causes opportunistic and healthcare-acquired infections. It is capable of rapidly developing antibiotic resistance during treatment. The resistance of P. aeruginosa to antibiotics will complicate the treatment and recovery of patients, as well as increase morbidity and mortality due to long hospitalization period, complicated t…
Background: Escherichia coli is a normal flora that commonly resides in the human gut. This bacterium can turn into a pathogen if it gets additional virulence gene transfer from other bacteria. E. coli is among the Enterobactericeae that produce the most Extended-spectrum beta-lactamase (ESBL) that can cause resistance to various types of antibiotics, especially β-lactams, monobactams, and car…
Background: One of the complications of tooth extraction was dry socket or alveolar osteitis, caused by Streptococcus mutans. The infection following tooth extraction could be reduced by providing adequate antibiotics and mouthwashes. Ambon banana peel could be utilized as an antibacterial due to its content of alkaloids, flavonoids, saponins, tannins, and terpenoids which inhibited bacterial g…
Background: Binahong (Anredera cordifolia) is a herbal plant endemic in Indonesia. Binahong is predicted to have antibacterial activity. This study aims to determine the effectiveness of binahong extract as an antibacterial against Pseudomonas aeruginosa bacteria. Methods: This experimental research tested binahong extract for inhibiting Pseudomonas aeruginosa bacteria by using the Kirby-Bauer …
Latar belakang: Streptococcus mutans merupakan salah satu dari empat faktor utama penyebab karies pada gigi. Adanya efek samping dari penggunaan obat antibakteri menyebabkan urgensi untuk mencari bahan alternatif. Ikan patin merupakan salah satu jenis ikan air tawar yang hidrolisat kolagennya memiliki potensi sebagai bahan alternatif antibakteri. Tujuan: Tujuan penelitian ini adalah untuk menge…