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<p class="AbstractNormal"><em>Background: Detection of fast acid bacteria (FAB) using smear microscopy is used as a primary screening for tuberculosis diagnosis. Previous studies have shown that fluorochrome </em>(<em>Auroamine-rhodamine</em>) <em>staining showed better sensitivity compared to Ziehl-Neelsen (ZN) method in the detection of FAB in sputum. However this method has not been recommended for routine use including in Indonesia. This study aimed to evaluate the sensitivity and specificity of fluorochrome compared to ZN to detect FAB in patient’s sputum.</em><em></em></p><p class="AbstractNormal"><em>Methods: </em><em>This study analyzed 60 sputum samples from patients with tuberculosis and suspected pulmonary tuberculosis. Samples were obtained consecutively from microbiology laboratory</em><em> Moewardi Hospital, Indonesia. Each sample was examined using ZN and fluorochrome staining and cultured in Lowenstein-Jensen (LJ) medium.</em><em> Data were analyzed using sensitivity and spesificity tests.</em></p><p class="AbstractNormal"><em>Results: ZN staining detected FAB in 12 samples (10%), while fluorochrome detected FAB in 17 samples (28%). The sensitivity and specificity of ZN staining were 70% and 90% while these for fluorochrome were 90% and 84%. </em><em></em></p><p class="AbstractNormal"><em>Conclusions: The sensitivity of fluorochrome staining is better compared to ZN staining. This method can be recommended for early detection of tuberculosis.</em><em></em></p><p class="AbstractNormal"><em> </em></p>

Introduction: Multidrug resistance tuberculosis (MDR-TB) is a continuing threat because the treatment is rather toxic. One of the causes of poor treatment outcome is due to the adverse events, especially the occurrence of psychiatric adverse events. Methodology: The two cases presented in this paper are MDR-TB patients with psychiatric adverse events related to depression spectrum. The diagnosis of psychiatric adverse events was done by psychiatrist in the referral hospital. Results: The treatment of MDR-TB and psychiatric adverse event was carried out simultaneously. One of the patients was able to manage the adverse events, but the other was not. The management of psychiatric adverse events need to be performed carefully. Social support of family and friends was received by the successful patient, while the other was not fully supported, thus failed the treatment. Conclusion: The social support provided by the family and friends are precious for the successful treatment of MDR-TB psychiatric adverse events. The availability of healthcare personnel who is able to recognize the symptoms early is needed in the community healthcare service in order to properly detect and manage the psychiatric adverse events on MDR-TB patients.

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Background: Pneumonia is an infectious disease with highest morbidity and mortality in the world. The research objectives is to determine the effect of Nigella sativa cement extract in procalcitonin, TNF-α levels, and clinical improvement in pneumonia patients. Methods: This study is a clinical trial quasi experimental design with pre and post test approach in the treatment group and the comparison group. Samples were taken by consecutive sampling between April and May 2016 a total of 30 patients were divided into 2 groups:the treatment group and the comparison group. The treatment group was given additional therapy capsules Nigella sativa cement extract, the comparison group was given the standard therapy. Procalcitonin levels and TNF-α is checked when the patient was admitted and when clinical improvement is achieved. Results: Decreased levels of procalcitonin in the treatment group (8.969±13.591 ng/dl) and a comparison group (1.907±6293 ng/dl) was statistically significant (p= 0.014; 95 % CI= 0.222-1.770). Decreased levels of TNF-α was not significantly different between treatment groups (58.759(1.840-166.50) pg/dl) and a comparison group (57.485 (35.410-81.650) pg/dl), with p= 0.395. The achievement of clinical improvement in the treatment group 4.60±8.28 days and the comparison group 5.53 ±1.45 today, statistically no difference between the two groups. Conclusion: Capsule Nigella sativa cement extract provides benefit for declining levels of procalcitonin and accelerate achievement of clinically stable in pneumonia patients. (J Respir Indo. 2017; 37(4): 316-24)

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