Action The Deadly Virus Surveillance

Dengue hemorrhagic fever still leaves many questions hanging. Included in the Bain family (49), East Jakarta residents, newly stricken with the disease along with his son, Anan (18), some time ago.

Impression, dengue fever can be trivial, but it also can be deadly. Better not take the risk, "said Bain who was hospitalized five days in a hospital. So feel fever, without thinking, Bain who had three times the infestation of dengue hemorrhagic fever were checked by a doctor. Its main concern, dengue fever.

Lunge kick dengue fever increasingly alarming. Disease that one is not picky about the victims and not just attacking the children alone, as previously known.

Malignancies was not separated from the action of dengue virus in the blood. Dengue comes from the Swahili language, ki pepo premises, or a sudden attack of seizures caused by evil spirits. In Spanish later called dengue. Transmitted diseases Aedes aegypti mosquito that became endemic in Indonesia in 1968.

Medical specialist in internal medicine from RS Karya Bhakti, Bogor, Adi Teruna Effendi, said that dengue fever caused by dengue virus (VDEN). However, the dynamics of dengue virus infection often causes diverse clinical picture, such as dengue fever (DF), dengue hemorrhagic fever (DHF) and dengue shock syndrome (DSS). Dengue virus is able to reproduce themselves, giving rise to a further spread of infection determine the development direction.

The presence of virus in the blood trigger the immune system characterized by acute fever. "It's just that, sometimes the fever was not perceived as central to travel, busy, or tired," said Adi.

In addition, the solution will release the dengue virus non-structural proteins that will encourage replication of the virus even further. Conditions that cause elevated permeability of the blood vessel walls and can cause leaks.

A pediatrician from the Division of Infectious and Tropical Diseases Department of Child Health, Faculty of medicine / RSCM, Alan Roland Tumbelaka, adding, increased hematocrit become one of the marker will be the threat of leakage of plasma that can lead to shock and dangerous. "Compared with the platelets, hematocrit values ​​far more important in determining the severity of a case of dengue hemorrhagic fever," he said.

The occurrence of shock depends on the type of dengue virus type (known as serotypes) that enter the body of a child. There are four serotypes, namely Dengue 1, Dengue 2, Dengue 3, Dengue 4. Virus crime rates also play a role. "The immune response of each patient participated also determine the occurrence of shock or not," said Alan.

Differences

Alan explained that the leakage of plasma (plasma leakage) distinguishes between dengue hemorrhagic fever (DHF) and dengue fever. Plasma leakage in DHF occurs because the plasma discharge of blood from a person's blood vessels to the tissue outside the blood vessels. Leak leaves solids in the blood or blood cells characterized by levels of hematocrit (blood viscosity) increases. Plasma leakage that is usually on the day-to-3 until to-4 that can be recognized by the hematocrit (Ht).

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difference Germs, Viruses and Bacteria

Mikroorgansime cause of disease is everywhere, in the air, on food and beverages, in animals and other surfaces. If the immune system is weak and we are dealing with organisms whose immunity has not owned body, we get sick.

There are several types of disease-causing organisms, from bacteria, viruses, bacteria, fungi or worms. Actually, what's the difference?

Germ

Germs are layman's terms is identical to the bacteria, namely single-celled organisms that can only be seen with the aid of a microscope. When the infectious bacteria enter the body, the numbers will increase and potentially produce a number of powerful chemicals, called toxins, which can destroy certain cells in tissues that attacked so that makes us sick.

Not all harmful bacteria. Some bacteria that live in the body, such as the gut and mouth, even profitable. Diseases caused by bacteria such as pneumonia, acne, sore throat, cholera, etc., can be treated with antibiotics.

Virus

When attacking the human body, the virus enters a cell body and master it, ordered the cell "hosts" to produce the parts needed to reproduce themselves. In the process, the host cell eventually be eradicated. Polio, HIV / AIDS, influenza, measles, or meningitis is a disease caused by a virus. Treatment with antiviral.

Mushrooms

Single-celled organisms are slightly larger than bacteria. Actually, the fungus is not contagious, but there are certain types that can be transmitted, such as candida. Candida can cause thrush or canker sores. Meanwhile, the fungi become the biggest cause of diaper rash that causes the infection.

Worms

When this type of parasite or eggs entering the human body, usually he would stay in the intestinal tract, lung, liver, skin, or brain, and the life of existing nutrients in the human body.

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Contaminated Equipment Germs Can Eat

Figures for some types of infectious diseases commonly suffered by people, such as diarrhea, typhoid and dysentery majority are caused by contaminated drinking water bacterium Escherichia coli, which originates from the feces of humans and animals. In addition to contaminate water or food, these bacteria can also contaminate utensils are washed with water that is contaminated.

Although the soap used to wash the dishes can kill bacteria, it turns out if the cutlery is washed with contaminated water E. coli, the bacteria can still enter the human body and cause disease.

Some studies also show, use E. coli-contaminated water will increase the risk of diarrhea in infants and toddlers up to four times. To reduce bacterial contamination, Budi suggested that cutlery always be washed under running water. "Avoid washing and rinsing dishes or cups of water in containers that have been used many times," he said.

In addition, to kill germs and bacteria, we can also dry the cutlery was washed with a clean cloth. "Do not use utensils that are still wet from the bacteria might still be alive," he explained. Traditional ways such as hanging and drying the cutlery that has been washed in the sun can also be used.

However, for industrial or food services, sanitary utensils made by putting it in the oven in order to maximize destruction of microbes. "If for the home or household purposes, may be washed with hot water," said Dr.Ratih Dewanti-Hari, from the Department of Food Science and Technology of IPB.

Besides when washing, Ruth suggested that the way to the attention of cutlery storage. "Save the cutlery that has been washed and dried in a clean, affordable no animals or insects," he said.

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50 Percent Cart Contaminated "E-coli"

Beware. Stroller or cart in a shopping center containing bacteria Eschericia coli (E. coli). Most bacteria are harmless, but some species are pathogenic and can cause diarrhea, respiratory disease, or food poisoning.

Conclusions are presented by a team of researchers from the University of Arizona, United States, after examining 85 randomly trolley from four states. They found that 72 percent of the trolley containing marker bacteria. Of this amount, then selected 36 samples and found 50 percent infected with E-coli.

"The number of bacteria is far more than we find in the toilet. This occurs because the toilets are regularly cleaned with disinfectant, but no one is cleaning trolleys with a liquid disinfectant," said Charles Gerba, a researcher who has expertise in the field of environment, water, and soil.

Although the study sample was conducted in the United States, does not mean the same thing not found in Indonesia, considering that every day there are hundreds of people who in turn use the trolley.

Studies conducted Gerba about bacterial contamination at the supermarket is not the first. This study relates to previous studies in 2008 that found children who boarded the trolley at the supermarket more often exposed to two types of bacterial infections, ie, salmonella and campylobacter.

In June 2010, researchers from the Lorna Linda University also found a shopping bag that is used repeatedly can contain bacteria, including E-coli.

To avoid the adverse effects of this bacterial infection, suggested the importance of washing hands before eating habit.

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Musical Instruments in Schools So Nest Bacteria

Playing music is not only entertaining but also have a positive impact on children's learning ability. But do not forget to always clean the musical instruments because there are many musical instruments in school turned out to be a nest of bacteria.

In a study conducted in Oklahoma for 13 instruments is often played by the school band, found in various types of bacteria and fungi in there. Six instruments played last week and the rest are not used in the last month.

The research team wiped the surface 117 that differ from those instruments, including the parts that come into contact with the mouth, the inside of the instrument and a portable hand.

The results found 442 species of bacteria, 58 types of fungi and 19 types of yeast. Most comes from the species Staphylococcus bacteria that can cause staph infections that included a mild infection. While some types of spores found in can trigger asthma reactions.

"Some types of microbes that we have found also to be resistant or immune to the type commonly used antibiotics," said the researcher.

Research also shows wind instrument is the most widely contain bacteria. Meanwhile, a musical instrument made of wood tend to contain more bacteria than those made of brass.

Microbes in the instrument can easily move from one child to another and potentially transmit the disease. In addition to musical instrument cleanliness, personal hygiene of children is also important to note, especially the always wash hands with soap after practicing music.

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