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Understanding Malaria

<div style="text-align: justify;"> Malaria is a disease caused by a parasite. Malaria is spread by mosquitoes that have been infected by the parasite. Malaria can even be fatal if not treated properly. Malaria infection can occur simply by a mosquito bite. Malaria is rarely transmitted directly from one person to another. Examples of transmission of this disease is a condition in contact with the patient's blood or infected fetus can be infected because of the mother's blood. Patients with Malaria in Indonesia In Indonesia, there were about 400,000 cases of positive malaria each year. Of all cases, 4,000 cases had complications or even lead to death. Approximately 1 out of 4 cases of malaria occur in children. <div style="text-align: center;"> <img alt=" Malaria is a disease caused by a parasite Understanding Malaria" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiuJcn2kE3j29YDPAkKoiDFVvJuGTPs29SiM-jiw7jwIZbCHL8MjOJe3BRMQha8LjMm_V9MS4oh9pHlNCzuVnSJ_DiBID-TLhRmUo366XejP5rfGCbmDwnBowlMrEeG7rBrJnORrP_LKBs/s1600/Health.png" title="Understanding Malaria" /></div> Most cases of malaria occur in Indonesia Timur.Terutama on Sulawesi, Nusa Tenggara, Maluku and Papua. Symptoms Appear Due to Malaria Malaria symptoms will usually appear between one to two weeks after the body is infected. In some rare cases, the symptoms appeared a year after the mosquito bite occurs. The symptoms of malaria that usually happens is the appearance of fever , sweating, shivering or chills, vomiting, headache , diarrhea , and muscle pain. If you are already experiencing symptoms of malaria, see a doctor to be able to do the diagnosis and treatment as soon as possible. The diagnosis of malaria can dilakukanÂ easily through a simple blood test. Parasites that cause malaria Plasmodium is a type of parasite that becomes the cause of malaria . There are many types of Plasmodium parasite, but only five types that cause malaria in humans. Parasite Plasmodium only spread by the female anopheles mosquito. Two types of parasites are common in Indonesia is Plasmodium falciparum and Plasmodium vivax. Malaria mosquito bites often occur at night. After the bite, the parasite will enter into the bloodstream. The spread of malaria can also occur through blood transfusions. In addition, if the user turns the needles can also transmit malaria. Although it rarely happens, you still have to be careful. In the treatment of Malaria Recovery is perfectly doable if malaria were treated and cared for properly. Type of antimalarial drugs used to prevent and treat malaria. Medicines are given depends on several things. The severity of symptoms can be one of the considerations. Additionally, it will be checked on the type of parasite that causes malaria. Specifically on patients who are pregnant, malaria treatment will be distinguished by patients who are not pregnant. Complications That Can Happen Due to Malaria Malaria will have a worse impact if affects pregnant women, infants, young children, and the elderly. Malaria is a potentially making body resistance decreased drastically in a short time. Therefore, treatment needs to be done quickly. Dehydration , severe anemia and organ failure are some of the complications of malaria that could occur if malaria is not addressed from the outset. To Not Infected Malaria Prevention Malaria can generally be avoided. In areas where there is endemic malaria in rural areas such as Papua and Nusa Tenggara, the government has been carrying out mass blood tests and provide antimalarial drugs for free. Avoid being bitten by mosquitoes is a way of preventing the most important to avoid contracting malaria. You can use netting to cover the bed, get rid of stagnant water, wear insect repellent and wear clothing or blanket that covers the skin of the body.</div>

Understanding Malaria

Malaria is a disease caused by a parasite. Malaria is spread by mosquitoes that have been infected by the parasite. Malaria can even be f...

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Understanding Hepatitis C

<div style="text-align: justify;"> Hepatitis C is a disease that can affect the liver. The disease caused by this virus can lead to infection and inflammation of the liver.  According to WHO, the number of people with hepatitis C in the world reach 130-150 million people and cause death in about 350-500 thousand sufferers. While in Southeast Asia alone, the number of patients who died from complications of cirrhosis and liver cancer due to hepatitis C was recorded at 120,000 annually. Indonesia is one country with the highest rate of hepatitis C cases in Southeast Asia. <div style="text-align: center;"> <img alt=" Hepatitis C is a disease that can affect the liver Understanding Hepatitis C" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhE9US_e4nkxogWNv7QOxY2EjpHiqjAmbxSunicDobzSoKO0DBuv_Xv3i7fyVxyy6KAGb8jQ93eCAJ0ZQYKdO61JwyN1Rj8T86itaqcnv194tPfOezZX-euJNsOV_uU-BJNy5RnTUH_xNA/s1600/Health.png" title="Understanding Hepatitis C" /></div> Hepatitis C is generally no symptoms in the early stages. Therefore, approximately 75 percent of people with hepatitis C do not realize that he had contracted until liver damage years later. Although there are symptoms of hepatitis C that appears, indications are similar to other diseases so it is difficult to realize. Some include always feeling tired, sore, and no appetite. Acute and Chronic Hepatitis C Hepatitis C can cause acute and chronic infection. Acute Hepatitis C is an infection that occurs in the first six months. The infection is usually asymptomatic and rarely lethal. Approximately 25 percent of patients had recovered from the disease without special handling. While 75 percent of the rest will keep the virus for a long time. This is called chronic hepatitis C. Patients with chronic hepatitis C have a risk of cirrhosis within 20 years. Cirrhosis is scarring of the liver that functions inhibited. These complications can be fatal. Approximately 20 percent of patients may develop liver failure and five percent risk of developing liver cancer. Modes of Transmission of Hepatitis C Developing hepatitis C virus in the blood. Therefore, we will get hepatitis C in contact with the blood of patients. Mode of transmission of hepatitis C are the most common is through a syringe, for example, drug users who share needles or through the process of making tattoos in places that do not have sterile equipment. In addition, lend each other personal items such as nail clippers and a toothbrush and free sex also can increase a person's risk of contracting this disease. Hepatitis C virus will not be transmitted through breast milk, food, beverages, or contact such as shaking hands or hugging. Diagnosis and Treatment of Hepatitis C The earlier handled, liver damage in patients with hepatitis C can be inhibited. Therefore, people who are at high risk of contracting this disease are advised to undergo a blood test to diagnose hepatitis C . For example, people who have or are actively using drugs through injections or who have had a blood transfusion. If tested positive for hepatitis C, you do not necessarily need treatment. Acute hepatitis C can usually recover without special treatment. But patients with chronic hepatitis C require treatment step through antiviral drugs. This drug will stop the progression of the virus and prevent liver damage. Examples of commonly used antiviral interferon and ribavirin. Experts then managed to find two types of new drugs, boceprevir and telaprevir. The use of these two drugs must be combined with interferon and ribavirin. Please remember that if ever suffered and recovered from hepatitis C, does not mean your body has fully immune to the virus. Although already recovered, people with hepatitis C should be careful because it remains at risk for re-infection from the same disease. Hepatitis C Prevention Steps Hepatitis C can not be prevented by vaccination. But there are some ways that we can take to reduce the risk of transmission, for example, stop or not to use drugs and avoid sharing personal items using potentially contaminated blood like nail clippers and a toothbrush. Although the disease is rarely transmitted through sexual intercourse, use of safety devices such as condoms during sexual intercourse can still prevent you from hepatitis C. Especially if it comes in contact with blood, such as anal sex or menstrual blood. Patients with hepatitis C are also more at risk for other types of hepatitis. Doctors generally recommend vaccination to prevent hepatitis A and B. Type Other vaccines are sometimes recommended flu vaccine and pneumococcal infections.</div>

Understanding Hepatitis C

Hepatitis C is a disease that can affect the liver. The disease caused by this virus can lead to infection and inflammation of the liver. ...

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Understanding Hepatitis A

<div style="text-align: justify;"> Hepatitis A is a disease that can attack the liver and is caused by a viral infection. The number of people with this disease in the world is estimated to reach 1.4 million in each year. While in Southeast Asia alone, cases of acute hepatitis A affects about 400,000 people per year with a mortality rate of up to 800 people. Most people with hepatitis A are children. <div style="text-align: center;"> <img alt=" Hepatitis A is a disease that can attack the liver and is caused by a viral infection Understanding Hepatitis A" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjLYD0bFFfn_KCfE-ru54xIpCCgz7kawBjfJGkwO7Ce9lWpJ6dwBqwYyTSIx03AvR1HQtZgRxkKUaISTIRT1JtXn-yVAIcWdNhlFI3AKZONbV5kBOaww10VzUSHOwki98UZ7GgQfrn7_G0/s1600/Health.png" title="Understanding Hepatitis A" /></div> Early symptoms that may appear include fever , nausea , vomiting, pain in joints and muscles, as well as diarrhea . When the liver has begun to attack, there are some other symptoms that will arise, namely dark urine, pale stools, jaundice and itching. In addition, upper right abdominal area will also be hurt, especially if pressed. But not all sufferers experience symptoms of hepatitis A . Therefore, the disease is sometimes difficult to realize. Only one of 10 patients with hepatitis A under the age of six years who experienced jaundice. Whereas in adolescents and adults, the disease usually causes more severe symptoms and about seven out of 10 will experience jaundice. Causes and Transmission of Hepatitis A The cause of this disease is hepatitis A virus can spread very easily. The main modes of transmission are through food or drink that has been contaminated by the feces of people with hepatitis A. Some risk factors that can increase the spread of this virus include: <ul> <li>Poor sanitation. </li> <li>Direct contact with sufferers. </li> <li>Sharing needles. </li> <li>Having sex with a person, especially anal sex. </li> <li>Men who have sex with men. </li> <li>Working in areas related to dirt, for example ditch.</li> </ul> Step Treatment of Hepatitis A This disease has no specific treatment step because the immune system will get rid of the virus by itself. Step hepatitis A treatment aims to relieve the symptoms experienced by infected. Handling includes taking reliever itching, pain, nausea and vomiting as prescribed. The liver also need to be allowed to rest for example by not consuming alcohol and be careful with medications that can affect the liver. The time needed to recover fully from people with this disease usually several months. Successful people with full recovery will have immunity against the disease. Risk of Complications Hepatitis A Infection with hepatitis A usually does not cause long-term liver disease (chronic) and is rarely fatal. However, this disease has the potential to cause liver failure, especially in those who already have heart disease before infection with hepatitis A and elderly patients. Moreover, in some people with this infection may recur or back again. Ways to Prevent Hepatitis A Because the spread primarily through consumption of contaminated something, the main measures of prevention of hepatitis A is to maintain cleanliness. This step can be done easily, for example, always wash your hands, avoid the consumption of raw or undercooked foods and avoiding snacks vendors. In addition, the hepatitis A vaccine can prevent this disease. Especially for those who have a high risk as those who suffer from chronic liver disease, people with hemophilia and injection drug users.</div>

Understanding Hepatitis A

Hepatitis A is a disease that can attack the liver and is caused by a viral infection. The number of people with this disease in the world...

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Understanding Flu

<div style="text-align: justify;"> Everyone must have flu. The disease is caused by a viral infection that attacks the respiratory tract. The incubation period for influenza, including short. You will experience the symptoms in just a few days after the first infection. The period in which the flu is most contagious a day before symptoms appear and about six the next day. <div style="text-align: center;"> <img alt=" The disease is caused by a viral infection that attacks the respiratory tract Understanding Flu" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiUO0eUMUYhtrbqo6kYUYnU-u13QVhLXhYDf2k0tDlCLuwz4lrGmW7118OWr3OYMc_ClY-wUQkBZnAr9GrdZku-42ibC49bhPCvLfOedDCsED6vMoswRSPKcY4jP4nkalTUgqWjGZ4eXAI/s1600/Health.png" title="Understanding Flu" /></div> Flu symptoms commonly perceived patient whom are fever , headache , cough , aches, loss of appetite, and sore throat . Flu symptoms will worsen for 2-4 days before it improved and recovered. Many thought the same flu with colds because of its resemblance, but this assumption is not appropriate. Flu tend to have a shorter incubation period with more severe symptoms that can disrupt the routines of patients. While colds usually appear gradually with less severe symptoms so it does not really affect routine patient. Step Treatment For Flu You usually do not need medical treatment because the disease is usually self-limiting. Some steps of treatment that can be done is sufficient rest, lots of drinking, as well as keeping your body to stay warm. You also can take paracetamol or ibuprofen to reduce fever and relieve pain and stiffness. You are not advised to take antibiotics because the drug is used to kill bacteria while the flu are caused by viruses. Complications Due to Flu Flu rarely cause serious complications, but there are some groups of people who should be cautious because it has the risk of complications is higher. Among them: <ul> <li>Children. </li> <li>Pregnant mother. </li> <li>Patients with serious or chronic illnesses such as heart failure , lung disease, or diabetes . </li> <li>People with decreased immune system such as cancer and HIV.</li> </ul> Flu Prevention Steps The spread of the flu virus usually through sneezing and coughing from the patient or from objects that never touched the patient. The main measures to prevent this disease is to maintain cleanliness. Do not forget to wash your hands before eating. For users of public transport, it is advisable to wear a mask while traveling. Preventive measures other is by vaccination. But this method is only recommended for those who are more susceptible to flu complications.</div>