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Diagnosing Tuberculosis using ESAT-6 and CFP-10 Antigen Complex

Irandi Putra Pratomo, Darmawan Budi Setyanto Abstract The challenge of tuberculosis (TB) remains in diagnosing the disease particularly in the young age group children. Clinical manifestations of TB in children are usually subtle and are not similar to the adult counterpart because of the pathogenesis of TB itself. The paucibacillary phase, which is common in […]

Prevalence of Asthma in a Group of 13 – 14 Years Old Students Using the ISAAC Written Questionnaire and Bronchial Provocation Test in Central Jakarta

Mustafa J, Yunus F, Wiyono WH. J Respir Indones. 2012;32(1):8-16. Abstract Introduction: Prevalence of asthma in children in Indonesia varies from 2.1% to 32.2% depends on location of the study, and method of study. However, the prevalence of asthma in children in central of Jakarta – polluted area were unknown. Methods: This study using the […]

Prevalens Asma Pada Siswa Usia 13-14 Tahun Dengan Menggunakan Kuesionor ISSAAC dan Uji Provokasi Bronkus di Jakarta Selatan

Fitriani F, Yunus F, Rasmin M. J Respir Indones. 2011;31(2):81-9. Background: Prevalence of asthma in children in Indonesia varies from 2.1% to 32.2% depends on location of the study (urban vs rural), and method of study (questionnaire vs bronchoprovodation testing). However, the prevalence of asthma in children in suburb of Jakarta- relatively less airway pollution […]