Publications by authors named "A Muslim"
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- Over the past five years, rice production in Bantaeng Regency has struggled, averaging 5.2 tons per hectare, far below the 2020 goal of 10.0 tons.
- A study involving 185 rice farmers used Binary Logistics Regression Analysis to find that factors like fertilizers, labor, and farmer age significantly impact rice yields, while seed application negatively affects production.
- Based on the findings, recommendations include increasing the use of fertilizers, improving access to agricultural inputs, and controlling costs to enhance rice production in the region.
Toxoplasmosis is an infectious disease caused by the intracellular protozoan parasite, Toxoplasma gondii. While the infection is typically asymptomatic in healthy individuals, it can progress to cerebral toxoplasmosis, especially in those with human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) or weakened immune systems. In this communication, we present a case of a newly diagnosed HIV infection patient who presented with neurological symptoms.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFAn undescribed relapsing fever group Borrelia species was detected in a male Haemaphysalis semermis tick infesting a rural cat in an indigenous population in Pahang National Park, Peninsular Malaysia. The 16 S rRNA gene sequence revealed close similarity of this variant to several undescribed Borrelia species and Borrelia theileri, with genetic distances ranging from 0.58 to 0.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFStrong association between high burden of soil-transmitted helminthiasis and household transmission among Malaysian Negritos, urging anthelmintic treatment beyond children.
Sci Rep
November 2024
Article Synopsis
- The study investigates soil-transmitted helminth (STH) infections among Malaysia's indigenous Negritos, finding a high overall prevalence of 63.3% despite past intervention efforts.
- Trichuris trichiura and Ascaris lumbricoides are the most common infections, with moderate-to-heavy infections significantly linked to the presence of infections in other household members.
- The results highlight the urgent need for comprehensive anthelmintic treatment for all age groups and recommend local policy changes to target older members of the Orang Asli community to improve health outcomes for future generations.
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- Skin infections significantly burden underserved communities, particularly the isolated Negrito tribes of Peninsular Malaysia, with a notable study revealing a 35.6% overall prevalence.
- Major infections found were scabies (11.7%), tinea versicolor (11.3%), and tinea imbricata (7.5%), with higher rates in resettled villages compared to inland ones.
- The study emphasizes the need for targeted interventions, linking specific infections to environmental factors and lifestyle choices, to improve healthcare access and support for these communities.