A Case-Control Study of the MTHFR C665T Gene Polymorphism on Macrocytic Anemia Among HIV-Infected Patients Receiving Zidovudine.

Background: Macrocytic anemia is the most common anemia in HIV-infected patients receiving zidovudine, and is closely related to folate and vitamin B12 deficiencies. Homocysteine >10 μmol/L and increased MMA (methylmalonic acid) levels >24.8 ng/mL indicate high/low folate and vitamin B12 deficiencies.

The Implementation of Comprehensive Health Education to Improve Household Contacts' Participation in Early Detection of Tuberculosis.

Lack of participation of household contacts is the main problem of early detection of tuberculosis (TB) in Indonesia. A comprehensive health education (CHE) program has been developed to encourage the participation of household contacts. This study aimed to assess the implementation of the CHE to improve participation of household contacts in early detection of TB.