Assessment of the burden of rabies in one health approach control program in Ketapang District Indonesia: Using zDALY.

Background: Ketapang District, located in West Kalimantan, is a region where rabies is endemic. The first human death from rabies was reported in 2014 and the problem persists to this day. In response, the government has implemented the one health approach to control rabies since 2017.

Whole genome sequencing analysis on antibiotic-resistant isolated from pig farms in Banten Province, Indonesia.

Importance: The emergence and rapid increase in the incidence of multidrug-resistant (MDR) bacteria in pig farms has become a serious concern and reduced the choice of effective antibiotics.

Objective: This study analyzed the phylogenetics and diversity of antibiotic resistance genes (ARGs) and molecularly identified the source of ARGs in antibiotic-resistant isolated from pig farms in Banten Province, Indonesia.

Methods: Forty-four antibiotic-resistant isolates from fecal samples from 44 pig farms in Banten Province, Indonesia, were used as samples.

Ending TB in South-East Asia: flagship priority and response transformation.

Over the decades, the global tuberculosis (TB) response has evolved from sanatoria-based treatment to DOTS (Directly Observed Therapy Shortcourse) strategy and the more recent End TB Strategy. The WHO South-East Asia Region, which accounted for 45% of new TB patients and 50% of deaths globally in 2021, is pivotal to the global fight against TB. "Accelerate Efforts to End TB" by 2030 was adopted as a South-East Asia Regional Flagship Priority (RFP) in 2017.

Detection of tetracycline resistance genes and their diversity in isolated from pig farm waste in Banten province, Indonesia.

Background And Aim: Livestock waste in the form of feces and liquid represents an important reservoir of antibiotic resistance genes (ARGs). Because many ARGs can be horizontally transferred to other pathogens, livestock waste plays an essential role in the emergence and transmission of various ARGs in the environment. Therefore, this study aimed to detect and assess the diversity of genes in isolated from pig farm waste in Banten province, Indonesia.

Distribution analysis of tetracycline resistance genes in isolated from floor surface and effluent of pig slaughterhouses in Banten Province, Indonesia.

Background And Aim: Slaughterhouses and their effluents could serve as a "hotspot" for the occurrence and distribution of antibiotic-resistant bacteria in the environment. This study aimed to understand the distribution of tetracycline resistance genes in isolated from the floor surface and effluent samples of pig slaughterhouses in Banten Province, Indonesia.

Materials And Methods: Ten samples, each from floor surface swabs and effluents, were collected from 10 pig slaughterhouses in Banten Province.

Dairy farmers' knowledge, attitudes, and practices regarding the brucellosis surveillance and control program in Bogor, Indonesia.

Background And Aim: Brucellosis is an infectious and zoonotic disease that affects people's health and the economy in most countries. Brucellosis is still prevalent in several Indonesian regions. This study aimed to analyze the correlation between the characteristics, knowledge, attitudes, and practices (KAP) of dairy farmers in Bogor District in supporting brucellosis control and surveillance programs.

Nationally and locally-initiated One Health approach in controlling rabies in West Kalimantan, Indonesia.

Background And Aim: Rabies is one of the prioritized zoonoses in Indonesia and West Kalimantan is one of the rabies-endemic provinces in the country. This study aimed to evaluate a locally-initiated One Health approach to implement rabies prevention and control programs in Pontianak City and Sanggau District (through a bottom-up approach), and the central government initiated a program in Ketapang District (through a top-down approach).

Materials And Methods: Data were collected using three focused group discussions involving public health and animal health/veterinary sectors from each district or city.

Estimation of the probability risks of African swine fever outbreaks using the maximum entropy method in North Sumatra Province, Indonesia.

Background And Aim: African swine fever (ASF) is an infectious disease and a major viral pig disease that threatens pork production in several locations globally. The mortality rate of ASF in domestic pigs is very high, causing a decrease in pig populations and significant economic losses for farmers. Environmental or ecological risk factors are the most important associated with the spread of the ASF virus.

An investigation of heavy metals in edible bird's nest from Indonesia using inductively coupled plasma mass spectrometry.

Background And Aim: In 2020, Indonesia, which has the highest global production of edible bird's nest (EBNs), exported up to 1312.5 tons of this product at a value of USD 540.4 million.

A scoping review of live wildlife trade in markets worldwide.

Wet markets sell fresh food and are a global phenomenon. They are important for food security in many regions worldwide but have come under scrutiny due to their potential role in the emergence of infectious diseases. The sale of live wildlife has been highlighted as a particular risk, and the World Health Organisation has called for the banning of live, wild-caught mammalian species in markets unless risk assessment and effective regulations are in place.

Viral-derived DNA invasion and individual variation in an Indonesian population of large flying fox Pteropus vampyrus.

Here, we performed next-generation sequencing (NGS) on six large flying foxes (Pteropus vampyrus) collected in Indonesia. Seventy-five virus species in the liver tissue of each specimen were listed. Viral homologous sequences in the bat genome were identified from the listed viruses.

Can post-treatment oral cancer patients' concerns reflect their cancer characteristics, HRQoL, psychological distress level and satisfaction with consultation?

Background: Oral cancer and its treatment impact patients' post-treatment outcomes, challenging clinicians to manage them optimally. Addressing patients' concerns is central to holistic patient-centred care.

Objectives: This study aimed to determine post-treatment oral cancer patients' concerns and its relationship with patients' clinical characteristics, health-related quality of life (HRQoL), psychological distress and patient satisfaction with the follow-up consultation.

Identification and differentiation of isolated from chicken meat using real-time polymerase chain reaction and high resolution melting analysis of and genes.

Background And Aim: species have been recognized as the most frequently identified bacterial cause of human gastroenteritis. The aims of this study were to identify and species isolated from chicken meat and to analyze the differences in the melting curve patterns of both species.

Materials And Methods: A total of 105 chicken meat samples collected from slaughterhouses and retailers in six provinces in Indonesia were examined for the isolation and identification of spp.

Estimation of subnational tuberculosis burden: generation and application of a new tool in Indonesia.

In many high tuberculosis (TB) burden countries, there is substantial geographical heterogeneity in TB burden. In addition, decisions on TB funding and policy are highly decentralised. Subnational estimates of burden, however, are usually unavailable for planning and target setting.

Isolation of Pteropine orthoreovirus from Pteropus vampyrus in Garut, Indonesia.

Flying foxes belonging to the genus Pteropus are known to be reservoirs of zoonotic viruses. In this study, we describe the isolation of Pteropine orthoreovirus (PRV) from rectal swab samples of Pteropus vampyrus in Indonesia. PRV is an emerging zoonotic respiratory virus that can be transmitted from bats to humans.

Nighttime behavioral study of flying foxes on the southern coast of West Java, Indonesia.

Flying foxes are important in the maintenance of forests and diversity. However, knowledge of their behavioral ecology, especially of movement and foraging patterns, which are essential for conservation and management of their populations, are not well known. Therefore, movement behavior of two individuals of Pteropus vampyrus were examined using an Argos telemetry system, and foraging pattern of Pteropus spp.

Potential risk of viral transmission from flying foxes to domestic animals and humans on the southern coast of West Java, Indonesia.

Flying foxes have been considered to be involved in the transmission of serious infectious diseases to humans. Using questionnaires, we aimed to determine the direct and/or indirect contacts of flying foxes in an Indonesian nature conservation area with domestic animals and humans living in the surrounding area. We surveyed 150 residents of 10 villages in West Java.

Daytime behavior of Pteropus vampyrus in a natural habitat: the driver of viral transmission.

Flying foxes, the genus Pteropus, are considered viral reservoirs. Their colonial nature and long flight capability enhance their ability to spread viruses quickly. To understand how the viral transmission occurs between flying foxes and other animals, we investigated daytime behavior of the large flying fox (Pteropus vampyrus) in the Leuweung Sancang conservation area, Indonesia, by using instantaneous scan sampling and all-occurrence focal sampling.

Corrigendum: Determinants of Vaccination Coverage and Consequences for Rabies Control in Bali, Indonesia.

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Determinants of Vaccination Coverage and Consequences for Rabies Control in Bali, Indonesia.

Maintaining high vaccination coverage is key to successful rabies control, but mass dog vaccination can be challenging and population turnover erodes coverage. Declines in rabies incidence following successive island-wide vaccination campaigns in Bali suggest that prospects for controlling and ultimately eliminating rabies are good. Rabies, however, has continued to circulate at low levels.

On dogs, people, and a rabies epidemic: results from a sociocultural study in Bali, Indonesia.

Background: Previously free of rabies, Bali experienced an outbreak in 2008, which has since caused a large number of human fatalities. In response, both mass dog culling and vaccination have been implemented. In order to assess potential community-driven interventions for optimizing rabies control, we conducted a study exploring the relationship between dogs, rabies, and the Balinese community.

Sustainable scaling up of good quality health worker education for tuberculosis control in Indonesia: a case study.

Background: In 2000, an external review mission of the National Tuberculosis Control Programme of Indonesia identified suboptimal results of TB control activities. This led to a prioritization on human resource capacity building representing a major shift in the approach following the recommendations of the external review team.

Case Description: The National Tuberculosis Control Programme (NTP) used a systematic process to develop and implement two strategic action plans focussing on competence development based on specific job descriptions.

Annual risks of tuberculous infection in East Nusa Tenggara and Central Java Provinces, Indonesia.

Setting: East Nusa Tenggara (NTT) and Central Java Provinces, Indonesia.

Objective: To estimate the average annual risk of tuberculous infection (ARTI) among school children aged 6-9 years in each province.

Methods: Children attending Classes 1-4 in 65 schools in NTT and 79 in Central Java, selected by two-stage sampling, were intradermally administered 2 tuberculin units of purified protein derivative RT23 with Tween 80 on the mid-volar aspect of the left forearm.

Annual risk of tuberculosis infection in West Sumatra Province, Indonesia.

Objective: To estimate the annual risk of tuberculosis infection (ARTI) among children attending elementary school Classes I-III in West Sumatra Province, Indonesia.

Methods: The survey was designed to estimate ARTI among children, irrespective of BCG scar status. Fieldwork was carried out in 72 schools selected by two-stage sampling.

Three-fold reduction in the prevalence of tuberculosis over 25 years in Indonesia.

Background: Tuberculosis (TB) remains the principal cause of death from a curable infectious disease. Indonesia is estimated to have the third highest case load worldwide, but TB prevalence has not been measured for 25 years.

Methods: In 2004, 20000 households were selected in all 30 provinces.