Publications by authors named "D Syafruddin"
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- Respiratory infections lead to millions of hospital visits globally and can be caused by various pathogens, including viruses, bacteria, and fungi.
- A study in Wattansoppeng, South Sulawesi, analyzed 210 respiratory specimens, finding positive cases for several viruses, including RSV-A, RSV-B, and different strains of human rhinovirus.
- The influenza virus identified was the seasonal H3N2 subtype, and the study highlighted that most affected individuals were children, though the severity of their infections was not clearly understood.
, a human intestinal protozoan parasite of the diplomonad group, has been overlooked because of its commensal features; therefore, molecular studies on this parasite are limited. To address this gap, we designed a molecular screening protocol using polymerase chain reaction (PCR) and DNA sequencing targeting the 18S small subunit ribosomal RNA gene and applied this screening method to the molecular epidemiological analysis of spp. in humans and various livestock.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFMalaria in eastern Indonesia remains high despite significant reduction and elimination in other parts of the country. A rapid entomological assessment was conducted in eight high malaria endemic regencies of Papua Province, Indonesia, to expedite malaria elimination efforts in this region. This study aims to characterize specific, actionable endpoints toward understanding where and when malaria transmission is happening, where interventions may function best, and identify gaps in protection that result in continued transmission.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFBackground: Anopheles vagus (subgenus Cellia) has been identified as a vector for malaria, filariasis, and Japanese encephalitis in Asia. Sporozoites of Plasmodium falciparum and Plasmodium vivax have been found in this zoophilic mosquito in Asia and Indonesia. This study systematically reviews publications regarding An.
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- The study highlights the urgent need for new tools like spatial repellents to combat insecticide resistance in malaria-endemic areas.
- It analyzed mosquito samples over three years to evaluate the presence of the pyrethroid knockdown resistance (kdr) allele before and after using a transfluthrin-based spatial repellent in certain clusters.
- The findings revealed a statistically significant increase in kdr mutant alleles in both treated and untreated areas, raising questions about the impact of spatial repellents on resistance development.