Publications by authors named "Rahma I Mustikasari"
A high incidence of diphtheria cases in children in East Java province, Indonesia, has been observed since the beginning of this century. Despite many efforts, the outbreaks continue. This study aims to explain the high incidence of diphtheria in children in East Java province since 2013.
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- Indonesia experiences high diphtheria rates in children, particularly in Surabaya, which is the region with the highest incidence within the East Java province; this study examines pediatric diphtheria data over six years, focusing on pre-pandemic and pandemic comparisons.
- A total of 112 diphtheria cases were reported from January 2017 to December 2022, with 89 cases identified before the pandemic; most affected were children aged 5-12 years, with a significant percentage (67.8%) being unimmunized or having incomplete vaccinations.
- The incidence of diphtheria decreased during the pandemic, potentially due to preventive measures, but concerns remain as the trend rose again in 2021-2022