Publications by authors named "Rita Evalina"
Norwegian scabies is a rare scabies with the manifestation of thick crusts of the extremities of the skin that contain eggs and mites. Several conditions in which scabies infection is easily transmitted include immunocompromised, home nursing, and severe neurological disorder. The aim of this case report was to present a thorough analysis of a comprehensive resource for the management of Norwegian scabies patients, with a specific focus on individuals who also have HIV or other immunocompromising diseases.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFMucormycosis is an emerging disease that primarily affects immunocompromised patients; however, it has also been reported in immunocompetent individuals. Studies in the pediatric population are limited and reported mostly in case studies or series. The aim of this case report is to present a pediatric mucormycosis originated from Sumatra Island, Indonesia.
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- - Ongoing HIV transmission is a major health concern in Indonesia, prompting the development of a new multiassay algorithm (MAA) to identify recent HIV infections using various biomarkers.
- - The study analyzed plasma samples from 140 HIV-positive adults across 19 hospitals, revealing that 12.5% of newly diagnosed individuals were classified as having recent infections.
- - Drug resistance mutations were found in two individuals, highlighting the challenge of managing ongoing HIV transmission, particularly among those infected with drug-resistant strains in Indonesia.