Publications by authors named "Vivi Keumala Mutiawati"
Article Synopsis
- - 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.
Trop Med Infect Dis
March 2018
Article Synopsis
- - A modeling study suggests Indonesia may have up to 20,000 cases of melioidosis annually, leading to around 10,000 deaths, though the actual situation remains unclear.
- - Researchers reviewed 146 confirmed cases, mainly from Java, and found a significant misidentification issue; the mortality rate in recent cases was recorded at 43%.
- - A survey indicated that over half of healthcare workers were unaware of melioidosis, highlighting the need for increased awareness, improved culture usage, and precise diagnosis to manage the disease effectively.
