A six year-old Indonesian boy attended the outpatient clinic of the Dr. Soetomo Hospital on May 30, 1995 with the main complaint of weakness manifesting in an awkward gait since 3 years. Growth and development were abnormal. His aunt had a similar illnes; his mother, father, grandmother and grandfather were healthy. Physical examination revealed : a weak boy with a body weight of 14.5 kg and a …
The etiology of psoriasis is still unknown, however immune mechanism seems to play an important role. Psoriasis is a chronic and recurrent diseases, characterized by erythematous scaly popules with overlying silvery scale. The clinical spectrum of psoriasis are plaque psoriasis, guttate psoriasis, flexural psoriasis, pustular psoriasis, erythrodemic psoriasis and seborrhoic psoriasiasis. Genera…
The main objective of this study is to asses the prevalence of malnutrition among underfive children and their mothers, to asses the prevalence of mother suffered from goiter, and to analyze the determinant factors influence the malnutrition and goiter. Data collection was conducted by interview using structured questionnaires, facus group discussions, observation, iodine test and antropometric…
On one hundred and seven children 3 months to 5 years old who had received BCG vaccination during neonatal period were reviewed with tuberculin test. This study were conducted at the children's and maternity Hospital Sri Ratu Medan for 4 months. They comprosed 61 males and 46 females with moderate to well nourished. Tuberculin test was seen at 72 hours after the injection. Tuberculin test was s…