A disease of the immune system due to infection with HIV. HIV destroys the CD4 T lymphocytes (CD4 cells) of the immune system, leaving the body vulnerable to life-threatening infections and cancers. Acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS) is the most advanced stage of HIV infection. To be diagnos… Baca selengkapnya
Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome (AIDS)/Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) What is HIV? Human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) is the virus that is responsible for causing acquired immune deficiency syndrome (AIDS). The virus destroys or impairs cells of the immune system and progressively dest… Baca selengkapnya
General information about Acinetobacter Acinetobacter [asz−in−ée−toe–back−ter] is a group of bacteria commonly found in soil and water. While there are many types or “species” of Acinetobacter and all can cause human disease, Acinetobacter baumannii [asz−in−ée−toe–back−ter boe-maa-nee-ie… Baca selengkapnya
Childhood experiences, both positive and negative, have a tremendous impact on future violence victimization and perpetration, and lifelong health and opportunity. As such, early experiences are an important public health issue. Much of the foundational research in this area has been referred … Baca selengkapnya
Acanthamoeba is a microscopic, free-living ameba, or amoeba * (single-celled living organism), that can cause rare ** , but severe infections of the eye, skin, and central nervous system. The ameba is found worldwide in the environment in water and soil. The ameba can be spread to the eyes thr… Baca selengkapnya
An aortic aneurysm is a balloon-like bulge in the aorta, the large artery that carries blood from the heart through the chest and torso. On the right, Figure A shows a normal aorta. Figure B shows a thoracic aortic aneurysm located behind the heart. Figure C shows an abdominal aortic aneurysm l… Baca selengkapnya
Assalamu'alaikum warahmatullahi wabarakatuh. Kembali Lagi Bersama Dr. Kita. Pengertian Cedera ligamen lutut anterior adalah cedera yang terjadi di area ini. Ligamen lutut anterior atau anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) itu sendiri merupakan salah satu jaringan pengikat yang terdapat pa… Baca selengkapnya
Assalamu'alaikum warahmatullahi wabarakatuh. Kembali Lagi Bersama Dr. Kita. Pengertian Cedera hamstring adalah cedera pada sekumpulan otot yang terletak pada belakang paha (otot hamstring). Otot hamstring banyak digunakan pada gerakan menekuk lutut, seperti pada saat berlari, meloncat, … Baca selengkapnya
Assalamu'alaikum warahmatullahi wabarakatuh. Kembali Lagi Bersama Dr. Kita. Pengertian Carpal tunnel syndrome (CTS) atau sindrom lorong karpal merupakan suatu kondisi neuropati yang menimbulkan sensasi kesemutan pada tangan. Biasanya, sindrom ini menyerang bagian pergelangan dan jari-ja… Baca selengkapnya
Assalamu'alaikum warahmatullahi wabarakatuh. Kembali Lagi Bersama Dr. Kita. Pengertian Cantengan merupakan kondisi kuku bagian tepi yang menancap ke kulit, sehingga kulit dan jaringan di bawah kulit menjadi bengkak dan kemerahan. Cantengan dapat terjadi di kuku jari manapun, tetapi yang… Baca selengkapnya