Saturday, 7 May 2022 – 14:36 WIB
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VIVA – Face-to-face Learning (PTM) is taking place gradually in the country accompanied by the COVID-19 pandemic conditions which are gradually improving. However, another mysterious disease appeared and is spreading in the world that is hepatitis acute leading to death. Will PTM be postponed again?
Head of UKK Gastro-Hepatology Indonesian Pediatrician Association (IDAI) Dr. dr. Muzal kazim SpA(K), said that until now his party is still monitoring developments mysterious hepatitis the.
Although the Indonesian Ministry of Health has reported three cases of child deaths related to acute hepatitis, but this is still confirmed in more detail. Although indeed in other countries, the confirmed cases continue to grow.
“Until now there has been no IDAI decision in PTM. We are still investigating. Is it really going to Indonesia or are these sporadic cases. We haven’t decided on that (PTM),” he said in a virtual media meeting, Saturday, May 7, 2022.
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Doctor Muzal admitted, if the case is confirmed and increases, it is possible that PTM will be postponed again. IDAI itself has so far made health protocols that focus on health workers in every health facility in Indonesia.
“It could potentially increase the case. This is still a continuous development. Policy will change at any time. PTM may be postponed,” he explained again.
Doctor Muzal again explained that the cause of hepatitis is basically unknown, even though it is strongly suspected of being an adenovirus. According to him, adenovirus is actually a virus that causes diarrhea and is often found in children.
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