Suspect Test Result in Madiun and Kediri Negative Ebola

Suspected Ebola in Kediri 

Besides in Kediri, a TKI (Tenaga Kerja Indonesia) in Madison is also a suspected Ebola after experiencing symptoms of fever after returning from areas affected by the Liberia. Examination of the samples both showed negative results.

This was stated by the Head of Health Research and Development (Balitbangkes) Ministry of Health, Prof. Dr. Tjandra Yoga Aditama via text message to reporters. According to him, the team finished Balitbangkes check on Sunday night (11.02.2014).

Checks have been carried out on samples of the first and second day. There are 8 samples examined, each of which includes a sample of EDTA (ethylenediaminetetraacetic acid or ethylenediaminetetraacetic acid) and serum samples.

"From reading the results of PCR (polymerase chain reaction) by electrophoresis then all reported 'no band', meaning that all samples from cases of Madiun and Kediri Ebola negative result. Not sick Ebola," said Prof. Tjandra, as written on Monday (03/11/2014 ).

Previously reported, a TKI berinisal GN (46) in Pare Kediri treated in hospitals with complaints of fever. Diagnosis is obtained Acute Febrile Illness (Acute fever), but the patient should be isolated because they have a history of travel to areas affected by Ebola, namely Liberia.

Includes notes, as many as 28 migrant workers arrive in Indonesia on October 26, 2014 after completing his work in Liberia. Before going home, the workers undergo a period of quarantine for 6 days. Likewise Arriving at Soekarno-Hatta International Airport, the examination did not show a single migrant workers sick.