Edukasi Pengetahuan Infeksi Jamur Superfisial dan Potensi Penggunaan Tanaman Obat sebagai Terapi Antijamur
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Kata Kunci: antijamur, dermatofitosis, infeksi jamur, tanaman obat
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Background: Superficial fungal infection is still a health problem in Indonesia. Indonesia is a tropical area with high humidity levels. These are favorable conditions for fungal growth. Some people with superficial fungal infections still choose to use over-the-counter drugs without a doctor's prescription. The use of drugs without a doctor's prescription increases the potential for drug resistance. Indonesia has a variety of plants that can be used as traditional drugs, including antifungals. Objective: Increase knowledge of superficial fungal infections and the potency of medicinal plants used as antifungal therapy. Method: This activity is outreach with material on superficial fungal infections and the potential use of medicinal plants as antifungal therapy. The activity was carried out in the Biomedical Laboratory of the Faculty of Medicine Universitas Muhammadiyah Semarang using PowerPoint media. Result: There is a significant increase in the knowledge of participants, with an average increase of 24.6 points (p-value 0,005). Conclusion: There is an increase in knowledge about superficial fungal infections and the potential use of medicinal plants as antifungal therapy.
Keywords: antifungal, dermatophytosis, fungal infection, medicinal plant
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Ratnaningrum, Kanti; Rakhmawatie, Maya Dian; Marfu’ati, Nanik, "Edukasi Pengetahuan Infeksi Jamur Superfisial dan Potensi Penggunaan Tanaman Obat sebagai Terapi Antijamur," Jurnal Inovasi dan Pengabdian Masyarakat Indonesia, vol. 2, no. 1, Jan. 2023.