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Class II methanol masers are signs of massive young stellar objects (MYSOs). Recent findings show that MYSO accretion bursts cause flares of these masers. Thus, maser monitoring can be used to identify such bursts. Burst-induced SED changes provide valuable information on a very intense phase of high-mass star formation. In mid-January 2019, a maser flare of the MYSO G358.93-0.03 was reported. ALMA and SMA imaging resolved the core of the star forming region and proved the association of the masers with the brightest continuum source MM1. However, no significant flux rise of the (sub)mm dust continuum was found. Thus, we performed NIR imaging with GROND and IFU spectroscopy with FIFI-LS aboard SOFIA to detect possible counterparts to the (sub)mm sources, and compare their photometry to archival measurements. The comparison of pre-burst and burst SEDs is of crucial importance to judge whether a luminosity increase due to the burst is present and if it triggered the maser flare. The FIR fluxes of MM1 measured with FIFI-LS exceed those from Herschel significantly, which clearly confirms the presence of an accretion burst. The second epoch data, taken about 16 months later, still show increased fluxes. Our RT modeling yielded major burst parameters and suggests that the MYSO features a circumstellar disk which might be transient. From the multi-epoch SEDs, conclusions on heating and cooling time-scales could be drawn. Circumstances of the burst-induced maser relocation have been explored. The verification of the accretion burst from G358 is another confirmation that Class II methanol maser flares represent an alert for such events. The few events known to date already indicate that there is a broad range in burst strength and duration as well as environmental characteristics. The G358 event is the shortest and least luminous MYSO accretion burst so far., Comment: 22 pages, 11 figures, accepted by A&A. Abstract abridged for arxiv submission

Background Children with tuberculosis (TB) are often asymptomatic, so that if TB is diagnosed in a child, an adult contact should be looked for. We realize the importance of TB control by breaking the chain of transmission, so identification of contact and prompt treatment should be made. Objective To trace contact of children with pulmonary tuberculosis (PTB) and to determine the environmental characteristics associated with TB transmission. Methods Prospective, community based descriptive study was done in 80 children with newly diagnosed PTB treated at Pediatric Pulmonary Ward, Kariadi Hospital, from September 2003 to February 2004. Clinical condition, chest x-ray (CXR), acid fast bacilli (AFB) staining of sputum, and environmental characteristics of adults suspected as TB contact were examined. Data were analyzed by uni- and bivariate analysis using SPSS 11.5. Results Eighty adults with suspected TB were enrolled, 90% were household contacts. There were 63 (79%) confirmed TB contacts in rural and urban area. Fathers were predominates (32%) followed by grandparents (26.3%), relatives (18.7%), and mothers (12.5%). There was no significant difference about internal (household) and external (non-household) family contacts between rural and urban area (P=1.000). In urban area, home transmission is more frequent than rural area (P=0.340). In urban area, the contacts had a better perception but had no better attitude toward treatment, although the difference was not significant. Behavior was worsen in rural area (P=0.214). Poor behavior seldom occurred in those who had enough knowledge of TB, although the difference was not statistically significant (P=0.352). In the urban area, the house of contacts had lower sleeping density (P=0.282), poor ventilation (P=0.306), and higher room temperature (P=0.683). There were no differences in the light intensity and humidity. Conclusion There were 79% confirmed TB contacts in rural and urban area with male predominant. There was no significant difference between household and non-household contacts in rural and urban area. There are different characteristics, such as knowledge, perception, attitude towards treatment, and behavior associated with TB transmission between contacts in the rural and urban area, and between lower, middle, and higher socio- economic level, although the difference is not significant

[EN] We propose a methodological tool for examining the layout and revealing the concealed characteristics of urban water supply systems (WSS). For this purpose, we use underground images obtained with ground penetrating radar (GPR) as a method that does not alter the system conditions and environmental characteristics (non-destructive methods). The study focuses on wave amplitude and uses intensive matrix manipulation. We obtain promising results as the methodology, which is non-subjective and repeatable, visualizes buried pipes with efficiency. This tool will help WSS managers obtain a more accurate picture of WSS and so offer a better service to users. (C) 2010 Elsevier Ltd. All rights reserved., This work has been supported by project IDAWAS, DPI2009-11591, of the Direccion General de Investigacion of the Ministerio de Ciencia e Innovacion of Spain, and ACOMP/2010/146 of the Conselleria de Educacion of the Generalitat Valenciana.