The basic reproductive ratio
... • Originally developed for demographics (1886) • Independently studied for malaria (1911,1927) • Now widely used for infectious disease (1975+) ...
... • Originally developed for demographics (1886) • Independently studied for malaria (1911,1927) • Now widely used for infectious disease (1975+) ...
Survey on HIV risk perception and sexual behaviours among seafarers
... Because the nature of their work seafarers spend long periods of time away from their families and therefore represent a group at risk for sexually transmitted diseases, including HIV infection. This paper reports the results of a survey to evaluate awareness and knowledge of the risk of HIV infecti ...
... Because the nature of their work seafarers spend long periods of time away from their families and therefore represent a group at risk for sexually transmitted diseases, including HIV infection. This paper reports the results of a survey to evaluate awareness and knowledge of the risk of HIV infecti ...
Chronic Diarrhea
... (1) Osmotic Diarrhea: when an ingested solute is not absorbed properly, the higher concentration gradient within the gut lumen acts to draw water into intestinal lumen and greatly increases the water content of the stool. The classic example of this is the diarrhea caused by lactose intolerance. Ent ...
... (1) Osmotic Diarrhea: when an ingested solute is not absorbed properly, the higher concentration gradient within the gut lumen acts to draw water into intestinal lumen and greatly increases the water content of the stool. The classic example of this is the diarrhea caused by lactose intolerance. Ent ...
Epstein Barr virus (EBV)
... recognized feature - may not appear or may be delayed Acquired perinatally from contact with genital secretions or close contact with family member 30% due to HSV-1 and 70% HSV-2 ---Rx- IV Acyclovir ...
... recognized feature - may not appear or may be delayed Acquired perinatally from contact with genital secretions or close contact with family member 30% due to HSV-1 and 70% HSV-2 ---Rx- IV Acyclovir ...
ILC 2017: Serious liver disease develops in over one
... HCV is one of the most widespread transmissible diseases globally.1 It is estimated to infect over 185 million people worldwide, of whom 350,000 die each year, with 84,000 of those being in Europe.2 HCV is considered a silent pandemic as most people do not know that they have it.1 HCV causes both ac ...
... HCV is one of the most widespread transmissible diseases globally.1 It is estimated to infect over 185 million people worldwide, of whom 350,000 die each year, with 84,000 of those being in Europe.2 HCV is considered a silent pandemic as most people do not know that they have it.1 HCV causes both ac ...
PUO
... (up to 20%) (up to 15%) (up to 15%) (up to 10%) (up to 10%) (up to 5%) (up to 5%) (up to 5%) (up to 5%) (up to 5%) (up to 5%) (up to 1%) (up to 1%) (up to 1%) ...
... (up to 20%) (up to 15%) (up to 15%) (up to 10%) (up to 10%) (up to 5%) (up to 5%) (up to 5%) (up to 5%) (up to 5%) (up to 5%) (up to 1%) (up to 1%) (up to 1%) ...
Brown- Clinical Conundrum
... bronchitis without a whoop, whereas unvaccinated adults are most likely to have whooping and posttussive emesis. • About 12-32% of adults with persistent cough (>2 wk) have pertussis. On average, they wait a median of 3 weeks before seeking treatment. ...
... bronchitis without a whoop, whereas unvaccinated adults are most likely to have whooping and posttussive emesis. • About 12-32% of adults with persistent cough (>2 wk) have pertussis. On average, they wait a median of 3 weeks before seeking treatment. ...
Mucosal Vaccines: Prevention of Caries and Periodontal Diseases
... Issues in Oral Health • Most oral infections are polymicrobial infections • Most are chronic infections • What is the etiologic agent? – Caries – Periodontal disease ...
... Issues in Oral Health • Most oral infections are polymicrobial infections • Most are chronic infections • What is the etiologic agent? – Caries – Periodontal disease ...
File
... become infected have symptoms such as fever, headache, and body aches, nausea, vomiting, and sometimes swollen lymph glands or a skin rash on the chest, stomach and back. Symptoms can last for as short as a few days, though even healthy people have become sick for several weeks. Approximately 80 per ...
... become infected have symptoms such as fever, headache, and body aches, nausea, vomiting, and sometimes swollen lymph glands or a skin rash on the chest, stomach and back. Symptoms can last for as short as a few days, though even healthy people have become sick for several weeks. Approximately 80 per ...
objectives
... Figure 8. Life cycle of Aedes aegypti: there is an aquatic phase (larvae, pupae) and a terrestrial phase (eggs, adults) [13]. Image reproduced with permission from Centers for Disease Control. While both males and females may receive nourishment from nectar and plant fluids, only the female bites ma ...
... Figure 8. Life cycle of Aedes aegypti: there is an aquatic phase (larvae, pupae) and a terrestrial phase (eggs, adults) [13]. Image reproduced with permission from Centers for Disease Control. While both males and females may receive nourishment from nectar and plant fluids, only the female bites ma ...
Unit 2 Classification (chapter 18) Test Review
... 22. If two organisms are similar and can produce fertile offspring, they are probably members of the same species. 23. What phylum are the classes Reptila and Mammalia in? Chordata 24. Organisms, such as humans, that get their body heat from metabolism are called endothermic. Reptiles, amphibians, e ...
... 22. If two organisms are similar and can produce fertile offspring, they are probably members of the same species. 23. What phylum are the classes Reptila and Mammalia in? Chordata 24. Organisms, such as humans, that get their body heat from metabolism are called endothermic. Reptiles, amphibians, e ...
C. parvum
... • 1982-1985: Cases of AIDS in 1982 began to be reported by fourteen nations. In 1982 CDC received its first report of "AIDS in a person with hemophilia (from a blood transfusion), and in infants born to mothers with AIDS.” • 1983: Dr. Montagnier announced the isolation of LAV retrovirus (lymphadenop ...
... • 1982-1985: Cases of AIDS in 1982 began to be reported by fourteen nations. In 1982 CDC received its first report of "AIDS in a person with hemophilia (from a blood transfusion), and in infants born to mothers with AIDS.” • 1983: Dr. Montagnier announced the isolation of LAV retrovirus (lymphadenop ...
Exam II
... 5. (2 pts) ____________ poisoning is caused by feeding moldy feed and results in acute mortalities and large tumors forming in the livers of affected fish. 6. (2 pts) (True or False) An attenuated virus can often be produced by multiple passages in tissue culture. 7. (2 pts) Name 2 concerns over dev ...
... 5. (2 pts) ____________ poisoning is caused by feeding moldy feed and results in acute mortalities and large tumors forming in the livers of affected fish. 6. (2 pts) (True or False) An attenuated virus can often be produced by multiple passages in tissue culture. 7. (2 pts) Name 2 concerns over dev ...
Basic Information about the New Strain of Influenza A/H1N1 1 What
... as fever, headache, cough, sore throat, runny nose and muscle pain. Symptoms related to the digestive system such as vomiting and diarrhea may also occur. While most patients recover after suffering from mild symptoms only, there have been cases of people becoming seriously ill and even deaths have ...
... as fever, headache, cough, sore throat, runny nose and muscle pain. Symptoms related to the digestive system such as vomiting and diarrhea may also occur. While most patients recover after suffering from mild symptoms only, there have been cases of people becoming seriously ill and even deaths have ...
Granulomatous Diseases of the Head and Neck October 2003
... declined since 1991. The number of new cases of primary and secondary syphilis in the United States in 1997 was 8,500 (3.2 cases per 100,000). The incidence of congenital syphilis in the same year was 27 cases/100,000 live births. Serologic tests are used to diagnose syphilis. Screening tests includ ...
... declined since 1991. The number of new cases of primary and secondary syphilis in the United States in 1997 was 8,500 (3.2 cases per 100,000). The incidence of congenital syphilis in the same year was 27 cases/100,000 live births. Serologic tests are used to diagnose syphilis. Screening tests includ ...
medical waste management - UCLA Health Sustainability
... Empty IV bags not containing medication ...
... Empty IV bags not containing medication ...
The Study of HIV
... Scientist track back the HIV virus to Chimpanzees living in West Africa around the early 1800’s. The virus carried by the chimps is called SIV (or Simian Immunodeficiency Virus) that mutated in the human body after ingestion causing what we know today as HIV. At that time, hunters ate infected Chimp ...
... Scientist track back the HIV virus to Chimpanzees living in West Africa around the early 1800’s. The virus carried by the chimps is called SIV (or Simian Immunodeficiency Virus) that mutated in the human body after ingestion causing what we know today as HIV. At that time, hunters ate infected Chimp ...
Overview of Systemic Lupus Erythematosus
... This is livedo reticularis. While not a diagnostic criteria, it is a vasculitic-type rash often seen in individuals with lupus and other vasculitides. Note the mottled, lacey-type pattern. ...
... This is livedo reticularis. While not a diagnostic criteria, it is a vasculitic-type rash often seen in individuals with lupus and other vasculitides. Note the mottled, lacey-type pattern. ...
Autoimmunity and Autoimmune Diseases
... • Previous attempts to classify them as T-cell and B-cell mediated are outdated • Involve Innate and Adaptive Components • Classified based on the effector mechanisms that appear to be most responsible for organ damage: – Autoantibodies – T-cells ...
... • Previous attempts to classify them as T-cell and B-cell mediated are outdated • Involve Innate and Adaptive Components • Classified based on the effector mechanisms that appear to be most responsible for organ damage: – Autoantibodies – T-cells ...
Spanish Speaker Notes PDF
... caretakers, it is our duty to be knowledgeable of the animal and its environment to minimize the risk of disease and keep the people working with them safe. It may seem hopeless to try to completely eliminate exposure to infectious diseases, especially diseases that are always present (endemic). For ...
... caretakers, it is our duty to be knowledgeable of the animal and its environment to minimize the risk of disease and keep the people working with them safe. It may seem hopeless to try to completely eliminate exposure to infectious diseases, especially diseases that are always present (endemic). For ...