Disease Early Warning System
... ◦ Notifiable diseases e.g. CCHF and Cholera. 2. Functional surveillance systems was ◦ AFP, Measles and NNT(WHO) ...
... ◦ Notifiable diseases e.g. CCHF and Cholera. 2. Functional surveillance systems was ◦ AFP, Measles and NNT(WHO) ...
Microbiology Part 1 Kingdom Monera and the viruses
... 9C – Diseases and Disorders There was no disease in the original creation. Diseases and disorders are a part of the curse. Why does the Lord permit a person to suffer from a disease or a ...
... 9C – Diseases and Disorders There was no disease in the original creation. Diseases and disorders are a part of the curse. Why does the Lord permit a person to suffer from a disease or a ...
Canine Influenza
... is similar to “kennel cough”and easily spreads from one dog to another via air and/or contact with infected objects. Because this is such a new infectious agent, most dogs have no natural immunity against this virus, so the majority of dogs exposed will become infected and 8-10% will die from the in ...
... is similar to “kennel cough”and easily spreads from one dog to another via air and/or contact with infected objects. Because this is such a new infectious agent, most dogs have no natural immunity against this virus, so the majority of dogs exposed will become infected and 8-10% will die from the in ...
BVGH - Who We Are - BIO Ventures for Global Health
... Background information • What is Human African Trypanosomiasis (HAT)? Human African trypanosomiasis (HAT), also known as sleeping sickness, is caused by a single-celled parasitic protozoan called a trypanosome and is transmitted by tsetse flies. The disease progresses from fever and fatigue to sever ...
... Background information • What is Human African Trypanosomiasis (HAT)? Human African trypanosomiasis (HAT), also known as sleeping sickness, is caused by a single-celled parasitic protozoan called a trypanosome and is transmitted by tsetse flies. The disease progresses from fever and fatigue to sever ...
Infection and Defects in Defense Paula Ruedebusch
... Ability to spread from one individual to others and cause disease: measles and pertussis spread very easily, HIV is of lower communicability ...
... Ability to spread from one individual to others and cause disease: measles and pertussis spread very easily, HIV is of lower communicability ...
Cellular Biology
... Ability to spread from one individual to others and cause disease: measles and pertussis spread very easily, HIV is of lower communicability ...
... Ability to spread from one individual to others and cause disease: measles and pertussis spread very easily, HIV is of lower communicability ...
molluscum contagiosum
... Cryotherapy with liquid nitrogen. The aim is tissue (viral) destruction. This is also suitable for pregnant women. Apply for 5 – 10 seconds. Repeat at weekly intervals as necessary. There are no reported trials on its efficacy in treatment of molluscum. There is one randomised controlled trial demon ...
... Cryotherapy with liquid nitrogen. The aim is tissue (viral) destruction. This is also suitable for pregnant women. Apply for 5 – 10 seconds. Repeat at weekly intervals as necessary. There are no reported trials on its efficacy in treatment of molluscum. There is one randomised controlled trial demon ...
Lesson 16 – Subtypes (Color Ink Saving)
... HIV (human immunodeficiency virus) infection causes AIDS (acquired immunodeficiency syndrome), which is a secondary immunodeficiency. This disease slowly and steadily destroys the immune system. HIV wipes out certain types of lymphocytes called T-helper cells. Without T-helper cells, the immune syst ...
... HIV (human immunodeficiency virus) infection causes AIDS (acquired immunodeficiency syndrome), which is a secondary immunodeficiency. This disease slowly and steadily destroys the immune system. HIV wipes out certain types of lymphocytes called T-helper cells. Without T-helper cells, the immune syst ...
Program outline
... and the adaptive potential of infectious agents determine virulence, infection niche, persistence, and spread of infection including the crossing of species barriers. Objectives are to (i) identify relevant genetic differences between related strains and species, (ii) unravel mechanisms of phenotype ...
... and the adaptive potential of infectious agents determine virulence, infection niche, persistence, and spread of infection including the crossing of species barriers. Objectives are to (i) identify relevant genetic differences between related strains and species, (ii) unravel mechanisms of phenotype ...
Concepts of Prevention
... risk factors in communities or population groups in which they have not yet appeared. i.e. Smoking, weight gain due to high cholesterol in take etc. 2. Primary Prevention: Primary prevention can be defined as “action taken prior to the onset of disease, which removes the possibility that a disease w ...
... risk factors in communities or population groups in which they have not yet appeared. i.e. Smoking, weight gain due to high cholesterol in take etc. 2. Primary Prevention: Primary prevention can be defined as “action taken prior to the onset of disease, which removes the possibility that a disease w ...
No Slide Title
... equi and Arcanobacterium haemolyticum, formerly classified in the genus Corynebacterium, and C. pseudotuberculosis of ulcerative colitis are members of the loosely defined taxon “coryneform” bacteria. Although they are the etiologic agents of distinct infections, these microorganisms are often overl ...
... equi and Arcanobacterium haemolyticum, formerly classified in the genus Corynebacterium, and C. pseudotuberculosis of ulcerative colitis are members of the loosely defined taxon “coryneform” bacteria. Although they are the etiologic agents of distinct infections, these microorganisms are often overl ...
Women’s Health Issues HLTH 25
... • Some communities bear a heavier burden of HIV infection • On a population level-who you are does make a difference in risk ...
... • Some communities bear a heavier burden of HIV infection • On a population level-who you are does make a difference in risk ...
pathogenesis of bacterial infection pathogenicity toxigenicity
... The microorganism should be grown in pure culture in vitro (or outsite the body of the host) for several generations. When such a pure culture is inoculated into susceptible animal species, the typical disease must result. The microorganism must again be isolated from the lesions of such experimenta ...
... The microorganism should be grown in pure culture in vitro (or outsite the body of the host) for several generations. When such a pure culture is inoculated into susceptible animal species, the typical disease must result. The microorganism must again be isolated from the lesions of such experimenta ...
Modified True / False 1. A vaccine results when pathogens invade
... a. is a sign that something is seriously wrong with your body. b. is your body’s first response to injury or disease. c. is a sign that there are no pathogens in your body. d. is your body’s way of telling you that you are about to come into contact with pathogens. ANSWER: b 24. If you have a cold, ...
... a. is a sign that something is seriously wrong with your body. b. is your body’s first response to injury or disease. c. is a sign that there are no pathogens in your body. d. is your body’s way of telling you that you are about to come into contact with pathogens. ANSWER: b 24. If you have a cold, ...
Asepsis - Home - KSU Faculty Member websites
... these methods are: Direct transmission: involves direct transfer of microorganism from person to another through, touching, biting, kissing or sexual intercourse sneezing and coughing. ...
... these methods are: Direct transmission: involves direct transfer of microorganism from person to another through, touching, biting, kissing or sexual intercourse sneezing and coughing. ...
pathogenesis of bacterial infection pathogenicity toxigenicity
... The microorganism should be grown in pure culture in vitro (or outsite the body of the host) for several generations. When such a pure culture is inoculated into susceptible animal species, the typical disease must result. The microorganism must again be isolated from the lesions of such experimenta ...
... The microorganism should be grown in pure culture in vitro (or outsite the body of the host) for several generations. When such a pure culture is inoculated into susceptible animal species, the typical disease must result. The microorganism must again be isolated from the lesions of such experimenta ...
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... 1) "Photo" (electron micrograph or microscopic picture/diagram) 2) Description - include Gram stain. 3) Organism's M.O. (police jargon for how the organism attacks and spreads). 4) Most common victims it preys upon. 5) Hide-out of the culprit (where it is most likely to be found). 6) Most common inj ...
... 1) "Photo" (electron micrograph or microscopic picture/diagram) 2) Description - include Gram stain. 3) Organism's M.O. (police jargon for how the organism attacks and spreads). 4) Most common victims it preys upon. 5) Hide-out of the culprit (where it is most likely to be found). 6) Most common inj ...
19–3 Diseases Caused by Bacteria and Viruses
... compounds that block the growth and reproduction of bacteria. A reason for increased human life expectancy is an increased understanding of how to prevent and cure bacterial infections. ...
... compounds that block the growth and reproduction of bacteria. A reason for increased human life expectancy is an increased understanding of how to prevent and cure bacterial infections. ...
Bacterial Pathogenesis I
... a. Antibiotics are originally from natural products (selected in nature from the competition between microbes, like Penicillin, for example). b. Antibiotics block essential microbial-specific functions (like DNA replication, protein synthesis, cell wall synthesis, etc.). c. Antibiotic resistance com ...
... a. Antibiotics are originally from natural products (selected in nature from the competition between microbes, like Penicillin, for example). b. Antibiotics block essential microbial-specific functions (like DNA replication, protein synthesis, cell wall synthesis, etc.). c. Antibiotic resistance com ...
Guided Lecture Notes
... or she breathes contaminated air. Some infections are transmitted through contact with an infected person or objects that the infected person has used. Other infections are transmitted when feces containing a pathogen contaminate food or water that is then consumed by another person, while some infe ...
... or she breathes contaminated air. Some infections are transmitted through contact with an infected person or objects that the infected person has used. Other infections are transmitted when feces containing a pathogen contaminate food or water that is then consumed by another person, while some infe ...
Micro-Ch10-13_B.pdf
... B) Penetration C) Adsorption D) Uncoating E) None of the above 66) An example of a latent viral infection is A) Subacute sclerosing panencephalitis. B) Smallpox. C) Cold sores. D) Influenza. E) None of the above. 67) Specialized transduction differs from generalized transduction in that specialized ...
... B) Penetration C) Adsorption D) Uncoating E) None of the above 66) An example of a latent viral infection is A) Subacute sclerosing panencephalitis. B) Smallpox. C) Cold sores. D) Influenza. E) None of the above. 67) Specialized transduction differs from generalized transduction in that specialized ...
Ebola - Austin Community College
... Forest ebolavirus); Bundibugyo virus (Bundibugyo ebolavirus); Reston virus (Reston ebolavirus) causes disease in nonhuman primates (1). ...
... Forest ebolavirus); Bundibugyo virus (Bundibugyo ebolavirus); Reston virus (Reston ebolavirus) causes disease in nonhuman primates (1). ...
Human Herpesviruses
... Two types: HSV-1 and HSV-2 HSV can infect most types of human cells and even cells of other species. Lytic infection of fibroblasts and epitelial cells but latent infection of neurons The primary target cell: mucoepitelial cells Site of latency: neurons ...
... Two types: HSV-1 and HSV-2 HSV can infect most types of human cells and even cells of other species. Lytic infection of fibroblasts and epitelial cells but latent infection of neurons The primary target cell: mucoepitelial cells Site of latency: neurons ...
Mt Kilimanjaro - Travel Doctor
... Cholera is a severe, infectious diarrhoeal disease caused by a bacteria. It is common in developing countries & is associated with conditions of poverty & poor sanitation. Cholera causes severe & rapid dehydration. Travellers who follow the rules of eating & drinking safely will minimise their risk. ...
... Cholera is a severe, infectious diarrhoeal disease caused by a bacteria. It is common in developing countries & is associated with conditions of poverty & poor sanitation. Cholera causes severe & rapid dehydration. Travellers who follow the rules of eating & drinking safely will minimise their risk. ...
ICAR-National Institute of High Security Animal Diseases, Bhopal
... serve as a leading biocontainment facility tackling major challenges of handling and controlling high risk pathogens among animals not only for objectives of animal health but also for public health. Also animal disease profiles of nations were gradually becoming an important component in the trade ...
... serve as a leading biocontainment facility tackling major challenges of handling and controlling high risk pathogens among animals not only for objectives of animal health but also for public health. Also animal disease profiles of nations were gradually becoming an important component in the trade ...