Object 26: Blossom the cow
... the cowpox pustule on the hand of a milkmaid and introduced it to scratches on the hand of an eight-year old boy. The boy developed a mild illness typical of cowpox but did not develop smallpox when exposed to the virus on several occasions. Pathology Vaccination (named after the Latin word ‘vacca’, ...
... the cowpox pustule on the hand of a milkmaid and introduced it to scratches on the hand of an eight-year old boy. The boy developed a mild illness typical of cowpox but did not develop smallpox when exposed to the virus on several occasions. Pathology Vaccination (named after the Latin word ‘vacca’, ...
Infection and Altered Immunity
... A viral enzyme reverse transcriptase converts the RNA to DNA and inserts the viral genetic material into the host cell. The genetic material can begin replicating immediately or remain latent for a period of time (up to 10 years). ...
... A viral enzyme reverse transcriptase converts the RNA to DNA and inserts the viral genetic material into the host cell. The genetic material can begin replicating immediately or remain latent for a period of time (up to 10 years). ...
HIV AND THE SKIN Seborrhoeic dermatitis
... Bacillary angiomatosis responds to oral erythromycin in most patients; isoniazid, rifampicin, ethambutol or clofazimine, either in addition to or instead of erythromycin, have also been used. ...
... Bacillary angiomatosis responds to oral erythromycin in most patients; isoniazid, rifampicin, ethambutol or clofazimine, either in addition to or instead of erythromycin, have also been used. ...
ACTIVITY: CONTROLLING SPREAD OF INFECTIOUS DISEASE
... (See also assessments under cleaning) Staff ...
... (See also assessments under cleaning) Staff ...
TOPIC: Immunity AIM: What is immunity?
... 4. What is the job of your white blood cells? 5. What part of the heart receives blood? 6. What is the function of a valve? 7. What kind of blood does the aorta carry? 8. Where does the aorta send blood to? ...
... 4. What is the job of your white blood cells? 5. What part of the heart receives blood? 6. What is the function of a valve? 7. What kind of blood does the aorta carry? 8. Where does the aorta send blood to? ...
Seroprevalence of
... Hepatitis B Virus (HBV) infection is a global problem with nearly 350 million carriers at risk for cirrhosis and hepatocellular carcinoma 50% carriers have acquired their infection vertically from mothers (MTCT) 90% of vertically acquired infection become chronic ...
... Hepatitis B Virus (HBV) infection is a global problem with nearly 350 million carriers at risk for cirrhosis and hepatocellular carcinoma 50% carriers have acquired their infection vertically from mothers (MTCT) 90% of vertically acquired infection become chronic ...
What are Microbes? - e-Bug
... They are so small that 1000s of bacteria could fit on the full stop at the end of this sentence. Some bacteria are helpful in cooking, for example, making yogurt and cheese. Some bacteria are harmful and cause infection. Bacteria multiply very fast. ...
... They are so small that 1000s of bacteria could fit on the full stop at the end of this sentence. Some bacteria are helpful in cooking, for example, making yogurt and cheese. Some bacteria are harmful and cause infection. Bacteria multiply very fast. ...
CHAPTER 24 INFECTIONS OF THE CENTRAL NERVOUS SYSTEM
... Risk of congestive heart failure Rupture of the chordae tendineae Perforation of the valves ...
... Risk of congestive heart failure Rupture of the chordae tendineae Perforation of the valves ...
Sexually Transmitted Diseases
... G. Sub acute to chronic infectious disease caused by the bacterium treponema pallidum H. Usually acquired by sexual contact with another infected individual I. Patogénesis 1. T. Pallidum penetrates through normal mucosal membranes and minor abrasions of epitelial surfaces 2. First lesion appears at ...
... G. Sub acute to chronic infectious disease caused by the bacterium treponema pallidum H. Usually acquired by sexual contact with another infected individual I. Patogénesis 1. T. Pallidum penetrates through normal mucosal membranes and minor abrasions of epitelial surfaces 2. First lesion appears at ...
06. World and Ukrainian Medicine in the ХІХ–XX
... Another major advance in endocrinology came from the Mayo Clinic, in Rochester, Minn. In 1949 Philip S.Hench and his colleagues announced that a substance isolated from the cortex of the adrenal gland had a dramatic effect upon rheumatoid arthritis. This was compound E, or cortisone, as it came to b ...
... Another major advance in endocrinology came from the Mayo Clinic, in Rochester, Minn. In 1949 Philip S.Hench and his colleagues announced that a substance isolated from the cortex of the adrenal gland had a dramatic effect upon rheumatoid arthritis. This was compound E, or cortisone, as it came to b ...
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... The resistance to antimicrobial drugs keeps increasing and we therefore need to develop alternative strategies to treat infectious diseases. The classical approach for the design of antibiotics is to target essential metabolic functions in order to either kill bacteria or stop their growth. This str ...
... The resistance to antimicrobial drugs keeps increasing and we therefore need to develop alternative strategies to treat infectious diseases. The classical approach for the design of antibiotics is to target essential metabolic functions in order to either kill bacteria or stop their growth. This str ...
Civil war conditions created a perfect environment for dysentery and
... What type of microbe would potentially be destroyed by the use of hydrogen peroxide – aerobic or anerobic? ______________________________________________________________ 6. Bacteria are classified by shape. Draw an example of each shape. Shape Spirilla Bacilli Cocci ...
... What type of microbe would potentially be destroyed by the use of hydrogen peroxide – aerobic or anerobic? ______________________________________________________________ 6. Bacteria are classified by shape. Draw an example of each shape. Shape Spirilla Bacilli Cocci ...
Microbiology - Cape Cod Community College
... • Identify the species concept, and how DNA sequences are used in classification of organisms • Describe the properties of the Archaea, and various groups and species of the Bacteria, especially with respect to pathogenesis, symptoms, spread, and control • Describe the properties of the Fungi with e ...
... • Identify the species concept, and how DNA sequences are used in classification of organisms • Describe the properties of the Archaea, and various groups and species of the Bacteria, especially with respect to pathogenesis, symptoms, spread, and control • Describe the properties of the Fungi with e ...
Parasites - the uninvited dinner guests
... The very nature of a neglected tropical disease makes it unattractive for pharmaceutical companies; there isn’t much money to be made with drugs heading only to developing countries. Between 1975 and 1999, less than 1% of the 1393 newly registered drugs were for tropical diseases. In the United Stat ...
... The very nature of a neglected tropical disease makes it unattractive for pharmaceutical companies; there isn’t much money to be made with drugs heading only to developing countries. Between 1975 and 1999, less than 1% of the 1393 newly registered drugs were for tropical diseases. In the United Stat ...
Course: Diagnostic Microbiology, Mycology
... A) Problems in clinical microbiology B) Experience in diagnostic microbiology C) Gain an appreciation of the role of clinical microbiology in the management of infectious diseases. D) Acquaint persons (students) with the discipline and its place in medicine in general. Interactions between clinical ...
... A) Problems in clinical microbiology B) Experience in diagnostic microbiology C) Gain an appreciation of the role of clinical microbiology in the management of infectious diseases. D) Acquaint persons (students) with the discipline and its place in medicine in general. Interactions between clinical ...
The Immune System
... Genetic Defenses • Some hosts are genetically immune to the diseases of other hosts. • Some pathogens have great specificity. • Some genetic differences exist in ...
... Genetic Defenses • Some hosts are genetically immune to the diseases of other hosts. • Some pathogens have great specificity. • Some genetic differences exist in ...
Lecture #4A ppt - College of Natural Resources, UC Berkeley
... • 1 Pick one of the following two: – A)Explain how environmental changes can increase severity of disease – B)Why is it useful to be able to follow individual genotypes (strains) of a microbe? ...
... • 1 Pick one of the following two: – A)Explain how environmental changes can increase severity of disease – B)Why is it useful to be able to follow individual genotypes (strains) of a microbe? ...
lecture_33_Apr-02_Evasion of immunity
... hookworm infection is a handicap to the affected human and limits the individual’s prospects of a better future (Joven et al. 2005). Despite its associated morbidity, hookworm infections have apparent beneficial effects on hosts suffering from diseases including CD which are linked to overactive imm ...
... hookworm infection is a handicap to the affected human and limits the individual’s prospects of a better future (Joven et al. 2005). Despite its associated morbidity, hookworm infections have apparent beneficial effects on hosts suffering from diseases including CD which are linked to overactive imm ...
• Successful parasites have evolved strategies for survival
... hookworm infection is a handicap to the affected human and limits the individual’s prospects of a better future (Joven et al. 2005). Despite its associated morbidity, hookworm infections have apparent beneficial effects on hosts suffering from diseases including CD which are linked to overactive imm ...
... hookworm infection is a handicap to the affected human and limits the individual’s prospects of a better future (Joven et al. 2005). Despite its associated morbidity, hookworm infections have apparent beneficial effects on hosts suffering from diseases including CD which are linked to overactive imm ...
HIV Disease and Complications of Immunodeficiency
... Most people infected are unaware Virus on surfaces can be inactivated with commercially available disinfectants and heat at 56°C for more that 30 minutes Knowledge of transmission greatest tool for control Use of condoms not 100% effective but have been shown to decrease transmission Avoidance of pr ...
... Most people infected are unaware Virus on surfaces can be inactivated with commercially available disinfectants and heat at 56°C for more that 30 minutes Knowledge of transmission greatest tool for control Use of condoms not 100% effective but have been shown to decrease transmission Avoidance of pr ...
History of Health Care - Lemon Bay High School
... • Monitored pulse rate to determine the condition of the body. • Believed in curing whole body by curing the spirit and nourishment: Yin and Yang • First recorded “pharmacy” of herbs. • Use of acupuncture and acupressure. • Began searching for organic causes of disease. • Average life span = 20 to 3 ...
... • Monitored pulse rate to determine the condition of the body. • Believed in curing whole body by curing the spirit and nourishment: Yin and Yang • First recorded “pharmacy” of herbs. • Use of acupuncture and acupressure. • Began searching for organic causes of disease. • Average life span = 20 to 3 ...
Hepatitis C - Government of Nova Scotia
... • household exposure through sharing of personal hygiene equipment, such as toothbrushes, razors, nail clippers, etc. • sexual contact (Note: Sexual contact is less likely to transmit HCV but it depends on the type of sexual activity (e.g., if blood exchange takes place). Studies have shown low tr ...
... • household exposure through sharing of personal hygiene equipment, such as toothbrushes, razors, nail clippers, etc. • sexual contact (Note: Sexual contact is less likely to transmit HCV but it depends on the type of sexual activity (e.g., if blood exchange takes place). Studies have shown low tr ...
Canine Influenza Virus - Galena Square Veterinary Clinic
... Important things to know about CIV (dog flu) 1. The CIV virus is airborne and can live for up to 12 hours on clothing, bowls, leashes, and other surfaces. The virus is easily killed by common household cleaners (Lysol, bleach, soap, etc). 2. It takes between 2-4 days for a dog to show symptoms but i ...
... Important things to know about CIV (dog flu) 1. The CIV virus is airborne and can live for up to 12 hours on clothing, bowls, leashes, and other surfaces. The virus is easily killed by common household cleaners (Lysol, bleach, soap, etc). 2. It takes between 2-4 days for a dog to show symptoms but i ...
sti patient education tool
... I can be spread by touching another person who already has me, even if the person has no symptoms; this is called viral shedding. You can also become infected by touching one of my sores or the body fluids of an infected partner. After my first infection, I may come back from time to time in the for ...
... I can be spread by touching another person who already has me, even if the person has no symptoms; this is called viral shedding. You can also become infected by touching one of my sores or the body fluids of an infected partner. After my first infection, I may come back from time to time in the for ...
Section: 2-1
... sepsis and even death. 2. C. difficile is a spore forming bacteria. 3. C. difficile is shed in feces. Any surface, device or material that becomes contaminated with feces may serve as a reservoir for the C.difficile spore. 4. C. difficile transmission occurs via the fecal-oral route via the hands of ...
... sepsis and even death. 2. C. difficile is a spore forming bacteria. 3. C. difficile is shed in feces. Any surface, device or material that becomes contaminated with feces may serve as a reservoir for the C.difficile spore. 4. C. difficile transmission occurs via the fecal-oral route via the hands of ...