Harmful and Beneficial Microorganisms
... converting dangerous chemicals to harmless by-products, ex. oil spills. ...
... converting dangerous chemicals to harmless by-products, ex. oil spills. ...
Host Microbe Interations
... I Penetration of skin to get in or get in by means of a vector such as an arthropod II Penetration of the mucous membrane by inducing mucosal epithelial cells to engulf the bacteria. Some pathogens exploit antigen sampling processes. ...
... I Penetration of skin to get in or get in by means of a vector such as an arthropod II Penetration of the mucous membrane by inducing mucosal epithelial cells to engulf the bacteria. Some pathogens exploit antigen sampling processes. ...
Worms - Dr. Stephen C. Hayne
... Unpatched, insecure machines put everyone at risk Will we be prepared for the next major exploit? ...
... Unpatched, insecure machines put everyone at risk Will we be prepared for the next major exploit? ...
Review Words for Immune System Test
... Antibodies: produced by White Blood Cells, specific to antigens Pathogen: disease causing organism, microbe, virus, bacteria, fungus, parasite Active Immunity o Body makes antibodies o Ex: vaccine, getting sick with the live pathogen o Long lasting immunity Passive Immunity o Antibodies are given to ...
... Antibodies: produced by White Blood Cells, specific to antigens Pathogen: disease causing organism, microbe, virus, bacteria, fungus, parasite Active Immunity o Body makes antibodies o Ex: vaccine, getting sick with the live pathogen o Long lasting immunity Passive Immunity o Antibodies are given to ...
Biochemistry of neurodegenerative diseases and prions
... insomnia, confusion, memory problems, dementia, progressive tonic paralysis, death Definitive diagnostic test: biopsy of brain tissue There is no cure ...
... insomnia, confusion, memory problems, dementia, progressive tonic paralysis, death Definitive diagnostic test: biopsy of brain tissue There is no cure ...
Viruses Bacteria Fungi and Parasites Notes
... Mode of Transmission/Vector inhaling the virus touching contaminated object Direct contact Airborne droplets ***people lack immunity to new strain Direct contact ***contagious Direct contact with infected mucus/phlegm or fecal material Body fluids or sexual contact Direct contact ...
... Mode of Transmission/Vector inhaling the virus touching contaminated object Direct contact Airborne droplets ***people lack immunity to new strain Direct contact ***contagious Direct contact with infected mucus/phlegm or fecal material Body fluids or sexual contact Direct contact ...
Lecture 10 - Bacteria2003 - Cal State LA
... Strep. pneumoniae – usually occurs following a primary infection elsewhere Klebsiella pneumoniae – permanent lung damage often occurs Mycoplasma pneumoniae – called walking pneumonia because individuals often do not know that they have the disease. Is also called an atypical pneumonia because ...
... Strep. pneumoniae – usually occurs following a primary infection elsewhere Klebsiella pneumoniae – permanent lung damage often occurs Mycoplasma pneumoniae – called walking pneumonia because individuals often do not know that they have the disease. Is also called an atypical pneumonia because ...
Severe acute respiratory syndrome (SARS) EDITORIAL M. Woodhead , S. Ewig
... identify a possible case (fig. 1) should follow their local national guidance on SARS, with further information available on the international websites [1, 2]. From the start, investigation has been hampered by the lack of unique clinical features of the illness and the sharing of features with illn ...
... identify a possible case (fig. 1) should follow their local national guidance on SARS, with further information available on the international websites [1, 2]. From the start, investigation has been hampered by the lack of unique clinical features of the illness and the sharing of features with illn ...
document
... mucous membranes . Moist lesions on the genitals are called condylomata lata. These lesions are rich in Spirochetes and are highly infectious, but they also heal spontaneously. Constitutional symptoms of secondary syphilis include lowgrade fever, malaise, anorexia, weight loss, headache, myalgias, a ...
... mucous membranes . Moist lesions on the genitals are called condylomata lata. These lesions are rich in Spirochetes and are highly infectious, but they also heal spontaneously. Constitutional symptoms of secondary syphilis include lowgrade fever, malaise, anorexia, weight loss, headache, myalgias, a ...
Syphilis In Ghana
... This highly infectious disease is usually transmitted from one person to another through sexual contact of all kinds. It can also be transmitted (but less often) by any physical contact and blood transfusion. In order for the bacteria to enter the host, there has to be a lesion in the skin or mucosa ...
... This highly infectious disease is usually transmitted from one person to another through sexual contact of all kinds. It can also be transmitted (but less often) by any physical contact and blood transfusion. In order for the bacteria to enter the host, there has to be a lesion in the skin or mucosa ...
Hepatitis A and B information sheet
... yellow skin (jaundice). The chronic form comes on slowly and is more serious. It may take months from the time you get the virus until the illness develops. Some people may never have symptoms. ...
... yellow skin (jaundice). The chronic form comes on slowly and is more serious. It may take months from the time you get the virus until the illness develops. Some people may never have symptoms. ...
Genital Lesion
... anal area. In some cases they look like small stalks. • They may be hard ("keratinized") or soft. Their color can be variable, and sometimes they may bleed. In most cases, there are no symptoms of HPV infection other than the warts themselves ...
... anal area. In some cases they look like small stalks. • They may be hard ("keratinized") or soft. Their color can be variable, and sometimes they may bleed. In most cases, there are no symptoms of HPV infection other than the warts themselves ...
Ebola virus: the biology, epidemiology, and sociology
... body. The primary means of transmission are: 1) Via mucosal surfaces close contact required 2) Through skin abrasions 3) Parenteral introduction (re-using contaminated needles) 4) Aerosol? This has been seen for Reston strain with monkey infection Transmission is not particularly efficient. Only ...
... body. The primary means of transmission are: 1) Via mucosal surfaces close contact required 2) Through skin abrasions 3) Parenteral introduction (re-using contaminated needles) 4) Aerosol? This has been seen for Reston strain with monkey infection Transmission is not particularly efficient. Only ...
guidelines for handling body fluids in schools
... normally sterile, the body fluids with which one may come in contact usually contain many organisms, some of which may cause disease. Furthermore, many germs may be carried by individuals who have no symptoms of illness. These individuals may be at various stages of Infection: incubating disease, mi ...
... normally sterile, the body fluids with which one may come in contact usually contain many organisms, some of which may cause disease. Furthermore, many germs may be carried by individuals who have no symptoms of illness. These individuals may be at various stages of Infection: incubating disease, mi ...
Mycobacterium
... animals shed bacteria in their urine humans infected by contact with urinecontaminated water or soil, or animal tissue ...
... animals shed bacteria in their urine humans infected by contact with urinecontaminated water or soil, or animal tissue ...
Biology: Microbiology: Viruses II
... weeks after recovery from illness. Thus, infection precautions need to be strictly practiced and after-recovery care is also important. Although it is true that there are no current vaccines or treatments for the Ebola virus (except for some experimental procedures), we are able to treat the symptom ...
... weeks after recovery from illness. Thus, infection precautions need to be strictly practiced and after-recovery care is also important. Although it is true that there are no current vaccines or treatments for the Ebola virus (except for some experimental procedures), we are able to treat the symptom ...
Dealing with Infectious Diseases Procedure
... day, but more, including; o before and after assisting children with toileting o before and after administering first aid or medication o before and after preparing or handling food o after wiping a child's nose o after coming into contact with bodily fluids o before and after applying sunscreen 3. ...
... day, but more, including; o before and after assisting children with toileting o before and after administering first aid or medication o before and after preparing or handling food o after wiping a child's nose o after coming into contact with bodily fluids o before and after applying sunscreen 3. ...
Prokaryotes Play a crucial role in the biosphere (27
... •Three types of Symbiosis • Mutualism- both benefit • Commensalism- one benefits with little effect on the host • Parasitism- one benefits at the coast of the host ...
... •Three types of Symbiosis • Mutualism- both benefit • Commensalism- one benefits with little effect on the host • Parasitism- one benefits at the coast of the host ...
HANDOUTS 6 year program of medical studies Program of medical
... Legionellaceae are facultative Gram-negative rods, and intracellular parasites. The Legionellaceae family includes 34 species, but the most important for human diseases is Legionella pneumophila. The organism gains entry to the upper respiratory tract by aspiration of water containing the organism, ...
... Legionellaceae are facultative Gram-negative rods, and intracellular parasites. The Legionellaceae family includes 34 species, but the most important for human diseases is Legionella pneumophila. The organism gains entry to the upper respiratory tract by aspiration of water containing the organism, ...
The Immune System and Disease Chapter 40 Page 1030
... mistake and attacks the body's own cells. "Antiself" antibodies are produced. Some of these diseases include Type I diabetes, rheumatoid arthritis and multiple sclerosis (MS). Type I diabetes antibodies attack the insulinproducing cells of the pancreas Rheumatoid ar ...
... mistake and attacks the body's own cells. "Antiself" antibodies are produced. Some of these diseases include Type I diabetes, rheumatoid arthritis and multiple sclerosis (MS). Type I diabetes antibodies attack the insulinproducing cells of the pancreas Rheumatoid ar ...
Autoimmune Disease
... attack is directed against the cross-reacting body component. One of the best-characterized examples of molecular mimicry is the relationship between the M protein of Streptococcus pyogenes and the myosin of cardiac muscle. Antibodies against certain M proteins cross-reactions can be involved, but m ...
... attack is directed against the cross-reacting body component. One of the best-characterized examples of molecular mimicry is the relationship between the M protein of Streptococcus pyogenes and the myosin of cardiac muscle. Antibodies against certain M proteins cross-reactions can be involved, but m ...
MICRO-Chapter One Notes
... Jenner did not patent his discovery as it would have made the vaccination more expensive and out of the reach of many. It was his gift to the world. CREDIT:http://www.historylearningsite.co.uk/edward_jenner.htm ...
... Jenner did not patent his discovery as it would have made the vaccination more expensive and out of the reach of many. It was his gift to the world. CREDIT:http://www.historylearningsite.co.uk/edward_jenner.htm ...
