05 - IJBMR 2015 Dr. Reem A. Alasiri
... contact lens use in the published literature from our country. The prevalence of contact lens usage among female medical students observed in our study was 33%. Indicating that a large number of young adults are frequent users of contact lenses, majority of them use contact lenses for cosmetic and r ...
... contact lens use in the published literature from our country. The prevalence of contact lens usage among female medical students observed in our study was 33%. Indicating that a large number of young adults are frequent users of contact lenses, majority of them use contact lenses for cosmetic and r ...
communicable disease toolkit
... diseases has been selected on the basis of the burden of morbidity and mortality and includes acute lower respiratory tract infections, African trypanosomiasis, cholera, bacillary dysentery, HIV/AIDS, Lassa fever, malaria, measles, tuberculosis and yellow fever. Diseases for which there are global e ...
... diseases has been selected on the basis of the burden of morbidity and mortality and includes acute lower respiratory tract infections, African trypanosomiasis, cholera, bacillary dysentery, HIV/AIDS, Lassa fever, malaria, measles, tuberculosis and yellow fever. Diseases for which there are global e ...
WNV Testing - MNIT Experience
... Real-Time WNV Testing Results (ATC 2010) •Since June 1, 2009 we tested 471 donors from 2 OPOs (LS & NDN). •Both OPO’s elected to screen their donors yearlong. •FDA approved EIA for IgM anti-WNV (Focus Technologies, Los Angeles), •WNV Procleix NAT (Chiron) for WNV RNA •No anti-WNV+ or WNV RNA+ donor ...
... Real-Time WNV Testing Results (ATC 2010) •Since June 1, 2009 we tested 471 donors from 2 OPOs (LS & NDN). •Both OPO’s elected to screen their donors yearlong. •FDA approved EIA for IgM anti-WNV (Focus Technologies, Los Angeles), •WNV Procleix NAT (Chiron) for WNV RNA •No anti-WNV+ or WNV RNA+ donor ...
Adult Immunizations
... All persons aged ≥6 months should receive influenza vaccine annually. When immediately available, LAIV should be used for healthy children aged 2 through 8 years who have no contraindications or precautions . If LAIV is not immediately available, IIV should be used. Persons who care for severely imm ...
... All persons aged ≥6 months should receive influenza vaccine annually. When immediately available, LAIV should be used for healthy children aged 2 through 8 years who have no contraindications or precautions . If LAIV is not immediately available, IIV should be used. Persons who care for severely imm ...
07-06-2016-RRA-Enterovirus 71-Spain - ECDC
... determined that no similar outbreaks have been detected in the rest of Spain. Other EU Member States have not reported concomitant enterovirus outbreaks and ECDC is not aware of signals of other unusual enterovirus outbreaks in the EU. Reporting of such clusters and outbreaks through the Early Warni ...
... determined that no similar outbreaks have been detected in the rest of Spain. Other EU Member States have not reported concomitant enterovirus outbreaks and ECDC is not aware of signals of other unusual enterovirus outbreaks in the EU. Reporting of such clusters and outbreaks through the Early Warni ...
Strategy Plan for Execution of Influenza Pandemic Response
... 2. Avoid transmission – Once H5N1 virus has been imported from abroad, every effort will be implemented to prevent further domestic transmission 3. Reduce harm – If H5N1 virus becomes more contagious, aggressive intervention of medical and public health means will be implemented to reduce its impact ...
... 2. Avoid transmission – Once H5N1 virus has been imported from abroad, every effort will be implemented to prevent further domestic transmission 3. Reduce harm – If H5N1 virus becomes more contagious, aggressive intervention of medical and public health means will be implemented to reduce its impact ...
Streptococcal Pharyngitis.2006.pub
... Because strep throat is caused by a bacterium and not a virus, it is easily treated with antibiotics such as penicillin. It is VERY important ...
... Because strep throat is caused by a bacterium and not a virus, it is easily treated with antibiotics such as penicillin. It is VERY important ...
Jeopardy - Waukee Community School District Blogs
... A disease that is spread from one living organism to another or through the environment ...
... A disease that is spread from one living organism to another or through the environment ...
Guidelines - Public Health Association of Nebraska
... designed only to detect abnormal radiographs and determine infectiousness at the time of travel and does not rule out disease. Remember that all B1 and B2 arrivals need a new diagnostic evaluation for active disease, including a tuberculin skin test and new chest radiograph. Even if active TB diseas ...
... designed only to detect abnormal radiographs and determine infectiousness at the time of travel and does not rule out disease. Remember that all B1 and B2 arrivals need a new diagnostic evaluation for active disease, including a tuberculin skin test and new chest radiograph. Even if active TB diseas ...
Biological Safety Manual
... of the work until a thorough review can be made by the IBC. If the IBC, at any time, is not satisfied with the adequacy of the biological safety practices employed in a project, they may require all work involving the agent to be suspended until satisfactory procedures have been adopted. ...
... of the work until a thorough review can be made by the IBC. If the IBC, at any time, is not satisfied with the adequacy of the biological safety practices employed in a project, they may require all work involving the agent to be suspended until satisfactory procedures have been adopted. ...
Article 1: Mucosal Immunity and Vaccines
... Interest in mucosal tissues stems from their importance in immunity, with the vast majority of human pathogens initiating infections at mucosal surfaces, making the gastrointestinal, urogenital and respiratory tracts major routes of entry into the body [14,18]. In fact, virtually the only way to con ...
... Interest in mucosal tissues stems from their importance in immunity, with the vast majority of human pathogens initiating infections at mucosal surfaces, making the gastrointestinal, urogenital and respiratory tracts major routes of entry into the body [14,18]. In fact, virtually the only way to con ...
Vaccination - Faculty Of Medicine
... Vaccination and Immunization • Immunization is the process of protecting people against harmful infections before they come into contact with them. It does this by using the body’s own natural defense system, the immune response. • When you are immunized you are given a vaccine, usually as an inject ...
... Vaccination and Immunization • Immunization is the process of protecting people against harmful infections before they come into contact with them. It does this by using the body’s own natural defense system, the immune response. • When you are immunized you are given a vaccine, usually as an inject ...
The review of the homeopathic concept of susceptibility
... DISCUSSION AND CONCLUSION.................................................................................................... 20 REFERENCES ..................................................................................................................................... 25 ...
... DISCUSSION AND CONCLUSION.................................................................................................... 20 REFERENCES ..................................................................................................................................... 25 ...
Pasteur, Spontaneous generation, The germ theory of disease
... still, the surgical instruments, which both Pasteur and Robert Koch (1843-1910), German pioneer bacteriologist had recommended boiling, and the hands and clothes of surgeons became incorporated into aseptic regimes, as did the use of protective gowns, masks, and gloves [22]. His rabies vaccine, made ...
... still, the surgical instruments, which both Pasteur and Robert Koch (1843-1910), German pioneer bacteriologist had recommended boiling, and the hands and clothes of surgeons became incorporated into aseptic regimes, as did the use of protective gowns, masks, and gloves [22]. His rabies vaccine, made ...
Airway Infectious Disease Emergencies
... Viruses are the most common cause of pharyngitis and tonsillitis in all age groups. Common viral pathogens include respiratory viruses such as influenza virus, parainfluenza virus, adenovirus, and rhinoviruses as well as others, such as coxsackievirus, echoviruses, and Epstein-Barr virus. Group A st ...
... Viruses are the most common cause of pharyngitis and tonsillitis in all age groups. Common viral pathogens include respiratory viruses such as influenza virus, parainfluenza virus, adenovirus, and rhinoviruses as well as others, such as coxsackievirus, echoviruses, and Epstein-Barr virus. Group A st ...
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... • 34 confirmed or probable cases of pandemic (H1N1) 2009 influenza in pregnant women (April 15-May 18, 2009) in US (34/5469 or 0.62% of total) • 11 women (32%) were admitted to hospital ...
... • 34 confirmed or probable cases of pandemic (H1N1) 2009 influenza in pregnant women (April 15-May 18, 2009) in US (34/5469 or 0.62% of total) • 11 women (32%) were admitted to hospital ...
Questionnaires, spirometry and PEF monitoring in epidemiological
... relationship to host and environmental risk factors" (CACOPD) (Coordinator: C. Giuntini, University of Pisa, Italy) was carried out, under the contract BIOMED1 [22]. The CACOPD involved France, Italy, Norway, Sweden, The Netherlands, and the UK from Western Europe and, marginally, Albania, Estonia, ...
... relationship to host and environmental risk factors" (CACOPD) (Coordinator: C. Giuntini, University of Pisa, Italy) was carried out, under the contract BIOMED1 [22]. The CACOPD involved France, Italy, Norway, Sweden, The Netherlands, and the UK from Western Europe and, marginally, Albania, Estonia, ...
A: periodontal disease
... Research has shown that adults past the age of 35 lose more teeth to periodontal disease than A: they do to cavities. 3 out 4 adults are affected by gum diseases at some time in their life. The best method for preventing periodontal disease is using good home care (daily brushing and flossing) and r ...
... Research has shown that adults past the age of 35 lose more teeth to periodontal disease than A: they do to cavities. 3 out 4 adults are affected by gum diseases at some time in their life. The best method for preventing periodontal disease is using good home care (daily brushing and flossing) and r ...
Genital sores/ulcers
... Give general information on the transmission, complications and prevention of STI/HIV Discuss safer sex practices and provide condoms Advise not to have sex until lesions have healed and contacts have been treated (as appropriate) Encourage compliance with medication Stress the importance ...
... Give general information on the transmission, complications and prevention of STI/HIV Discuss safer sex practices and provide condoms Advise not to have sex until lesions have healed and contacts have been treated (as appropriate) Encourage compliance with medication Stress the importance ...
Appendix B - Chickenpox
... Public Health Agency of Canada. Varicella (chickenpox): nationally notifiable since 19241959, 1986 onwards. In: Case definitions for communicable diseases under national surveillance. Can Commun Dis Rep. 2009 [cited 2013 Aug 27];35S2:61. Available from: http://web.archive.org/web/20130521221647/http ...
... Public Health Agency of Canada. Varicella (chickenpox): nationally notifiable since 19241959, 1986 onwards. In: Case definitions for communicable diseases under national surveillance. Can Commun Dis Rep. 2009 [cited 2013 Aug 27];35S2:61. Available from: http://web.archive.org/web/20130521221647/http ...
3. Biological method (experimental infection)
... 3) Postdiphtheritic paralysis, which typically occurs in the third or fourth week of the disease; palatine and ciliary but not pupillary paralysis is characteristic, and spontaneous recovery is the rule. 4) Septic such as pneumonia and otitis media. Relapse may occur in about one per cent of cases. ...
... 3) Postdiphtheritic paralysis, which typically occurs in the third or fourth week of the disease; palatine and ciliary but not pupillary paralysis is characteristic, and spontaneous recovery is the rule. 4) Septic such as pneumonia and otitis media. Relapse may occur in about one per cent of cases. ...
MRSA_Fact_Sheet from the CDC
... can be treated without antibiotics (also known as antimicrobials or antibacterials). However, staph bacteria can also cause serious infections (such as surgical wound infections and pneumonia). In the past, most serious staph bacteria infections were treated with a certain type of antibiotic related ...
... can be treated without antibiotics (also known as antimicrobials or antibacterials). However, staph bacteria can also cause serious infections (such as surgical wound infections and pneumonia). In the past, most serious staph bacteria infections were treated with a certain type of antibiotic related ...
Liver Disease
... samples with minimal bleeding risk (because it is easily observed and controlled). The liver can also be visualized completely. This is clearly very invasive, however, and causes the highest post-operative pain. Surgery is often elected in cases where other organs need to be biopsied or masses remov ...
... samples with minimal bleeding risk (because it is easily observed and controlled). The liver can also be visualized completely. This is clearly very invasive, however, and causes the highest post-operative pain. Surgery is often elected in cases where other organs need to be biopsied or masses remov ...
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... used to view just the lower colon and rectum. For both tests, a health care provider will provide written bowel prep instructions to follow at home before the test. The person may be asked to follow a clear liquid diet for 1 to 3 days before the test. A laxative may be required the night before the ...
... used to view just the lower colon and rectum. For both tests, a health care provider will provide written bowel prep instructions to follow at home before the test. The person may be asked to follow a clear liquid diet for 1 to 3 days before the test. A laxative may be required the night before the ...
Clinical Pathology Conference
... causing secondary inflammation. • It results in various degrees of ischemic necrosis ranging from superficial mucosal necrosis to transmural necrosis. • Occlusive mesenteric infarction (embolus or thrombosis) has a 90% mortality rate, whereas nonocclusive disease has a 10% ...
... causing secondary inflammation. • It results in various degrees of ischemic necrosis ranging from superficial mucosal necrosis to transmural necrosis. • Occlusive mesenteric infarction (embolus or thrombosis) has a 90% mortality rate, whereas nonocclusive disease has a 10% ...