No. 12, 2003 - Statens Serum Institut
... The following case definition from WHO is also used in Denmark: Suspected cases A person presenting after 1 February 2003 with history of : - high fever (>38o C) and - one or more respiratory symptoms including cough, shortness of breath, difficulty breathing and one or more of the following: - clos ...
... The following case definition from WHO is also used in Denmark: Suspected cases A person presenting after 1 February 2003 with history of : - high fever (>38o C) and - one or more respiratory symptoms including cough, shortness of breath, difficulty breathing and one or more of the following: - clos ...
infection-control-policy
... Consideration shall be given to provision of a safe and healthy environment for all consumers and staff and specific procedures shall be applied for the prevention of communicable disease transmission. _____________ has the right to deny placement or employment based on such medical information. Sta ...
... Consideration shall be given to provision of a safe and healthy environment for all consumers and staff and specific procedures shall be applied for the prevention of communicable disease transmission. _____________ has the right to deny placement or employment based on such medical information. Sta ...
Trends in Emerging Infectious Diseases
... There are many types of avian influenza viruses that affect wild birds and domestic poultry. A few humans come down with avian influenza due to their exposure to infected birds. Usually these are mild cases of respiratory illness or eye infections. ...
... There are many types of avian influenza viruses that affect wild birds and domestic poultry. A few humans come down with avian influenza due to their exposure to infected birds. Usually these are mild cases of respiratory illness or eye infections. ...
Adenovirus Serotype 3 - Cal State LA
... 5) What sample or samples would have been used by the Public Health Department to identify the infectious agent, and what tests would be required to diagnose the infection? Samples can be taken from the assumed source Contaminated water ...
... 5) What sample or samples would have been used by the Public Health Department to identify the infectious agent, and what tests would be required to diagnose the infection? Samples can be taken from the assumed source Contaminated water ...
reportable-communica..
... (HIV) Infection Confidential Case Report (DOH4338) or by other means within 72 hours after identification of a case or suspected case. See s. 252.15(7)(b), Stats., and s. HFS 145.04 (3)(b). Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome (AIDS)1,2,4 Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) infection2,4 CD4+ T-lymphoc ...
... (HIV) Infection Confidential Case Report (DOH4338) or by other means within 72 hours after identification of a case or suspected case. See s. 252.15(7)(b), Stats., and s. HFS 145.04 (3)(b). Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome (AIDS)1,2,4 Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) infection2,4 CD4+ T-lymphoc ...
What is Sapovirus?
... occasionally causes outbreaks across all age groups in schools, hospitals and other health-care facilities. Sapovirus-associated diarrhoea is usually mild although severe cases can rarely occur. What are the symptoms? Symptoms typically begin after an incubation period of 1-4 days and include: • Di ...
... occasionally causes outbreaks across all age groups in schools, hospitals and other health-care facilities. Sapovirus-associated diarrhoea is usually mild although severe cases can rarely occur. What are the symptoms? Symptoms typically begin after an incubation period of 1-4 days and include: • Di ...
CYTOMEGALOVIRUS FACT SHEET
... according to the American Academy of Pediatrics. Most adults will show previous exposure to this virus when specifically tested. The virus can be particularly dangerous to: ...
... according to the American Academy of Pediatrics. Most adults will show previous exposure to this virus when specifically tested. The virus can be particularly dangerous to: ...
Dear Parent/Caregiver
... common in adults), and a red, “slapped-cheek” rash that can appear 1-3 weeks after the other signs and symptoms. The “slapped-cheek” rash may be followed by a lace-like appearing rash on the trunk, arms, buttocks, and thighs. A person is only contagious until the rash appears. Therefore a student ca ...
... common in adults), and a red, “slapped-cheek” rash that can appear 1-3 weeks after the other signs and symptoms. The “slapped-cheek” rash may be followed by a lace-like appearing rash on the trunk, arms, buttocks, and thighs. A person is only contagious until the rash appears. Therefore a student ca ...
Appendix B: Provincial Case Definitions for Reportable Diseases
... Ministry of Health and Long-Term Care ...
... Ministry of Health and Long-Term Care ...
Tuberculosis – The facts!
... the air. The bacteria are put into the air when a person with active TB coughs or sneezes. When a person breathes in TB bacteria they settle in the lungs & begin to grow, from there they can move through the blood to other parts of the body Not everyone infected with TB gets sick. People can have la ...
... the air. The bacteria are put into the air when a person with active TB coughs or sneezes. When a person breathes in TB bacteria they settle in the lungs & begin to grow, from there they can move through the blood to other parts of the body Not everyone infected with TB gets sick. People can have la ...
Other Infectious Diseases
... people worldwide but has since been eradicated from the human population? ...
... people worldwide but has since been eradicated from the human population? ...
Equine Infectious Anaemia.
... What is the Cause? The cause is a virus from the same family as HIV, therefore, the virus of EIA is also quite good at evading the host’s immune system and infected horses remain infected (positive) for the rest of their lives. They therefore, act as a potential source of infection. How is it spread ...
... What is the Cause? The cause is a virus from the same family as HIV, therefore, the virus of EIA is also quite good at evading the host’s immune system and infected horses remain infected (positive) for the rest of their lives. They therefore, act as a potential source of infection. How is it spread ...
Health Protection in Merton
... preventable with MMR vaccine (2 doses) • All suspected measles cases are contacted and offered a test to try to confirm the diagnosis. • There was a significant increase in cases of measles in Sutton and Merton in 2010 – From 5 confirmed cases in 2009 – To 22 confirmed cases 2010 (14 were linked to ...
... preventable with MMR vaccine (2 doses) • All suspected measles cases are contacted and offered a test to try to confirm the diagnosis. • There was a significant increase in cases of measles in Sutton and Merton in 2010 – From 5 confirmed cases in 2009 – To 22 confirmed cases 2010 (14 were linked to ...
Hand Foot Mouth Letter
... What is hand, foot and mouth disease? This is a disease caused by a group of viruses which usually affects young children. It causes blisters on hands and feet, and mouth ulcers inside the cheeks and on the tongue. They may also have a sore throat and high temperature. These symptoms last for 7–10 d ...
... What is hand, foot and mouth disease? This is a disease caused by a group of viruses which usually affects young children. It causes blisters on hands and feet, and mouth ulcers inside the cheeks and on the tongue. They may also have a sore throat and high temperature. These symptoms last for 7–10 d ...
Modeling the SARS Outbreak in Toronto, Canada
... SARS Background • Classified as a coronavirus, the same class as the common cold • Highly infectious • First case reported November 2002 in China • First case in Toronto reported February 2003 • No reported cases since May 2004 ...
... SARS Background • Classified as a coronavirus, the same class as the common cold • Highly infectious • First case reported November 2002 in China • First case in Toronto reported February 2003 • No reported cases since May 2004 ...
Biosafety guidance for diagnostic laboratories handling specimens
... The following activities may be performed in BSL‐2 facilities using standard BSL‐2 work practices: • Diagnostic testing of serum, blood (including haematology and clinical chemistry), respiratory tract specimens, or other specimens • Manipulations involving neutralized or inactivated (lysed, fixe ...
... The following activities may be performed in BSL‐2 facilities using standard BSL‐2 work practices: • Diagnostic testing of serum, blood (including haematology and clinical chemistry), respiratory tract specimens, or other specimens • Manipulations involving neutralized or inactivated (lysed, fixe ...
The Observatory - Medical Laboratory Observer
... is tricky to detect because most infections in contact-lens users have historically been bacterial, not fungal. He says that diagnosis requires a lab culture not all doctors are prepared to take or read. One of his patient’s cultures did not grow enough to test for weeks. Left undiagnosed or untreat ...
... is tricky to detect because most infections in contact-lens users have historically been bacterial, not fungal. He says that diagnosis requires a lab culture not all doctors are prepared to take or read. One of his patient’s cultures did not grow enough to test for weeks. Left undiagnosed or untreat ...
Blood and Bloody Fluid Exposures
... therefore susceptible to the Ebola virus, which can spread to health staff and family members, if appropriate infection control measures are not maintained. Incubation period From 2 to 21 days; most commonly 8 to 10 days. Infectious period People are infectious as long as their blood and secretions ...
... therefore susceptible to the Ebola virus, which can spread to health staff and family members, if appropriate infection control measures are not maintained. Incubation period From 2 to 21 days; most commonly 8 to 10 days. Infectious period People are infectious as long as their blood and secretions ...
Middle East Respiratory Syndrome in Children: Dental Considerations
... respiratory disease with a high fatality rate.3-6 As of January 2016, one thousand six hundred and thirty-three laboratory-confirmed cases of MERS-CoV infection and 587 related deaths have been reported by the World Health Organization (WHO) globally.7 The male-to-female ratio of the affected patie ...
... respiratory disease with a high fatality rate.3-6 As of January 2016, one thousand six hundred and thirty-three laboratory-confirmed cases of MERS-CoV infection and 587 related deaths have been reported by the World Health Organization (WHO) globally.7 The male-to-female ratio of the affected patie ...
What are the symptoms of SARS?
... Cough, nasal congestion, sneezing Severe muscle and joint pain Difficulty in breathing Continuous localized pain in the chest, which increases when taking a breath ...
... Cough, nasal congestion, sneezing Severe muscle and joint pain Difficulty in breathing Continuous localized pain in the chest, which increases when taking a breath ...
feature feature - Laboratory Medicine
... reports suggests that incubation may require 10 days. Illness begins with fever (100.4°F) that may be associated with chills and rigors, and possibly accompanied by headache, malaise, and myalgia. After 3 to 7 days, a lower respiratory phase produces a dry, unproductive cough or dyspnea, and may pro ...
... reports suggests that incubation may require 10 days. Illness begins with fever (100.4°F) that may be associated with chills and rigors, and possibly accompanied by headache, malaise, and myalgia. After 3 to 7 days, a lower respiratory phase produces a dry, unproductive cough or dyspnea, and may pro ...
Science Media Centre Factsheet Ebola virus
... secretions, organs or other bodily fluids of infected persons or animals, including via objects e.g. needles or clothing. Those at highest risk of infection are health workers, family members and others in close contact with ill or deceased patients. Sexual transmission (from men) can occur afte ...
... secretions, organs or other bodily fluids of infected persons or animals, including via objects e.g. needles or clothing. Those at highest risk of infection are health workers, family members and others in close contact with ill or deceased patients. Sexual transmission (from men) can occur afte ...
SARS - HowToExam
... Maximum virus excretion from the respiratory tract occurs on about day 10 of illness and then declines . The efficiency of transmission appears to be greatest following exposure to severely ill patients usually during the second week of illness. Children are rarely affected by SARS. To date, there h ...
... Maximum virus excretion from the respiratory tract occurs on about day 10 of illness and then declines . The efficiency of transmission appears to be greatest following exposure to severely ill patients usually during the second week of illness. Children are rarely affected by SARS. To date, there h ...
List of Reportable Diseases in Ontario
... Note: Diseases marked * (and Influenza in institutions) should be reported immediately to the Medical Officer of Health by either telephone (24 hours a day, 7 days a week) or fax (Mon-Fri, 8:30 am – 4:30 pm only). Other diseases can be reported the next working day by fax, phone or mail. ...
... Note: Diseases marked * (and Influenza in institutions) should be reported immediately to the Medical Officer of Health by either telephone (24 hours a day, 7 days a week) or fax (Mon-Fri, 8:30 am – 4:30 pm only). Other diseases can be reported the next working day by fax, phone or mail. ...
Middle East respiratory syndrome
Middle East respiratory syndrome (MERS), also known as camel flu, is a viral respiratory infection caused by the MERS-coronavirus (MERS-CoV). Symptoms may range from mild to severe. They include fever, cough, diarrhea, and shortness of breath. Disease is typically more severe in those with other health problems.MERS-CoV is a betacoronavirus derived from bats. Camels have been shown to have antibodies to MERS-CoV but the exact source of infection in camels has not been identified. Camels are believed to be involved in its spread to humans but it is unclear how. Spread between humans typically requires close contact with an infected person. Its spread is uncommon outside of hospitals. Thus, its risk to the global population is currently deemed to be fairly low.As of 2015 there is no specific vaccine or treatment for the disease. However, a number of antiviral medications are currently being studied. The World Health Organization recommends that those who come in contact with camels wash their hands frequently and do not touch sick camels. They also recommend that camel products be appropriately cooked. Among those who are infected treatments that help with the symptoms may be given.Just over 1000 cases of the disease have been reported as of May 2015. About 40% of those who become infected die from the disease. The first identified case occurred in 2012 in Saudi Arabia and most cases have occurred in the Arabian Peninsula. A strain of MERS-CoV known as HCoV-EMC/2012 found in the first infected person in London in 2012 was found to have a 100% match to Egyptian tomb bats. A large outbreak occurred in the Republic of Korea in 2015.