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BASIC DISEASE FACTS (updated 09
... It is currently agreed that a new coronavirus (“SARS virus”) is the major causative agent of SARS. The main symptoms and signs include high fever (>38o C or 100.4o F), cough, shortness of breath or breathing difficulties. Approximately 10 percent of patients with SARS develop severe pneumonia; about ...
... It is currently agreed that a new coronavirus (“SARS virus”) is the major causative agent of SARS. The main symptoms and signs include high fever (>38o C or 100.4o F), cough, shortness of breath or breathing difficulties. Approximately 10 percent of patients with SARS develop severe pneumonia; about ...
Course Leaflet
... The intended audience consists of hospital physicians who often prescribe antibiotics such as specialists/ residents in internal medicine, acute medicine and intensive care as well as beginning residents in infectious diseases and medical microbiology. The course addresses the basics of microbiology ...
... The intended audience consists of hospital physicians who often prescribe antibiotics such as specialists/ residents in internal medicine, acute medicine and intensive care as well as beginning residents in infectious diseases and medical microbiology. The course addresses the basics of microbiology ...
Table 2. Summary of Recommended Biosafety Levels for Infectious Agents
... Primary barriers: ■■ BSCs or other physical containment devices used for all manipulations of agents that cause splashes or aerosols of infectious materials ■■ PPE: Laboratory coats, gloves, face and eye protection, as needed ...
... Primary barriers: ■■ BSCs or other physical containment devices used for all manipulations of agents that cause splashes or aerosols of infectious materials ■■ PPE: Laboratory coats, gloves, face and eye protection, as needed ...
Viruses - Food Safety Site
... Many states report periodic small outbreaks of HAV, primarily associated with poor personal hygiene by infected food handlers. Handwashing is key to preventing this HAV infection. NOROVIRU.S.ES Norovirsues are a group called small round structured viruses (SRSV). The incubation for Norovirus is 24-7 ...
... Many states report periodic small outbreaks of HAV, primarily associated with poor personal hygiene by infected food handlers. Handwashing is key to preventing this HAV infection. NOROVIRU.S.ES Norovirsues are a group called small round structured viruses (SRSV). The incubation for Norovirus is 24-7 ...
A Guide to Common Infectious Diseases for Schools (PDF, 23 pages
... This guide contains information on common infectious diseases in school settings. Some diseases are required to be reported to Public Health under the Health Protection and Promotion Act, R.S.O. 1990, c.H.7 and schools must follow the mandatory exclusion criteria in the guide. These diseases are hi ...
... This guide contains information on common infectious diseases in school settings. Some diseases are required to be reported to Public Health under the Health Protection and Promotion Act, R.S.O. 1990, c.H.7 and schools must follow the mandatory exclusion criteria in the guide. These diseases are hi ...
Leading article
... to other species of bacteria. It has been well provide another route for the selection and established that the hospital environment transfer of antibiotic resistance (Webb & contains a large reservoir of bacteria, and that Davies, 1993). nosocomial infections caused by EnterobacteriAntibiotics are ...
... to other species of bacteria. It has been well provide another route for the selection and established that the hospital environment transfer of antibiotic resistance (Webb & contains a large reservoir of bacteria, and that Davies, 1993). nosocomial infections caused by EnterobacteriAntibiotics are ...
Infection In COPD
... Antibiotics are especially beneficial for the treatment of moderate and severe exacerbations of COPD in which one of the following circumstances? A : Purulent sputum is a presenting symptom. B : The duration of symptoms exceeds 72 hours. C : The patient has diabetes. D : The patient is febrile. ...
... Antibiotics are especially beneficial for the treatment of moderate and severe exacerbations of COPD in which one of the following circumstances? A : Purulent sputum is a presenting symptom. B : The duration of symptoms exceeds 72 hours. C : The patient has diabetes. D : The patient is febrile. ...
Good News: The Basics of Infection Prevention and Control
... room entry / when working within 6 feet of patient • WHERE: Private room: patient is placed in a private room, if available. Special air handling and ventilation capacity are NOT required or indicated. • WHEN: During hospitalization or LTCF stay while patient is known/suspected to be contagious • WH ...
... room entry / when working within 6 feet of patient • WHERE: Private room: patient is placed in a private room, if available. Special air handling and ventilation capacity are NOT required or indicated. • WHEN: During hospitalization or LTCF stay while patient is known/suspected to be contagious • WH ...
Campylobacter fetus subsp. intestinalis
... 2. Bacteremia: In children: caused by both C. intestinalis and jejuni. Specimen is blood. 3. Disseminated infections in adults: Usually in debilitated patients with one or more of the following conditions: ...
... 2. Bacteremia: In children: caused by both C. intestinalis and jejuni. Specimen is blood. 3. Disseminated infections in adults: Usually in debilitated patients with one or more of the following conditions: ...
sti counselling
... Both in Canada and around the world, STIs are on the rise. As many individuals don’t realize that STIs can be asymptomatic, education and awareness are key to prevention and treatment of STIs. Furthermore, early intervention after potential infection, partner notification, and abstinence until compl ...
... Both in Canada and around the world, STIs are on the rise. As many individuals don’t realize that STIs can be asymptomatic, education and awareness are key to prevention and treatment of STIs. Furthermore, early intervention after potential infection, partner notification, and abstinence until compl ...
Bacterial endocarditis prevention
... Bacterial Endocarditis can result from pathogenic bacteria spread into the blood stream during many common dental procedures. Oral bacteria can travel to the heart from the mouth thereby causing an infection on one or more of the valves. During dental procedures if the organisms are present a large ...
... Bacterial Endocarditis can result from pathogenic bacteria spread into the blood stream during many common dental procedures. Oral bacteria can travel to the heart from the mouth thereby causing an infection on one or more of the valves. During dental procedures if the organisms are present a large ...
Human papillomaviruses
... tiny lesion or spread into large masses in the extragenital or rectal area.. Rarely in anal colon HPV types 16+18 are associated with high risk of malignancy..mostly found inside vagina & cervix. Most HPV genital infections occur without any symptoms and may disappear without any treatment over ...
... tiny lesion or spread into large masses in the extragenital or rectal area.. Rarely in anal colon HPV types 16+18 are associated with high risk of malignancy..mostly found inside vagina & cervix. Most HPV genital infections occur without any symptoms and may disappear without any treatment over ...
and t-lymphocyte immune deficiencies
... infections, particularly of the respiratory and gastrointestinal tract The most common causative organisms are bacteria such as S. pneumoniae and H. influenza Severe inherited disorders of antibody production are rare usually present at 5-6 months of age, when the protective benefit of transfe ...
... infections, particularly of the respiratory and gastrointestinal tract The most common causative organisms are bacteria such as S. pneumoniae and H. influenza Severe inherited disorders of antibody production are rare usually present at 5-6 months of age, when the protective benefit of transfe ...
Rotavirus vaccines for Australian children
... with such conditions. Providers should consider the potential risks and benefits of administering rotavirus vaccine to such infants.18,27,28 While rotavirus vaccination is not recommended for infants who are severely immunocompromised, the risk for infants with less severe immunocompromising conditi ...
... with such conditions. Providers should consider the potential risks and benefits of administering rotavirus vaccine to such infants.18,27,28 While rotavirus vaccination is not recommended for infants who are severely immunocompromised, the risk for infants with less severe immunocompromising conditi ...
HEPATITIS INFORMATION SHEET
... Hepatitis B infection is the major infectious occupational hazard to healthcare workers, causing approximately 12,000 infections, 3,000 cases of acute clinical illness, 600 hospitalizations, 1,00 chronic carriers & 200 deaths annually. Without pre or post-exposure prophylaxis, 6-30% of non-immune he ...
... Hepatitis B infection is the major infectious occupational hazard to healthcare workers, causing approximately 12,000 infections, 3,000 cases of acute clinical illness, 600 hospitalizations, 1,00 chronic carriers & 200 deaths annually. Without pre or post-exposure prophylaxis, 6-30% of non-immune he ...
Sore Throat A sore throat is pain, scratchiness or irritation of the
... A sore throat is pain, scratchiness or irritation of the throat that often worsens when you swallow. The most common cause of a sore throat is a viral infection, such as a cold or the flu. A sore throat caused by a virus resolves on its own with self‐care. Strep throat, a less common type of so ...
... A sore throat is pain, scratchiness or irritation of the throat that often worsens when you swallow. The most common cause of a sore throat is a viral infection, such as a cold or the flu. A sore throat caused by a virus resolves on its own with self‐care. Strep throat, a less common type of so ...
practice guidelines: antibiotic prophylaxis in cranio
... {158}{363}{365}. Prospective study of periprocedural versus extended antibiotic prophylaxis showed a decrease in intracranial infections when the prophylactic antibiotics were extended {365}; however, the subsequent infections that occurred with prolonged antibiotics were more likely to be resistant ...
... {158}{363}{365}. Prospective study of periprocedural versus extended antibiotic prophylaxis showed a decrease in intracranial infections when the prophylactic antibiotics were extended {365}; however, the subsequent infections that occurred with prolonged antibiotics were more likely to be resistant ...
E.coli – Food safety issues for handling and processing dairy foods
... Symptoms usually appear within 2 to 5 days after you eat contaminated food or drink and may last for 810 days. Most people recover completely from the disease however, those most at risk & susceptible are the elderly, pregnant women & those with poorly functioning immune systems. In extreme examples ...
... Symptoms usually appear within 2 to 5 days after you eat contaminated food or drink and may last for 810 days. Most people recover completely from the disease however, those most at risk & susceptible are the elderly, pregnant women & those with poorly functioning immune systems. In extreme examples ...
Lesson One: Wash Your Hands: Leave No Germ Behind
... harmful bacteria or pathogens. • Bacteria: Living single-celled organisms that can be found everywhere. They can be dangerous or beneficial and thrive best in places such as the mouth, nose, intestines, and room temperature foods. ...
... harmful bacteria or pathogens. • Bacteria: Living single-celled organisms that can be found everywhere. They can be dangerous or beneficial and thrive best in places such as the mouth, nose, intestines, and room temperature foods. ...
Diagnosing, Treating, and Preventing Canine Leptospirosis
... in other species such as sheep, goats or farmed deer. Vaccines are usually protective only against the included or closely related serovars, and their content may need to be changed periodically. Most bovine vaccines contain serovar Hardjo, and most porcine vaccines contain Pomona, although other se ...
... in other species such as sheep, goats or farmed deer. Vaccines are usually protective only against the included or closely related serovars, and their content may need to be changed periodically. Most bovine vaccines contain serovar Hardjo, and most porcine vaccines contain Pomona, although other se ...
Gastroenteritis
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Gastroenteritis or infectious diarrhea is a medical condition from inflammation (""-itis"") of the gastrointestinal tract that involves both the stomach (""gastro""-) and the small intestine (""entero""-). It causes some combination of diarrhea, vomiting, and abdominal pain and cramping. Dehydration may occur as a result. Gastroenteritis has been referred to as gastro, stomach bug, and stomach virus. Although unrelated to influenza, it has also been called stomach flu and gastric flu.Globally, most cases in children are caused by rotavirus. In adults, norovirus and Campylobacter are more common. Less common causes include other bacteria (or their toxins) and parasites. Transmission may occur due to consumption of improperly prepared foods or contaminated water or via close contact with individuals who are infectious. Prevention includes drinking clean water, hand washing with soap, and breast feeding babies instead of using formula. This applies particularly where sanitation and hygiene are lacking. The rotavirus vaccine is recommended for all children.The key treatment is enough fluids. For mild or moderate cases, this can typically be achieved via oral rehydration solution (a combination of water, salts, and sugar). In those who are breast fed, continued breast feeding is recommended. For more severe cases, intravenous fluids from a healthcare centre may be needed. Antibiotics are generally not recommended. Gastroenteritis primarily affects children and those in the developing world. It results in about three to five billion cases and causes 1.4 million deaths a year.