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... E. Dosage usually 10-20 mg bid for 5 years XVII. Valacyclovir vs. Acyclovir for Recurrent HSV A. “One-year suppression therapy with oral valacyclovir (500-mg tablet daily) was shown to be as effective and as well-tolerated as acyclovir (400-mg tablet twice daily) in reducing the rate of recurrent oc ...
... E. Dosage usually 10-20 mg bid for 5 years XVII. Valacyclovir vs. Acyclovir for Recurrent HSV A. “One-year suppression therapy with oral valacyclovir (500-mg tablet daily) was shown to be as effective and as well-tolerated as acyclovir (400-mg tablet twice daily) in reducing the rate of recurrent oc ...
Where are we today
... • Expert opinion rather than clinical trial based • However – Supportive care predominates ...
... • Expert opinion rather than clinical trial based • However – Supportive care predominates ...
Genus Staphylococcus
... – Shedding of the outer layers of the skin – Can occur 1-2 wks after onset of the illness ...
... – Shedding of the outer layers of the skin – Can occur 1-2 wks after onset of the illness ...
Lower Respiratory System a. larynx (voice box)
... death by suffocation; fatal complications can also result if toxin enters the blood stream and damages other organs; treatment: horse antitoxin (serum sickness is a )potential risk prevention: toxoid vaccine - produced by treating toxin with formaldehyde ¨ part of DPT (diphtheria-pertussis-tetanus) ...
... death by suffocation; fatal complications can also result if toxin enters the blood stream and damages other organs; treatment: horse antitoxin (serum sickness is a )potential risk prevention: toxoid vaccine - produced by treating toxin with formaldehyde ¨ part of DPT (diphtheria-pertussis-tetanus) ...
Post Infectious Glomerulonephritis
... late without a clear history of prior streptococcal infection. ...
... late without a clear history of prior streptococcal infection. ...
Unit 22 – ICO 2 – Causes and Spread of Infection
... Identif y common illnesses and infections caused by bacteria, viruses, f ungi and parasites (Dip 22: 1.2) ...
... Identif y common illnesses and infections caused by bacteria, viruses, f ungi and parasites (Dip 22: 1.2) ...
Management of Specific Infectious Complications in Children with
... Primary varicella: the most serious vesicular eruption in children with cancer High rate of visceral dissemination and considerable mortality If seronegative patient exposed to VZV, immuoprophylaxis with VZV immune globulin should be given intravenously no later than 72 hours after the exposure ...
... Primary varicella: the most serious vesicular eruption in children with cancer High rate of visceral dissemination and considerable mortality If seronegative patient exposed to VZV, immuoprophylaxis with VZV immune globulin should be given intravenously no later than 72 hours after the exposure ...
Anaerobes
... – Prevent colonization & infection by pathogens • Bacterial interference through elaboration of toxic metabolites, low pH, depletion of nutrients • Interference with adhesion ...
... – Prevent colonization & infection by pathogens • Bacterial interference through elaboration of toxic metabolites, low pH, depletion of nutrients • Interference with adhesion ...
Brucellosis - Developing Anaesthesia
... Brucellosis can be transmitted by contact with infected tissues, blood, urine, vaginal discharges, aborted animal foetuses and especially placentae. ...
... Brucellosis can be transmitted by contact with infected tissues, blood, urine, vaginal discharges, aborted animal foetuses and especially placentae. ...
Bacterial food-borne illness - Colorado State University Extension
... nausea, chills, fever and vomiting. These occur within 8 to 72 hours after eating contaminated food and may last four to seven days. Arthritis symptoms may follow three to four weeks after onset of acute symptoms. Infants, young children, pregnant women, the elderly or people already ill have the le ...
... nausea, chills, fever and vomiting. These occur within 8 to 72 hours after eating contaminated food and may last four to seven days. Arthritis symptoms may follow three to four weeks after onset of acute symptoms. Infants, young children, pregnant women, the elderly or people already ill have the le ...
Study guide Ch 5
... characteristics of the kinds of bacteria and viruses one can work with in each type of lab? What is a nosocomial infection? Many of these infections (like MRSA) are antibiotic resistant. How can nosocomial infections be transmitted? What nosocomial infections did we talk about? Most share the trait ...
... characteristics of the kinds of bacteria and viruses one can work with in each type of lab? What is a nosocomial infection? Many of these infections (like MRSA) are antibiotic resistant. How can nosocomial infections be transmitted? What nosocomial infections did we talk about? Most share the trait ...
Name of operation - Guy`s and St Thomas` NHS Foundation Trust
... Norovirus – viral gastroenteritis Norovirus is an intestinal illness caused by norovirus (also known as Norwalk-like virus). Norovirus is sometimes called ‘winter vomiting disease’ because people usually get it during the winter months. However, it can occur at any time of the year. It is very infec ...
... Norovirus – viral gastroenteritis Norovirus is an intestinal illness caused by norovirus (also known as Norwalk-like virus). Norovirus is sometimes called ‘winter vomiting disease’ because people usually get it during the winter months. However, it can occur at any time of the year. It is very infec ...
upper respiratory tract infections
... - chronic UTI in diabetic patients - besides Gramnegative bacilli frequently Enterococcus - hospital-acquired UTI - commonly associated with permanent catheterisation or endoscopy (cystoscopy) - etiology: multiresistant Gramnegative bacilli (Pseudomonas, Enterobacter, Klebsiella) Examination procedu ...
... - chronic UTI in diabetic patients - besides Gramnegative bacilli frequently Enterococcus - hospital-acquired UTI - commonly associated with permanent catheterisation or endoscopy (cystoscopy) - etiology: multiresistant Gramnegative bacilli (Pseudomonas, Enterobacter, Klebsiella) Examination procedu ...
Bacterial Infection of Central Nerve System
... do not demonstrate organisms.. Empirical therapy should be started with antimicrobial agents that have activity against the most common causative pathogens known in community. Common used drugs : broad-spectrum cephalosporin.. ceftriaxone, cefotaxime, ampicillin+ aminoglycoside, chloramphenicol, v ...
... do not demonstrate organisms.. Empirical therapy should be started with antimicrobial agents that have activity against the most common causative pathogens known in community. Common used drugs : broad-spectrum cephalosporin.. ceftriaxone, cefotaxime, ampicillin+ aminoglycoside, chloramphenicol, v ...
Guidelines for Illness
... i.e.- have not had chickenpox. It is spread by very close contact and touch. Verruca/s should be covered at all times. ...
... i.e.- have not had chickenpox. It is spread by very close contact and touch. Verruca/s should be covered at all times. ...
Cornelius J. Clancy, MD
... the non-traditional non-immunocompromised hosts, diagnostics, antifungal resistance, and molecular mechanisms and animal models of pathogenesis 2) Non-cultural diagnostics for mold infection 3) In vitro antifungal susceptibility testing of isavuconazole against yeast and molds 4) Extensively-drug re ...
... the non-traditional non-immunocompromised hosts, diagnostics, antifungal resistance, and molecular mechanisms and animal models of pathogenesis 2) Non-cultural diagnostics for mold infection 3) In vitro antifungal susceptibility testing of isavuconazole against yeast and molds 4) Extensively-drug re ...
Tanja Ducomble - European Centre for Disease Prevention and
... and initiated an outbreak investigation to identify the vehicle of infection and prevent further cases. Norovirus was identified as the causative agent. Cases had diarrhoea or vomiting from 19 September through 7 October 2012, did not test positive for any pathogen other than norovirus, and attended ...
... and initiated an outbreak investigation to identify the vehicle of infection and prevent further cases. Norovirus was identified as the causative agent. Cases had diarrhoea or vomiting from 19 September through 7 October 2012, did not test positive for any pathogen other than norovirus, and attended ...
Treatment
... only symptomatic treatment. Rest and analgesics are sufficient for mild attacks of zoster in the young. Soothing antiseptic applications may be helpful and secondary bacterial infection will require antibiotics. An antiviral is indicated for varicella in adults and for severe varicella or zoster i ...
... only symptomatic treatment. Rest and analgesics are sufficient for mild attacks of zoster in the young. Soothing antiseptic applications may be helpful and secondary bacterial infection will require antibiotics. An antiviral is indicated for varicella in adults and for severe varicella or zoster i ...
methicillin-resistant staphylococcus aureus (mrsa)
... Variable. A long delay may occur between colonization with staph and the onset of infection. ...
... Variable. A long delay may occur between colonization with staph and the onset of infection. ...
Common Cold (Emergency Department)
... with a tissue when you sneeze or cough. Discard used tissue in the garbage. 2. The symptoms of a cold will resolve over time, even without any treatment. You may take overthe-counter decongestants or cold remedies. Follow the drug label instructions or speak to the pharmacist about which medication ...
... with a tissue when you sneeze or cough. Discard used tissue in the garbage. 2. The symptoms of a cold will resolve over time, even without any treatment. You may take overthe-counter decongestants or cold remedies. Follow the drug label instructions or speak to the pharmacist about which medication ...
Zoonotic Diseases Birds
... Salmonellosis: Along with a variety of other species, Salmonella, and other enteric bacteria are capable of causing disease in humans. Salmonellae are transmitted by the fecal-oral route. Infection produces an acute enterocolitis and fever with possible secondary complications such as septicemia. Pr ...
... Salmonellosis: Along with a variety of other species, Salmonella, and other enteric bacteria are capable of causing disease in humans. Salmonellae are transmitted by the fecal-oral route. Infection produces an acute enterocolitis and fever with possible secondary complications such as septicemia. Pr ...
File - Working Toward Zero HAIs
... • Although influenza activity in summer in the United States typically is low, cases of influenza, and even influenza outbreaks, are detected in the United States throughout the summer. Health-care providers should remain vigilant and consider influenza as a potential cause of summer respiratory ill ...
... • Although influenza activity in summer in the United States typically is low, cases of influenza, and even influenza outbreaks, are detected in the United States throughout the summer. Health-care providers should remain vigilant and consider influenza as a potential cause of summer respiratory ill ...
PowerPoint Slides - CBS
... • One third of the world’s population (1.86 billion people) is infected • 10% of the infected develop TB later in life • 16.2 million people have TB • Calmette-Guérin (BCG) vaccine used in most countries • Need for improved anti-TB vaccines • Spread of (multidrug resistant) MDR-TB • Global burden of ...
... • One third of the world’s population (1.86 billion people) is infected • 10% of the infected develop TB later in life • 16.2 million people have TB • Calmette-Guérin (BCG) vaccine used in most countries • Need for improved anti-TB vaccines • Spread of (multidrug resistant) MDR-TB • Global burden of ...
Microbes and Diseases ppt
... Many bacteria have resistance to antibiotics (they are not killed by the antibiotic), so we need a range of antibiotics to fight diseases. We must use the best one for the job. To slow down more antibiotic resistance developing in pathogenic bacteria we need to avoid over-using antibiotics or only ...
... Many bacteria have resistance to antibiotics (they are not killed by the antibiotic), so we need a range of antibiotics to fight diseases. We must use the best one for the job. To slow down more antibiotic resistance developing in pathogenic bacteria we need to avoid over-using antibiotics or only ...
Chesapeake Bay Watershed Interdisciplinary Science Partnership
... In general, increased levels of fecal coliforms provide a warning of failure in water treatment, a break in the integrity of the distribution system, or possible contamination with pathogens. When levels are high there may be an elevated risk of waterborne gastroenteritis. Tests for the bacteria are ...
... In general, increased levels of fecal coliforms provide a warning of failure in water treatment, a break in the integrity of the distribution system, or possible contamination with pathogens. When levels are high there may be an elevated risk of waterborne gastroenteritis. Tests for the bacteria are ...
Gastroenteritis
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.