GVN-Norovirus-Statement-04-07-2015
... Biological Safety, Robert Koch Institute, Berlin, Germany ...
... Biological Safety, Robert Koch Institute, Berlin, Germany ...
Diseases
... • Blood pressure is the force that blood exerts against the inside walls of a blood vessel. Too high=extra strain on the walls and the heart. • Will cause the heart to weaken or fail ...
... • Blood pressure is the force that blood exerts against the inside walls of a blood vessel. Too high=extra strain on the walls and the heart. • Will cause the heart to weaken or fail ...
UTI (Urinary Tract Infection)
... Your urinary tract is the system that makes urine and carries it out of your body. It includes your urethra (tube from outside to bladder), bladder, kidneys and ureters (tubes that connect bladder to kidneys). When germs get into your system, they can cause an infection. Most UTI’s are bladder infec ...
... Your urinary tract is the system that makes urine and carries it out of your body. It includes your urethra (tube from outside to bladder), bladder, kidneys and ureters (tubes that connect bladder to kidneys). When germs get into your system, they can cause an infection. Most UTI’s are bladder infec ...
Working Safely with Wild Mammals Potential Associated with Small
... This document provides information about potential zoonotic exposure while working with or exposed to wild mammals or their products (e.g., fecal sample). The infectious agents listed here are not all inclusive, but provide the most common zoonotic agents seen in wild mammals. The safe work practice ...
... This document provides information about potential zoonotic exposure while working with or exposed to wild mammals or their products (e.g., fecal sample). The infectious agents listed here are not all inclusive, but provide the most common zoonotic agents seen in wild mammals. The safe work practice ...
IM Anaerobic Lung Infx Presentation
... the bacterial flora of normal human skin and mucous membranes and are, therefore, a common cause of endogenous bacterial infections • Such infections may be serious and even lifethreatening. • They can involve all body systems and sites but most often affect the abdominal and pelvic organs, the resp ...
... the bacterial flora of normal human skin and mucous membranes and are, therefore, a common cause of endogenous bacterial infections • Such infections may be serious and even lifethreatening. • They can involve all body systems and sites but most often affect the abdominal and pelvic organs, the resp ...
instruction sheet: sore throat (pharyngitis)
... INSTRUCTION SHEET: SORE THROAT (PHARYNGITIS) The Student Health Provider has diagnosed infectious pharyngitis (an infection causing your sore throat). In addition to throat pain, infectious pharyngitis can cause fever, chills, fatigue, mild headache, and mild stomach ache. Throat infections are caus ...
... INSTRUCTION SHEET: SORE THROAT (PHARYNGITIS) The Student Health Provider has diagnosed infectious pharyngitis (an infection causing your sore throat). In addition to throat pain, infectious pharyngitis can cause fever, chills, fatigue, mild headache, and mild stomach ache. Throat infections are caus ...
What is Dysentery? - SFA ScholarWorks
... Dysentery is not a chronic disease, nor fatal if properly treated. Dysentery lasts for approximately one week and can easily be treated(New World Encyclopedia, 2008). In countries with a poor water supply, however, dysentery is a leading cause of death because of dehydration or blood loss. If given ...
... Dysentery is not a chronic disease, nor fatal if properly treated. Dysentery lasts for approximately one week and can easily be treated(New World Encyclopedia, 2008). In countries with a poor water supply, however, dysentery is a leading cause of death because of dehydration or blood loss. If given ...
lecture notes
... From natural history to public health • Parasitism adopted as a "lifestyle" by many kinds of living and non-living agents what is self and non-self? • Despite huge parasite diversity, very few cause most human deaths most are preventable or curable • Pandemics most likely to be a lethal virus with ...
... From natural history to public health • Parasitism adopted as a "lifestyle" by many kinds of living and non-living agents what is self and non-self? • Despite huge parasite diversity, very few cause most human deaths most are preventable or curable • Pandemics most likely to be a lethal virus with ...
BLOODBORNE PATHOGENS
... Bloodborne pathogens are infectious microorganisms present in blood that can cause disease in humans. These pathogens include, but are not limited to, hepatitis B virus (HBV), hepatitis C virus (HCV), and human immunodeficiency virus (HIV), the virus that causes AIDS. Workers exposed to bloodborne p ...
... Bloodborne pathogens are infectious microorganisms present in blood that can cause disease in humans. These pathogens include, but are not limited to, hepatitis B virus (HBV), hepatitis C virus (HCV), and human immunodeficiency virus (HIV), the virus that causes AIDS. Workers exposed to bloodborne p ...
Emerging Infections
... Emerging Infections Scientists now believe that some diseases once thought to be noncommunicable may, in fact, be caused by infectious pathogens. Such diseases include Alzheimer’s, diabetes, and coronary artery disease. ...
... Emerging Infections Scientists now believe that some diseases once thought to be noncommunicable may, in fact, be caused by infectious pathogens. Such diseases include Alzheimer’s, diabetes, and coronary artery disease. ...
Clostridium difficile infection
... In 2008 the incidence of C -dif f in a sur vey of US health -care facility inpatients was 13.1/10,000. Of those individuals, 70% was older than ...
... In 2008 the incidence of C -dif f in a sur vey of US health -care facility inpatients was 13.1/10,000. Of those individuals, 70% was older than ...
Parasitic Infections
... ii. Protozoa: Giardia lamblia, Cryptosporidium, Balantidium coli, Trichomonas vaginalis c. Amebiasis is an infection with the intestinal protozoan Entamoeba histolytica i. Infection is acquired by: ingest viable cysts from fecally contaminated water, hands, and food ii. Motile trophozoites released ...
... ii. Protozoa: Giardia lamblia, Cryptosporidium, Balantidium coli, Trichomonas vaginalis c. Amebiasis is an infection with the intestinal protozoan Entamoeba histolytica i. Infection is acquired by: ingest viable cysts from fecally contaminated water, hands, and food ii. Motile trophozoites released ...
Exam 2 –samples only
... 12. Which of the following statements about normal microflora of the respiratory system is incorrect? A) The presence of Haemophilus in the pharynx does not indicate disease. B) About 1/3 of the population carries Staphylococcus aureus in their nasal cavity. C) Coccidioides immitis is a harmless par ...
... 12. Which of the following statements about normal microflora of the respiratory system is incorrect? A) The presence of Haemophilus in the pharynx does not indicate disease. B) About 1/3 of the population carries Staphylococcus aureus in their nasal cavity. C) Coccidioides immitis is a harmless par ...
Case Study - Cell Transport and Diarrhea
... When food exits the stomach, it moves into the small intestine where digestion and absorption of nutrients occurs. At this point, the waste that remains in the small intestine contains quite a bit of water. Once this waste reaches the large intestine, most of this water is absorbed through cells in ...
... When food exits the stomach, it moves into the small intestine where digestion and absorption of nutrients occurs. At this point, the waste that remains in the small intestine contains quite a bit of water. Once this waste reaches the large intestine, most of this water is absorbed through cells in ...
When is it appropriate to use antibiotics?
... If antibiotics are used too often for things they can't treat — like colds, flu or other viral infections — not only are they of no benefit, they become less effective against the bacteria they're intended to treat. Not taking antibiotics exactly as prescribed also leads to problems. For example, if ...
... If antibiotics are used too often for things they can't treat — like colds, flu or other viral infections — not only are they of no benefit, they become less effective against the bacteria they're intended to treat. Not taking antibiotics exactly as prescribed also leads to problems. For example, if ...
PowerPoint
... • Inhabitant of intestinal tracts of many animals • Used as indicator organisms for testing water for fecal contamination • Some strains are pathogenic – gastroenteritis – urinary tract infections ...
... • Inhabitant of intestinal tracts of many animals • Used as indicator organisms for testing water for fecal contamination • Some strains are pathogenic – gastroenteritis – urinary tract infections ...
9a BacterialGrpsToKnow
... otherwise grows with oxygen). Grows in human Enterobacteriaceae) intestinal tract Gram negative aerobic rods Rod and coccus shapes, lives in soil, water, and and cocci are parasites of animals. Lives only in the presence of oxygen. Rickettsias and chlamydias Obligate intracellular parasites. Rod sha ...
... otherwise grows with oxygen). Grows in human Enterobacteriaceae) intestinal tract Gram negative aerobic rods Rod and coccus shapes, lives in soil, water, and and cocci are parasites of animals. Lives only in the presence of oxygen. Rickettsias and chlamydias Obligate intracellular parasites. Rod sha ...
Chapter 36
... 2. Symptoms: diarrhea, abdominal cramps, mild fever, nausea, vomit, chills headache --- duration 2 – 3 days. 3. Therapy – non needed, antibiotic treatment gives no benefit. Eat yoghurt! ...
... 2. Symptoms: diarrhea, abdominal cramps, mild fever, nausea, vomit, chills headache --- duration 2 – 3 days. 3. Therapy – non needed, antibiotic treatment gives no benefit. Eat yoghurt! ...
C. botulinum
... healthy people and hospitalized patients. The spores can contaminate an environment for many months and can be a major source of nosocomial outbreaks. This organism produces two toxins: Toxin A (an enterotoxin) disrupts tight junction, resulting in increased permeability of intestinal wall and subse ...
... healthy people and hospitalized patients. The spores can contaminate an environment for many months and can be a major source of nosocomial outbreaks. This organism produces two toxins: Toxin A (an enterotoxin) disrupts tight junction, resulting in increased permeability of intestinal wall and subse ...
Microbiology and Pathogens
... Typical Growth Curve for a Bacteria Population y Lag Phase growth is slow whilst they become used to their new environment and nutrients y Log Phase once the metabolic machinery is running, they start multiplying exponentially, doubling in number every few minutes y Stationary Phase as more and mor ...
... Typical Growth Curve for a Bacteria Population y Lag Phase growth is slow whilst they become used to their new environment and nutrients y Log Phase once the metabolic machinery is running, they start multiplying exponentially, doubling in number every few minutes y Stationary Phase as more and mor ...
Typhoid Fever - Salem City Schools
... Typhoid fever is more common in areas of the world where handwashing is less frequent and water is likely to be contaminated with sewage. ...
... Typhoid fever is more common in areas of the world where handwashing is less frequent and water is likely to be contaminated with sewage. ...
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.