Ebola Virus Outbreak
... • Patients usually die from shock due to fluid loss rather than actual blood loss. • Between 25 and 90 percent of patients with EVD die of the disease. In the current outbreak, slightly less than half of Ebola victims survive. ...
... • Patients usually die from shock due to fluid loss rather than actual blood loss. • Between 25 and 90 percent of patients with EVD die of the disease. In the current outbreak, slightly less than half of Ebola victims survive. ...
Chapter 19: Infectious Diseases Affecting the Skin and Eyes
... • Chickenpox Is No Longer a Prevalent Disease in the United States • A vaccine using attenuated viruses became available in 1995 • It is a highly communicable disease caused by the varicella-zoster virus (VZV) • It is transmitted by skin contact and respiratory droplets • A red, itchy rash spreads a ...
... • Chickenpox Is No Longer a Prevalent Disease in the United States • A vaccine using attenuated viruses became available in 1995 • It is a highly communicable disease caused by the varicella-zoster virus (VZV) • It is transmitted by skin contact and respiratory droplets • A red, itchy rash spreads a ...
Viral gastroenteritis
... Icosahedral particles, 60-70 nm in diameter. Unenveloped, with 12-fibres one at each vertix. The viral genome is ds-DNA. Replicate in the nucleus. 49 distinct types, grouped into 6-subgenera (A-F). Cause diarrhea in infants and young children . ...
... Icosahedral particles, 60-70 nm in diameter. Unenveloped, with 12-fibres one at each vertix. The viral genome is ds-DNA. Replicate in the nucleus. 49 distinct types, grouped into 6-subgenera (A-F). Cause diarrhea in infants and young children . ...
14 Nov `09- Infectious Diseases Lesson Plan
... * Just like Swine Flu evolved/ changed from the influenza virus that affects pigs in North America, it can change to be resistant to the drugs that are used for treatment, which would be bad news. (can mention AIDs treatment) C. How is swine flu spread? Direct transmission and indirect transmis ...
... * Just like Swine Flu evolved/ changed from the influenza virus that affects pigs in North America, it can change to be resistant to the drugs that are used for treatment, which would be bad news. (can mention AIDs treatment) C. How is swine flu spread? Direct transmission and indirect transmis ...
Bloodborne Pathogens - School District of Holmen
... Hepatitis--“inflammation of the liver”—can cause serious liver damage, cirrhosis, and death Symptoms can be flu-like—fatigue, nausea, vomiting, abdominal pain, jaundice—and can become so severe that hospitalization is needed or a person may have NO symptoms at all A person without symptoms may not k ...
... Hepatitis--“inflammation of the liver”—can cause serious liver damage, cirrhosis, and death Symptoms can be flu-like—fatigue, nausea, vomiting, abdominal pain, jaundice—and can become so severe that hospitalization is needed or a person may have NO symptoms at all A person without symptoms may not k ...
Emerging (or not) Infectious Diseases
... ●Ebola and Marburg viruses are also classified as "hemorrhagic fever viruses" based on their clinical manifestations, which include coagulation defects, a capillary leak syndrome, and shock. ●With the exception of the first outbreak in Marburg, Germany, and a few subsequent accidental laboratory inf ...
... ●Ebola and Marburg viruses are also classified as "hemorrhagic fever viruses" based on their clinical manifestations, which include coagulation defects, a capillary leak syndrome, and shock. ●With the exception of the first outbreak in Marburg, Germany, and a few subsequent accidental laboratory inf ...
Causes Of Feline Leukemia
... The presence of the virus can be detected through a blood test. The ELISA test may be a conclusive analysis, which will indicate if there are typical antibodies or antigens that are released by the body if the virus is present. Feline leukemia is not a treatable condition, but you must keep an eye ...
... The presence of the virus can be detected through a blood test. The ELISA test may be a conclusive analysis, which will indicate if there are typical antibodies or antigens that are released by the body if the virus is present. Feline leukemia is not a treatable condition, but you must keep an eye ...
Vaccines for Ebola
... Ebola virus (EBOV) belongs to the filoviridae family -- it’s a single stranded negative sense RNA 5 known strains of the virus: ● Zaire ebolavirus ● Sudan ebolavirus ● Reston ebolavirus (not pathogenic in humans) ● Côte d’Ivoire ebolavirus ● Bundibugyo ebolavirus ...
... Ebola virus (EBOV) belongs to the filoviridae family -- it’s a single stranded negative sense RNA 5 known strains of the virus: ● Zaire ebolavirus ● Sudan ebolavirus ● Reston ebolavirus (not pathogenic in humans) ● Côte d’Ivoire ebolavirus ● Bundibugyo ebolavirus ...
Nucleic Acids
... The RNA molecules function both as mRNA for synthesis of viral proteins and as genomes for new virus particles released from the cell New HIV leaving a cell ...
... The RNA molecules function both as mRNA for synthesis of viral proteins and as genomes for new virus particles released from the cell New HIV leaving a cell ...
Ch 19
... The RNA molecules function both as mRNA for synthesis of viral proteins and as genomes for new virus particles released from the cell New HIV leaving a cell ...
... The RNA molecules function both as mRNA for synthesis of viral proteins and as genomes for new virus particles released from the cell New HIV leaving a cell ...
Viruses - SAVE MY EXAMS!
... (b) Compare the action of the RNA in the common cold virus with that found in HIV. ...
... (b) Compare the action of the RNA in the common cold virus with that found in HIV. ...
VIRAL INFECTIONS
... viral haemorrhagic fevers have similar non-specific presentations with fever, malaise, body pains, sore throat and ...
... viral haemorrhagic fevers have similar non-specific presentations with fever, malaise, body pains, sore throat and ...
Section 2: Energy Flow in Ecosystems
... Viral Structure, continued The genetic material of a virus can be either RNA or DNA. DNA viruses • The genetic material of a DNA virus can become inserted into the host cell’s DNA or may remain separate. • The virus makes copies of its DNA by using the host cell’s enzymes and nucleotides. • Viral DN ...
... Viral Structure, continued The genetic material of a virus can be either RNA or DNA. DNA viruses • The genetic material of a DNA virus can become inserted into the host cell’s DNA or may remain separate. • The virus makes copies of its DNA by using the host cell’s enzymes and nucleotides. • Viral DN ...
Equine Viral Diseases
... Vaccination –95% control rate WNV Antibody for horses already infected (from Novartis Animal Vaccines, Inc.) ...
... Vaccination –95% control rate WNV Antibody for horses already infected (from Novartis Animal Vaccines, Inc.) ...
Respiratory Tract Infections
... diabetes also appears a possible factor for increased mortality There is limited evidence that the disease killed proportionally more men then women, but numbers are too small for certainty A number of domestic pets were found to carry the virus Focal points for transmission included a hotel and an ...
... diabetes also appears a possible factor for increased mortality There is limited evidence that the disease killed proportionally more men then women, but numbers are too small for certainty A number of domestic pets were found to carry the virus Focal points for transmission included a hotel and an ...
Technical Description
... Bodily Response – How is the virus eliminated? Gastroenteritis has taken over your lower digestive system, but what can you do to get rid of it? Luckily, the average gastroenteritis infection lasts for about one week, making it a relatively harmless illness. Like most other viral infections, it is v ...
... Bodily Response – How is the virus eliminated? Gastroenteritis has taken over your lower digestive system, but what can you do to get rid of it? Luckily, the average gastroenteritis infection lasts for about one week, making it a relatively harmless illness. Like most other viral infections, it is v ...
The Life of Viral Gastroenteritis
... Bodily Response – How is the virus eliminated? Gastroenteritis has taken over your lower digestive system, but what can you do to get rid of it? Luckily, the average gastroenteritis infection lasts for about one week, making it a relatively harmless illness. Like most other viral infections, it is v ...
... Bodily Response – How is the virus eliminated? Gastroenteritis has taken over your lower digestive system, but what can you do to get rid of it? Luckily, the average gastroenteritis infection lasts for about one week, making it a relatively harmless illness. Like most other viral infections, it is v ...
Viruses
... A) Diseases range from asymptomatic to deadly B) Common symptoms include rashes, fever, muscle aches, respiratory involvement and swollen lymph nodes C) Infection can start at the portal of entry or the virus may enter the bloodstream and cause infections elsewhere D) Some may cause the cell to beco ...
... A) Diseases range from asymptomatic to deadly B) Common symptoms include rashes, fever, muscle aches, respiratory involvement and swollen lymph nodes C) Infection can start at the portal of entry or the virus may enter the bloodstream and cause infections elsewhere D) Some may cause the cell to beco ...
Transcription of viral DNAs. Lecture 13 Flint et al. pp
... recruit RNA Pol II to promoter. – Core enhancer: binding sites for Nf-kB and Ets-1. These proteins are only active in growing T-cells, i.e. those exposed to antigen. – Upstream enhancer region: Binding sites for Ets-1, Gata-3, Lef, NfIL6. These proteins are only active in hematopoietic cells: helps ...
... recruit RNA Pol II to promoter. – Core enhancer: binding sites for Nf-kB and Ets-1. These proteins are only active in growing T-cells, i.e. those exposed to antigen. – Upstream enhancer region: Binding sites for Ets-1, Gata-3, Lef, NfIL6. These proteins are only active in hematopoietic cells: helps ...
Hand Foot and Mouth Disease
... (herpangina) develop in the mouth (often the back of the mouth) that start as small red spots which blister and can become ulcers. The mouth sores can make it painful to swallow, so especially for young children, they may not drink enough liquids and may become dehydrated. A non-itchy skin rash gene ...
... (herpangina) develop in the mouth (often the back of the mouth) that start as small red spots which blister and can become ulcers. The mouth sores can make it painful to swallow, so especially for young children, they may not drink enough liquids and may become dehydrated. A non-itchy skin rash gene ...
Yellow Fever
... DIAGNOSIS • Presumptive diagnosis is based on the patient's clinical features, vaccination status, and travel history, including destination, time of year, and activities • Laboratory diagnosis generally is accomplished by serology: Detection of virus-specific IgM and IgG antibodies in serum • RT-P ...
... DIAGNOSIS • Presumptive diagnosis is based on the patient's clinical features, vaccination status, and travel history, including destination, time of year, and activities • Laboratory diagnosis generally is accomplished by serology: Detection of virus-specific IgM and IgG antibodies in serum • RT-P ...
Emergence of Ebola Virus Disease (EVD): Key Facts
... The modern emerging infection Ebola Virus Disease (EVD) is of global threat originates from Africa region. This is zoonotic and identified as human diseases or previously called Ebola hemorrhagic fever which is a highly fatal human illness where case fatality rate is found up to 90%. The virus trans ...
... The modern emerging infection Ebola Virus Disease (EVD) is of global threat originates from Africa region. This is zoonotic and identified as human diseases or previously called Ebola hemorrhagic fever which is a highly fatal human illness where case fatality rate is found up to 90%. The virus trans ...
HANDOUTS 6 year program of medical studies Program of medical
... Bordetella pertussis on the mucous membranes of the respiratory tract, in particular, the ciliated epithelial cells. Production of toxins irritates cells, causing ciliostasis and leukocytosis. The hallmark of pertussis is the spasmatic cough that may last 6 weeks. Occasional secondary complications ...
... Bordetella pertussis on the mucous membranes of the respiratory tract, in particular, the ciliated epithelial cells. Production of toxins irritates cells, causing ciliostasis and leukocytosis. The hallmark of pertussis is the spasmatic cough that may last 6 weeks. Occasional secondary complications ...
Foodborne viral disease in the European region: Norovirus and
... Norovirus infection typically causes acute gastroenteritis with the most common symptoms being nausea, vomiting, diarrhea and stomach pain. Symptoms usually develop 12 to 48 hours after infection. The disease normally lasts between 1 and 3 days. However, for some individuals, especially children, th ...
... Norovirus infection typically causes acute gastroenteritis with the most common symptoms being nausea, vomiting, diarrhea and stomach pain. Symptoms usually develop 12 to 48 hours after infection. The disease normally lasts between 1 and 3 days. However, for some individuals, especially children, th ...