In adults
... Avian influenza is an infectious disease of birds caused by type A strains of the influenza virus. ...
... Avian influenza is an infectious disease of birds caused by type A strains of the influenza virus. ...
4-Viral Hemorrhagic Fevers (Jan 2010).
... Risk Factors for DHF Occurrence • Virus serotype: greatest for DEN-2, followed by DEN-3, DEN4 and DEN-1 • Pre-existing anti-dengue antibody – previous infection – maternal antibodies in infants ...
... Risk Factors for DHF Occurrence • Virus serotype: greatest for DEN-2, followed by DEN-3, DEN4 and DEN-1 • Pre-existing anti-dengue antibody – previous infection – maternal antibodies in infants ...
Vaccines
... This means that we can respond to changes in the infectious agent • By using the plasmid in the vaccinee to code for antigen synthesis, the antigenic protein(s) that are produced are processed (post-translationally modified) in the same way as the proteins of the virus against which protection is to ...
... This means that we can respond to changes in the infectious agent • By using the plasmid in the vaccinee to code for antigen synthesis, the antigenic protein(s) that are produced are processed (post-translationally modified) in the same way as the proteins of the virus against which protection is to ...
summary of product characteristics
... have to be vaccinated properly and preferably at the same time. The vaccine virus can spread to other susceptible species with which they have direct contact. It was shown that the spreading has negligible impact on turkeys, which together with chickens constitute the species that are most susceptib ...
... have to be vaccinated properly and preferably at the same time. The vaccine virus can spread to other susceptible species with which they have direct contact. It was shown that the spreading has negligible impact on turkeys, which together with chickens constitute the species that are most susceptib ...
japanese encephalitis
... Pigs act as important amplifiers of the virus producing high viraemias which infect mosquito vectors The natural maintenance reservoir for JE virus are birds of the family Ardeidae (herons and egrets) o Although they do not demonstrate clinical disease they do generate high viraemias upon infection ...
... Pigs act as important amplifiers of the virus producing high viraemias which infect mosquito vectors The natural maintenance reservoir for JE virus are birds of the family Ardeidae (herons and egrets) o Although they do not demonstrate clinical disease they do generate high viraemias upon infection ...
Sexually Transmitted Infections and AIDS
... Symptoms may be hardly noticeable Painful blisters on or around the genitals No cure Infected people experience outbreaks of blisters throughout their lives • Can pass herpes whether blisters are present or not • A pregnant woman can infect her child during birth, causing blindness and possible deat ...
... Symptoms may be hardly noticeable Painful blisters on or around the genitals No cure Infected people experience outbreaks of blisters throughout their lives • Can pass herpes whether blisters are present or not • A pregnant woman can infect her child during birth, causing blindness and possible deat ...
Rift Valley Fever
... bovirus genus in the Bunyaviridae family. This family of virus comprised more than 300 members grouped into ...
... bovirus genus in the Bunyaviridae family. This family of virus comprised more than 300 members grouped into ...
Mumps leaflet 2016 Dec
... the pre-school booster. Once a person has had mumps, they usually develop immunity against further infections. ...
... the pre-school booster. Once a person has had mumps, they usually develop immunity against further infections. ...
Fevers and Rash
... Between day 3 and 7 red blotchy rash. non-itchy rash begins on face and behind the ears. Within 24-36 hours it spreads to the entire trunk and ...
... Between day 3 and 7 red blotchy rash. non-itchy rash begins on face and behind the ears. Within 24-36 hours it spreads to the entire trunk and ...
Infectious Diseases Points to Ponder (and study for the midterm
... Spread by direct contact of infected individual/contaminated surfaces Symptoms: peeling, cracking and itching skin Treatment: antifungal medication Prevention: wash feet/hands with soap and water and dry thoroughly, wear foot wear in public areas, change socks and shoes daily Chicken Pox V ...
... Spread by direct contact of infected individual/contaminated surfaces Symptoms: peeling, cracking and itching skin Treatment: antifungal medication Prevention: wash feet/hands with soap and water and dry thoroughly, wear foot wear in public areas, change socks and shoes daily Chicken Pox V ...
The Practice of Clinical Virology: Virus Taxonomy
... It should be taken into account that viruses are often morphologically differentiated by shape, namely icosahedral, helical and complex shapes. Viruses can be named after the causative disease; after places where the disease was first reported; by means of the identified host; using scientific and d ...
... It should be taken into account that viruses are often morphologically differentiated by shape, namely icosahedral, helical and complex shapes. Viruses can be named after the causative disease; after places where the disease was first reported; by means of the identified host; using scientific and d ...
microbiology ch 43 [9-4
... o HBV capsid icosahedral and composed entirely of core proteins (HBcAg) that surround viral DNA and reverse transcriptase o Reverse transcriptase – Pol protein; copies RNA to DNA Has RNase H domain that digests RNA template soon after it’s copied Once RNA removed, enzyme copies remaining DNA str ...
... o HBV capsid icosahedral and composed entirely of core proteins (HBcAg) that surround viral DNA and reverse transcriptase o Reverse transcriptase – Pol protein; copies RNA to DNA Has RNase H domain that digests RNA template soon after it’s copied Once RNA removed, enzyme copies remaining DNA str ...
- Our Schools
... Antibiotics are effective against viruses because antibiotics interfere with the metabolic processes of the virus. ...
... Antibiotics are effective against viruses because antibiotics interfere with the metabolic processes of the virus. ...
Facts about Virgin Coconut Oil
... monolaurin inside the human body. Monolaurin is the anti-viral, anti-bacterial, antiprotozoal monoglyceride used by humans to destroy lipid coated viruses such as HIV, herpes, cytomegalovirus and influenza among others. MCFA of coconut oil is easily digested and absorbed in the body. ...
... monolaurin inside the human body. Monolaurin is the anti-viral, anti-bacterial, antiprotozoal monoglyceride used by humans to destroy lipid coated viruses such as HIV, herpes, cytomegalovirus and influenza among others. MCFA of coconut oil is easily digested and absorbed in the body. ...
Detection of viral genetic material
... • DNA resists temperature extremes so storage and transport are straight forward • DNA sequence can be changed easily in the laboratory. This means that we can respond to changes in the infectious agent • By using the plasmid in the vaccinee to code for antigen synthesis, the antigenic protein(s) th ...
... • DNA resists temperature extremes so storage and transport are straight forward • DNA sequence can be changed easily in the laboratory. This means that we can respond to changes in the infectious agent • By using the plasmid in the vaccinee to code for antigen synthesis, the antigenic protein(s) th ...
MMWR in Review: Mouse infestation likely source of lymphocytic
... Project identified antibodies to lymphocytic choriomeningitis virus (LCMV) by immunofluorescence assay in serum collected on hospital day four. The CDC's Viral Special Pathogens Branch subsequently performed serologic testing by enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay, which demonstrated an immunoglobulin ...
... Project identified antibodies to lymphocytic choriomeningitis virus (LCMV) by immunofluorescence assay in serum collected on hospital day four. The CDC's Viral Special Pathogens Branch subsequently performed serologic testing by enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay, which demonstrated an immunoglobulin ...
CATEGORY A
... These are small Gram Negative rods (Rickettsia-like) They are obligate intracellular pathogens of either monocytes or PMNs but NOT erythrocytes (3 groups) All but one species are arthropod borne. E. sennetsu (restricted to Japan) causes disease in humans ...
... These are small Gram Negative rods (Rickettsia-like) They are obligate intracellular pathogens of either monocytes or PMNs but NOT erythrocytes (3 groups) All but one species are arthropod borne. E. sennetsu (restricted to Japan) causes disease in humans ...
NJNU Ebola Factsheet 1
... in the air when an infected person coughs or sneezes, and then inhaled by a person into their respiratory system and lungs. Although this route of exposure has not been proven for EVD, the potential for inhalation of aerosols cannot be ruled out by the observed risk factors or our knowledge of the i ...
... in the air when an infected person coughs or sneezes, and then inhaled by a person into their respiratory system and lungs. Although this route of exposure has not been proven for EVD, the potential for inhalation of aerosols cannot be ruled out by the observed risk factors or our knowledge of the i ...
Viral Virulence - University of California, Los Angeles
... gE/gI glycoprotein can act as Fc receptors; prevent effector functions of antiviral antibodies produced by the host ...
... gE/gI glycoprotein can act as Fc receptors; prevent effector functions of antiviral antibodies produced by the host ...
The common cold. Everyone has had the common cold. What are
... problem that can cause copper depletion if zinc is taken for more than two weeks - this causes anemia. - The FDA hasn't weighed in on this whole issue. - Echinacea - some studies indicate a reduction in the duration, but this hasn't been substantiated by anyone. Some large follow up studies show not ...
... problem that can cause copper depletion if zinc is taken for more than two weeks - this causes anemia. - The FDA hasn't weighed in on this whole issue. - Echinacea - some studies indicate a reduction in the duration, but this hasn't been substantiated by anyone. Some large follow up studies show not ...
Name
... Why don’t you need to be personally worried about bacteriophages? Sketch the four main viral shapes and label them. (Bacteriophages, ...
... Why don’t you need to be personally worried about bacteriophages? Sketch the four main viral shapes and label them. (Bacteriophages, ...
Sequim Middle School 7th Grade AOW # 6 Ebola
... Ebola symptom — before they are allowed to board an airplane leaving an affected African country. However, even when an infected person does start to show symptoms, he or she cannot infect another through a casual association. Ebola is spread through contact with bodily fluids (not through the air, ...
... Ebola symptom — before they are allowed to board an airplane leaving an affected African country. However, even when an infected person does start to show symptoms, he or she cannot infect another through a casual association. Ebola is spread through contact with bodily fluids (not through the air, ...
Canine Influenza Virus
... The virus can be easily killed by disinfectants. If the dogs are showing clinical signs, isolation protocols, should be rigorously applied. Dog owners should not bring their dogs that are exhibiting other signs of respiratory disease to facilities where other dogs could be exposed to the virus. The ...
... The virus can be easily killed by disinfectants. If the dogs are showing clinical signs, isolation protocols, should be rigorously applied. Dog owners should not bring their dogs that are exhibiting other signs of respiratory disease to facilities where other dogs could be exposed to the virus. The ...
