Cross-Species Infection and Characterization of Avian Hepatitis E
... feces collected from specific-pathogen-free (SPF) chickens experimentally infected with avian HEV were used to prepare an avian HEV infectious stock. The infectivity titer of this infectious stock was determined, by intravenously inoculating one-week old SPF chickens, to be 5 x 104.5 50% chicken inf ...
... feces collected from specific-pathogen-free (SPF) chickens experimentally infected with avian HEV were used to prepare an avian HEV infectious stock. The infectivity titer of this infectious stock was determined, by intravenously inoculating one-week old SPF chickens, to be 5 x 104.5 50% chicken inf ...
Pertussis outbreaks in the developed countries
... witnessed in many reports from since 1998. However, this cannot be the single reason behind pertussis resurgence in the countries with high vaccine coverage. ...
... witnessed in many reports from since 1998. However, this cannot be the single reason behind pertussis resurgence in the countries with high vaccine coverage. ...
Human Rabies Prevention — United States, 2008 Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report
... Rabies is a zoonotic disease caused by RNA viruses in the Family Rhabdoviridae, Genus Lyssavirus (1–4). Virus is typically present in the saliva of clinically ill mammals and is transmitted through a bite. After entering the central nervous system of the next host, the virus causes an acute, progres ...
... Rabies is a zoonotic disease caused by RNA viruses in the Family Rhabdoviridae, Genus Lyssavirus (1–4). Virus is typically present in the saliva of clinically ill mammals and is transmitted through a bite. After entering the central nervous system of the next host, the virus causes an acute, progres ...
... Rabies is a zoonotic disease caused by RNA viruses in the Family Rhabdoviridae, Genus Lyssavirus (1–4). Virus is typically present in the saliva of clinically ill mammals and is transmitted through a bite. After entering the central nervous system of the next host, the virus causes an acute, progres ...
Background Paper on Varicella Vaccine SAGE Working Group on
... Varicella or chickenpox is an acute, highly contagious viral disease with worldwide distribution. It is characterized by a generalized, pruritic maculopapular vesicular rash that appears in successive crops and that rapidly progresses to develop crusts and scabs 1. Although varicella is usually a se ...
... Varicella or chickenpox is an acute, highly contagious viral disease with worldwide distribution. It is characterized by a generalized, pruritic maculopapular vesicular rash that appears in successive crops and that rapidly progresses to develop crusts and scabs 1. Although varicella is usually a se ...
Diseases and Conditions Table: Recommendations for
... Alberta Health Services (AHS) owned and contracted Continuing Care settings who have a known or suspected infectious disease or condition. It is organized in alphabetical order based on either the common or scientific spelling of the disease, condition or microorganism. The most up-to-date version o ...
... Alberta Health Services (AHS) owned and contracted Continuing Care settings who have a known or suspected infectious disease or condition. It is organized in alphabetical order based on either the common or scientific spelling of the disease, condition or microorganism. The most up-to-date version o ...
Smallpox Chapter (Pink Book)
... the virus that Edward Jenner originally used as a vaccine for smallpox. The virus has many natural hosts, including cows, rodents, cats, elephants, and is found in nature primarily in Europe. Monkeypox was first found in monkeys and later in other animals such as rats, rabbits, and squirrels. It was ...
... the virus that Edward Jenner originally used as a vaccine for smallpox. The virus has many natural hosts, including cows, rodents, cats, elephants, and is found in nature primarily in Europe. Monkeypox was first found in monkeys and later in other animals such as rats, rabbits, and squirrels. It was ...
rhabdoviridae - Department of Library Services
... Within the lyssaviruses, the genetic relatedness is closest between488 (genotype 1) and Duvenhage, European bat lyssaviruses 1 and 2, plus the Australian bat lyssavirus (genotypes 4, 5, 6 and 7), which are consequently placed together in a phylogroup I, and between Lagos bat and Mokola viruses (geno ...
... Within the lyssaviruses, the genetic relatedness is closest between488 (genotype 1) and Duvenhage, European bat lyssaviruses 1 and 2, plus the Australian bat lyssavirus (genotypes 4, 5, 6 and 7), which are consequently placed together in a phylogroup I, and between Lagos bat and Mokola viruses (geno ...
Diagnosis and Management of Infectious Diseases
... Infections of the Respiratory Tract and Associated Structures ANTIBIOTICS are commonly unnecessarily prescribed for respiratory infections entirely due to viral infection. Recent research indicates that procalcitonin levels of > 0.25 μg/L are associated with bacterial infections, while lower levels ...
... Infections of the Respiratory Tract and Associated Structures ANTIBIOTICS are commonly unnecessarily prescribed for respiratory infections entirely due to viral infection. Recent research indicates that procalcitonin levels of > 0.25 μg/L are associated with bacterial infections, while lower levels ...
Green Book: Chapter
... Hepatitis A is an infection of the liver caused by hepatitis A virus. The disease is generally mild, but severity tends to increase with age. Asymptomatic disease is common in children. Jaundice may occur in 70–80% of those infected as adults. Fulminant hepatitis can occur but is rare. The overall c ...
... Hepatitis A is an infection of the liver caused by hepatitis A virus. The disease is generally mild, but severity tends to increase with age. Asymptomatic disease is common in children. Jaundice may occur in 70–80% of those infected as adults. Fulminant hepatitis can occur but is rare. The overall c ...
4.7 INFLUENZA 4.7.1 Virology 4.7.2 Clinical features 4.7.3
... 4.7 INFLUENZA 4.7.1 Virology The influenza viruses are single-stranded RNA orthomyxoviruses. They are classified antigenically as types A, B or C, but generally only influenza A and B cause severe disease in humans.1 Influenza viruses possess two surface glycoprotein antigens: the haemagglutinin (H) ...
... 4.7 INFLUENZA 4.7.1 Virology The influenza viruses are single-stranded RNA orthomyxoviruses. They are classified antigenically as types A, B or C, but generally only influenza A and B cause severe disease in humans.1 Influenza viruses possess two surface glycoprotein antigens: the haemagglutinin (H) ...
Infectivity in chimpanzees (Pan troglodytes) of plasma collected
... rapid increase in serum RNA levels occurs (ramp-up) or intermittent low-level HCV RNA detection (previously referred to in HIV and SIV infections as “blip” viremia)8,9 that precedes ramp-up by varying intervals up to 2 months. Because HCV RNA levels are very low in this very early phase of infection ...
... rapid increase in serum RNA levels occurs (ramp-up) or intermittent low-level HCV RNA detection (previously referred to in HIV and SIV infections as “blip” viremia)8,9 that precedes ramp-up by varying intervals up to 2 months. Because HCV RNA levels are very low in this very early phase of infection ...
Feline Infectious Peritonitis
... with infected cats [47]. If multiple cats are using the same litter box, they readily infect each other. Continuous reinfection through the contaminated litter box of a cat already infected also seems to play an important role in the endemic survival of the virus. Rarely, virus can be transmitted th ...
... with infected cats [47]. If multiple cats are using the same litter box, they readily infect each other. Continuous reinfection through the contaminated litter box of a cat already infected also seems to play an important role in the endemic survival of the virus. Rarely, virus can be transmitted th ...
EUROLINE Myositis-Profil 3 (IgG).
... 30% of dermatomyositis patients and in 8% to 12% of idiopathic myositis cases. Antibodies against Ku have a prevalence of up to 10% in systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE). Anti-Ku antibodies are also detected in 5% to 25% of cases of polmyositis/scleroderma overlap syndrome. Anti-Ku-antibody-positive ...
... 30% of dermatomyositis patients and in 8% to 12% of idiopathic myositis cases. Antibodies against Ku have a prevalence of up to 10% in systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE). Anti-Ku antibodies are also detected in 5% to 25% of cases of polmyositis/scleroderma overlap syndrome. Anti-Ku-antibody-positive ...
optimal viral marketing in the fast moving consumer goods industry
... the product or service, while others argue that viral marketing differs from WOM in that the value of the virus to the original consumer is directly related to the number of other users it attracts (Phelps et al, 2004). Further, according to Phelps et al. (2004), the concept describes a way of acqui ...
... the product or service, while others argue that viral marketing differs from WOM in that the value of the virus to the original consumer is directly related to the number of other users it attracts (Phelps et al, 2004). Further, according to Phelps et al. (2004), the concept describes a way of acqui ...
Synthetic Prions - Department Of Biological Sciences Hunter
... conformational transitions associated with PrP(P101L), we sought to identify antibodies that recognize epitopes in the region of MoPrP(P101L) located between residues 89 and 143. Surprisingly, all previously described candidate antibodies for this assay (including recombinant fragment antibody D13 [ ...
... conformational transitions associated with PrP(P101L), we sought to identify antibodies that recognize epitopes in the region of MoPrP(P101L) located between residues 89 and 143. Surprisingly, all previously described candidate antibodies for this assay (including recombinant fragment antibody D13 [ ...
Transmission of Varicella Zoster Virus From Individuals With Herpes
... cases contribute to the varicella incidence in schools and day care centers. Methods. Surveillance data collected in Philadelphia during September 2003–June 2010 were analyzed. A varicella case was considered to be sporadic if it was reported from a school or day care facility .6 weeks after or $10 ...
... cases contribute to the varicella incidence in schools and day care centers. Methods. Surveillance data collected in Philadelphia during September 2003–June 2010 were analyzed. A varicella case was considered to be sporadic if it was reported from a school or day care facility .6 weeks after or $10 ...
ACUTE ENCEPHALITIS IN CHILDHOOD: Clinical Characteristics
... Acute encephalitis is relatively uncommon but potentially devastating. The prognosis varies from complete recovery to severe sequelae or death. The diagnosis is difficult to establish and the etiology often remains unclear. Furthermore, the long-term prognosis of acute encephalitis in children is po ...
... Acute encephalitis is relatively uncommon but potentially devastating. The prognosis varies from complete recovery to severe sequelae or death. The diagnosis is difficult to establish and the etiology often remains unclear. Furthermore, the long-term prognosis of acute encephalitis in children is po ...
8_HSV - bloodhounds Incorporated
... • In 1964, Epstein-Barr virus (EBV) or Herpes Simplex-4 was first isolated by Michael Epstein and Yvonne Barr. – EBV often causes asymptomatic infections; it is also the leading cause of infectious mononucleosis, a syndrome which can also be caused by other herpesviruses such as cytomegalovirus (CMV ...
... • In 1964, Epstein-Barr virus (EBV) or Herpes Simplex-4 was first isolated by Michael Epstein and Yvonne Barr. – EBV often causes asymptomatic infections; it is also the leading cause of infectious mononucleosis, a syndrome which can also be caused by other herpesviruses such as cytomegalovirus (CMV ...
Chronological overview of the 2009/2010 H1N1 influenza
... level and wherever necessary – the prevention and control of outbreaks of infectious diseases. These outbreaks usually occur at local, regional or supraregional level and hardly ever on a national or international scale. The situation that occurred in 2009 was unusual in this respect: within a few m ...
... level and wherever necessary – the prevention and control of outbreaks of infectious diseases. These outbreaks usually occur at local, regional or supraregional level and hardly ever on a national or international scale. The situation that occurred in 2009 was unusual in this respect: within a few m ...
Lowering the Detection Limits of HIV-1 Viral Load Using Real
... coupled to the detection of HIV-1 p24 antigen in the IPCR. The PCR standard curve (using only template DNA) displayed a correlation coefficient of 0.997, and 1 to 10 copies of DNA were able to be detected (data not shown). To generate a standard curve correlating with HIV-1 p24 antigen quantificatio ...
... coupled to the detection of HIV-1 p24 antigen in the IPCR. The PCR standard curve (using only template DNA) displayed a correlation coefficient of 0.997, and 1 to 10 copies of DNA were able to be detected (data not shown). To generate a standard curve correlating with HIV-1 p24 antigen quantificatio ...
Effects of Dengue Incidence on Socio
... Dengue is the big predicament for the people who live in the sticky and subtropical regions. There are millions of people who are affected severely by the Dengue fever. According to one estimate Dengue fever is responsible for more than 26,000 deaths per year worldwide. The increase in mortality rat ...
... Dengue is the big predicament for the people who live in the sticky and subtropical regions. There are millions of people who are affected severely by the Dengue fever. According to one estimate Dengue fever is responsible for more than 26,000 deaths per year worldwide. The increase in mortality rat ...
Characterization of outbreak response strategies and potential vaccine stockpile
... dose for at least 5 years after cessation of all regular OPV use (i.e., policy abbreviation IPV5) [2]. A related analysis of vaccine needs demonstrated the linkage between pre-OPV cessation vaccine usage and expected vaccine needs from the stockpile to respond to cVDPV outbreaks [5]. The GPEI develo ...
... dose for at least 5 years after cessation of all regular OPV use (i.e., policy abbreviation IPV5) [2]. A related analysis of vaccine needs demonstrated the linkage between pre-OPV cessation vaccine usage and expected vaccine needs from the stockpile to respond to cVDPV outbreaks [5]. The GPEI develo ...
Australian Immunisation Handbook, 8th Edition Part 3: Vaccines
... local lymphadenitis. Without appropriate treatment 10 to 20% percent of persons contracting cutaneous anthrax will die, but with treatment mortality should be less than 1%. High mortality rates are associated with the less common pulmonary, meningeal or gastrointestinal forms of anthrax infection in ...
... local lymphadenitis. Without appropriate treatment 10 to 20% percent of persons contracting cutaneous anthrax will die, but with treatment mortality should be less than 1%. High mortality rates are associated with the less common pulmonary, meningeal or gastrointestinal forms of anthrax infection in ...
Is swine flu
... also used to prevent or reduce influenza A and B symptoms. These drugs should not be used indiscriminately, because viral resistance to them can and has occurred. Also, they are not recommended if the flu symptoms already have been present for 48 hours or more, although hospitalized patients may sti ...
... also used to prevent or reduce influenza A and B symptoms. These drugs should not be used indiscriminately, because viral resistance to them can and has occurred. Also, they are not recommended if the flu symptoms already have been present for 48 hours or more, although hospitalized patients may sti ...