eradicate it by 2010? Measles in the United Kingdom: can we
... genus Morbillivirus from the paramyxovirus family.4 It is among the most contagious of diseases,5 with a basic reproductive number (R0) of 15-20 (box 1).6 The virus remains transmissible in the air or on infected surfaces for up to two hours, obviating the need for direct person to person contact.5 ...
... genus Morbillivirus from the paramyxovirus family.4 It is among the most contagious of diseases,5 with a basic reproductive number (R0) of 15-20 (box 1).6 The virus remains transmissible in the air or on infected surfaces for up to two hours, obviating the need for direct person to person contact.5 ...
Vaccination against rubella and measles: quantitative investigations
... studies are concerned with vaccination against rubella: Knox (1980) examines the long-term effect on disease incidence of various vaccination policies, and also uses computer models to explore the short-term, 'transient' effects attendant upon the initiation ofvaccination; Dietz (1981) and Hethcote ...
... studies are concerned with vaccination against rubella: Knox (1980) examines the long-term effect on disease incidence of various vaccination policies, and also uses computer models to explore the short-term, 'transient' effects attendant upon the initiation ofvaccination; Dietz (1981) and Hethcote ...
The Global Influenza Hospital Surveillance
... subgroup analyses by study site, influenza virus type and subtype, and age group (<65 or ≥65 years). We define heterogeneity as low if I2 is <25%, moderate if I2 is 25–49%, and high if I2 is ≥50%, as described previously.24 We use forest plots to present the effect size of each risk factor for each ...
... subgroup analyses by study site, influenza virus type and subtype, and age group (<65 or ≥65 years). We define heterogeneity as low if I2 is <25%, moderate if I2 is 25–49%, and high if I2 is ≥50%, as described previously.24 We use forest plots to present the effect size of each risk factor for each ...
Imogam® Rabies – HT
... Serum antibody levels were similar in the Imogam® Rabies – HT and Imogam® Rabies groups. By day three, 60% of each group had detectable antibody titers of ≥ 0.05 IU/mL. By day 14, the geometric mean titers (with 95% confidence interval) were 19 IU/mL (11-38) in the Imogam® Rabies – HT + vaccine grou ...
... Serum antibody levels were similar in the Imogam® Rabies – HT and Imogam® Rabies groups. By day three, 60% of each group had detectable antibody titers of ≥ 0.05 IU/mL. By day 14, the geometric mean titers (with 95% confidence interval) were 19 IU/mL (11-38) in the Imogam® Rabies – HT + vaccine grou ...
University of Veterinary Medicine Hannover - Ti
... affect the efficacy of the immune system, which leads to vaccination failure and increased susceptibility to many pathogens. Infectious bursal disease virus (IBDV) is a relevant immunosuppressive virus of chickens. It is a dsRNA virus targeting primarily the immature IgM+ B-cells residing in the bur ...
... affect the efficacy of the immune system, which leads to vaccination failure and increased susceptibility to many pathogens. Infectious bursal disease virus (IBDV) is a relevant immunosuppressive virus of chickens. It is a dsRNA virus targeting primarily the immature IgM+ B-cells residing in the bur ...
Rabies Immune Globulin (Human) USP Imogam Rabies – HT
... should be thoroughly cleansed immediately with soap and water. Tetanus prophylaxis and measures to control bacterial infection should be given as indicated. 2. Specific Treatment Postexposure antirabies treatment should always include both passive (preferably Rabies Immune Globulin – Human) and acti ...
... should be thoroughly cleansed immediately with soap and water. Tetanus prophylaxis and measures to control bacterial infection should be given as indicated. 2. Specific Treatment Postexposure antirabies treatment should always include both passive (preferably Rabies Immune Globulin – Human) and acti ...
Rabies - Home - Children's Hospital of Michigan
... • The dog is the most common cause of Rabies transmission worldwide, Cats 2nd • In developed countries: dogs immunized, other species of wild animals are reservoirs • Bats: always considered rabid • In the past: < 10% of animal rabies in USA and Canada Variants of bat rabies virus has become the mos ...
... • The dog is the most common cause of Rabies transmission worldwide, Cats 2nd • In developed countries: dogs immunized, other species of wild animals are reservoirs • Bats: always considered rabid • In the past: < 10% of animal rabies in USA and Canada Variants of bat rabies virus has become the mos ...
4.7 INFLUENZA 4.7.1 Virology 4.7.2 Clinical features 4.7.3
... viral circulation is high, although there have been few randomised controlled trials of influenza vaccine in elderly people.40 In nursing home settings, influenza vaccination is approximately 45% effective against hospitalisations due to influenza and pneumonia and 60% effective against all-cause mo ...
... viral circulation is high, although there have been few randomised controlled trials of influenza vaccine in elderly people.40 In nursing home settings, influenza vaccination is approximately 45% effective against hospitalisations due to influenza and pneumonia and 60% effective against all-cause mo ...
Feline Infectious Peritonitis
... worse, some studies suggested in some cats that this vaccine might actually contributed to disease progression through ADE process (McArdle et al., 1995; Scott et al., 1995a). d) FCoV is a large RNA viruses and like other RNA viruses, its replication is error-prone and has a high estimated mutation ...
... worse, some studies suggested in some cats that this vaccine might actually contributed to disease progression through ADE process (McArdle et al., 1995; Scott et al., 1995a). d) FCoV is a large RNA viruses and like other RNA viruses, its replication is error-prone and has a high estimated mutation ...
Case 6:”Kutis Porcelana”
... resembling that in leukemic children may occur in offspring whose mothers have varicella 5 days before delivery to 2 days after delivery. ...
... resembling that in leukemic children may occur in offspring whose mothers have varicella 5 days before delivery to 2 days after delivery. ...
Training Bulletin Influenza Educational Review 2015/2016
... Adults or children who have previously received the seasonal influenza vaccine should continue to receive one full dose of TIV or QIV influenza vaccine each year. NACI recommends influenza vaccination for all individuals aged 6 months and older, with particular focus on: people at high risk of influ ...
... Adults or children who have previously received the seasonal influenza vaccine should continue to receive one full dose of TIV or QIV influenza vaccine each year. NACI recommends influenza vaccination for all individuals aged 6 months and older, with particular focus on: people at high risk of influ ...
replication, transmission, and protection of live
... respiratory pathogens that can infect chickens and cause important economic losses. The disease can be present in two epizootic forms. The severe form is characterized by high morbidity, and moderate to high mortality; whereas the mild form, commonly present nowadays in the developed poultry industr ...
... respiratory pathogens that can infect chickens and cause important economic losses. The disease can be present in two epizootic forms. The severe form is characterized by high morbidity, and moderate to high mortality; whereas the mild form, commonly present nowadays in the developed poultry industr ...
The Amoebiasis module is available here.
... Thought to affect both sexes equally, however, anecdotal evidence suggests a male predominance. 4) Apart from poor sanitation, what other risk factor pre-dispose to amoebiasis infection? Other risk factors include oral and anal sex, and contact with contaminated enema apparatus. ...
... Thought to affect both sexes equally, however, anecdotal evidence suggests a male predominance. 4) Apart from poor sanitation, what other risk factor pre-dispose to amoebiasis infection? Other risk factors include oral and anal sex, and contact with contaminated enema apparatus. ...
Mucosal Vaccines: Where Do We Stand?
... harsh mucosal milieu and they will inevitably be diluted in mucosal secretions, caught in mucus gels and attacked by enzymes. Mucosal vaccines must then cross a well-defended epithelial barrier and be captured by mucosal antigenpresenting cells (APCs). Thus, unlike injected vaccines, the actual dose ...
... harsh mucosal milieu and they will inevitably be diluted in mucosal secretions, caught in mucus gels and attacked by enzymes. Mucosal vaccines must then cross a well-defended epithelial barrier and be captured by mucosal antigenpresenting cells (APCs). Thus, unlike injected vaccines, the actual dose ...
Recommended minimum exclusion periods for infectious conditions
... Exclude until there has not been a loose bowel motion or vomiting for 48 hours ...
... Exclude until there has not been a loose bowel motion or vomiting for 48 hours ...
Rotavirus - International Scientific Forum on Home Hygiene
... vomiting, watery diarrhoea, and mild fever. The vomiting and fever go away after a day or two, followed by watery diarrhoea that lasts up to 9 days. Generally speaking, children recover with little difficulty but occasionally severe dehydration results which can require hospital treatment. It can be ...
... vomiting, watery diarrhoea, and mild fever. The vomiting and fever go away after a day or two, followed by watery diarrhoea that lasts up to 9 days. Generally speaking, children recover with little difficulty but occasionally severe dehydration results which can require hospital treatment. It can be ...
Exclusion Periods
... Exclude until five days after starting appropriate antibiotic treatment or for 21 days from the onset of coughing ...
... Exclude until five days after starting appropriate antibiotic treatment or for 21 days from the onset of coughing ...
Rabies Virus and Other Lyssavirus (including Australian Bat
... Worldwide, it is estimated that rabies virus is responsible for more than 55,000 deaths per year, almost all in rural areas of Asia and Africa, with the highest incidence in children under 15 years. 16 Rabies is estimated to have at least as much public health impact in tropical countries as dengue ...
... Worldwide, it is estimated that rabies virus is responsible for more than 55,000 deaths per year, almost all in rural areas of Asia and Africa, with the highest incidence in children under 15 years. 16 Rabies is estimated to have at least as much public health impact in tropical countries as dengue ...
Smallpox Chapter (Pink Book)
... other symptoms before rash onset. A person with smallpox will have a severe, febrile prodrome that begins 1–4 days before the onset of the rash. The fever is high, usually 102°–104°F (3.8.8°–40°C), but always at least 101°F (38.3°C). Most children with varicella have a short, mild prodrome or no pro ...
... other symptoms before rash onset. A person with smallpox will have a severe, febrile prodrome that begins 1–4 days before the onset of the rash. The fever is high, usually 102°–104°F (3.8.8°–40°C), but always at least 101°F (38.3°C). Most children with varicella have a short, mild prodrome or no pro ...
Feline calicivirus infection - Advisory Board on Cat Diseases
... are systemic - but the disease caused by other FCV strains is usually local. The incubation period in natural cases of VS-FCV infection in cats exposed in hospitals is usually 1-5 days; in the home environment it may extent up to 12 days (Hurley and Sykes, 2003). The disease appears to be more sever ...
... are systemic - but the disease caused by other FCV strains is usually local. The incubation period in natural cases of VS-FCV infection in cats exposed in hospitals is usually 1-5 days; in the home environment it may extent up to 12 days (Hurley and Sykes, 2003). The disease appears to be more sever ...
Green Book: Chapter
... occupational exposure to raw sewage was an independent risk factor for hepatitis A infection (Brugha et al., 1998). Immunisation is, therefore, recommended for workers at risk of repeated exposure to raw sewage, who should be identified following a local risk assessment. people who work with primate ...
... occupational exposure to raw sewage was an independent risk factor for hepatitis A infection (Brugha et al., 1998). Immunisation is, therefore, recommended for workers at risk of repeated exposure to raw sewage, who should be identified following a local risk assessment. people who work with primate ...
Meningitis - WordPress.com
... meningitis because of constant close contact with other people. Pregnant women and people working with animals are more likely to contract listeriosis, which is an infection caused by listeria bacteria that can cause bacterial meningitis. People with a compromised immune system because of factors su ...
... meningitis because of constant close contact with other people. Pregnant women and people working with animals are more likely to contract listeriosis, which is an infection caused by listeria bacteria that can cause bacterial meningitis. People with a compromised immune system because of factors su ...
Guidance for the Prevention and Control of Hepatitis A Infection
... with men (MSM)2,3 and injecting drug users (IDUs)4 in the UK. The average incubation period of hepatitis A is around 28 days (range 15–50 days). The course of hepatitis A infection is extremely variable. In children under 5 years of age 80-95% of infections are asymptomatic while in adults 70-95% of ...
... with men (MSM)2,3 and injecting drug users (IDUs)4 in the UK. The average incubation period of hepatitis A is around 28 days (range 15–50 days). The course of hepatitis A infection is extremely variable. In children under 5 years of age 80-95% of infections are asymptomatic while in adults 70-95% of ...
Naturally-occurring capsid protein variants of human
... non-enveloped icosahedral viral capsid that comprises 72 pentameric L1 capsomers ...
... non-enveloped icosahedral viral capsid that comprises 72 pentameric L1 capsomers ...