Leading health research in West Africa to save lives and improve
... For almost 70 years, the MRCG has tackled major infectious diseases of global public health importance in sub-Saharan Africa and is currently a focused centre for delivering excellent global health research. The MRCG’s research output has been used to implement interventions that have had (and conti ...
... For almost 70 years, the MRCG has tackled major infectious diseases of global public health importance in sub-Saharan Africa and is currently a focused centre for delivering excellent global health research. The MRCG’s research output has been used to implement interventions that have had (and conti ...
Animal health: Global support for diagnosing infectious diseases
... to antigens which are unique to specific microorganisms. Because antibodies are only produced after an encounter with a foreign antigen, the presence of specific antibodies is indicative of exposure to, if not infection with, a certain micro-organism. Detection of specific antibodies in blood and ot ...
... to antigens which are unique to specific microorganisms. Because antibodies are only produced after an encounter with a foreign antigen, the presence of specific antibodies is indicative of exposure to, if not infection with, a certain micro-organism. Detection of specific antibodies in blood and ot ...
Differential Equations, Dynamical Systems, and an Introduction to
... the preceding results involving nullclines and linearization to describe several biological models involving the spread of communicable diseases. In Section 11.2 we investigate the simplest types of equations that model a predator/prey ecology. A more sophisticated approach is used in Section 11.3 t ...
... the preceding results involving nullclines and linearization to describe several biological models involving the spread of communicable diseases. In Section 11.2 we investigate the simplest types of equations that model a predator/prey ecology. A more sophisticated approach is used in Section 11.3 t ...
Scientific Committee on Emerging and Zoonotic Diseases
... of unusual disease clusters. Under the acute flaccid paralysis (AFP) surveillance system set up since 1997, all registered medical practitioners are requested to report AFP cases, mainly to facilitate the surveillance of acute poliomyelitis. Active surveillance and zero reporting of AFP is implement ...
... of unusual disease clusters. Under the acute flaccid paralysis (AFP) surveillance system set up since 1997, all registered medical practitioners are requested to report AFP cases, mainly to facilitate the surveillance of acute poliomyelitis. Active surveillance and zero reporting of AFP is implement ...
INFECTIOUS DISEASES SOCIETY OF AMERICA (IDSA) AND HIV
... transmission of communicable infections such as HIV, viral hepatitis, tuberculosis and meningococcal disease reduces infections. Furthermore, studies as referenced in this statement indicate that criminalization of HIV infection impedes efforts to address the continuing HIV epidemic by discouraging ...
... transmission of communicable infections such as HIV, viral hepatitis, tuberculosis and meningococcal disease reduces infections. Furthermore, studies as referenced in this statement indicate that criminalization of HIV infection impedes efforts to address the continuing HIV epidemic by discouraging ...
633K Infectious Diseases
... activity involving consultations throughout the Medical Center. Patients are seen who have a variety of acute problems requiring both diagnostic and therapeutic advice from the Infectious Diseases Section. The Infectious Diseases Section has one subspecialty fellow and rotating residents assigned. T ...
... activity involving consultations throughout the Medical Center. Patients are seen who have a variety of acute problems requiring both diagnostic and therapeutic advice from the Infectious Diseases Section. The Infectious Diseases Section has one subspecialty fellow and rotating residents assigned. T ...
COURSE INSTRUCTORS - Rollins School of Public Health
... This is a course on the microbiology and surveillance of foodborne and waterborne diseases designed for public health practitioners and other students interested in the safety of food and water. It provides a broad overview of the major foodborne and waterborne diseases. The course describes how inf ...
... This is a course on the microbiology and surveillance of foodborne and waterborne diseases designed for public health practitioners and other students interested in the safety of food and water. It provides a broad overview of the major foodborne and waterborne diseases. The course describes how inf ...
Document
... Parveen, N., M. Caimano, J.D. Radolf, J.M. Leong. “Adaptation of the Lyme disease spirochaete to the mammalian host environment results in enhanced glycosaminoglycan and host cell binding.” Molecular. Microbiology. 2003 Mar;47(5):1433-44. ...
... Parveen, N., M. Caimano, J.D. Radolf, J.M. Leong. “Adaptation of the Lyme disease spirochaete to the mammalian host environment results in enhanced glycosaminoglycan and host cell binding.” Molecular. Microbiology. 2003 Mar;47(5):1433-44. ...
Lecture #16 Bio3124 - University of Ottawa
... H. pylori … • transmission probably from person to person – common source has not been ruled out • diagnosis – culture of gastric biopsy specimens, examination of stained biopsies, serological testing, urea breath test, tests for ammonia in urine, and detection of urease activity in biopsies • trea ...
... H. pylori … • transmission probably from person to person – common source has not been ruled out • diagnosis – culture of gastric biopsy specimens, examination of stained biopsies, serological testing, urea breath test, tests for ammonia in urine, and detection of urease activity in biopsies • trea ...
Military Medicine - U.S. Military HIV Research Program
... international health problems, particularly in the area of tropical infectious diseases. Cutting edge vaccine development continues today in HIV, malaria, dengue and enteric diseases. The U.S. Military HIV Research Program (MHRP) is dedicated to HIV vaccine development, prevention, disease surveilla ...
... international health problems, particularly in the area of tropical infectious diseases. Cutting edge vaccine development continues today in HIV, malaria, dengue and enteric diseases. The U.S. Military HIV Research Program (MHRP) is dedicated to HIV vaccine development, prevention, disease surveilla ...
Pandemic - Maynard Montessori
... personal reasons why they should not. It is important to note that failure to have a child immunised may put other vulnerable children at risk. These include children that are too young to have been immunised or who have other medical conditions that prevent them from being immunised. ...
... personal reasons why they should not. It is important to note that failure to have a child immunised may put other vulnerable children at risk. These include children that are too young to have been immunised or who have other medical conditions that prevent them from being immunised. ...
Illness and Infectious Diseases Policy
... In the event of an outbreak of vaccine preventable disease at the service or school attended by children at the service, parents or children not immunised will be required to stay at home for the duration of the outbreak. The Public Health unit will be notified if any child contracts a vaccine p ...
... In the event of an outbreak of vaccine preventable disease at the service or school attended by children at the service, parents or children not immunised will be required to stay at home for the duration of the outbreak. The Public Health unit will be notified if any child contracts a vaccine p ...
Curriculum Vitae - University of Michigan School of Public
... Zelner JL, Murray MB, Becerra MC, Galea J, Lecca L, Calderon R, Yataco R, Zhang Z, Grenfell BT, Cohen T. (2014). Age-specific risks of tuberculosis infection from household- and community-exposures suggest opportunities for interventions in a high-burden setting. American Journal of Epidemiology. 18 ...
... Zelner JL, Murray MB, Becerra MC, Galea J, Lecca L, Calderon R, Yataco R, Zhang Z, Grenfell BT, Cohen T. (2014). Age-specific risks of tuberculosis infection from household- and community-exposures suggest opportunities for interventions in a high-burden setting. American Journal of Epidemiology. 18 ...
Peter Hotez Statement: Curbing The Ebola Outbreak
... new vaccines for neglected tropical diseases. Known as the Sabin Vaccine Institute and Texas Children’s Hospital Center for Vaccine Development (based in Houston) our Sabin PDP has developed and is testing several NTD vaccines now in clinical trials. NTDs like Ebola virus infection, African sleeping ...
... new vaccines for neglected tropical diseases. Known as the Sabin Vaccine Institute and Texas Children’s Hospital Center for Vaccine Development (based in Houston) our Sabin PDP has developed and is testing several NTD vaccines now in clinical trials. NTDs like Ebola virus infection, African sleeping ...
File - Faculty Of Medicine
... Components of the infectious process • Some diseases with human reservoirs are: Most bacterial and viral respiratory diseases HIV/AIDS/Sexually Transmitted Infections (STIs), measles, typhoid etc. • All infected humans, whether showing signs and symptoms of the disease or not, are potential sources ...
... Components of the infectious process • Some diseases with human reservoirs are: Most bacterial and viral respiratory diseases HIV/AIDS/Sexually Transmitted Infections (STIs), measles, typhoid etc. • All infected humans, whether showing signs and symptoms of the disease or not, are potential sources ...
EMERGING INFECTIOUS DISEASES Emerging Infectious Diseases
... The disease does not have a cure hence most likely if vaccine is not administered it can lead to death. Sometimes when the vaccine is administered it may lead to seizures to some patients. The monkey pox leads to the inflammation of the lung tissue. The inflammation of lungs may lead to pneumonia an ...
... The disease does not have a cure hence most likely if vaccine is not administered it can lead to death. Sometimes when the vaccine is administered it may lead to seizures to some patients. The monkey pox leads to the inflammation of the lung tissue. The inflammation of lungs may lead to pneumonia an ...
Disease factsheet: Lumpy Skin Disease
... more recently has extended northwards through sub-Saharan West Africa. In 2001 Lumpy skin disease was recorded in Mauritius, Mozambique and Senegal. It has never occurred in Great Britain. ...
... more recently has extended northwards through sub-Saharan West Africa. In 2001 Lumpy skin disease was recorded in Mauritius, Mozambique and Senegal. It has never occurred in Great Britain. ...
OIE listed Diseases Notification
... at a national or multinational (zonal or regional) level. OR ...
... at a national or multinational (zonal or regional) level. OR ...
Pelvic Inflammatory Disease
... Fallopian tubes- transports an egg from the ovary to the uterus Uterus- female reproductive organ that provides a place to support a developing human Urethra- The transport tube leading from the bladder to discharge urine outside the body. In men is also carries ...
... Fallopian tubes- transports an egg from the ovary to the uterus Uterus- female reproductive organ that provides a place to support a developing human Urethra- The transport tube leading from the bladder to discharge urine outside the body. In men is also carries ...
Neglected tropical diseases
Neglected tropical diseases are a medically diverse group of tropical infections which are especially common in low-income populations in developing regions of Africa, Asia, and the Americas. They are caused by a variety of pathogens such as viruses, bacteria, protozoa and helminths. Different organizations define the set of diseases differently. In sub-Saharan Africa, the impact of these diseases as a group is comparable to malaria and tuberculosis. Some of these diseases have known preventive measures or acute medical treatments which are available in the developed world but which are not universally available in poorer areas. In some cases, the treatments are relatively inexpensive. For example, the treatment for schistosomiasis is USD $0.20 per child per year. Nevertheless, control of neglected diseases is estimated to require funding of between US$2 billion to US$3 billion over the next five to seven years.These diseases are contrasted with the big three diseases (HIV/AIDS, tuberculosis, and malaria), which generally receive greater treatment and research funding. The neglected diseases can also make HIV/AIDS and tuberculosis more deadly. However, some pharmaceutical companies have committed to donating all the drug therapies required, and mass drug administration (for example mass deworming) has been successfully accomplished in several countries.Seventeen neglected tropical diseases are prioritized by WHO. These diseases are common in 149 countries, affecting more than 1.4 billion people (including more than 500 million children) and costing developing economies billions of dollars every year. They resulted in 142,000 deaths in 2013 –down from 204,000 deaths in 1990. Of these 17, two are targeted for eradication (dracunculiasis (guinea-worm disease) by 2015 and yaws by 2020) and four for elimination (blinding trachoma, human African trypanosomiasis, leprosy and lymphatic filariasis by 2020).