Jess - PBL-J-2015
... that can damage or destroy microorganisms (e.g. lysozyme in saliva and tears, low pH in the stomach, sticky mucus on many surfaces, and the presence in the gut and genital tract of normal bacterial flora that are able to prevent the growth of pathogenic organisms ...
... that can damage or destroy microorganisms (e.g. lysozyme in saliva and tears, low pH in the stomach, sticky mucus on many surfaces, and the presence in the gut and genital tract of normal bacterial flora that are able to prevent the growth of pathogenic organisms ...
Actinobacillosis
... • One course of potassium iodide or one injection of sodium iodide is usually ...
... • One course of potassium iodide or one injection of sodium iodide is usually ...
Endemic Diseases Involving Nervous System OBJECTIVES
... (c) INFECTIOUS MATERIAL: The virus is found in the faeces and oropharyngeal secretions of an infected person. (d) PERIOD OF COMMUNICABILITY: The cases are most infectious 7 – 10 days before and after onset of symptoms. In the faeces, the virus is excreted commonly for 2 – 3 weeks. ...
... (c) INFECTIOUS MATERIAL: The virus is found in the faeces and oropharyngeal secretions of an infected person. (d) PERIOD OF COMMUNICABILITY: The cases are most infectious 7 – 10 days before and after onset of symptoms. In the faeces, the virus is excreted commonly for 2 – 3 weeks. ...
Overview of the Arthropod-Borne Animal Diseases Unit – OCT 2016
... RVFV – diagnostics, DIVA vaccines Mosquito transmission mechanistics Mosquito population genetics Epidemiological-based modelling of transmission ...
... RVFV – diagnostics, DIVA vaccines Mosquito transmission mechanistics Mosquito population genetics Epidemiological-based modelling of transmission ...
Policy Statement Disclaimer - Leeds Community Healthcare
... Good healthcare practice can substantially reduce healthcare associated infections. By having high levels of infection control awareness in the wider community can increase the recognition of early outbreaks, allowing effective control measures to be put in place to minimise the impact within the co ...
... Good healthcare practice can substantially reduce healthcare associated infections. By having high levels of infection control awareness in the wider community can increase the recognition of early outbreaks, allowing effective control measures to be put in place to minimise the impact within the co ...
instruction sheet: sore throat (pharyngitis)
... 2. Over-the-counter pain medications can help ease the discomfort of a sore throat. Acetaminophen (Tylenol), ibuprofen, or naproxen can be taken, depending on individual preferences. 3. If an antibiotic is prescribed for bacterial infection, take the medicine until gone. Stopping the antibiotic too ...
... 2. Over-the-counter pain medications can help ease the discomfort of a sore throat. Acetaminophen (Tylenol), ibuprofen, or naproxen can be taken, depending on individual preferences. 3. If an antibiotic is prescribed for bacterial infection, take the medicine until gone. Stopping the antibiotic too ...
Infection Control powerpoint
... Susceptible host - a person likely to get an infection or disease ...
... Susceptible host - a person likely to get an infection or disease ...
Chytrid fungus (Batrachochytrium dendrobatidis) infection
... Since its discovery, Bd has been found in wild and captive amphibian populations on every amphibian-inhabited continent. It is actively spreading in South, Central, and western North America, as well as the Caribbean, Australia and Europe. Bd is also found in Africa, Asia, and eastern North America, ...
... Since its discovery, Bd has been found in wild and captive amphibian populations on every amphibian-inhabited continent. It is actively spreading in South, Central, and western North America, as well as the Caribbean, Australia and Europe. Bd is also found in Africa, Asia, and eastern North America, ...
Avian Diseases Transmissible to Humans
... occur within a short time, and include cough, difficult respiration, fever, and chills. If exposure ceases at this point, the symptoms resolve and no treatment is necessary. Chronic, low-grade exposure is more serious, and symptoms may be mistakenly attributed to a stubborn cold or flu. Affected ind ...
... occur within a short time, and include cough, difficult respiration, fever, and chills. If exposure ceases at this point, the symptoms resolve and no treatment is necessary. Chronic, low-grade exposure is more serious, and symptoms may be mistakenly attributed to a stubborn cold or flu. Affected ind ...
Protozoan Diseases
... • ½ the eggs can remain: invade intestinal wall, liver, or bladder → hemorrhage • Unexcreted eggs induce cell-mediated delayed type hypersensitvity. Large granulomas are formed and walled off by fibrous tissue • Granulomas often obstruct venous blood flow to the liver or bladder. ...
... • ½ the eggs can remain: invade intestinal wall, liver, or bladder → hemorrhage • Unexcreted eggs induce cell-mediated delayed type hypersensitvity. Large granulomas are formed and walled off by fibrous tissue • Granulomas often obstruct venous blood flow to the liver or bladder. ...
Feline Calicivirus
... Feline calicivirus is highly contagious, and is acquired through contact with infected cats or contaminated items such as bedding, toys, and water bowls. Therefore, preventing exposure to infected cats and thoroughly washing any contaminated items with bleach will prevent infection in your This vira ...
... Feline calicivirus is highly contagious, and is acquired through contact with infected cats or contaminated items such as bedding, toys, and water bowls. Therefore, preventing exposure to infected cats and thoroughly washing any contaminated items with bleach will prevent infection in your This vira ...
Host Defense Against Bacterial Toxins: Mechanisms and Therapies
... Host Defense Against Bacterial Toxins: Mechanisms and Therapies Pore-forming toxins are the largest single class of proteinaceous bacterial toxins produced by both Gram-positive and Gram-negative bacterial species. Many pore-forming toxins have been proven to be key virulence factors in major pathog ...
... Host Defense Against Bacterial Toxins: Mechanisms and Therapies Pore-forming toxins are the largest single class of proteinaceous bacterial toxins produced by both Gram-positive and Gram-negative bacterial species. Many pore-forming toxins have been proven to be key virulence factors in major pathog ...
Food Poisoning Staphylococcus Food Poisoning
... Dogs, cats, birds (including pet birds), horses, and farm animals can also pass Salmonella in their feces. ...
... Dogs, cats, birds (including pet birds), horses, and farm animals can also pass Salmonella in their feces. ...
“BIRD FLU THREAT: HOW CLOSE ARE WE”?
... Bird flu (avian flu) has been spreading across the world since 2003, killing millions of birds and over 200 human beings, mostly in South East Asia. Yet there is fear of worse to come, fears of a new pandemic, which could claim millions of lives. WHO experts point out that cross-infection to humans ...
... Bird flu (avian flu) has been spreading across the world since 2003, killing millions of birds and over 200 human beings, mostly in South East Asia. Yet there is fear of worse to come, fears of a new pandemic, which could claim millions of lives. WHO experts point out that cross-infection to humans ...
(TB) at Cornell - Cornell Health
... TB skin testing is done over two visits using the Mantoux method in which a small amount of protein derived from TB bacillus is placed just under the skin surface. Two to three days later a trained person measures any resulting reaction. Blood (e.g., Quantiferon-TB Gold; T-spot) This form of Interfe ...
... TB skin testing is done over two visits using the Mantoux method in which a small amount of protein derived from TB bacillus is placed just under the skin surface. Two to three days later a trained person measures any resulting reaction. Blood (e.g., Quantiferon-TB Gold; T-spot) This form of Interfe ...
Species-level correlates of susceptibility to the pathogenic
... important in Bd susceptibility and transmission. Because Bd is an aquatic fungus, we predicted that more aquatic species (as determined by breeding habitat and reliance on water) would exhibit a greater tendency toward infection by Bd than less aquatic species. Body size can also influence pathogen ...
... important in Bd susceptibility and transmission. Because Bd is an aquatic fungus, we predicted that more aquatic species (as determined by breeding habitat and reliance on water) would exhibit a greater tendency toward infection by Bd than less aquatic species. Body size can also influence pathogen ...
Chlamydia trachomatis
... – The primary lesion of LGV is a small painless and inconspicuous vesicular lesion that appears at the site of infection, often the penis or vagina. The patient may also experience fever, headache and myalgia. The second stage of the disease presents as a marked inflammation of the draining lymph no ...
... – The primary lesion of LGV is a small painless and inconspicuous vesicular lesion that appears at the site of infection, often the penis or vagina. The patient may also experience fever, headache and myalgia. The second stage of the disease presents as a marked inflammation of the draining lymph no ...
Emerging Infectious Disease and Infection Control
... health of emergency responders, health care, and public safety workers will need to be a critical part of evolving infection control policies and practices since their ability to function will be crucial in halting and controlling the spread of an outbreak. No one is sure when, or even whether, an o ...
... health of emergency responders, health care, and public safety workers will need to be a critical part of evolving infection control policies and practices since their ability to function will be crucial in halting and controlling the spread of an outbreak. No one is sure when, or even whether, an o ...
Sarcocystis
Sarcocystis is a genus of protozoa. Species in this genus are parasites, the majority infecting mammals, and some infecting reptiles and birds.The life-cycle of a typical member of this genus involves two host species, a definitive host and an intermediate host. Often the definitive host is a predator and the intermediate host is its prey. The parasite reproduces sexually in the gut of the definitive host, is passed with the feces and ingested by the intermediate host. There it eventually enters muscle tissue. When the intermediate host is eaten by the definitive host, the cycle is completed. The definitive host usually does not show any symptoms of infection, but the intermediate host does.There are about 130 recognised species in this genus. Revision of the taxonomy of the genus is ongoing, and it is possible that all the currently recognised species may in fact be a much smaller number of species that can infect multiple hosts.The name Sarcocystis is dervived from Greek: sarx = flesh and kystis = bladder.