KLEBSIELLA OUTBREAK AT MAHATMA GANDHI HOSPITAL
... was no Klebsiella outbreak at the hospital. Professor Sturm conscientised the public of the fact that every human being has Klebsiella but it only becomes ...
... was no Klebsiella outbreak at the hospital. Professor Sturm conscientised the public of the fact that every human being has Klebsiella but it only becomes ...
Environmental pathology
... Malnutrition • not only in 3rd world countries! - even developed ones - poor social classes (namely children), homeless persons, lonely aged people, chronic alcoholics, patients with psychiatric disorders (anorexia nervosa, bulimia nervosa) • primary (shortage of nutrition) • secondary (metabolic d ...
... Malnutrition • not only in 3rd world countries! - even developed ones - poor social classes (namely children), homeless persons, lonely aged people, chronic alcoholics, patients with psychiatric disorders (anorexia nervosa, bulimia nervosa) • primary (shortage of nutrition) • secondary (metabolic d ...
The Philosophy of Epidemiology
... an overview and analysis of the ethical challenges that the use of models in pandemic preparedness pose. A model is essentially a mathematical tool that simulates sociodemographic structures to predict how a pathogen will spread. While models are widely used at both national and international levels ...
... an overview and analysis of the ethical challenges that the use of models in pandemic preparedness pose. A model is essentially a mathematical tool that simulates sociodemographic structures to predict how a pathogen will spread. While models are widely used at both national and international levels ...
ABPA guide A4 - Support for People with Aspergillosis
... This condition is usually diagnosed in a person with low defences such as after a bone marrow transplant, with low white cells after cancer treatment, AIDS or major burns. There is also a rare inherited condition that gives people low immunity (chronic granulomatous disease) which puts affected peo ...
... This condition is usually diagnosed in a person with low defences such as after a bone marrow transplant, with low white cells after cancer treatment, AIDS or major burns. There is also a rare inherited condition that gives people low immunity (chronic granulomatous disease) which puts affected peo ...
WORD document HERE
... Picornaviruses are the most common infectious viral agents in humans. They are a family of viruses that include rhinoviruses, which is a virus associated with the common cold; enteroviruses, a virus associated with respiratory and gastrointestinal ailments; encephalitis, inflammation of the brain; ...
... Picornaviruses are the most common infectious viral agents in humans. They are a family of viruses that include rhinoviruses, which is a virus associated with the common cold; enteroviruses, a virus associated with respiratory and gastrointestinal ailments; encephalitis, inflammation of the brain; ...
Coagulopathy - GEOCITIES.ws
... Normally, the spleen sequesters about 30-40% of platelets, but when enlarged it sequesters up to 90%. Dilutional: When you transfuse someone with blood which is > 24hrs old, you are only giving them red cells & plasma but no platelets. Essentially, you are diluting their platelet levels. Treatment ...
... Normally, the spleen sequesters about 30-40% of platelets, but when enlarged it sequesters up to 90%. Dilutional: When you transfuse someone with blood which is > 24hrs old, you are only giving them red cells & plasma but no platelets. Essentially, you are diluting their platelet levels. Treatment ...
Hepatitis C Virus: Protecting Employees and Patients
... will be allowed to return to performing EPP at that time. As a further check, they must be shown still to be RNA negative 6 months later. Blood tests for hepatitis B, HCV and HIV must be Identified Validated Samples (IVS) i.e. the HCW must show proof of identity with a photograph (e.g. Trust ID car ...
... will be allowed to return to performing EPP at that time. As a further check, they must be shown still to be RNA negative 6 months later. Blood tests for hepatitis B, HCV and HIV must be Identified Validated Samples (IVS) i.e. the HCW must show proof of identity with a photograph (e.g. Trust ID car ...
Clinical Nutrition Review Guide
... o Carcinogens and contaminants have long-term effects o Microbes and contaminants have short-term effects o Mad Cow (BSE) – prion or misfolded protein in mammalian brain tissue deforms into amyloid protein and induces abnormality on other proteins Scrapie in sheep, BSE in cows, Creutzfeld-Jakob in ...
... o Carcinogens and contaminants have long-term effects o Microbes and contaminants have short-term effects o Mad Cow (BSE) – prion or misfolded protein in mammalian brain tissue deforms into amyloid protein and induces abnormality on other proteins Scrapie in sheep, BSE in cows, Creutzfeld-Jakob in ...
Assessing risks of disease transmission between wildlife and livestock
... Saigas are known to be susceptible to FMD, and to excrete the virus for some days after infection. It has been widely assumed that saigas become infected from domestic ruminants, and there is also anecdotal evidence suggesting transmission from saigas to livestock. This is of particular concern beca ...
... Saigas are known to be susceptible to FMD, and to excrete the virus for some days after infection. It has been widely assumed that saigas become infected from domestic ruminants, and there is also anecdotal evidence suggesting transmission from saigas to livestock. This is of particular concern beca ...
Presentation
... – most severe form of glycogenosis and is usually fatal in infancy – Typically present during first few months of life – Characterized by cardiomyopathy and severe generalized ...
... – most severe form of glycogenosis and is usually fatal in infancy – Typically present during first few months of life – Characterized by cardiomyopathy and severe generalized ...
Prevention of Herpes Zoster and Postherpetic Neuralgia
... • Worsening insulin resistance – But reduction of glucose toxicity improves resistance ...
... • Worsening insulin resistance – But reduction of glucose toxicity improves resistance ...
COULD PARENTS BE HELD LIABLE FOR NOT IMMUNIZING THEIR CHILDREN?
... risks associated with vaccines, but rather the structural inadequacies in current judicial adjudication practices, the optics of the settlement lend support to those who have been arguing in favour of the link between vaccines and autism.13 Throughout the ongoing controversies, epidemiological evide ...
... risks associated with vaccines, but rather the structural inadequacies in current judicial adjudication practices, the optics of the settlement lend support to those who have been arguing in favour of the link between vaccines and autism.13 Throughout the ongoing controversies, epidemiological evide ...
comp1_unit7b_lecture_slides
... Incidence – the number of new events/cases in a population. Requires a specified time period and a defined population. Intervention – in public health, refers to an action/program that is meant to benefit the health of a population. Examples might include legislation, education, or service delivery. ...
... Incidence – the number of new events/cases in a population. Requires a specified time period and a defined population. Intervention – in public health, refers to an action/program that is meant to benefit the health of a population. Examples might include legislation, education, or service delivery. ...
infection
... In organ transplant patients there are three important periods. In the first month, infections are secondary to nosocomial bacteria. At 1 to 6 months after transplantation, viruses, such as CMV, Epstein-Barr virus, and herpes simplex, become more important potential causes of lung infection. these v ...
... In organ transplant patients there are three important periods. In the first month, infections are secondary to nosocomial bacteria. At 1 to 6 months after transplantation, viruses, such as CMV, Epstein-Barr virus, and herpes simplex, become more important potential causes of lung infection. these v ...
protein-losing enteropathy
... slightly colored liquid that contains white-blood cells—it serves many functions including removing bacteria from tissues and returning fluids to the circulation) Intestinal lymphangiectasia; “lymphangiectasia” is defined as dilation of the lymphatic vessels in the gastrointestinal tract; the “gas ...
... slightly colored liquid that contains white-blood cells—it serves many functions including removing bacteria from tissues and returning fluids to the circulation) Intestinal lymphangiectasia; “lymphangiectasia” is defined as dilation of the lymphatic vessels in the gastrointestinal tract; the “gas ...
3/15/2017 1 Respiratory Viral Infections: Focus on Influenza
... • Treatment: For influenza, time = life! In high-risk pts, don’t wait for results. Start a NAI (oseltamivir, others) Earlier is better, but Rx even >48hrs for inpatients, other high-risk pts • For other resp viral illness, generally no Rx (unless immunocompromised) • Treat RSV in immunocompromis ...
... • Treatment: For influenza, time = life! In high-risk pts, don’t wait for results. Start a NAI (oseltamivir, others) Earlier is better, but Rx even >48hrs for inpatients, other high-risk pts • For other resp viral illness, generally no Rx (unless immunocompromised) • Treat RSV in immunocompromis ...
Genetic variants associated with severe pneumonia in A/H1N1 influenza infection
... of the immune system contributes to the pathogenesis and poor clinical outcomes of the severe form of A/H1N1 disease. In support of this hypothesis, immune complex deposition and complement activation in the respiratory tract have recently been implicated in the ability of pandemic 2009 influenza A/ ...
... of the immune system contributes to the pathogenesis and poor clinical outcomes of the severe form of A/H1N1 disease. In support of this hypothesis, immune complex deposition and complement activation in the respiratory tract have recently been implicated in the ability of pandemic 2009 influenza A/ ...
Pro: Immunomodulators and Anti-TNFs Must Be Stopped When a
... • Referred to pulmonary • Bronchoscopy, transbronchial biopsy/aspirate negative ...
... • Referred to pulmonary • Bronchoscopy, transbronchial biopsy/aspirate negative ...
Bacterial and viral infections
... In practice, the distinction between asepsis and antisepsis is not important, and it is usual to combine both approaches. Although it is always desirable to eliminate any bacteria before and during surgery, the intensity of the measures employed depends upon the type of operation contemplated, e.g. ...
... In practice, the distinction between asepsis and antisepsis is not important, and it is usual to combine both approaches. Although it is always desirable to eliminate any bacteria before and during surgery, the intensity of the measures employed depends upon the type of operation contemplated, e.g. ...
Hand Infections - American Society for Surgery of the Hand
... Rarely, a hand infection can be caused by an “atypical mycobacterium.” One of the more common types, Mycobacterium marinum infection, can develop after puncture wounds from fish spines or contamination of a simple wound or abrasion from stagnant water (in nature or from aquariums). These atypical in ...
... Rarely, a hand infection can be caused by an “atypical mycobacterium.” One of the more common types, Mycobacterium marinum infection, can develop after puncture wounds from fish spines or contamination of a simple wound or abrasion from stagnant water (in nature or from aquariums). These atypical in ...
The Strengths, Weaknesses, Opportunities and Threats (SWOT
... The M subgroup has nine (9) genetically distinct subtypes namely A, B,C, D, F, G, H, J, K and CRFs. Occasionally, two viruses of different subtypes can meet in the cell of an infected person and recombine their genetic material to create a new hybrid virus ( a process similar to sexual reproduction, ...
... The M subgroup has nine (9) genetically distinct subtypes namely A, B,C, D, F, G, H, J, K and CRFs. Occasionally, two viruses of different subtypes can meet in the cell of an infected person and recombine their genetic material to create a new hybrid virus ( a process similar to sexual reproduction, ...
N E W S L E T T E R
... laboratory's failed attempts to obtain a meaningful RBC count and indices. The RBC counts are decreased and MCV is falsely elevated, producing an unbelievably high MCHC, which can be rectified by prewarming the samples to 37ºC before feeding them into the analyzer. Patients may present with leucopen ...
... laboratory's failed attempts to obtain a meaningful RBC count and indices. The RBC counts are decreased and MCV is falsely elevated, producing an unbelievably high MCHC, which can be rectified by prewarming the samples to 37ºC before feeding them into the analyzer. Patients may present with leucopen ...
Overview - Curry International Tuberculosis Center
... As tuberculosis (TB) case rates in the U.S. have fallen, priorities have shifted toward prevention of future cases of active TB, increasing attention to treating latent TB infection (LTBI). Treating LTBI provides a remedy for individuals who are infected but have not yet developed the disease. Howev ...
... As tuberculosis (TB) case rates in the U.S. have fallen, priorities have shifted toward prevention of future cases of active TB, increasing attention to treating latent TB infection (LTBI). Treating LTBI provides a remedy for individuals who are infected but have not yet developed the disease. Howev ...