Gastroenteritis Strikes Again
... surveillance systems should be implemented. Part V. Influenza Pandemics The 1918 “Spanish flu” H1N1 was the most devastating flu pandemic in recent history, killing more than 500,000 people in the United States, and 20 million to 50 million people worldwide—more than the world wars of the 20th centu ...
... surveillance systems should be implemented. Part V. Influenza Pandemics The 1918 “Spanish flu” H1N1 was the most devastating flu pandemic in recent history, killing more than 500,000 people in the United States, and 20 million to 50 million people worldwide—more than the world wars of the 20th centu ...
Biological weapons agents
... presenting with similar symptoms? • Is there an unusual presentation of symptoms? • Many cases of unexplained diseases or deaths • Patients presenting with similar set of exposures? • Diseases normally transmitted by vector not present in area • Is this an unexplained case of a previously healthy in ...
... presenting with similar symptoms? • Is there an unusual presentation of symptoms? • Many cases of unexplained diseases or deaths • Patients presenting with similar set of exposures? • Diseases normally transmitted by vector not present in area • Is this an unexplained case of a previously healthy in ...
The European Early Warning and Response System (EWRS
... Member States of the European Union are required to notify other Member States and the European Commission via the Early Warning and Response System in the event of: 1. Outbreaks of communicable diseases extending to more than one Member State of the Community. 2. Spatial or temporal clustering of c ...
... Member States of the European Union are required to notify other Member States and the European Commission via the Early Warning and Response System in the event of: 1. Outbreaks of communicable diseases extending to more than one Member State of the Community. 2. Spatial or temporal clustering of c ...
Biotech applic
... 3. higher tolerance to herbicides. Example: RoundupTM -tolerant corn, soybeans, and sugar beets, have been created by moving gene for herbicide resistance from a different plant. RoundupTM, a powerful herbicide, can then be used to kill all weeds, without affecting the crop. ...
... 3. higher tolerance to herbicides. Example: RoundupTM -tolerant corn, soybeans, and sugar beets, have been created by moving gene for herbicide resistance from a different plant. RoundupTM, a powerful herbicide, can then be used to kill all weeds, without affecting the crop. ...
Online Viruses Activity
... How did Edward Jenner come up with his idea for the smallpox vaccine? ...
... How did Edward Jenner come up with his idea for the smallpox vaccine? ...
preparing for infectious disease emergencies
... o List of unusual conditions for which we request reports Review the potential bioterrorism related syndromes and the biological threat diseases (e.g., anthrax, avian influenza, botulism, brucellosis, plague, smallpox, tularemia, viral hemorrhagic fevers): o See the Bioterrorism Syndromes poster o ...
... o List of unusual conditions for which we request reports Review the potential bioterrorism related syndromes and the biological threat diseases (e.g., anthrax, avian influenza, botulism, brucellosis, plague, smallpox, tularemia, viral hemorrhagic fevers): o See the Bioterrorism Syndromes poster o ...
Biological Safety Common Causes of Laboratory Infection
... Be aware of the implications of their work and the various ways in which information and products from their work could be misused; and Take steps to minimize misuse of their ...
... Be aware of the implications of their work and the various ways in which information and products from their work could be misused; and Take steps to minimize misuse of their ...
The Biological Agents Of Concern, Historical Epidemics, And
... 1966-1967 in an extensive farming area of Sweden. More than 600 patients were infected with strains of the milder European biovar of F. tularensis, and most of whom acquired infection during farm work that created contaminated aerosols. Such outbreaks from similar agricultural exposures have also be ...
... 1966-1967 in an extensive farming area of Sweden. More than 600 patients were infected with strains of the milder European biovar of F. tularensis, and most of whom acquired infection during farm work that created contaminated aerosols. Such outbreaks from similar agricultural exposures have also be ...
Keynote Address - Microsoft Research Cambridge2.32 Mb
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PowerPoint Slides
... •Vaccines for 34 pathogens have been developed •Immunological Bioinformatics may be used to •Identify immunogenic regions in pathogens •These regions may be used as in rational vaccine design •Which pathogens to focus on? Infectious diseases may be ranked based on •Impact on health ...
... •Vaccines for 34 pathogens have been developed •Immunological Bioinformatics may be used to •Identify immunogenic regions in pathogens •These regions may be used as in rational vaccine design •Which pathogens to focus on? Infectious diseases may be ranked based on •Impact on health ...
92. Applications of REPLIKINS® in FMDV surveillance and vaccine production
... •Annual and ad hoc formulations are sub‐optimal •Production against the latest emerging strain takes too long •Contaminants and side effects are common problems Replikins Synthetic Vaccines – a Solution •Non‐biological, produced via solid‐phase chemical synthesis •No biological contaminants, no ne ...
... •Annual and ad hoc formulations are sub‐optimal •Production against the latest emerging strain takes too long •Contaminants and side effects are common problems Replikins Synthetic Vaccines – a Solution •Non‐biological, produced via solid‐phase chemical synthesis •No biological contaminants, no ne ...
Causes of disease 2016 Dairyhealth BYTES Number
... l We can treat the disease by killing the causal agent in the host by using antibiotics, anti-viral drugs, anticoccidials or wormers. l We can kill the disease-causing agent outside the host using chemicals called disinfectants. l The disease-causing agent is able to induce protection (immunity) in ...
... l We can treat the disease by killing the causal agent in the host by using antibiotics, anti-viral drugs, anticoccidials or wormers. l We can kill the disease-causing agent outside the host using chemicals called disinfectants. l The disease-causing agent is able to induce protection (immunity) in ...
Biosafety in Microbiological and Biomedical Laboratories, pp
... reference as CDC Form 0.1319 or APHIS Form 2040 will now be reference as APHIS/CDC Form 1). T/F 13) Arenavirus: One of a family of viruses called Arenaviridae whose members are generally associated with diseases not transmitted by rodents to humans. T/F 14) The first arenavirus, lymphocytic choriome ...
... reference as CDC Form 0.1319 or APHIS Form 2040 will now be reference as APHIS/CDC Form 1). T/F 13) Arenavirus: One of a family of viruses called Arenaviridae whose members are generally associated with diseases not transmitted by rodents to humans. T/F 14) The first arenavirus, lymphocytic choriome ...
Biological warfare: the facts - Hong Kong College of Emergency
... vaccine, with killed whole cell, is available for preexposure prophylaxis against bubonic plague, but not pneumonic plague. The U.S. military currently requires vaccination for troops deployed to high-risk area.22 The organism is susceptible to heat, disinfectant and sunlight. Soap and water is effe ...
... vaccine, with killed whole cell, is available for preexposure prophylaxis against bubonic plague, but not pneumonic plague. The U.S. military currently requires vaccination for troops deployed to high-risk area.22 The organism is susceptible to heat, disinfectant and sunlight. Soap and water is effe ...
The Global Health Security agenda: Toward a World Safe and
... acceleration of biological science capabilities and the risk that these capabilities may cause the inadvertent or intentional release of pathogens; and continued concerns about terrorist acquisition, development, and use of biological agents. The recent emergence of the H7N9 influenza virus and Midd ...
... acceleration of biological science capabilities and the risk that these capabilities may cause the inadvertent or intentional release of pathogens; and continued concerns about terrorist acquisition, development, and use of biological agents. The recent emergence of the H7N9 influenza virus and Midd ...
HOW VACCINATION HELPS KEEP DISEASE UNDER
... Accessed April 1, 2015. 2. Watanabe M, Nagai M. Acellular Pertussis Vaccine in Japan: Past, Present and Future. Future Drugs. Expert Rev Vaccines. 2005;4(2):180-181. 3. Infectious Agents Surveillance Report: Pertussis, Japan, 1982-1996. Vol. 18, no. 5(207). http://idsc.nih.go.jp/iasr/18/207/ tpc207. ...
... Accessed April 1, 2015. 2. Watanabe M, Nagai M. Acellular Pertussis Vaccine in Japan: Past, Present and Future. Future Drugs. Expert Rev Vaccines. 2005;4(2):180-181. 3. Infectious Agents Surveillance Report: Pertussis, Japan, 1982-1996. Vol. 18, no. 5(207). http://idsc.nih.go.jp/iasr/18/207/ tpc207. ...
Reportable Infectious Diseases and Conditions in Illinois
... 3. Sexually Transmitted Infection Surveillance: (312) 413-8047 4. Vaccine Preventable Disease Surveillance: (312) 746-5911 5. Tuberculosis Surveillance: (312) 746-5380 6. HIV/AIDS Surveillance: (312) 747-9614 or (312) 747-9613 7. During normal business hours, cases may be reported by calling the cor ...
... 3. Sexually Transmitted Infection Surveillance: (312) 413-8047 4. Vaccine Preventable Disease Surveillance: (312) 746-5911 5. Tuberculosis Surveillance: (312) 746-5380 6. HIV/AIDS Surveillance: (312) 747-9614 or (312) 747-9613 7. During normal business hours, cases may be reported by calling the cor ...
Open resource
... drug-resistant pathogens; the acceleration of biological science capabilities and the risk that these capabilities may cause the inadvertent or intentional release of pathogens; and continued concerns about terrorist acquisition, development, and use of biological agents. The recent emergence of the ...
... drug-resistant pathogens; the acceleration of biological science capabilities and the risk that these capabilities may cause the inadvertent or intentional release of pathogens; and continued concerns about terrorist acquisition, development, and use of biological agents. The recent emergence of the ...
The Role of Public Health
... The Role of Public Health Closely monitor communication network for new information Provide, accurate, timely information to public Continue epidemiologic investigation to refine at risk population Assess environmental contamination Provide or coordinate testing/ prophylaxis/ treatment to a ...
... The Role of Public Health Closely monitor communication network for new information Provide, accurate, timely information to public Continue epidemiologic investigation to refine at risk population Assess environmental contamination Provide or coordinate testing/ prophylaxis/ treatment to a ...
Lesson 5 Immune System 40-1
... patches, lymphatic ____________________________. 3 causes of disease ...
... patches, lymphatic ____________________________. 3 causes of disease ...
Public health and bioterrorism: renewed threat of anthrax and
... millions more were struck by anxiety of the unknown ...
... millions more were struck by anxiety of the unknown ...
Technical information on biological hazards
... Whether in agriculture, the food industry, waste separation and recycling facilities, sewer systems or in the emergency services sectors, if workers come into contact with biological substances, safe and reliable protective clothing is essential to prevent, for example, infections and the spread of ...
... Whether in agriculture, the food industry, waste separation and recycling facilities, sewer systems or in the emergency services sectors, if workers come into contact with biological substances, safe and reliable protective clothing is essential to prevent, for example, infections and the spread of ...
Slide 1
... “Intentional or threatened use of viruses, bacteria, fungi or toxins from living organisms to produce death or disease in humans, animals or plants” ...
... “Intentional or threatened use of viruses, bacteria, fungi or toxins from living organisms to produce death or disease in humans, animals or plants” ...
state epidemiologist
... that as a fourth year medical student he set up his own four-week elective at a county health department “just to see what people in public health do.” Serendipitously, he happened to be there when two important health issues emerged. The first was a small outbreak of an allergic reaction among chil ...
... that as a fourth year medical student he set up his own four-week elective at a county health department “just to see what people in public health do.” Serendipitously, he happened to be there when two important health issues emerged. The first was a small outbreak of an allergic reaction among chil ...
Bioterrorism
Bioterrorism is terrorism involving the intentional release or dissemination of biological agents. These agents are bacteria, viruses, or toxins, and may be in a naturally occurring or a human-modified form. For the use of this method in warfare, see biological warfare.