Summary of proposed changes, rationale and actions required Agent Approved List
... Two isolates of a virus of the genus Orthobunyavirus (family Bunyaviridae) were obtained from hemorrhagic fever cases during a large disease outbreak in East Africa in 1997 and 1998. Sequence analysis of regions of the three genomic RNA segments of the virus (provisionally referred to as Garissa vir ...
... Two isolates of a virus of the genus Orthobunyavirus (family Bunyaviridae) were obtained from hemorrhagic fever cases during a large disease outbreak in East Africa in 1997 and 1998. Sequence analysis of regions of the three genomic RNA segments of the virus (provisionally referred to as Garissa vir ...
Foodborne illness acquired in the United States
... food safety policy and interventions. We used data from active and passive surveillance and other sources to estimate that each year 31 major pathogens acquired in the United States caused 9.4 million episodes of foodborne illness (90% credible interval [CrI] 6.6–12.7 million), 55,961 hospitalizatio ...
... food safety policy and interventions. We used data from active and passive surveillance and other sources to estimate that each year 31 major pathogens acquired in the United States caused 9.4 million episodes of foodborne illness (90% credible interval [CrI] 6.6–12.7 million), 55,961 hospitalizatio ...
Vaccine adverse events - World Health Organization
... military, governments, health maintenance organizations (HMOs)). The monitoring of VAAEs is not always a major component of these studies, but shortterm active surveillance is often performed. These studies can substantially increase the amount of data actively collected during the first 15±30 days ...
... military, governments, health maintenance organizations (HMOs)). The monitoring of VAAEs is not always a major component of these studies, but shortterm active surveillance is often performed. These studies can substantially increase the amount of data actively collected during the first 15±30 days ...
Mumps - Public Health Notifiable Disease Management Guidelines
... Universal susceptibility. Disease (with or without symptoms) confers permanent immunity. Most individuals born in Canada before 1970 can be considered immune, as they have likely been infected naturally. As well, persons can generally be presumed to be immune to mumps if they have documented evidenc ...
... Universal susceptibility. Disease (with or without symptoms) confers permanent immunity. Most individuals born in Canada before 1970 can be considered immune, as they have likely been infected naturally. As well, persons can generally be presumed to be immune to mumps if they have documented evidenc ...
~ IMPACT OF DENGUE/DENGUE HEMORRHAGIC FEVER ON THE
... in most urban centers of Southeast Asia. The result of these changes was dramatically increased dengue virus transmission and the emergence of DHF. In every country where the disease emerged as a major public health problem, it evolved in a similar manner, :first appearing as sporadic casesofDHF occ ...
... in most urban centers of Southeast Asia. The result of these changes was dramatically increased dengue virus transmission and the emergence of DHF. In every country where the disease emerged as a major public health problem, it evolved in a similar manner, :first appearing as sporadic casesofDHF occ ...
Large double-stranded DNA viruses which cause
... termination. However, infective agents were not isolated during these other studies, and the nature and transmissibility of these VLPs is unknown. In our study the abundance of viruses which caused the lysis of the heterotrophic flagellate Bodo sp. (strain E l ) was generally low, and viruses were i ...
... termination. However, infective agents were not isolated during these other studies, and the nature and transmissibility of these VLPs is unknown. In our study the abundance of viruses which caused the lysis of the heterotrophic flagellate Bodo sp. (strain E l ) was generally low, and viruses were i ...
application to conduct research involving
... emergency, and location of life safety equipment (e.g., eye wash, shower, fire extinguisher, spill kit, first aid, etc.). All personnel must demonstrate proficiency in standard and special microbiological practices before start of experiments. Other Educational Training (specify): 2. If any, describ ...
... emergency, and location of life safety equipment (e.g., eye wash, shower, fire extinguisher, spill kit, first aid, etc.). All personnel must demonstrate proficiency in standard and special microbiological practices before start of experiments. Other Educational Training (specify): 2. If any, describ ...
people`s committee of
... The situation of dangerous infectious diseases causing epidemic diseases in the recent years is still happening complexly in some regions such as West Pacific Ocean, Europe, East Africa, North Africa and Asia with the outstanding epidemics diseases being Hand, Foot and Mouth disease, Dengue petechia ...
... The situation of dangerous infectious diseases causing epidemic diseases in the recent years is still happening complexly in some regions such as West Pacific Ocean, Europe, East Africa, North Africa and Asia with the outstanding epidemics diseases being Hand, Foot and Mouth disease, Dengue petechia ...
Distribution and Quantification of Lymphocytes in the Major
... organs of naturally gumboro infected broilers. Int. J. Morphol., 30(4):1585-1589, 2012. SUMMARY: Gumboro disease is caused by the infectious bursal disease virus (IBDV) which rapidly destroys immature Blymphocytes of bursa of Fabricious, and causes immune suppression and high mortality in commercial ...
... organs of naturally gumboro infected broilers. Int. J. Morphol., 30(4):1585-1589, 2012. SUMMARY: Gumboro disease is caused by the infectious bursal disease virus (IBDV) which rapidly destroys immature Blymphocytes of bursa of Fabricious, and causes immune suppression and high mortality in commercial ...
ACUTE FLACCID PARALYSIS SURVEILLANCE: LOOKING
... for 32.3% of AFP cases in this study with an overall annual incidence rate of 0.42. In the absence of wild poliovirus induced poliomyelitis, GBS is the most common cause of AFP reported in many parts of the world, accounting for over 50% in many industrialized and developing countries (Marx et al, 2 ...
... for 32.3% of AFP cases in this study with an overall annual incidence rate of 0.42. In the absence of wild poliovirus induced poliomyelitis, GBS is the most common cause of AFP reported in many parts of the world, accounting for over 50% in many industrialized and developing countries (Marx et al, 2 ...
Measles - Government of Nova Scotia
... Contact tracing The single most important factor in preventing measles outbreaks is rapid separation of susceptible contacts and infected persons. Immediate reporting, investigation and vaccination of susceptible contacts can stop secondary cases. ...
... Contact tracing The single most important factor in preventing measles outbreaks is rapid separation of susceptible contacts and infected persons. Immediate reporting, investigation and vaccination of susceptible contacts can stop secondary cases. ...
Influenza Pandemic Readiness and Response Plan (Draft)
... Influenza-related deaths can result from pneumonia as well as from exacerbations of cardiopulmonary conditions and other chronic diseases. Older adults account for >90% of deaths attributed to pneumonia and influenza. Estimated rates of influenza-associated pulmonary and circulatory deaths per 100,0 ...
... Influenza-related deaths can result from pneumonia as well as from exacerbations of cardiopulmonary conditions and other chronic diseases. Older adults account for >90% of deaths attributed to pneumonia and influenza. Estimated rates of influenza-associated pulmonary and circulatory deaths per 100,0 ...
Ebola`s Impact on Individuals, Cultures, Society, and the Economy
... and liver function, internal and external bleeding, and abnormal laboratory values, such as low white blood cell and platelet counts and elevated liver enzymes [7]. The period between infection and presentation of the symptoms, especially the most life threatening signs of Ebola, seems to be an area ...
... and liver function, internal and external bleeding, and abnormal laboratory values, such as low white blood cell and platelet counts and elevated liver enzymes [7]. The period between infection and presentation of the symptoms, especially the most life threatening signs of Ebola, seems to be an area ...
Preface Pandemic
... Since then, the virus has infected over 200 people in the Eastern Hemisphere, with a mortality rate of over 50 percent. It is impossible to predict whether the H5N1 virus will lead to a pandemic, but history suggests that if it does not, another novel influenza virus will emerge at some point in the ...
... Since then, the virus has infected over 200 people in the Eastern Hemisphere, with a mortality rate of over 50 percent. It is impossible to predict whether the H5N1 virus will lead to a pandemic, but history suggests that if it does not, another novel influenza virus will emerge at some point in the ...
Surface plasmon resonance biosensor for detection - PubAg
... The human noroviruses are the most common non-bacterial cause of gastroenteritis and are responsible for as much as 50% of all gastroenteritis outbreaks worldwide. Norovirus (NoV), a single stranded RNA virus, is highly contagious with an infectious dose of less than 100 viral particles. While techn ...
... The human noroviruses are the most common non-bacterial cause of gastroenteritis and are responsible for as much as 50% of all gastroenteritis outbreaks worldwide. Norovirus (NoV), a single stranded RNA virus, is highly contagious with an infectious dose of less than 100 viral particles. While techn ...
Myths, lies, and half-truths about childhood vaccinations
... approximately 1 in 88 children are now diagnosed with autism. Over the past 15 years, the idea that development of autism spectrum disorder can be caused by immunization, in particular, immunization with the MMR vaccine, has been a growing concern for parents and health care providers. It started wi ...
... approximately 1 in 88 children are now diagnosed with autism. Over the past 15 years, the idea that development of autism spectrum disorder can be caused by immunization, in particular, immunization with the MMR vaccine, has been a growing concern for parents and health care providers. It started wi ...
Foodborne pathogens
... is one of the most common causes of diarrheal illness. C. jejuni is responsible for approximately 850,000 illnesses, 8,500 hospitalizations, and 76 deaths in the US each year [13]. The World Health Organization (WHO) estimates that ~1% of the population of Western Europe will be infected with campyl ...
... is one of the most common causes of diarrheal illness. C. jejuni is responsible for approximately 850,000 illnesses, 8,500 hospitalizations, and 76 deaths in the US each year [13]. The World Health Organization (WHO) estimates that ~1% of the population of Western Europe will be infected with campyl ...
(2010) A low-pathogenic variant of Infectious Salmon Anemia Virus
... Number of participants: 130. The participants represented research institutes, universities and national authorities from all major contries producing Atlantic Salmon. Output: The objectives for the symposium were presentations and discussion of scientific results on the infectious salmon anaemia (I ...
... Number of participants: 130. The participants represented research institutes, universities and national authorities from all major contries producing Atlantic Salmon. Output: The objectives for the symposium were presentations and discussion of scientific results on the infectious salmon anaemia (I ...
A new nodavirus is associated with covert mortality disease of shrimp
... Observation of clinical signs of farmed shrimp The farmed shrimp of L. vannamei suffering from covert mortality disease exhibited obvious clinical signs, including hepatopancreatic atrophy with colour fading, empty stomach and guts, soft shell, and slow growth, and in many cases were accompanied by ...
... Observation of clinical signs of farmed shrimp The farmed shrimp of L. vannamei suffering from covert mortality disease exhibited obvious clinical signs, including hepatopancreatic atrophy with colour fading, empty stomach and guts, soft shell, and slow growth, and in many cases were accompanied by ...
Foodborne Viruses - International Life Sciences Institute
... The International Life Sciences Institute (ILSI) is a nonprofit, worldwide foundation established in 1978 to advance the understanding of scientific issues relating to nutrition, food safety, toxicology, risk assessment and the environment. By bringing together scientists from academia, government, ...
... The International Life Sciences Institute (ILSI) is a nonprofit, worldwide foundation established in 1978 to advance the understanding of scientific issues relating to nutrition, food safety, toxicology, risk assessment and the environment. By bringing together scientists from academia, government, ...
Pandemic Influenza Risk Communication Excerpt
... A pandemic, or worldwide outbreak of a new influenza virus, could dwarf this impact by overwhelming our health and medical capabilities, potentially resulting in hundreds of thousands of deaths, millions of hospitalizations, and hundreds of billions of dollars in direct and indirect costs. This Stra ...
... A pandemic, or worldwide outbreak of a new influenza virus, could dwarf this impact by overwhelming our health and medical capabilities, potentially resulting in hundreds of thousands of deaths, millions of hospitalizations, and hundreds of billions of dollars in direct and indirect costs. This Stra ...
A Critical Look at 2015 Acute Flaccid Paralysis (AFP) Surveillance
... and mapping of the virus to determine the its origin. Emphasis is on countries to meet the two most important AFP core indicators: non-polio AFP rate (NP-AFP rate) and the stool adequacy rates [1-3]. The NP-AFP rate, which tests sensitivity of the AFP surveillance system, stipulates that there shoul ...
... and mapping of the virus to determine the its origin. Emphasis is on countries to meet the two most important AFP core indicators: non-polio AFP rate (NP-AFP rate) and the stool adequacy rates [1-3]. The NP-AFP rate, which tests sensitivity of the AFP surveillance system, stipulates that there shoul ...
Meningococcal Conjugate Vaccines Policy Update: Booster Dose
... in adolescents was considered in deliberations that led to the new recommendation. When using the costeffectiveness measure of qualityadjusted life-years (QALYs), the 2-dose schedule had a lower cost per QALY than did the recommendation for a single dose given at 11 through 12 years of age, because ...
... in adolescents was considered in deliberations that led to the new recommendation. When using the costeffectiveness measure of qualityadjusted life-years (QALYs), the 2-dose schedule had a lower cost per QALY than did the recommendation for a single dose given at 11 through 12 years of age, because ...
Furtive foes: algal viruses as potential invaders
... addition to the potential for initial introduction through free viruses and infected hosts in ballast water, biofilms, and ballast tank sediments, viruses that have been displaced to the benthos via sedimentation may be chronically reintroduced into foreign environments through dredging and other ma ...
... addition to the potential for initial introduction through free viruses and infected hosts in ballast water, biofilms, and ballast tank sediments, viruses that have been displaced to the benthos via sedimentation may be chronically reintroduced into foreign environments through dredging and other ma ...
March/April 2000: Volume 28, Number 2 (PDF: 108KB/8 pages)
... American Indian, Alaskan Native, and African American descent. • Consideration for vaccination of other children <59 months of age with priority given to documented high-risk groups including those who attend group child care, have had frequent or complicated acute otitis media during the previous y ...
... American Indian, Alaskan Native, and African American descent. • Consideration for vaccination of other children <59 months of age with priority given to documented high-risk groups including those who attend group child care, have had frequent or complicated acute otitis media during the previous y ...
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.