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... aid in diagnosing Mycobacterium tuberculosis infection. They do not help differentiate latent tuberculosis infection (LTBI) from tuberculosis disease. Two IGRAs that have been approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) are commercially available in the U.S: • QuantiFERON®-TB Gold In-Tub ...
... aid in diagnosing Mycobacterium tuberculosis infection. They do not help differentiate latent tuberculosis infection (LTBI) from tuberculosis disease. Two IGRAs that have been approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) are commercially available in the U.S: • QuantiFERON®-TB Gold In-Tub ...
Infectious_epidemiology
... In US, proportion of female cases has been decreasing; but it is increasing in HI (from 4% in early 2000s to 20% in late 2000s). ...
... In US, proportion of female cases has been decreasing; but it is increasing in HI (from 4% in early 2000s to 20% in late 2000s). ...
Opportunistic Systemic Mycoses
... meninges, bones, joints and subcutaneous and cutaneous tissues. ...
... meninges, bones, joints and subcutaneous and cutaneous tissues. ...
my CV - The University of Texas Medical School at Houston
... Performed initial inpatient nutritional evaluations on children and infants considered to be at nutritional risk. Developed dietary plans and recommendations based on findings Professional Licensure and other Certificates 2006-present 2006-present 2006-present ...
... Performed initial inpatient nutritional evaluations on children and infants considered to be at nutritional risk. Developed dietary plans and recommendations based on findings Professional Licensure and other Certificates 2006-present 2006-present 2006-present ...
what is acute hiv infection
... Some people get a flu-like illness. This first stage of HIV disease is called “acute HIV infection” or “primary HIV infection.” – Symptoms generally occur within 2 to 4 weeks. The most common symptoms are fever, fatigue, and rash. Others include headache, swollen lymph glands, sore throat, feeling a ...
... Some people get a flu-like illness. This first stage of HIV disease is called “acute HIV infection” or “primary HIV infection.” – Symptoms generally occur within 2 to 4 weeks. The most common symptoms are fever, fatigue, and rash. Others include headache, swollen lymph glands, sore throat, feeling a ...
III. Infection and Disease
... infectious agent to humans – Two types: mechanical and biological • Biological animal vectors: The infectious agent must incubate in the animal host as part of the agent’s developmental cycle; eg, the transmission of malaria by infected mosquitoes • Mechanical animal vectors: The infectious agent is ...
... infectious agent to humans – Two types: mechanical and biological • Biological animal vectors: The infectious agent must incubate in the animal host as part of the agent’s developmental cycle; eg, the transmission of malaria by infected mosquitoes • Mechanical animal vectors: The infectious agent is ...
Research Interests
... and changing climate, disease vectors have the opportunity to invade new regions with unprecedented frequency, and with concomitant impacts on global human health. Preparedness and prevention requires integrating knowledge of invasion biology and vector ecology. To this end, Dr. L. Phil Lounibos and ...
... and changing climate, disease vectors have the opportunity to invade new regions with unprecedented frequency, and with concomitant impacts on global human health. Preparedness and prevention requires integrating knowledge of invasion biology and vector ecology. To this end, Dr. L. Phil Lounibos and ...
Preventive Dentistry
... The most prevalent oral diseases are dental careis and periodontal disease these are known as plaque related diseases. These are infectious diseases caused by bacteria of dental plaque. Strategies to prevent, arrest or reverse the plaque disease are based on: 1- Reducing numbers of challenge oral pa ...
... The most prevalent oral diseases are dental careis and periodontal disease these are known as plaque related diseases. These are infectious diseases caused by bacteria of dental plaque. Strategies to prevent, arrest or reverse the plaque disease are based on: 1- Reducing numbers of challenge oral pa ...
epidemiological overview of tuberculosis - epidat
... • Number of persons notified to a public health agency per 100,000 population • Most widely used statistic • Not the same as the incidence rate, because depends on persons who seek medical care, receive TB diagnosis, have public health report form complete, meet agency’s definition of a case ...
... • Number of persons notified to a public health agency per 100,000 population • Most widely used statistic • Not the same as the incidence rate, because depends on persons who seek medical care, receive TB diagnosis, have public health report form complete, meet agency’s definition of a case ...
Unit 4: Infection Control Study Guide Answer Keys 7. Coagulate: To
... • Minimize splashing or spraying of potentially infectious materials. Blood that splatters onto open areas of the skin or mucous membranes is a proven mode of transmission of HBV. • Bandage any breaks or lesions on your hands before gloving. • If exposed body surfaces, such as the eyes, come into co ...
... • Minimize splashing or spraying of potentially infectious materials. Blood that splatters onto open areas of the skin or mucous membranes is a proven mode of transmission of HBV. • Bandage any breaks or lesions on your hands before gloving. • If exposed body surfaces, such as the eyes, come into co ...
Interventions for Clients with Infectious Problems of the Respiratory
... A virus from a family of virus types known as “coronaviruses” Virus infection of cells of the respiratory tract, triggering inflammatory response No known effective treatment for this infection Prevention of spread of infection ...
... A virus from a family of virus types known as “coronaviruses” Virus infection of cells of the respiratory tract, triggering inflammatory response No known effective treatment for this infection Prevention of spread of infection ...
doc - ncssm
... Investigating the Spread of the H1N1 Flu Human history is crowded with devastating epidemics. In the 14th century, there were an estimated 25 million deaths in a population of 100 million Europeans attributed to an epidemic of bubonic plague. In 1520, the Aztecs suffered an epidemic of smallpox that ...
... Investigating the Spread of the H1N1 Flu Human history is crowded with devastating epidemics. In the 14th century, there were an estimated 25 million deaths in a population of 100 million Europeans attributed to an epidemic of bubonic plague. In 1520, the Aztecs suffered an epidemic of smallpox that ...
Norwalk, Rabies - Spokane Regional Health District
... In developing countries the percentage of individuals who have developed immunity at an early age is very high. In the U.S., the percentage increases gradually with age, reaching 50% in the population over 18. Immunity, however, is not permanent and reinfection can occur. All individuals who ingest ...
... In developing countries the percentage of individuals who have developed immunity at an early age is very high. In the U.S., the percentage increases gradually with age, reaching 50% in the population over 18. Immunity, however, is not permanent and reinfection can occur. All individuals who ingest ...
Infectious Diseases of the GI Tract
... gondii, a coccidia-like protozoan, completes its life cycle in epithelial cells of the intestine of the cat. Cats are the definitive host and serve as the main reservoir. Clinical disease may develop as a result of stress, impaired immunity and concurrent disease. In cats intestinal infections are us ...
... gondii, a coccidia-like protozoan, completes its life cycle in epithelial cells of the intestine of the cat. Cats are the definitive host and serve as the main reservoir. Clinical disease may develop as a result of stress, impaired immunity and concurrent disease. In cats intestinal infections are us ...
INFECTIOUS DISEASES
... infection until it reaches the brain where it multiplies. It then enters the salivary glands where it can be transmitted through saliva. ◦ This may take 3-8 weeks ...
... infection until it reaches the brain where it multiplies. It then enters the salivary glands where it can be transmitted through saliva. ◦ This may take 3-8 weeks ...
Chlamydia trachomatis
... • Disease occurs sporadically • Clinically same, but less severe than epidemic typhus • Restricted to chest, abdomen; generally uncomplicated, lasts <3 weeks • Low fatality R. prowazekii : Epidemic Typhus Fever • Disease C & S Americas, Africa; less common USA • Human, squirrel primary reservoir • ...
... • Disease occurs sporadically • Clinically same, but less severe than epidemic typhus • Restricted to chest, abdomen; generally uncomplicated, lasts <3 weeks • Low fatality R. prowazekii : Epidemic Typhus Fever • Disease C & S Americas, Africa; less common USA • Human, squirrel primary reservoir • ...
Alzheimer`s Disease and Related Dementia (ADRD)
... Alzheimer’s disease (AD) is the most common cause of dementia, affecting as many as 5.4 million Americans. AD is a degenerative disease that attacks the brain, begins gradually, and progresses at a variable rate. In the last stage of AD, patients are unable to take care of themselves. AD results i ...
... Alzheimer’s disease (AD) is the most common cause of dementia, affecting as many as 5.4 million Americans. AD is a degenerative disease that attacks the brain, begins gradually, and progresses at a variable rate. In the last stage of AD, patients are unable to take care of themselves. AD results i ...
LEPROSY (HANSENLS DISEASE)
... from the nose. In addition, skin lesions and muscle weakness may develop. The bacteria slowly accumulate in the main nerves of the face and limbs causing them to become inflamed. This inflammation gradually destroys the nerve fibers, resulting in paralysis of the muscles and loss of feeling in the h ...
... from the nose. In addition, skin lesions and muscle weakness may develop. The bacteria slowly accumulate in the main nerves of the face and limbs causing them to become inflamed. This inflammation gradually destroys the nerve fibers, resulting in paralysis of the muscles and loss of feeling in the h ...
Introduction to Microbiology
... on the skin, such as S.epidermidis or S.aureus, are the most common bacterial contaminants of blood products. • Gram negative bacteria, such as E.coli, may contaminate the donation when blood is collected from donors who have bacterial infection without symptoms. ...
... on the skin, such as S.epidermidis or S.aureus, are the most common bacterial contaminants of blood products. • Gram negative bacteria, such as E.coli, may contaminate the donation when blood is collected from donors who have bacterial infection without symptoms. ...
Leprosy - sarabrennan
... History Leprosy has been around for as long as humans have been on Earth. The Disease originated in the countries of China Egypt, India, South Africa. ...
... History Leprosy has been around for as long as humans have been on Earth. The Disease originated in the countries of China Egypt, India, South Africa. ...
Nervous System Infections - Biology Online Learning
... • Enter body orally • Virus infects the throat and intestinal tract • Then moves to bloodstream ...
... • Enter body orally • Virus infects the throat and intestinal tract • Then moves to bloodstream ...
Mail 20.6.2012 ………….. ein Artikel aus dem amerikanischen
... Expert Commentary Series on Medscape about the appropriate use of polymerase chain reaction assays (PCR) in the clinical diagnosis and management of Lyme disease. PCR-based assays are being used more often in clinical settings, and they have several distinct advantages over serology. They detect the ...
... Expert Commentary Series on Medscape about the appropriate use of polymerase chain reaction assays (PCR) in the clinical diagnosis and management of Lyme disease. PCR-based assays are being used more often in clinical settings, and they have several distinct advantages over serology. They detect the ...
M - What If? Colorado
... brief period of time, so that all cases occur within one incubation period, then the common source outbreak is further classified as a point source outbreak. In some common source outbreaks, persons may be exposed over a period of days, weeks, or longer, with the exposure being either intermittent o ...
... brief period of time, so that all cases occur within one incubation period, then the common source outbreak is further classified as a point source outbreak. In some common source outbreaks, persons may be exposed over a period of days, weeks, or longer, with the exposure being either intermittent o ...
Chagas disease
Chagas disease, also known as American trypanosomiasis, is a tropical parasitic disease caused by the protozoan Trypanosoma cruzi. It is spread mostly by insects known as triatominae or kissing bugs. The symptoms change over the course of the infection. In the early stage, symptoms are typically either not present or mild and may include fever, swollen lymph nodes, headaches, or local swelling at the site of the bite. After 8–12 weeks, individuals enter the chronic phase of disease and in 60–70% it never produces further symptoms. The other 30 to 40% of people develop further symptoms 10 to 30 years after the initial infection, including enlargement of the ventricles of the heart in 20 to 30%, leading to heart failure. An enlarged esophagus or an enlarged colon may also occur in 10% of people.T. cruzi is commonly spread to humans and other mammals by the blood-sucking ""kissing bugs"" of the subfamily Triatominae. These insects are known by a number of local names, including: vinchuca in Argentina, Bolivia, Chile and Paraguay, barbeiro (the barber) in Brazil, pito in Colombia, chinche in Central America, and chipo in Venezuela. The disease may also be spread through blood transfusion, organ transplantation, eating food contaminated with the parasites, and by vertical transmission (from a mother to her fetus). Diagnosis of early disease is by finding the parasite in the blood using a microscope. Chronic disease is diagnosed by finding antibodies for T. cruzi in the blood.Prevention mostly involves eliminating kissing bugs and avoiding their bites. Other preventative efforts include screening blood used for transfusions. A vaccine has not been developed as of 2013. Early infections are treatable with the medication benznidazole or nifurtimox. Medication nearly always results in a cure if given early, but becomes less effective the longer a person has had Chagas disease. When used in chronic disease, medication may delay or prevent the development of end–stage symptoms. Benznidazole and nifurtimox cause temporary side effects in up to 40% of people including skin disorders, brain toxicity, and digestive system irritation.It is estimated that 7 to 8 million people, mostly in Mexico, Central America and South America, have Chagas disease as of 2013. In 2006, Chagas was estimated to result in 12,500 deaths per year. Most people with the disease are poor, and most people with the disease do not realize they are infected. Large-scale population movements have increased the areas where Chagas disease is found and these include many European countries and the United States. These areas have also seen an increase in the years up to 2014. The disease was first described in 1909 by Carlos Chagas after whom it is named. It affects more than 150 other animals.