Immune Globulin for Post-Exposure Infection Prevention
... Once a person receives Ig, it works quickly to ‘tag’ invading bacteria and viruses to help white blood cells ‘see’ and destroy them. This preventative treatment is also called prophylaxis. Ig is often given with an immunization to help a person’s immune system develop antibodies for longterm protect ...
... Once a person receives Ig, it works quickly to ‘tag’ invading bacteria and viruses to help white blood cells ‘see’ and destroy them. This preventative treatment is also called prophylaxis. Ig is often given with an immunization to help a person’s immune system develop antibodies for longterm protect ...
Read questions first Scan for important nouns and verbs
... Cholera has been observed for centuries among human populations and has been responsible for many epidemics, resulting in millions of deaths. It is an infectious disease, caused by the bacterium Vibrio cholerae, first isolated by Robert Koch in ...
... Cholera has been observed for centuries among human populations and has been responsible for many epidemics, resulting in millions of deaths. It is an infectious disease, caused by the bacterium Vibrio cholerae, first isolated by Robert Koch in ...
Disease causes09
... The vast majority of cases reported to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) each year occur in wild animals like raccoons, skunks, bats, and foxes. Infects the central nervous system, causing encephalopathy and ultimately death. ...
... The vast majority of cases reported to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) each year occur in wild animals like raccoons, skunks, bats, and foxes. Infects the central nervous system, causing encephalopathy and ultimately death. ...
A New Virus For Old Diseases?
... name implies, the condition is characterized by debilitating fatigue persisting for many years, and it affects as much as 1% of the world’s population. Although chronic inflammation is often found in these patients, no infectious or toxic agent has been clearly implicated in this disease, which is d ...
... name implies, the condition is characterized by debilitating fatigue persisting for many years, and it affects as much as 1% of the world’s population. Although chronic inflammation is often found in these patients, no infectious or toxic agent has been clearly implicated in this disease, which is d ...
Epstein–Barr Virus
... Endemic and stable in population Burkitt’s lymphoma (B cell) endemic in central part of Africa and New Guinea, with an annual incidence of 6-7 cases per 100,000 with peak incidence at 6-7 years of age Nasopharyngeal carcinoma incidence rates are less than 1 per 100,000 except in southern China where ...
... Endemic and stable in population Burkitt’s lymphoma (B cell) endemic in central part of Africa and New Guinea, with an annual incidence of 6-7 cases per 100,000 with peak incidence at 6-7 years of age Nasopharyngeal carcinoma incidence rates are less than 1 per 100,000 except in southern China where ...
Disease Transmission
... entrance of the infectious disease agent into the body until the first signs and symptoms of the disease appear. ...
... entrance of the infectious disease agent into the body until the first signs and symptoms of the disease appear. ...
The Ecology of Disea..
... — which refers to the many ways nature supports the human endeavor. Forests filter the water we drink, for example, and birds and bees pollinate crops, both of which have substantial economic as well as biological value. If we fail to understand and take care of the natural world, it can cause a bre ...
... — which refers to the many ways nature supports the human endeavor. Forests filter the water we drink, for example, and birds and bees pollinate crops, both of which have substantial economic as well as biological value. If we fail to understand and take care of the natural world, it can cause a bre ...
Infectious Diseases Complied by Chaplain Larry W. Pope, M.Div
... infects the face and mouth. Oral herpes is the most common form of infection. Genital herpes, known simply as herpes, is the second most common form of herpes. Other disorders such as herpetic whitlow, herpes gladiatorum, ocular herpes (keratitis), cerebral herpes infection encephalitis, Mollaret's ...
... infects the face and mouth. Oral herpes is the most common form of infection. Genital herpes, known simply as herpes, is the second most common form of herpes. Other disorders such as herpetic whitlow, herpes gladiatorum, ocular herpes (keratitis), cerebral herpes infection encephalitis, Mollaret's ...
Press Release: Week 20 – Hepatitis Awareness Month
... Hepatitis or inflammation of the liver can be caused by viruses, medication, toxins, excessive alcohol intake but most commonly by viruses named Hepatitis A, B or C. Hepatitis A and B can be prevented by vaccination but there is no vaccine available to prevent Hepatitis C. Hepatitis C is a contagiou ...
... Hepatitis or inflammation of the liver can be caused by viruses, medication, toxins, excessive alcohol intake but most commonly by viruses named Hepatitis A, B or C. Hepatitis A and B can be prevented by vaccination but there is no vaccine available to prevent Hepatitis C. Hepatitis C is a contagiou ...
Dr. Ramesh TB Presentation
... The Characteristics of the Person with Disease • Location: Pulmonary (lung) TB is the most common and contagious type of TB • Amount of M. tuberculosis: The more germs in the person’s lung the greater the number of infectious droplets come out when the person coughs. Laboratories can check the sput ...
... The Characteristics of the Person with Disease • Location: Pulmonary (lung) TB is the most common and contagious type of TB • Amount of M. tuberculosis: The more germs in the person’s lung the greater the number of infectious droplets come out when the person coughs. Laboratories can check the sput ...
Vocabulary List
... VIRUS – Smallest microorganism which needs a host to supply food and an environment in which to multiply. There are no specific medications to treat viruses. Viruses can multiply rapidly and are easily transmitted by blood and body secretions. VRE (Vancomycin Resistant Enterococcus): a form of intes ...
... VIRUS – Smallest microorganism which needs a host to supply food and an environment in which to multiply. There are no specific medications to treat viruses. Viruses can multiply rapidly and are easily transmitted by blood and body secretions. VRE (Vancomycin Resistant Enterococcus): a form of intes ...
why? (1)
... was used in a clinical trial of HAM treatment, but no clinical improvement was seen. recently, interferon-a and interferon-b1a. have shown some clinical benefit. In HAM Experimental studies, such as the use of anti-TAC antibodies concurrently with zidovudine May be useful. ...
... was used in a clinical trial of HAM treatment, but no clinical improvement was seen. recently, interferon-a and interferon-b1a. have shown some clinical benefit. In HAM Experimental studies, such as the use of anti-TAC antibodies concurrently with zidovudine May be useful. ...
When Your Child Has Fifth Disease
... disease is contagious mainly during the week before the rash appears, a child who has the rash is no longer contagious and does not need to stay home from school or day care. When adults get fifth disease Most adults who get fifth disease develop just a mild pinkness of the cheeks or no rash at all. ...
... disease is contagious mainly during the week before the rash appears, a child who has the rash is no longer contagious and does not need to stay home from school or day care. When adults get fifth disease Most adults who get fifth disease develop just a mild pinkness of the cheeks or no rash at all. ...
Tuberculosis (TB)
... Latent TB Infection and TB Disease Not everyone infected with TB bacteria becomes sick. As a result, two TB-related conditions exist: latent TB infection and TB disease. (See page 2 for the difference between Latent TB Infection and TB Disease). Testing for TB Infection There are two kinds of tests ...
... Latent TB Infection and TB Disease Not everyone infected with TB bacteria becomes sick. As a result, two TB-related conditions exist: latent TB infection and TB disease. (See page 2 for the difference between Latent TB Infection and TB Disease). Testing for TB Infection There are two kinds of tests ...
BBP Power Point PDF
... It is your responsibility to treat every student or employee as if they were infected with a BBP, no matter how unbelievable it may seem. ...
... It is your responsibility to treat every student or employee as if they were infected with a BBP, no matter how unbelievable it may seem. ...
Contagious disease
... disease by letting the agent multiply (reproduce) in predetermined media in laboratory. In a culture, a growth medium is provided for a particular agent. After inoculation of a specimen of diseased fluid or tissue onto the medium, it is determined whether bacterial growth occurs. ...
... disease by letting the agent multiply (reproduce) in predetermined media in laboratory. In a culture, a growth medium is provided for a particular agent. After inoculation of a specimen of diseased fluid or tissue onto the medium, it is determined whether bacterial growth occurs. ...
Veterinary Public Health and Vector
... -borne diseases show no sign of abating this makes the involvement of veterinarians in public health crucial. Ever since Louis Pasteur first tested his rabies vaccine in 1885, scientists have worked to battle animal-borne diseases such as avian influenza, monkeypox and SARS. Vector-borne pathogens r ...
... -borne diseases show no sign of abating this makes the involvement of veterinarians in public health crucial. Ever since Louis Pasteur first tested his rabies vaccine in 1885, scientists have worked to battle animal-borne diseases such as avian influenza, monkeypox and SARS. Vector-borne pathogens r ...
NON-HUMAN PRIMATES
... viruses that are suitable for applying with nose drops. These vaccines are being tested for their ability to protect chimpanzees, the only animal that is naturally infected by RSV and develops an illness with symptoms similar to those seen in humans.6 ...
... viruses that are suitable for applying with nose drops. These vaccines are being tested for their ability to protect chimpanzees, the only animal that is naturally infected by RSV and develops an illness with symptoms similar to those seen in humans.6 ...
Diabetes and Gum Disease
... impair the efficiency of the flow of nutrients and removal of wastes from body tissues. This impaired blood flow can weaken the gums and bone, making them more susceptible to infection. In addition, if diabetes is poorly controlled, higher glucose levels in the mouth fluids will encourage the growth ...
... impair the efficiency of the flow of nutrients and removal of wastes from body tissues. This impaired blood flow can weaken the gums and bone, making them more susceptible to infection. In addition, if diabetes is poorly controlled, higher glucose levels in the mouth fluids will encourage the growth ...
Diseases 6th Grade Health Class
... Risk Factors are things that are environmental. Typically, you are in a situation that will make your risk higher because of your actions/environment. *There are steps you can take to prevent the risks* For example: Diabetes... #1: Geography. Certain countries, such as Finland and Sweden, have highe ...
... Risk Factors are things that are environmental. Typically, you are in a situation that will make your risk higher because of your actions/environment. *There are steps you can take to prevent the risks* For example: Diabetes... #1: Geography. Certain countries, such as Finland and Sweden, have highe ...
Listeris, Legionella, and small gram
... Person-to-person transmission in nonimmune population Increased disease frequency in households where there is a primary case or an asymptomatic carrier. Primary risk factor for invasive disease = absence of anti-PRP antibody. Close contacts should be given chemoprophylaxis. ...
... Person-to-person transmission in nonimmune population Increased disease frequency in households where there is a primary case or an asymptomatic carrier. Primary risk factor for invasive disease = absence of anti-PRP antibody. Close contacts should be given chemoprophylaxis. ...
Chapter 1: Introduction to Medical Microbiology
... respiratory infections. Health-related immunosuppression can predispose organ transplant recipients, and patients with immunodeficiency disorders, cancer, and diabetes to difficult infections. And, unique exposures due to occupation or travel can be a problem for some patient populations. An immunoc ...
... respiratory infections. Health-related immunosuppression can predispose organ transplant recipients, and patients with immunodeficiency disorders, cancer, and diabetes to difficult infections. And, unique exposures due to occupation or travel can be a problem for some patient populations. An immunoc ...
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.