2012 Medical Student Scholarship Winner – Christina Sarris
... cases, the fatigue is self-limited or has a known cause. Chronic Fatigue Syndrome, also referred to as Myalgic Encephalomyelitis, is a frustrating medical condition characterized by unexplained persistent fatigue that results in significant deficits in one’s daily social, educational, and occupation ...
... cases, the fatigue is self-limited or has a known cause. Chronic Fatigue Syndrome, also referred to as Myalgic Encephalomyelitis, is a frustrating medical condition characterized by unexplained persistent fatigue that results in significant deficits in one’s daily social, educational, and occupation ...
MS Word - CL Davis Foundation
... Morphologic Dx: Bilateral Ulcerative Dermatitis Etiopathogenesis: Primary staphylococcal (Staph aureus) infection with subsequent severe pruritis & & aggressive scratching. Occasionally “mini outbreaks” of this condition occur, particularly in young adult rats. The initiating factors are often obscu ...
... Morphologic Dx: Bilateral Ulcerative Dermatitis Etiopathogenesis: Primary staphylococcal (Staph aureus) infection with subsequent severe pruritis & & aggressive scratching. Occasionally “mini outbreaks” of this condition occur, particularly in young adult rats. The initiating factors are often obscu ...
Chlamydia trachomatis IgG and IgA
... Chlamydial infection is asymptomatic in most women and many men: left untreated, it leads to sequelae that place heavy medical, psychosocial, and economic burdens on women, men, infants and the healthcare system. As infections are either asymptomatic, laboratory techniques are the sole means of diag ...
... Chlamydial infection is asymptomatic in most women and many men: left untreated, it leads to sequelae that place heavy medical, psychosocial, and economic burdens on women, men, infants and the healthcare system. As infections are either asymptomatic, laboratory techniques are the sole means of diag ...
D. Carleton Gajdusek - Nobel Lecture
... that virus infections of man could, after long delay, produce chronic degenerative disease and disease with apparent heredofamilial patterns of occurrence, and with none of the inflammatory responses regularly associated with viral infections. Soon thereafter, several other progressive degenerative ...
... that virus infections of man could, after long delay, produce chronic degenerative disease and disease with apparent heredofamilial patterns of occurrence, and with none of the inflammatory responses regularly associated with viral infections. Soon thereafter, several other progressive degenerative ...
UNCONVENTIONAL VIRUSES AND THE ORIGIN AND DISAPPEARANCE OF KURU
... that virus infections of man could, after long delay, produce chronic degenerative disease and disease with apparent heredofamilial patterns of occurrence, and with none of the inflammatory responses regularly associated with viral infections. Soon thereafter, several other progressive degenerative ...
... that virus infections of man could, after long delay, produce chronic degenerative disease and disease with apparent heredofamilial patterns of occurrence, and with none of the inflammatory responses regularly associated with viral infections. Soon thereafter, several other progressive degenerative ...
Electronic Journal of Differential Equations, Vol. 2011 (2011), No. 155,... ISSN: 1072-6691. URL: or
... the Canadian province of Manitoba, Aboriginals and people residing in remote and isolated communities are at increased risk of severe illness due to the pandemic H1N1 infection [40]. Like in the case of seasonal flu, the H1N1 pandemic is believed to be spreading mainly through coughs and sneezes of ...
... the Canadian province of Manitoba, Aboriginals and people residing in remote and isolated communities are at increased risk of severe illness due to the pandemic H1N1 infection [40]. Like in the case of seasonal flu, the H1N1 pandemic is believed to be spreading mainly through coughs and sneezes of ...
The Interval between Successive Cases of an
... The interval between successive cases of an infectious disease is determined by the time from infection to infectiousness, the duration of infectiousness, the time from infection to disease onset (incubation period), the duration of any extra-human phase of the infectious agent, and the proportion c ...
... The interval between successive cases of an infectious disease is determined by the time from infection to infectiousness, the duration of infectiousness, the time from infection to disease onset (incubation period), the duration of any extra-human phase of the infectious agent, and the proportion c ...
Endemic Typhus in Singapore – A Re
... With the availability of this more accurate test, we believe more cases of endemic typhus are being diagnosed in patients with undifferentiated acute febrile illnesses at our institution. Exposure to known vectors of endemic typhus is necessary for inoculation of the etiologic agent R.typhi. The rol ...
... With the availability of this more accurate test, we believe more cases of endemic typhus are being diagnosed in patients with undifferentiated acute febrile illnesses at our institution. Exposure to known vectors of endemic typhus is necessary for inoculation of the etiologic agent R.typhi. The rol ...
Open access
... 4. European Centre for Disease Prevention and Control, 2015. Rapid risk assessment: Zika virus epidemic in the Americas: potential association with microcephaly and Guillain-Barré syndrome. Stockholm, Sweden: European Centre for Disease Prevention and Control; 2015. http://ecdc.europa.eu/en/publica ...
... 4. European Centre for Disease Prevention and Control, 2015. Rapid risk assessment: Zika virus epidemic in the Americas: potential association with microcephaly and Guillain-Barré syndrome. Stockholm, Sweden: European Centre for Disease Prevention and Control; 2015. http://ecdc.europa.eu/en/publica ...
Toxoplasma gondii - Food Standards Australia New Zealand
... calcifications (Hill et al. 2007; Zhou et al. 2011). Although the risk of transmission is less common in the first trimester, congenital infections acquired during the first trimester are more severe than those acquired in the second or third trimester of pregnancy (Montoya and Liesenfeld 2004; Hill ...
... calcifications (Hill et al. 2007; Zhou et al. 2011). Although the risk of transmission is less common in the first trimester, congenital infections acquired during the first trimester are more severe than those acquired in the second or third trimester of pregnancy (Montoya and Liesenfeld 2004; Hill ...
Transmissible Gastroenteritis - Iowa State University Digital Repository
... a high death rate in baby pigs. For several years they had observed this disease which limited death losses largely to pigs only a few days old. However, older hogs were observed to be affected also. Some shoats and brood sows showed diarrhea and occasionally vomited. The diarrhea was often quite pr ...
... a high death rate in baby pigs. For several years they had observed this disease which limited death losses largely to pigs only a few days old. However, older hogs were observed to be affected also. Some shoats and brood sows showed diarrhea and occasionally vomited. The diarrhea was often quite pr ...
Infections and exercise in high-performance athletes
... As compared with a sedentary lifestyle, the practice of moderate, regular physical training is generally considered to be associated with improved health, including, for example, lower blood pressure and bodyweight, improved glucose tolerance and possibly a decreased sensitivity to upper respiratory ...
... As compared with a sedentary lifestyle, the practice of moderate, regular physical training is generally considered to be associated with improved health, including, for example, lower blood pressure and bodyweight, improved glucose tolerance and possibly a decreased sensitivity to upper respiratory ...
viral hemorrhagic fever
... • Contact with blood, secretions, or tissue of an infected animal • Inhalation of aerosols by laboratory workers during cultivation of these viruses • Ingestion of contaminated raw goat milk • Waterborne (suspected) • Airborne (suspected) ...
... • Contact with blood, secretions, or tissue of an infected animal • Inhalation of aerosols by laboratory workers during cultivation of these viruses • Ingestion of contaminated raw goat milk • Waterborne (suspected) • Airborne (suspected) ...
Aquaculture - Biosecurity The importance of biosecurity and
... 3. Egg disinfection- Egg disinfection with iodine or other solutions at the time of the water hardening of eggs can reduce the incidence of disease problems of eggs and larvae. 4. Traffic- Restricting people and equipment traffic can reduce the chance of disease transmission from one facility to an ...
... 3. Egg disinfection- Egg disinfection with iodine or other solutions at the time of the water hardening of eggs can reduce the incidence of disease problems of eggs and larvae. 4. Traffic- Restricting people and equipment traffic can reduce the chance of disease transmission from one facility to an ...
The Road to a better infection control program
... Comment. It should be noted that urine culture results are not included in the criteria. However, if an appropriately collected and processed urine specimen was sent and if the resident was not taking antibiotics at the time, then the culture must be reported as either positive or contaminated. Beca ...
... Comment. It should be noted that urine culture results are not included in the criteria. However, if an appropriately collected and processed urine specimen was sent and if the resident was not taking antibiotics at the time, then the culture must be reported as either positive or contaminated. Beca ...
Human African trypanosomiasis: a review of non
... infections with T. brucei are considered outside the scope of this review. The Trypanosoma parasites are transmitted through the bite of an infected tsetse fly,4 and undergo complex changes during their life-cycle alternating between the insect vector and the mammal host. After the parasites are inoc ...
... infections with T. brucei are considered outside the scope of this review. The Trypanosoma parasites are transmitted through the bite of an infected tsetse fly,4 and undergo complex changes during their life-cycle alternating between the insect vector and the mammal host. After the parasites are inoc ...
Prion protein in cardiac muscle of elk (Cervus elaphus nelsoni) and
... of chronic wasting disease (CWD)-affected cervids, samples of diaphragm, tongue, heart and three appendicular skeletal muscles from mule deer (Odocoileus hemionus), white-tailed deer (Odocoileus virginianus), elk (Cervus elaphus nelsoni) and moose (Alces alces shirasi) were examined by ELISA, Wester ...
... of chronic wasting disease (CWD)-affected cervids, samples of diaphragm, tongue, heart and three appendicular skeletal muscles from mule deer (Odocoileus hemionus), white-tailed deer (Odocoileus virginianus), elk (Cervus elaphus nelsoni) and moose (Alces alces shirasi) were examined by ELISA, Wester ...
Pathogens, Personality, and Culture: Disease Prevalence Predicts
... What particular kinds of personality traits might reflect these differences? Our analysis suggests at least three specific hypotheses, each informed by the consideration of specific kinds of behaviors that are associated with the risk of disease transmission. Many diseases may be transmitted from pe ...
... What particular kinds of personality traits might reflect these differences? Our analysis suggests at least three specific hypotheses, each informed by the consideration of specific kinds of behaviors that are associated with the risk of disease transmission. Many diseases may be transmitted from pe ...
THE UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT FOR THE DISTRICT OF
... Acting Antiviral medications (“DAAs”), which are now available as “breakthrough medications” to treat HCV, because his MFS is less than F2. Mr. Cunningham’s doctor submitted a Prior Authorization form to Colorado Medicaid requesting that Mr. Cunningham be provided with DAAs. Relying on a previous ve ...
... Acting Antiviral medications (“DAAs”), which are now available as “breakthrough medications” to treat HCV, because his MFS is less than F2. Mr. Cunningham’s doctor submitted a Prior Authorization form to Colorado Medicaid requesting that Mr. Cunningham be provided with DAAs. Relying on a previous ve ...
Primer 01 Microbiology 101
... The modified Kinyoun stain differs from the Kinyoun stain by using a weak acid solution in alcohol. Nocardia, Rhodococcus, Gordonia, and Tsukamurella will retain some of the basic fuchsin stain when this weak solution is used but not when the higher concentration of acid is used. ...
... The modified Kinyoun stain differs from the Kinyoun stain by using a weak acid solution in alcohol. Nocardia, Rhodococcus, Gordonia, and Tsukamurella will retain some of the basic fuchsin stain when this weak solution is used but not when the higher concentration of acid is used. ...
Variant Creutzfeldt-Jakob Disease (vCJD) and Gastrointestinal
... tional conversion of PrPc to PrPsc represents the central event in all TSE pathogeneses, including vCJD. No covalent differences have been found between PrPc and PrPsc to account for these post-translational modification [8]. Biophysical studies have demonstrated a striking conformational difference ...
... tional conversion of PrPc to PrPsc represents the central event in all TSE pathogeneses, including vCJD. No covalent differences have been found between PrPc and PrPsc to account for these post-translational modification [8]. Biophysical studies have demonstrated a striking conformational difference ...
Combined Haemophilus influenzae respiratory infection and allergic
... airways disease induces the complete suppression of phagocytic cells in the lung that leads to chronic infection, neutrophilic inflammation and steroid resistance. ...
... airways disease induces the complete suppression of phagocytic cells in the lung that leads to chronic infection, neutrophilic inflammation and steroid resistance. ...
POST TEST - Washoe County
... Why are we Concerned About Tuleramia as a Bioweapon? Francisella tularensis is very infectious. A small number (10-50 or so organisms) can cause disease. Tularemia has long been considered a potential biological weapon because of its extreme infectivity, ease of dissemination, and substantial capaci ...
... Why are we Concerned About Tuleramia as a Bioweapon? Francisella tularensis is very infectious. A small number (10-50 or so organisms) can cause disease. Tularemia has long been considered a potential biological weapon because of its extreme infectivity, ease of dissemination, and substantial capaci ...
Recommendations for breastfeeding during maternal infections
... leukemia, myelitis and eye infection that may result in blindness. HTLV II is not associated with disease. They can be transmitted via blood, infected needles, sexual intercourse and from mother to infant by means of breastfeeding. The principal mode of transmission is vertical, but the predominant ...
... leukemia, myelitis and eye infection that may result in blindness. HTLV II is not associated with disease. They can be transmitted via blood, infected needles, sexual intercourse and from mother to infant by means of breastfeeding. The principal mode of transmission is vertical, but the predominant ...
What`s All the Fuss About Clostridium difficile? by Peter Iwen, PhD
... Follow-up testing of previous positive result not useful – Patients remain positive for months – Not useful for “proof-of-cure” ...
... Follow-up testing of previous positive result not useful – Patients remain positive for months – Not useful for “proof-of-cure” ...
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.