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Biological Weapons: A Module for Nursing Professionals
... (NATO) defines a biological weapons as "the provision of any infectious agent or toxin by any means of delivery in order to cause harm to humans, animals, or plants." Various definitions for bioterrorism have been given. The following may be used: "the intentional use or threat of use of biological ...
... (NATO) defines a biological weapons as "the provision of any infectious agent or toxin by any means of delivery in order to cause harm to humans, animals, or plants." Various definitions for bioterrorism have been given. The following may be used: "the intentional use or threat of use of biological ...
CORYZA FORTE
... Currently more than 300 Echinacea-containing products are sold worldwide as non-specific immunostimulants. Numerous clinical studies have confirmed the herb’s general immune-enhancing effects which result in enhanced T-cell mitogenesis, macrophage phagocytosis, antibody binding, natural killer cell ...
... Currently more than 300 Echinacea-containing products are sold worldwide as non-specific immunostimulants. Numerous clinical studies have confirmed the herb’s general immune-enhancing effects which result in enhanced T-cell mitogenesis, macrophage phagocytosis, antibody binding, natural killer cell ...
update on sexually transmitted infections
... some lesions may contain oncogenic types associated with genital tract dysplasia and cancers (e.g. types 16 and 18).20,33,36 Those at risk of genital warts include young patients (highest incidence in 20-29 years), MSM and patients with HIV.21,34,35 Consistent use of condoms decreases the risk of ge ...
... some lesions may contain oncogenic types associated with genital tract dysplasia and cancers (e.g. types 16 and 18).20,33,36 Those at risk of genital warts include young patients (highest incidence in 20-29 years), MSM and patients with HIV.21,34,35 Consistent use of condoms decreases the risk of ge ...
Exam 3 Practice Test ** Make sure you know WHY the answer is
... 3. The epithelial cells on mucus membranes... a. Are ciliated to help trap small particles in the mucus b. Are triple layered to allow for protection c. Are a special type of epithelial cell called Eustachian cells d. Get irritated easily, which is why you sneeze ...
... 3. The epithelial cells on mucus membranes... a. Are ciliated to help trap small particles in the mucus b. Are triple layered to allow for protection c. Are a special type of epithelial cell called Eustachian cells d. Get irritated easily, which is why you sneeze ...
- Science Publishing Group
... oxidative stress. Oxidative stress is enhanced by chronic inflammation (characteristic to chronic diseases) that is associated with activation of lymphocytes and phagocytes, and is accompanied by the direct or indirect effects of several opportunistic pathogens [24]. In HIV infection, the viral Tran ...
... oxidative stress. Oxidative stress is enhanced by chronic inflammation (characteristic to chronic diseases) that is associated with activation of lymphocytes and phagocytes, and is accompanied by the direct or indirect effects of several opportunistic pathogens [24]. In HIV infection, the viral Tran ...
Effects of in vitro addition of infectious pancreatic necrosis virus ( IPNV)
... detected in the presence of IPNV at any incubation time. The viral titer increased by about 1 log of TCID50 ml-1 with time in leucocyte cultures from blood and from head kidney (Fig. 1(A) and Fig. 1(B)), indicating that a limited viral replication occurred in vitro. In macrophage monolayers, however ...
... detected in the presence of IPNV at any incubation time. The viral titer increased by about 1 log of TCID50 ml-1 with time in leucocyte cultures from blood and from head kidney (Fig. 1(A) and Fig. 1(B)), indicating that a limited viral replication occurred in vitro. In macrophage monolayers, however ...
Bovine viral diarrhea (BVD): A review emphasizing on Iran perspective
... especially in young animals, and may be clinically in apparent or linked with diarrhea (Baker, 1995; Givens et al., 2012). Severe cases are characterized by fever, anorexia, depression, erosions and hemorrhages of the GI tract, diarrhea, and dehydration. In mild cases, diarrhea may not be prominent. ...
... especially in young animals, and may be clinically in apparent or linked with diarrhea (Baker, 1995; Givens et al., 2012). Severe cases are characterized by fever, anorexia, depression, erosions and hemorrhages of the GI tract, diarrhea, and dehydration. In mild cases, diarrhea may not be prominent. ...
Infection control
... • 100,000 Americans have died from AIDS and over 1 million are infected • 65 cases of HIV infection due to occupational exposure occur each year • 8,700 healthcare workers are infected with Hepatitis B each year and 200 die each year • 1 ml of blood contains 100,000,000 doses of Hepatitis B virus • ...
... • 100,000 Americans have died from AIDS and over 1 million are infected • 65 cases of HIV infection due to occupational exposure occur each year • 8,700 healthcare workers are infected with Hepatitis B each year and 200 die each year • 1 ml of blood contains 100,000,000 doses of Hepatitis B virus • ...
Hantavirus
... in rural areas. Deer mice pass the virus to each other and some of the population is usually infected, but deer mice do not get sick or have any symptoms. In Washington, about 14% of over 1,100 tested deer mice have been infected with Sin Nombre virus. Since infected deer mice live throughout the st ...
... in rural areas. Deer mice pass the virus to each other and some of the population is usually infected, but deer mice do not get sick or have any symptoms. In Washington, about 14% of over 1,100 tested deer mice have been infected with Sin Nombre virus. Since infected deer mice live throughout the st ...
Foot-and-mouth disease virus causes transplacental infection and death in foetal lambs
... transplacentally, its role in causing abortion and the potential of the foetus and associated fluids to act as a reservoir of infection has hindered understanding of the disease. The epidemiological significance of a uterine reservoir of virus has not previously been examined. For these reasons, we ...
... transplacentally, its role in causing abortion and the potential of the foetus and associated fluids to act as a reservoir of infection has hindered understanding of the disease. The epidemiological significance of a uterine reservoir of virus has not previously been examined. For these reasons, we ...
Global Virus Network (GVN) Launches Zika Task Force Comprised
... mosquito, which are the same species spreading the chikungunya and dengue viruses. This presents a scientific problem in that the Zika virus is challenging to diagnose because, once viremia ends after about 7 to 10 days of acute infection, there are cross reactions among antibodies generated by othe ...
... mosquito, which are the same species spreading the chikungunya and dengue viruses. This presents a scientific problem in that the Zika virus is challenging to diagnose because, once viremia ends after about 7 to 10 days of acute infection, there are cross reactions among antibodies generated by othe ...
GVN - IFO
... mosquito, which are the same species spreading the chikungunya and dengue viruses. This presents a scientific problem in that the Zika virus is challenging to diagnose because, once viremia ends after about 7 to 10 days of acute infection, there are cross reactions among antibodies generated by othe ...
... mosquito, which are the same species spreading the chikungunya and dengue viruses. This presents a scientific problem in that the Zika virus is challenging to diagnose because, once viremia ends after about 7 to 10 days of acute infection, there are cross reactions among antibodies generated by othe ...
Infectious pancreatic necrosis virus induces apoptosis in vitro and in
... and delays induction of internucleosomal DNA cleavage induced by IPNV. When CHSE-214 monolayers were infected with the recombinant strains, the characteristic apoptotic laddering of DNA started to occur at 16 –18 h p.i. for all three viruses (Fig. 3A). The bands were weak at 16, 18, and 20 h, but fr ...
... and delays induction of internucleosomal DNA cleavage induced by IPNV. When CHSE-214 monolayers were infected with the recombinant strains, the characteristic apoptotic laddering of DNA started to occur at 16 –18 h p.i. for all three viruses (Fig. 3A). The bands were weak at 16, 18, and 20 h, but fr ...
Bloodborne Pathogens - Dallas County R
... causes it to break down. The infected person becomes seriously ill when the immune system loses its ability to fight infection. Some infected persons may go on to develop AIDS. There is not a preventative vaccine for HIV. ...
... causes it to break down. The infected person becomes seriously ill when the immune system loses its ability to fight infection. Some infected persons may go on to develop AIDS. There is not a preventative vaccine for HIV. ...
Common Cold Philosophy
... Common Cold Philosophy The common cold is a viral infection that causes inflammation of the upper respiratory tract. It is the most common infectious disease among people of all ages. Although the common cold is benign and self-limiting, it can lead to secondary bacterial infections. A cold can be s ...
... Common Cold Philosophy The common cold is a viral infection that causes inflammation of the upper respiratory tract. It is the most common infectious disease among people of all ages. Although the common cold is benign and self-limiting, it can lead to secondary bacterial infections. A cold can be s ...
Pink Eye
... Allergies. Foreign bodies, such as dirt or bugs. Viral and bacterial pinkeye are contagious and spread very easily. Since most pinkeye is caused by viruses for which there is usually no medical treatment, preventing its spread is important. Poor hand-washing is the main cause of the spread of pinkey ...
... Allergies. Foreign bodies, such as dirt or bugs. Viral and bacterial pinkeye are contagious and spread very easily. Since most pinkeye is caused by viruses for which there is usually no medical treatment, preventing its spread is important. Poor hand-washing is the main cause of the spread of pinkey ...
Working with Zika and Usutu Viruses in Vitro
... titers in most of the cell lines tested. Moreover, cytopathic effects were observed in 8 of the cell ...
... titers in most of the cell lines tested. Moreover, cytopathic effects were observed in 8 of the cell ...
Pandemics
... Prevention: Slowing the Spread of Pandemic Disease There is no foolproof method for preventing the spread of disease during an influenza outbreak, epidemic, or pandemic. Although a vaccine is not likely to be available at first, today it is easier to produce specific vaccines more quickly than in th ...
... Prevention: Slowing the Spread of Pandemic Disease There is no foolproof method for preventing the spread of disease during an influenza outbreak, epidemic, or pandemic. Although a vaccine is not likely to be available at first, today it is easier to produce specific vaccines more quickly than in th ...
Feline Respiratory Disease Complex
... ulceration of the oral mucosa. • Lesions on the tongue or hard palate initially may appear as vesicles, which subsequently rupture. • These ulcerations are occasionally found on the epithelium covering the median nasal septum. • In severe cases caliciviruses destroy epithelial cells of the bronchiol ...
... ulceration of the oral mucosa. • Lesions on the tongue or hard palate initially may appear as vesicles, which subsequently rupture. • These ulcerations are occasionally found on the epithelium covering the median nasal septum. • In severe cases caliciviruses destroy epithelial cells of the bronchiol ...
What do you know about SARS
... the abbreviation stands for Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome. SARS is the latest international epidemic creating upheaval and fear around the world. This illness is considered to be a deadly pneumonia virus (disease to the lungs) that causes your body to deteriorate after being exposed to it. It do ...
... the abbreviation stands for Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome. SARS is the latest international epidemic creating upheaval and fear around the world. This illness is considered to be a deadly pneumonia virus (disease to the lungs) that causes your body to deteriorate after being exposed to it. It do ...
Laboratory Acquired Infections
... History of LAIs • Harding and Byers literature search of LAIs for 20 years following Pike and Sulkin publications found 1,267 overt infections with 22 deaths • Harding and Byers also reported: – <20% of LAIs from known exposure or documented accident in the lab – Only 7 documented secondary infecti ...
... History of LAIs • Harding and Byers literature search of LAIs for 20 years following Pike and Sulkin publications found 1,267 overt infections with 22 deaths • Harding and Byers also reported: – <20% of LAIs from known exposure or documented accident in the lab – Only 7 documented secondary infecti ...
Critical Role of Virion-Associated Cholesterol
... encapsidation of genomic RNA. This process is thought to occur upon interaction of the core protein with viral RNA, and this core-RNA interaction may induce a change from RNA replication to packaging. As with related viruses, the mature HCV virion likely consists of a nucleocapsid and an outer envel ...
... encapsidation of genomic RNA. This process is thought to occur upon interaction of the core protein with viral RNA, and this core-RNA interaction may induce a change from RNA replication to packaging. As with related viruses, the mature HCV virion likely consists of a nucleocapsid and an outer envel ...
Infectious Diseases Review Course
... confusion about the agents and mechanisms of lipodystrophy, but this is not the case with insulin resistance resulting in elevated blood sugar. All protease inhibitors are associated with insulin resistance, which can be measured within days of administration. Thus, indinavir is the best option sinc ...
... confusion about the agents and mechanisms of lipodystrophy, but this is not the case with insulin resistance resulting in elevated blood sugar. All protease inhibitors are associated with insulin resistance, which can be measured within days of administration. Thus, indinavir is the best option sinc ...
Herpes simplex virus
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Herpes simplex virus 1 and 2 (HSV-1 and HSV-2), also known as human herpesvirus 1 and 2 (HHV-1 and HHV-2), are two members of the herpesvirus family, Herpesviridae, that infect humans. Both HSV-1 (which produces most cold sores) and HSV-2 (which produces most genital herpes) are ubiquitous and contagious. They can be spread when an infected person is producing and shedding the virus. Herpes simplex can be spread through contact with saliva, such as sharing drinks.Symptoms of herpes simplex virus infection include watery blisters in the skin or mucous membranes of the mouth, lips or genitals. Lesions heal with a scab characteristic of herpetic disease. Sometimes, the viruses cause very mild or atypical symptoms during outbreaks. However, as neurotropic and neuroinvasive viruses, HSV-1 and -2 persist in the body by becoming latent and hiding from the immune system in the cell bodies of neurons. After the initial or primary infection, some infected people experience sporadic episodes of viral reactivation or outbreaks. In an outbreak, the virus in a nerve cell becomes active and is transported via the neuron's axon to the skin, where virus replication and shedding occur and cause new sores. It is one of the most common sexually transmitted infections.