Lab Dept: Serology Test Name: TOXOCARA ANTIBODY
... Toxocara canis is a nonhuman ascarid nematode that undergoes limited development in humans. Only the larval form occurs in human tissues, especially the liver, eye and central nervous system. Infection is acquired by ingesting eggs which are excreted in the feces of dogs or cats infected with adult ...
... Toxocara canis is a nonhuman ascarid nematode that undergoes limited development in humans. Only the larval form occurs in human tissues, especially the liver, eye and central nervous system. Infection is acquired by ingesting eggs which are excreted in the feces of dogs or cats infected with adult ...
B. anthracis
... traumatic, penetrating injuries of the eye with a soilcontaminated object. intravenous catheter-related sepsis. Other infections: endocarditis, pneumonitis, sepsis, meningitis, etc. Symptomatic treatment is adequate for B. cereus gastroenteritis. The treatment of other Bacillus is complicated becaus ...
... traumatic, penetrating injuries of the eye with a soilcontaminated object. intravenous catheter-related sepsis. Other infections: endocarditis, pneumonitis, sepsis, meningitis, etc. Symptomatic treatment is adequate for B. cereus gastroenteritis. The treatment of other Bacillus is complicated becaus ...
Application of Western Blotting for the
... A variety of antigens are secreted and excreted by parasites present in the blood, faeces, urine and other fluids of the infected host. These antigens have potential for use in immunodiagnosis and vaccine development (16). In previous immunodiagnostic studies on F. hepatica using SDS-PAGE and Wester ...
... A variety of antigens are secreted and excreted by parasites present in the blood, faeces, urine and other fluids of the infected host. These antigens have potential for use in immunodiagnosis and vaccine development (16). In previous immunodiagnostic studies on F. hepatica using SDS-PAGE and Wester ...
- St George`s, University of London
... of clinical relevance of currently used definitions. Standardised definitions for MDR which account for infection type, age, and key risk factors are now needed. The high rates of Acinetobacter and CoNS among the pathogens causing EOS are striking, but additionally emphasise the lack of validated de ...
... of clinical relevance of currently used definitions. Standardised definitions for MDR which account for infection type, age, and key risk factors are now needed. The high rates of Acinetobacter and CoNS among the pathogens causing EOS are striking, but additionally emphasise the lack of validated de ...
Upper Respiratory Tract Disorder
... Acute sinusitis • Infection of the mucous membrane that line the paranasal sinus. • Can be acute,subacute, chronic or allergic • During infection if the passage between the sinus and the nose is clear the infection resolve easily but if there is obstruction by tumor or septum deviation the case bec ...
... Acute sinusitis • Infection of the mucous membrane that line the paranasal sinus. • Can be acute,subacute, chronic or allergic • During infection if the passage between the sinus and the nose is clear the infection resolve easily but if there is obstruction by tumor or septum deviation the case bec ...
Is there an occupational health program for investigators who work
... infectious disease from the animals at SUNY-Stony Brook (SUSB). This is particularly true for anyone using purpose-bred rodents or rabbits. The other animals used at SUSB pose slightly higher but still very small risks from infectious disease. A brief list of zoonotic diseases is attached. The DLAR ...
... infectious disease from the animals at SUNY-Stony Brook (SUSB). This is particularly true for anyone using purpose-bred rodents or rabbits. The other animals used at SUSB pose slightly higher but still very small risks from infectious disease. A brief list of zoonotic diseases is attached. The DLAR ...
Animal Exposure Awareness - Purdue Extension
... to Humans Humans are usually not susceptible to infectious diseases occurring in animals. However, there are some important exceptions. Organisms carried by normal-appearing animals may, on some occasions, produce significant disease in people. Such infections, shared by animals and man, are called ...
... to Humans Humans are usually not susceptible to infectious diseases occurring in animals. However, there are some important exceptions. Organisms carried by normal-appearing animals may, on some occasions, produce significant disease in people. Such infections, shared by animals and man, are called ...
What is Toxoplasmosis?
... survive in the external environment for many months or even years. Other animals can become infected by ingesting these oocysts, but only if large numbers are ingested will disease result. In some cats, particularly if their immune defenses are compromised, the Toxoplasma organisms can invade beyond ...
... survive in the external environment for many months or even years. Other animals can become infected by ingesting these oocysts, but only if large numbers are ingested will disease result. In some cats, particularly if their immune defenses are compromised, the Toxoplasma organisms can invade beyond ...
Abstract: Eperythrozoonosis is a zoonosis transmitted from animals
... eperythrozoonosis vary from asymptomatic subclinical infection to fever, weakness, scleral icterus, and anemia depending on the ratio of infected erythrocytes. The more serious symptoms appear when more than 60% of total erythrocytes are infected(8). Similar to malaria, Eperythrozoonosis typically ...
... eperythrozoonosis vary from asymptomatic subclinical infection to fever, weakness, scleral icterus, and anemia depending on the ratio of infected erythrocytes. The more serious symptoms appear when more than 60% of total erythrocytes are infected(8). Similar to malaria, Eperythrozoonosis typically ...
1-STD,gonorrheanimer-mansour (1)
... Epidemiology: USA: • More than 110 million are living with STD. 20 million will become infected every year. • 50% of the new cases are teenagers. WHO: • More than 1 million people acquire a sexually transmitted infection (STI) every day. • The majority of STIs are present without symptoms. • Some S ...
... Epidemiology: USA: • More than 110 million are living with STD. 20 million will become infected every year. • 50% of the new cases are teenagers. WHO: • More than 1 million people acquire a sexually transmitted infection (STI) every day. • The majority of STIs are present without symptoms. • Some S ...
Hydatid Disease - Developing Anaesthesia
... The domestic dog and other canids, definitive hosts for E. granulosus, may harbour thousands of adult tapeworms without being symptomatic. ...
... The domestic dog and other canids, definitive hosts for E. granulosus, may harbour thousands of adult tapeworms without being symptomatic. ...
Burkholderia Pseudomallei (Melioidosis)
... acute pulmonary infection, acute bloodstream infection, and chronic suppurative infection. Inapparent infections are also possible. The incubation period (time between exposure and appearance of clinical symptoms) is not clearly defined, but may range from 2 days to many years. Acute, localized infe ...
... acute pulmonary infection, acute bloodstream infection, and chronic suppurative infection. Inapparent infections are also possible. The incubation period (time between exposure and appearance of clinical symptoms) is not clearly defined, but may range from 2 days to many years. Acute, localized infe ...
What are Healthcare Associated Infections?
... 1. The importance and general principles of infection prevention and control 2. The nature of Healthcare Associated Infection (HCAI) 3. Factors that may increase susceptibility to infection 4. Individual responsibility to infection prevention & control 5. Where to find information, including legisla ...
... 1. The importance and general principles of infection prevention and control 2. The nature of Healthcare Associated Infection (HCAI) 3. Factors that may increase susceptibility to infection 4. Individual responsibility to infection prevention & control 5. Where to find information, including legisla ...
Hepatitis C Virus (HCV) - Emory EHSO
... affiliated party, member, agent or employee of the Emory University Environmental Health and Safety Office. ...
... affiliated party, member, agent or employee of the Emory University Environmental Health and Safety Office. ...
Fasciolosis
Fasciolosis (also known as fascioliasis, fasciolasis, distomatosis and liver rot) is a parasitic worm infection caused by the common liver fluke Fasciola hepatica as well as by Fasciola gigantica. The disease is a plant-borne trematode zoonosis, and is classified as a Neglected Tropical Disease (NTD). It affects humans, but its main host is ruminants such as cattle and sheep. The disease progresses through four distinct phases; an initial incubation phase of between a few days up to three months with little or no symptoms; an invasive or acute phase which may manifest with: fever, malaise, abdominal pain, gastrointestinal symptoms, urticaria, anemia, jaundice, and respiratory symptoms. The disease later progresses to a latent phase with less symptoms and ultimately into a chronic or obstructive phase months to years later. In the chronic state the disease causes inflammation of the bile ducts, gall bladder and may cause gall stones as well as fibrosis. While chronic inflammation is connected to increased cancer rates it is unclear whether fasciolosis is associated with increased cancer risk.Up to half of those infected display no symptoms, and diagnosis is difficult because eggs are often missed in fecal examination. The methods of detection are through fecal examination, parasite-specific antibody detection, radiological diagnosis as well as laparotomy. In case of a suspected outbreak it may be useful to keep track of dietary history, which is also useful for exclusion of differential diagnoses. Fecal examination is generally not helpful because eggs can seldom be detected in the chronic phase of the infection and detection of eggs. Eggs appear in the feces first between 9–11 weeks post-infection. The cause of this is unknown, and the it is also difficult to distinguish between the different species of fasciola as well distinguishing them from Echinostomes and Fasciolopsis. Most immunodiagnostic tests detect infection with very high sensitivity and as concentration drops after treatment it is a very good diagnostic method. Clinically it is not possible to differentiate from other liver and bile diseases. Radiological methods can detect lesions in both acute and chronic infection, while laparotomy will detect lesions and also occasionally eggs and live worms.Because of the size of the parasite (adult F. hepatica: 20–30 × 13 mm, adult F. gigantica: 25–75×12 mm) fasciolosis is a big concern. The amount of symptoms depend on how many worms and what stage the infection is in. The death rate is significant in both sheep and cattle, but generally low among humans. Treatment with triclabendazole is highly effective against the adult worms as well as various developing stages. Praziquantel is not effective, and older drugs such as bithionol are moderately effective but also cause more side effects. Secondary bacterial infection causing cholangitis is also a concern and can be treated with antibiotics, and toxaemia may be treated with prednisolone.Humans are infected by eating watergrown plants, primarily wild grown watercress in Europe and morning glory in Asia. Infection may also occur by drinking contaminated water with floating young fasciola or when using utensils washed with contaminated water. Cultivated plants do not spread the disease in the same capacity. Human infection is rare even if the infection rate is high among animals. Especially high rates of human infection have been found in Bolivia, Peru and Egypt, and this may be due to consumption of certain foods. No vaccine is available to protect people against Fasciola infection. Preventative measures are primarily treating and immunization the livestock – which are required for the live cycle of the worms. Veterinary vaccines are in development and their use is being considered by a number of countries on account of the risk to human health and economic losses resulting from livestock infection. Other methods include using molluscicides to decrease the amount of snails that act as vectors, but it is not practical. Educational methods to decrease consumption of wild watercress and other waterplants has been shown to work in areas with a high disease burden. In some areas of the world where fascioliasis is found (endemic), special control programs are in place or are planned. The types of control measures depend on the setting (such as epidemiologic, ecologic, and cultural factors). Strict control of the growth and sale of watercress and other edible water plants is important.Individual people can protect themselves by not eating raw watercress and other water plants, especially from endemic grazing areas. Travelers to areas with poor sanitation should avoid food and water that might be contaminated (tainted). Vegetables grown in fields that might have been irrigated with polluted water should be thoroughly cooked, as should viscera from potentially infected animals. Fascioliasis occurs in Europe, Africa, the Americas as well as Oceania. Recently, worldwide losses in animal productivity due to fasciolosis were conservatively estimated at over US$3.2 billion per annum. Fasciolosis is now recognized as an emerging human disease: the World Health Organization (WHO) has estimated that 2.4 million people are infected with Fasciola, and a further 180 million are at risk of infection.