(G1/G2) primers - UM Research Repository
... Leptospirosis is an infectious disease affecting both humans and animals and considered one of the common zoonotic disease worldwide. It is caused by spirochetes from the genus of Leptospira. Rodents have unambiguously served as reservoir for leptospires by shedding them through urine for extended p ...
... Leptospirosis is an infectious disease affecting both humans and animals and considered one of the common zoonotic disease worldwide. It is caused by spirochetes from the genus of Leptospira. Rodents have unambiguously served as reservoir for leptospires by shedding them through urine for extended p ...
Advances in modeling highlight a tension between analytical
... CWD and that risk of infection, especially in males, increases with age and decreases among older deer. They concluded that the observed spatial heterogeneity in CWD prevalence is due to sampling variation and deer demography and not to spatial differences (i.e., hotspots) in transmission. Still, th ...
... CWD and that risk of infection, especially in males, increases with age and decreases among older deer. They concluded that the observed spatial heterogeneity in CWD prevalence is due to sampling variation and deer demography and not to spatial differences (i.e., hotspots) in transmission. Still, th ...
Emerging Zoonoses
... must renew our commitment to the prevention and control of infectious diseases, recognizing that the competition between humans and microbes will continue long past our lifetimes and those of our children.” Jeffrey P. Koplan, Director, CDC ...
... must renew our commitment to the prevention and control of infectious diseases, recognizing that the competition between humans and microbes will continue long past our lifetimes and those of our children.” Jeffrey P. Koplan, Director, CDC ...
Influenza - National Academies
... Should not be cleaned Face-fitting is required for optimal efficacy Cannot be shared May be used until breathing becomes difficult, or they become damaged, dirty, or grossly contaminated with sweat/saliva. If contact transmission is of concern, it may be appropriate to dispose of the respirator imme ...
... Should not be cleaned Face-fitting is required for optimal efficacy Cannot be shared May be used until breathing becomes difficult, or they become damaged, dirty, or grossly contaminated with sweat/saliva. If contact transmission is of concern, it may be appropriate to dispose of the respirator imme ...
Pathogens and Disease B1 1.4
... Write a letter to Dr. R Bledstrom, head of medicine in Austria. Explain your theory about childbed fever and your struggle to convince doctors to take appropriate action. ...
... Write a letter to Dr. R Bledstrom, head of medicine in Austria. Explain your theory about childbed fever and your struggle to convince doctors to take appropriate action. ...
Mapping the Aetiology of Non-Malarial Febrile Illness in
... febrile disease. A lack of knowledge of distribution of these pathogens, and a lack of screening and point-of-care diagnostics to identify them, prevents effective management of these generally treatable contributors to disease burden. While prospective data collection is vital, an untapped body of ...
... febrile disease. A lack of knowledge of distribution of these pathogens, and a lack of screening and point-of-care diagnostics to identify them, prevents effective management of these generally treatable contributors to disease burden. While prospective data collection is vital, an untapped body of ...
Employee Training Quiz - Workplace Bloodborne Pathogens
... 10. Universal Precautions means treating bodily fluids as if they are known to be infectious. 11. There are only 3 bloodborne diseases. ...
... 10. Universal Precautions means treating bodily fluids as if they are known to be infectious. 11. There are only 3 bloodborne diseases. ...
Emerging and Re-emerging Infections
... By altering the ecology of the natural habitats of these animals the risk of contact between animal and people is increased. Ecological changes may also favor an increase in the population of the microbe or its natural host. Deforestation for agricultural and other activities cause severe disruption ...
... By altering the ecology of the natural habitats of these animals the risk of contact between animal and people is increased. Ecological changes may also favor an increase in the population of the microbe or its natural host. Deforestation for agricultural and other activities cause severe disruption ...
Zoonotic diseases - Yeditepe University
... with 6-7 nm spike projections. • virion 130-240nm * 80nm • -ve stranded RNA codes for 5 proteins; G, M, N, L, S • Exceedingly wide range of hosts. • There are 5 other members of Lyssavirus : Mokola, Lagosbat, Duvenhage, EBL-1, and EBL-2. • Duvenhage and EBL-2 have been associated with human rabies. ...
... with 6-7 nm spike projections. • virion 130-240nm * 80nm • -ve stranded RNA codes for 5 proteins; G, M, N, L, S • Exceedingly wide range of hosts. • There are 5 other members of Lyssavirus : Mokola, Lagosbat, Duvenhage, EBL-1, and EBL-2. • Duvenhage and EBL-2 have been associated with human rabies. ...
Epidemic Disease Detection and Forecasting: A Survey
... With the recent upturn in tourism and global nature of modern life, diverse societies are evolving to form new communities of people in different parts of the world. With this form of vibrancy, people are placing an increased importance on health and the threat of diseases. The health officials are ...
... With the recent upturn in tourism and global nature of modern life, diverse societies are evolving to form new communities of people in different parts of the world. With this form of vibrancy, people are placing an increased importance on health and the threat of diseases. The health officials are ...
Epidemiology Key Terms and Core Concepts
... Note: Infection does not automatically occur when an agent enters the body of a host. Whether exposure to an agent results in infection depends on several factors related to the host, the agent, and the environment. • Host factors that influence the outcome of an exposure include the presence or abs ...
... Note: Infection does not automatically occur when an agent enters the body of a host. Whether exposure to an agent results in infection depends on several factors related to the host, the agent, and the environment. • Host factors that influence the outcome of an exposure include the presence or abs ...
Eichner, M. and K. Dietz. 2003. "Transmission potential
... risk for severe complications. To minimize the danger, these high-risk individuals and their close contacts would have to be excluded from the vaccination program, at the cost of lowering the level of immunity in the population [Kemper and Matthew 2003]. The same year as Kaplan’s model was presented ...
... risk for severe complications. To minimize the danger, these high-risk individuals and their close contacts would have to be excluded from the vaccination program, at the cost of lowering the level of immunity in the population [Kemper and Matthew 2003]. The same year as Kaplan’s model was presented ...
First report of the intracellular fish parasite Sphaerothecum
... roach, Rutilus rutilus) (Gozlan et al., 2009). Given its potential to infect diverse other species, S. destruens has become a major worldwide threat for fish biodiversity (Arkush et al., 2003; Al-Shorbaji et al., 2015). Although many cyprinids are highly susceptible to S. destruens infection, the top ...
... roach, Rutilus rutilus) (Gozlan et al., 2009). Given its potential to infect diverse other species, S. destruens has become a major worldwide threat for fish biodiversity (Arkush et al., 2003; Al-Shorbaji et al., 2015). Although many cyprinids are highly susceptible to S. destruens infection, the top ...
Symbionts and Pathogens: What is the Difference?
... includes abiotic factors to which organisms respond as well as other living organisms, from the same or different species. Within the enormous diversity of living beings on Earth, one of the groups that undoubtedly have achieved higher success and prosperity is that of the prokaryotes. A feature tha ...
... includes abiotic factors to which organisms respond as well as other living organisms, from the same or different species. Within the enormous diversity of living beings on Earth, one of the groups that undoubtedly have achieved higher success and prosperity is that of the prokaryotes. A feature tha ...
ARTHROPOD PESTS AS DISEASE VECTORS
... Body lice (Pedlculus humanus var corporis) are the vecton of two particularly serious diseases, typhus (Rickettsia prowazekl) and relapsing fever ( B o d i a recrtmtis), and of the less serious trench fever (Rlckettsra qurntana). Head lice (I~.humanusvar capitis) cause continuing problems throughout ...
... Body lice (Pedlculus humanus var corporis) are the vecton of two particularly serious diseases, typhus (Rickettsia prowazekl) and relapsing fever ( B o d i a recrtmtis), and of the less serious trench fever (Rlckettsra qurntana). Head lice (I~.humanusvar capitis) cause continuing problems throughout ...
Isolation and Physiological Characterization of a New Algicidal Virus
... tested (Table 1). The infectivity of HpygDNAV is therefore considered not only ‘species-specific’ but also ‘strainspecific’, as observed in the case of other algal viruses (Tomaru et al., 2004a, 2004b, 2008). The replication parameters of HpygDNAV were determined by growth experiments. Cultures cont ...
... tested (Table 1). The infectivity of HpygDNAV is therefore considered not only ‘species-specific’ but also ‘strainspecific’, as observed in the case of other algal viruses (Tomaru et al., 2004a, 2004b, 2008). The replication parameters of HpygDNAV were determined by growth experiments. Cultures cont ...
Análisis mediante espectroscopia infrarroja FT
... Whooping cough is a highly contagious infectious disease of the upper respiratory tract caused by the Gram-negative pathogen Bordetella pertussis [1]. Despite widespread and efficient vaccination, in the last two decades there has been a worldwide resurgence of pertussis [2, 3]. The resurgence of th ...
... Whooping cough is a highly contagious infectious disease of the upper respiratory tract caused by the Gram-negative pathogen Bordetella pertussis [1]. Despite widespread and efficient vaccination, in the last two decades there has been a worldwide resurgence of pertussis [2, 3]. The resurgence of th ...
Seasonality and the dynamics of infectious diseases
... the best-studied examples of the role of seasonality in shaping population fluctuations. In this paper, we review examples from human and wildlife disease systems to illustrate the challenges inherent in understanding the mechanisms and impacts of seasonal environmental drivers. Empirical evidence p ...
... the best-studied examples of the role of seasonality in shaping population fluctuations. In this paper, we review examples from human and wildlife disease systems to illustrate the challenges inherent in understanding the mechanisms and impacts of seasonal environmental drivers. Empirical evidence p ...
Nov. 3 Darwinian Medicine
... •As we know by this point in the course, infectious agents maximize their ability to survive and reproduce despite elaborate host defenses •Parasites interact with hosts in complex ways and it’s helpful to break down phenomena associated with infectious disease: ...
... •As we know by this point in the course, infectious agents maximize their ability to survive and reproduce despite elaborate host defenses •Parasites interact with hosts in complex ways and it’s helpful to break down phenomena associated with infectious disease: ...
A Solution Based Approach for Saving Nonhuman
... 71.8 % have originated from wildlife hosts and include sudden acute respiratory syndrome (SARS), avian influenza, Ebola, monkeypox, and West Nile virus (Jones et al. 2008). Although all animals may serve as a reservoir of zoonotic pathogens, NHP are one of the most common taxa to share infectious age ...
... 71.8 % have originated from wildlife hosts and include sudden acute respiratory syndrome (SARS), avian influenza, Ebola, monkeypox, and West Nile virus (Jones et al. 2008). Although all animals may serve as a reservoir of zoonotic pathogens, NHP are one of the most common taxa to share infectious age ...
Bloodborne Pathogens Agenda
... Pathogens Can Enter Your Body Through mucous membranes, such as your eyes, nose and mouth Through a cut or sore on your skin Through a wound from a contaminated object, such as a needle or broken glass ...
... Pathogens Can Enter Your Body Through mucous membranes, such as your eyes, nose and mouth Through a cut or sore on your skin Through a wound from a contaminated object, such as a needle or broken glass ...
Epidemiology - BMC Dentists 2011
... To explain the etiology (cause) of a single disease or group of diseases using information management To determine if data are consistent with proposed hypothesis To provide a basis for developing control measures and prevention procedures for groups and at risk populations ...
... To explain the etiology (cause) of a single disease or group of diseases using information management To determine if data are consistent with proposed hypothesis To provide a basis for developing control measures and prevention procedures for groups and at risk populations ...
Host Pathogen Relations: Exploring Animal Models for Fungal
... The murine model for infection is well developed because of its direct implication for human systems. The mouse has been used to model oral, vaginal, and systemic infections, which have been shown to mimic human infection [14–16]. Approximately 90% of HIV and AIDS patients experience an episode of o ...
... The murine model for infection is well developed because of its direct implication for human systems. The mouse has been used to model oral, vaginal, and systemic infections, which have been shown to mimic human infection [14–16]. Approximately 90% of HIV and AIDS patients experience an episode of o ...
Expanding the Paradigms of Plant Pathogen Life History
... function of the life history of a pathogen and its adaptation to different environments [3,8]. It is becoming increasingly clear that evolutionary forces outside the context of human–pathogen interactions are responsible for the acquisition and maintenance of some virulence factors [11]. Genomics an ...
... function of the life history of a pathogen and its adaptation to different environments [3,8]. It is becoming increasingly clear that evolutionary forces outside the context of human–pathogen interactions are responsible for the acquisition and maintenance of some virulence factors [11]. Genomics an ...