Case from Virginia: A Neonate with Splenomegaly
... – Can present with ascites, severe liver disease or respiratory failure – Infants without liver or lung involvement may have just hypotonia and developmental delay ...
... – Can present with ascites, severe liver disease or respiratory failure – Infants without liver or lung involvement may have just hypotonia and developmental delay ...
CHLAMYDIA and CHLAMYDOPHILA
... not susceptible to the beta-lactam antibiotics which are the drugs of choice for treatment of gonorrhoea and syphilis. Vaccines are of little value and are not used. Treatment coupled with improved sanitation to prevent reinfection is the best way to control infection. Safe sexual practices and prom ...
... not susceptible to the beta-lactam antibiotics which are the drugs of choice for treatment of gonorrhoea and syphilis. Vaccines are of little value and are not used. Treatment coupled with improved sanitation to prevent reinfection is the best way to control infection. Safe sexual practices and prom ...
Vaccine Development: A History of Success
... the most common cause of diarrhea in infants and young children, infects virtually all American children by the time they reach age five, causing some 250,000 emergency room visits and 70,000 hospitalizations each year. Besides diarrhea, its symptoms include vomiting, fever, and abdominal pain. Vict ...
... the most common cause of diarrhea in infants and young children, infects virtually all American children by the time they reach age five, causing some 250,000 emergency room visits and 70,000 hospitalizations each year. Besides diarrhea, its symptoms include vomiting, fever, and abdominal pain. Vict ...
Final Case Study - Cal State LA
... Blood test for organism presence Gram stain Biochemical tests Therapy is based on the strain of organism, which can have different resistances to different antibiotics Antibiotic sensitivity testing should be done on the organism, then once an effective antibiotic is found, the patient should ...
... Blood test for organism presence Gram stain Biochemical tests Therapy is based on the strain of organism, which can have different resistances to different antibiotics Antibiotic sensitivity testing should be done on the organism, then once an effective antibiotic is found, the patient should ...
18.3 Viral Diseases KEY CONCEPT
... • There are many examples of viral infections. – HIV • The body has natural defenses against viruses. ...
... • There are many examples of viral infections. – HIV • The body has natural defenses against viruses. ...
Microbiology MCQs
... d. Topical acyclovir alleviates the local symptoms of primary genital herpes reducing the amount & duration of viral shedding. e. the causative agent of exanthem subitum is human herpes. ...
... d. Topical acyclovir alleviates the local symptoms of primary genital herpes reducing the amount & duration of viral shedding. e. the causative agent of exanthem subitum is human herpes. ...
La Crosse Virus
... Neither La Crosse nor other members of the California serogroup have been isolated from human blood. The length of the incubation period (about 1 week for La Crosse virus) provides time for antibody production and “quenching” of the relatively brief putative ...
... Neither La Crosse nor other members of the California serogroup have been isolated from human blood. The length of the incubation period (about 1 week for La Crosse virus) provides time for antibody production and “quenching” of the relatively brief putative ...
Shapes of Viruses
... viruses may cause persistent infections. There are 2 types of chronic persistent infections. True Latency - the virus remains completely latent ...
... viruses may cause persistent infections. There are 2 types of chronic persistent infections. True Latency - the virus remains completely latent ...
Intradermal injections & Interpretation of Mantoux Tests
... More dangerous because of: lack of health services in some parts of world Spread of HIV/AIDS Emergence of multi-drug resistant TB ...
... More dangerous because of: lack of health services in some parts of world Spread of HIV/AIDS Emergence of multi-drug resistant TB ...
Introduction to Viral Diseases of Fish
... virus is confirmed using serology, in which serum (part of the blood) from animals known to be infected with the virus is tested for its ability to "recognize" the suspected virus; this confirms that the virus in the animal's body is the same as the virus that has been isolated in the laboratory. Vi ...
... virus is confirmed using serology, in which serum (part of the blood) from animals known to be infected with the virus is tested for its ability to "recognize" the suspected virus; this confirms that the virus in the animal's body is the same as the virus that has been isolated in the laboratory. Vi ...
Bloodborne Pathogens: The OSHA Standard
... Blood may be tested only with consent Blood may be stored for 90 days, while considering testing • Interpretation of any test results occurs with health care provider ...
... Blood may be tested only with consent Blood may be stored for 90 days, while considering testing • Interpretation of any test results occurs with health care provider ...
Acute Infectious Mononucleosis - American Association of Physician
... decline. Also, false positive tests are rare but can be caused by some malignancies (lymphoma and leukemia), infections (HIV, HSV, toxoplasmosis, rubella), and autoimmune disorders (rheumatoid arthritis and systemic lupus erythematosis).6 In particular, in the adolescent and young adult age group th ...
... decline. Also, false positive tests are rare but can be caused by some malignancies (lymphoma and leukemia), infections (HIV, HSV, toxoplasmosis, rubella), and autoimmune disorders (rheumatoid arthritis and systemic lupus erythematosis).6 In particular, in the adolescent and young adult age group th ...
COALITION - Communities allied in Infection
... escaping the immune system or a drug, and therefore also cooperate as a community to achieve their aim. Likewise, 'good' microbes, which colonize our skin, our mouth and our intestinal tract and which help us with, for example, the digestion of food or the defence against 'bad' microbes, exist as a ...
... escaping the immune system or a drug, and therefore also cooperate as a community to achieve their aim. Likewise, 'good' microbes, which colonize our skin, our mouth and our intestinal tract and which help us with, for example, the digestion of food or the defence against 'bad' microbes, exist as a ...
Appendix B
... a virus and is transmitted by droplets through contact with respiratory secretions, including saliva. Vaccination prevents mumps transmission. Workers are considered immune if they have had physician-diagnosed mumps, appropriate vaccination after their first birthday, or have been proven immune thro ...
... a virus and is transmitted by droplets through contact with respiratory secretions, including saliva. Vaccination prevents mumps transmission. Workers are considered immune if they have had physician-diagnosed mumps, appropriate vaccination after their first birthday, or have been proven immune thro ...
Pathology of Henipavirus infection in humans and
... The golden hamster has been reported to be a good model for acute NiV infection.22 Infected hamsters developed neurological clinical features and evidence of systemic vasculitis, multi-organ parenchymal and central nervous system (CNS) neuronal infection. Most features in human infections were found ...
... The golden hamster has been reported to be a good model for acute NiV infection.22 Infected hamsters developed neurological clinical features and evidence of systemic vasculitis, multi-organ parenchymal and central nervous system (CNS) neuronal infection. Most features in human infections were found ...
Understanding Epidemiology
... Understanding Epidemiology Infectious Agents and Preventative Measures ...
... Understanding Epidemiology Infectious Agents and Preventative Measures ...
I. Introduction to class - Los Angeles Mission College
... Shingles (Herpes Zoster): Recurrence of latent herpes zoster infection. Epidemiology: Occurs in 10-20% of individuals who have has chickenpox at some stage of life. Incidence increases with old age, impaired immunity, alcohol abuse, and presence of malignancy. Symptoms: Vesicular eruption on skin or ...
... Shingles (Herpes Zoster): Recurrence of latent herpes zoster infection. Epidemiology: Occurs in 10-20% of individuals who have has chickenpox at some stage of life. Incidence increases with old age, impaired immunity, alcohol abuse, and presence of malignancy. Symptoms: Vesicular eruption on skin or ...
THE GENUS CLOSTRIDUM
... C. pneumoniae is the causative agent of an atypical pneumonia (walking pneumonia) similar to those caused by Mycoplasma pneumoniae and Legionella pneumoniae. In addition it can cause a pharyngitis, bronchitis, sinusitis and possibly atherosclerosis. The organism was originally called the TWAR strain ...
... C. pneumoniae is the causative agent of an atypical pneumonia (walking pneumonia) similar to those caused by Mycoplasma pneumoniae and Legionella pneumoniae. In addition it can cause a pharyngitis, bronchitis, sinusitis and possibly atherosclerosis. The organism was originally called the TWAR strain ...
How to Interpret Hepatitis B Antibody and Viral Tests
... person usually has a large quantity of HBV-DNA in their bloodstream. Their blood and body fluids are usually more infectious, because of the high volume of virus, than someone who has developed the “e” antibody. People with the “e” antigen may be at greater risk of progressing to liver disease than ...
... person usually has a large quantity of HBV-DNA in their bloodstream. Their blood and body fluids are usually more infectious, because of the high volume of virus, than someone who has developed the “e” antibody. People with the “e” antigen may be at greater risk of progressing to liver disease than ...
Torque Teno Virus (TTV) Complex
... Parenteral transmission is the major route of transmission, but the fecal–oral route is similarly suspected to contribute to spread of the virus. ...
... Parenteral transmission is the major route of transmission, but the fecal–oral route is similarly suspected to contribute to spread of the virus. ...
Infection Control Strategies for an
... precaution room, cleaning the infected person’s environment, discarding trash of a potentially infected person, and handling used linens should wear respiratory protection. If there is a possibility of contact transmission, or if the modes of transmission are unknown, the health worker should don gl ...
... precaution room, cleaning the infected person’s environment, discarding trash of a potentially infected person, and handling used linens should wear respiratory protection. If there is a possibility of contact transmission, or if the modes of transmission are unknown, the health worker should don gl ...
Human cytomegalovirus
Human cytomegalovirus is a species of the Cytomegalovirus genus of viruses, which in turn is a member of the viral family known as Herpesviridae or herpesviruses. It is typically abbreviated as HCMV or, commonly but more ambiguously, as CMV. It is also known as human herpesvirus-5 (HHV-5). Within Herpesviridae, HCMV belongs to the Betaherpesvirinae subfamily, which also includes cytomegaloviruses from other mammals.Although they may be found throughout the body, HCMV infections are frequently associated with the salivary glands. HCMV infection is typically unnoticed in healthy people, but can be life-threatening for the immunocompromised, such as HIV-infected persons, organ transplant recipients, or newborn infants. After infection, HCMV remains latent within the body throughout life and can be reactivated at any time. Eventually, it may cause mucoepidermoid carcinoma and possibly other malignancies such as prostate cancer.HCMV is found throughout all geographic locations and socioeconomic groups, and infects between 60% and 70% of adults in industrialized countries and almost 100% in emerging countries.Of all herpes viruses, HCMV harbors the most genes dedicated to altering (evading) innate and adaptive immunity in the host and represents a life-long burden of antigenic T cell surveillance and immune dysfunction.Commonly it is indicated by the presence of antibodies in the general population. Seroprevalence is age-dependent: 58.9% of individuals aged 6 and older are infected with CMV while 90.8% of individuals aged 80 and older are positive for HCMV. HCMV is also the virus most frequently transmitted to a developing fetus.HCMV infection is more widespread in developing countries and in communities with lower socioeconomic status and represents the most significant viral cause of birth defects in industrialized countries. Congenital HCMV is the leading infectious cause of deafness, learning disabilities, and intellectual disability in childrenCMV also ""seems to have a large impact on immune parameters in later life and may contribute to increased morbidity and eventual mortality.""