Problem 87-Vaginal discharge
... -Risk factors include regular douching and having new or multiple sexual partners. -Most common cause of vaginits in young women. - Increased risk of preterm labour, intra-amniotic infection in pregnancy, susceptibility to HIV. -Symptoms/signs: -Mostly asymptomatic -Vagina not inflamed -Fishy odour, ...
... -Risk factors include regular douching and having new or multiple sexual partners. -Most common cause of vaginits in young women. - Increased risk of preterm labour, intra-amniotic infection in pregnancy, susceptibility to HIV. -Symptoms/signs: -Mostly asymptomatic -Vagina not inflamed -Fishy odour, ...
Comparison of chickenpox and shingles (varicella and herpes zoster)
... • Ampofo K, Saiman L, LaRussa P, Steinberg S, Annunziato P, Gershon A. Persistence of immunity to live attenuated varicella vaccine in ...
... • Ampofo K, Saiman L, LaRussa P, Steinberg S, Annunziato P, Gershon A. Persistence of immunity to live attenuated varicella vaccine in ...
virus
... Another interesting ‘family’ of viruses are the Herpesviridae • DNA viruses, nearly 100 herpesviruses known • important diseases in this group include – Human herpes Simplexvirus ...
... Another interesting ‘family’ of viruses are the Herpesviridae • DNA viruses, nearly 100 herpesviruses known • important diseases in this group include – Human herpes Simplexvirus ...
Viruses - DoralBio8
... embeds its DNA into the DNA of the host cell and is replicated along with the host cell’s DNA. Other viruses cause a Lysogenic Infection, in which a host cell makes copies of the virus indefinitely; for example the Bacteriophage lambda causes Lysogenic infections. Lysogenic infections viruses do not ...
... embeds its DNA into the DNA of the host cell and is replicated along with the host cell’s DNA. Other viruses cause a Lysogenic Infection, in which a host cell makes copies of the virus indefinitely; for example the Bacteriophage lambda causes Lysogenic infections. Lysogenic infections viruses do not ...
How to Break the Chain of Infection in your Outpatient Clinic/Medical
... Stop germs from entering Practice good personal hygiene Wash hands! Maintain a strong immune system through healthy living practices Take antibiotics appropriately – only when needed; take all prescribed ...
... Stop germs from entering Practice good personal hygiene Wash hands! Maintain a strong immune system through healthy living practices Take antibiotics appropriately – only when needed; take all prescribed ...
Transmission of Microorganisms - Winnipeg Regional Health Authority
... An infectious agent is a microorganism with the ability to cause an infectious disease. The greater the organism’s virulence (ability to grow and multiply), invasiveness (ability to enter tissue) and pathogenicity (ability to cause disease), the greater the possibility the organism will cause an inf ...
... An infectious agent is a microorganism with the ability to cause an infectious disease. The greater the organism’s virulence (ability to grow and multiply), invasiveness (ability to enter tissue) and pathogenicity (ability to cause disease), the greater the possibility the organism will cause an inf ...
HIVDx_Path_Hammer
... Phase HIV RNA Declines • Antiviral potency can be assessed in first 7-14 days - Should see 1-2 log declines after initiation of therapy in persons with drug susceptible virus who are adherent ...
... Phase HIV RNA Declines • Antiviral potency can be assessed in first 7-14 days - Should see 1-2 log declines after initiation of therapy in persons with drug susceptible virus who are adherent ...
Zika virus intrauterine infection causes fetal brain
... Zika virus intrauterine infection causes fetal brain abnormality and microcephaly: tip of the iceberg? An unexpected upsurge in diagnosis of fetal and pediatric microcephaly has been reported in the Brazilian press recently. Cases have been diagnosed in nine Brazilian states so far. By 28 November 2 ...
... Zika virus intrauterine infection causes fetal brain abnormality and microcephaly: tip of the iceberg? An unexpected upsurge in diagnosis of fetal and pediatric microcephaly has been reported in the Brazilian press recently. Cases have been diagnosed in nine Brazilian states so far. By 28 November 2 ...
Mixed Hymenolepis species infection in two family members: a case
... of damage to the mucosa (lamina propia) of the intestinal villi. Symptoms similar to those described for infections such as Taenia saginata have been reported.15,16,3 Following exposure ...
... of damage to the mucosa (lamina propia) of the intestinal villi. Symptoms similar to those described for infections such as Taenia saginata have been reported.15,16,3 Following exposure ...
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... humans.. They showed virucidal effects of monolaurin on enveloped RNA and DNA viruses. This work was done at the Center for Disease Control of the U.S. Public Health Service. This study was carried out using selected virus prototypes or recognized representative strains of enveloped human viruses. A ...
... humans.. They showed virucidal effects of monolaurin on enveloped RNA and DNA viruses. This work was done at the Center for Disease Control of the U.S. Public Health Service. This study was carried out using selected virus prototypes or recognized representative strains of enveloped human viruses. A ...
Avoiding infection on farm visits: advice from the public
... Avoiding infection on farm visits Advice for the public Farm visits and risks Visiting a farm is an enjoyable and educational experience for many people, particularly children. However, such visits can never be free from all risks. Farm animals may carry a number of infections that can be harmful to ...
... Avoiding infection on farm visits Advice for the public Farm visits and risks Visiting a farm is an enjoyable and educational experience for many people, particularly children. However, such visits can never be free from all risks. Farm animals may carry a number of infections that can be harmful to ...
40. RNA Non-enveloped Viruses
... Picornaviruses are small (20–30 nm) nonenveloped viruses composed of an icosahedral nucleocapsid and a single-stranded RNA genome. The genome RNA has positive polarity; i.e., on entering the cell, it functions as the viral mRNA. The genome RNA is unusual because it has a protein on the 5' end that s ...
... Picornaviruses are small (20–30 nm) nonenveloped viruses composed of an icosahedral nucleocapsid and a single-stranded RNA genome. The genome RNA has positive polarity; i.e., on entering the cell, it functions as the viral mRNA. The genome RNA is unusual because it has a protein on the 5' end that s ...
Canine Influenza Virus
... signs, can still shed the virus and spread the infection. CIV infections, unlike its human counterpart can occur year-round. Mimics “kennel cough”, which frequently causes misdiagnosis. ...
... signs, can still shed the virus and spread the infection. CIV infections, unlike its human counterpart can occur year-round. Mimics “kennel cough”, which frequently causes misdiagnosis. ...
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... Ebola is part of a group of viruses that are called hemorrhagic viruses. A hemorrhage is “an escape of blood from a ruptured blood vessel.” These viruses cause so much tissue damage that severe internal bleeding results. The Ebola virus can only spread through direct contact with body fluids (urine, ...
... Ebola is part of a group of viruses that are called hemorrhagic viruses. A hemorrhage is “an escape of blood from a ruptured blood vessel.” These viruses cause so much tissue damage that severe internal bleeding results. The Ebola virus can only spread through direct contact with body fluids (urine, ...
Contending with Evolution and Escape by HIV
... Continued Replication under Antiviral Pressure Continued replication in the presence of drug will likely lead to further evolution of the viral population. In theory, further evolution can result in a more fit, drugresistant viral population that may remain enriched in the patient, even in the a ...
... Continued Replication under Antiviral Pressure Continued replication in the presence of drug will likely lead to further evolution of the viral population. In theory, further evolution can result in a more fit, drugresistant viral population that may remain enriched in the patient, even in the a ...
Infectious Mononucleosis
... orientation, race or ethnicity. This disease peaks in adolescents and young adults between the ages of 1524 (Rinderknecht, 1,377). IM does not usually occur in older adults because chances are high that they have already been exposed to the Epstein-Barr Virus (SingerLeshinsky). If infection happens ...
... orientation, race or ethnicity. This disease peaks in adolescents and young adults between the ages of 1524 (Rinderknecht, 1,377). IM does not usually occur in older adults because chances are high that they have already been exposed to the Epstein-Barr Virus (SingerLeshinsky). If infection happens ...
Surgical Infections
... available • Rifampicin and isoniazid are the usually continued for further 7 months • Less than 5% of organisms are resistant to first-line agents • Second line treatment includes pyrazinamide ...
... available • Rifampicin and isoniazid are the usually continued for further 7 months • Less than 5% of organisms are resistant to first-line agents • Second line treatment includes pyrazinamide ...
SEROLOGICAL EVIDENCE OF EPIZOOTIC HAEMORRHAGIC
... owners should be aware of this emerging disease which may affect the development of the unborn. SBV genome can be readily detected by PCR and specific antibodies can be demonstrated in serum samples by VNT, IFAT or ELISA (De Regge et al, 2013). In our study we used an ELISA from ID Vet with good res ...
... owners should be aware of this emerging disease which may affect the development of the unborn. SBV genome can be readily detected by PCR and specific antibodies can be demonstrated in serum samples by VNT, IFAT or ELISA (De Regge et al, 2013). In our study we used an ELISA from ID Vet with good res ...
PIDPIC SOT Working Group
... • ACIP has now issued preference of LAIV for children 2-8yrs • LAIV recipients shed attenuated virus • Risk of infection from exposure to vaccine virus not known • Highest shedding shown to be day 2, with mean days of shedding of 7 • It is reasonable to assume that transplant recipient who has recei ...
... • ACIP has now issued preference of LAIV for children 2-8yrs • LAIV recipients shed attenuated virus • Risk of infection from exposure to vaccine virus not known • Highest shedding shown to be day 2, with mean days of shedding of 7 • It is reasonable to assume that transplant recipient who has recei ...
Modes of Transmission
... 2. Most SSI’s are caused by the patient’s own flora contaminating the wound by direct contact. 3. Most SSI’s occur because of contamination during the procedure. ...
... 2. Most SSI’s are caused by the patient’s own flora contaminating the wound by direct contact. 3. Most SSI’s occur because of contamination during the procedure. ...
2’-C-Methylcytidine, a potent and selective inhibitor of the replication of the foot-and-mouth disease virus
... instead of adding an MTS/PES solution, cell culture supernatant and cells were collected and stored at -80°C until use. RNA was extracted from the collected fractions using commercially available RNeasy silica-based spin-columns according to the manufacturer’s instructions. In a separate reverse tra ...
... instead of adding an MTS/PES solution, cell culture supernatant and cells were collected and stored at -80°C until use. RNA was extracted from the collected fractions using commercially available RNeasy silica-based spin-columns according to the manufacturer’s instructions. In a separate reverse tra ...
Freeman 1e: How we got there
... • The cI protein (the lambda repressor) causes repression of lambda lytic events; the Cro protein controls activation of lytic events. Although the genome of lambda is linear, it circularizes inside the cell, where DNA synthesis occurs by a rolling circle mechanism (Figure 9.18). ...
... • The cI protein (the lambda repressor) causes repression of lambda lytic events; the Cro protein controls activation of lytic events. Although the genome of lambda is linear, it circularizes inside the cell, where DNA synthesis occurs by a rolling circle mechanism (Figure 9.18). ...
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.""