Communicable/Infectious Diseases
... immune system and causes immune deficiency. -The virus that causes AIDS. Some people who become infected with HIV become ill and die within six months. Others may remain in good health and show no signs for six to ten years. ...
... immune system and causes immune deficiency. -The virus that causes AIDS. Some people who become infected with HIV become ill and die within six months. Others may remain in good health and show no signs for six to ten years. ...
Departmental Safety Representative (DSR
... 2. Vigorously rub together all surfaces of lathered hands for 10 to 15 seconds. 3. Rinse hands thoroughly under a stream of water. 4. Dry hands completely with a clean, dry paper ...
... 2. Vigorously rub together all surfaces of lathered hands for 10 to 15 seconds. 3. Rinse hands thoroughly under a stream of water. 4. Dry hands completely with a clean, dry paper ...
Viruses - Killeen ISD
... – Viral DNA “hides out” within host’s DNA – Virus DNA gets copied everytime host cells copy – At some point, virus goes into lytic cycle and kills host cells – Has long incubation time (months-years) – Ex: HIV, warts, shingles, herpes ...
... – Viral DNA “hides out” within host’s DNA – Virus DNA gets copied everytime host cells copy – At some point, virus goes into lytic cycle and kills host cells – Has long incubation time (months-years) – Ex: HIV, warts, shingles, herpes ...
Departmental Safety Representative (DSR
... 2. Vigorously rub together all surfaces of lathered hands for 10 to 15 seconds. 3. Rinse hands thoroughly under a stream of water. 4. Dry hands completely with a clean, dry paper ...
... 2. Vigorously rub together all surfaces of lathered hands for 10 to 15 seconds. 3. Rinse hands thoroughly under a stream of water. 4. Dry hands completely with a clean, dry paper ...
Client Notice – Improved Testing for TB Infection
... QuantiFeron®-TB Gold (QFT) is a blood test that measures the amount of interferon-gamma that is released when the infected white blood cells come into contact with specific antigens for Mycobacterium tuberculosis. This new Interferon-Gamma Release Assay (IGRA) methodology offers a modern alternative ...
... QuantiFeron®-TB Gold (QFT) is a blood test that measures the amount of interferon-gamma that is released when the infected white blood cells come into contact with specific antigens for Mycobacterium tuberculosis. This new Interferon-Gamma Release Assay (IGRA) methodology offers a modern alternative ...
pinta
... – non treponemal tests – IgG or IgM antibodies cross reactivity with antibodies against lipid ( antigen ) from destructed cells cardiolipin VDRL, RRR test – floculation of cardiolopin antigen with patien sera with antitreponemal antibodies, VDRL j the only appropriate test for CSF testing and for co ...
... – non treponemal tests – IgG or IgM antibodies cross reactivity with antibodies against lipid ( antigen ) from destructed cells cardiolipin VDRL, RRR test – floculation of cardiolopin antigen with patien sera with antitreponemal antibodies, VDRL j the only appropriate test for CSF testing and for co ...
Active replication of human immunodeficiency virus type 1 by
... in the case of AIDS patients, could only be elicited after addition to cultures of exogenous interleukin-2 [Wainberg et al., 19871. HB,Ag was similarly unable to elicit any blastogenic response, as demonstrated in each of three cases in which this antigen was used (data not shown). In contrast, the ...
... in the case of AIDS patients, could only be elicited after addition to cultures of exogenous interleukin-2 [Wainberg et al., 19871. HB,Ag was similarly unable to elicit any blastogenic response, as demonstrated in each of three cases in which this antigen was used (data not shown). In contrast, the ...
Types of Pathogens
... by direct contact Ex: antibiotic resistant bacteria, RSV, Hepatitis A PPE: gloves, gown when entering; remove before leaving ...
... by direct contact Ex: antibiotic resistant bacteria, RSV, Hepatitis A PPE: gloves, gown when entering; remove before leaving ...
Outbreak Identification and Management Policy
... PURPOSE: To standardize the action steps needed (a) if an outbreak of healthcare-associated infections (HAIs) or adverse events occur that are above the background rate or (b) when an unusual microbe or adverse event is recognized. The goal of any outbreak investigation is to identify probable contr ...
... PURPOSE: To standardize the action steps needed (a) if an outbreak of healthcare-associated infections (HAIs) or adverse events occur that are above the background rate or (b) when an unusual microbe or adverse event is recognized. The goal of any outbreak investigation is to identify probable contr ...
Bacterial keratitis
... posterior synichia 4 – Steroid therapy: reduced necrosis & scar formation Disadvantage: increase risk of perforation and exacerbate infection Viral infection : Herpes simplex keratitis (h.s.v.): _ h.s.v. infect only human being , infection common in up to 90 % of population . _ most infecton are sub ...
... posterior synichia 4 – Steroid therapy: reduced necrosis & scar formation Disadvantage: increase risk of perforation and exacerbate infection Viral infection : Herpes simplex keratitis (h.s.v.): _ h.s.v. infect only human being , infection common in up to 90 % of population . _ most infecton are sub ...
Genital Ulcer Diseases
... • 16.2%, or about one out of six, people 14 to 49 years of age have genital HSV-2 infection. More common in females ...
... • 16.2%, or about one out of six, people 14 to 49 years of age have genital HSV-2 infection. More common in females ...
Crimean-Congo Hemorrhagic Fever Virus
... Checking for tick bites Leukopenia, Thrombocytopenia ELISA (enzyme-linked immunoassay) • --can detect antibodies such as IgM and IgG levels in the suspected individuals’ serum—but this test has to wait at least a week postexposure in order to perform (false-negative). • IgG concentration is stable a ...
... Checking for tick bites Leukopenia, Thrombocytopenia ELISA (enzyme-linked immunoassay) • --can detect antibodies such as IgM and IgG levels in the suspected individuals’ serum—but this test has to wait at least a week postexposure in order to perform (false-negative). • IgG concentration is stable a ...
Sexually Transmitted Diseases
... •Hepatitis virus B is sexually transmitted; symptoms include jaundice, fever, and swelling of the liver. Chronic hepatitis B can be treated (but not cured) with lamivudine. A vaccine is available. ...
... •Hepatitis virus B is sexually transmitted; symptoms include jaundice, fever, and swelling of the liver. Chronic hepatitis B can be treated (but not cured) with lamivudine. A vaccine is available. ...
Introduction to Microbiology
... • Nasopharyngeal carcinoma • Hodgkin lymphoma • Diagnosis (serology) • Anti-E.B virus IgM antibodies detected by ELISA test ...
... • Nasopharyngeal carcinoma • Hodgkin lymphoma • Diagnosis (serology) • Anti-E.B virus IgM antibodies detected by ELISA test ...
vaccine - Fatchiyah
... A vaccine is substance used to stimulate a person’s immunity (protection against) a certain disease. ...
... A vaccine is substance used to stimulate a person’s immunity (protection against) a certain disease. ...
After the synthesis of viral nucleic acid and viral proteins
... *General Steps in Viral Replication Cycles A variety of different viral strategies have evolved for accomplishing multiplication in parasitized host cells are : 1- Attachment: The first step in viral infection is attachment, interaction of a virion with aspecific receptor site on the surface of a ce ...
... *General Steps in Viral Replication Cycles A variety of different viral strategies have evolved for accomplishing multiplication in parasitized host cells are : 1- Attachment: The first step in viral infection is attachment, interaction of a virion with aspecific receptor site on the surface of a ce ...
Blood Bourne Pathogen WebQuest Answer Key
... found in highest concentrations in blood and in lower concentrations in other body fluids (e.g., semen, vaginal secretions, and wound exudates). HBV infection can be self-limited or chronic. Hepatitis C virus (HCV) infection is the most common chronic bloodborne infection in the United States; appro ...
... found in highest concentrations in blood and in lower concentrations in other body fluids (e.g., semen, vaginal secretions, and wound exudates). HBV infection can be self-limited or chronic. Hepatitis C virus (HCV) infection is the most common chronic bloodborne infection in the United States; appro ...
Chapter 6: Infection Control
... your care, as well as other staff members and visitors, from acquiring an infection from someone else. ...
... your care, as well as other staff members and visitors, from acquiring an infection from someone else. ...
Herpesviridae INTRODUCTION human pathogens. Clinically, the herpes ...
... The cells can also be stained with specific antibodies in an immunofluorescence test and it is also possible to detect viral DNA by in situ hybridization. Type-specific antibodies can distinguish between HSV-1 and HSV-2. - Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR) PCR assays can be used to detect virus and ar ...
... The cells can also be stained with specific antibodies in an immunofluorescence test and it is also possible to detect viral DNA by in situ hybridization. Type-specific antibodies can distinguish between HSV-1 and HSV-2. - Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR) PCR assays can be used to detect virus and ar ...
infection control 2015
... Microorganisms • Pathogen-infectious agent that causes disease or illness to its host • Non pathogen-does not make you sick ...
... Microorganisms • Pathogen-infectious agent that causes disease or illness to its host • Non pathogen-does not make you sick ...
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.""