Infectious Disease
... Clinical information presented may include patient photographs, radiographs, electrocardiograms, recordings of heart or lung sounds, and other media to illustrate relevant patient findings. A tutorial including examples of ABIM exam question format can be found at http://www.abim.org/certification/e ...
... Clinical information presented may include patient photographs, radiographs, electrocardiograms, recordings of heart or lung sounds, and other media to illustrate relevant patient findings. A tutorial including examples of ABIM exam question format can be found at http://www.abim.org/certification/e ...
BIOLOGICAL HAZARDS
... Workers may be exposed to infectious microorganisms that are associated with the plants or animals Food and grain handlers, farmers, laborers – may be exposed to parasitic diseases Processors who handle animal products – may acquire bacterial skin diseases from working with contaminated hides, infec ...
... Workers may be exposed to infectious microorganisms that are associated with the plants or animals Food and grain handlers, farmers, laborers – may be exposed to parasitic diseases Processors who handle animal products – may acquire bacterial skin diseases from working with contaminated hides, infec ...
Skin Bacteria, Fungi - Website of Neelay Gandhi
... To distinguish Enterococci from Streptococci use the Esculin test; Enterococci = + Streptococci = Gamma hemolytic ...
... To distinguish Enterococci from Streptococci use the Esculin test; Enterococci = + Streptococci = Gamma hemolytic ...
Chapter 18
... – Folliculitis – superficial inflammation of hair follicle; usually resolved with no complications but can progress – Furuncle – boil; inflammation of hair follicle or sebaceous gland progresses into abscess or pustule – Carbuncle – larger and deeper lesion created by aggregation and interconnection ...
... – Folliculitis – superficial inflammation of hair follicle; usually resolved with no complications but can progress – Furuncle – boil; inflammation of hair follicle or sebaceous gland progresses into abscess or pustule – Carbuncle – larger and deeper lesion created by aggregation and interconnection ...
Chapter 64 Management of Patients with Neurologic Infections
... Meningitis Inflammation of the membranes and the fluid space surrounding the ...
... Meningitis Inflammation of the membranes and the fluid space surrounding the ...
Microbes Pt 1
... • Describe the different microorganisms that cause infectious disease • Identify the main classes of pathogenic organisms and the common diseases associated with each pathogen ...
... • Describe the different microorganisms that cause infectious disease • Identify the main classes of pathogenic organisms and the common diseases associated with each pathogen ...
Infection Control - Women`s and Children`s Hospital
... talking and during certain procedures such as suctioning Airborne Generated by coughing, sneezing, OR by mechanical respiratory aerosolisers, OR by air currents ...
... talking and during certain procedures such as suctioning Airborne Generated by coughing, sneezing, OR by mechanical respiratory aerosolisers, OR by air currents ...
Healthcare-associated Infections - Texas Center for Quality & Patient
... Klompas M. Interobserver variability in ventilator-associated pneumonia surveillance. Am J Infect Control. 2010; 38:237-9. Lin MY, et al. Quality of traditional surveillance for public reporting of nosocomial bloodstream infection rates. JAMA. 2011; ...
... Klompas M. Interobserver variability in ventilator-associated pneumonia surveillance. Am J Infect Control. 2010; 38:237-9. Lin MY, et al. Quality of traditional surveillance for public reporting of nosocomial bloodstream infection rates. JAMA. 2011; ...
When Would You Remove a Central Venous Catheter
... Two types of long-term central venous catheters are used for children with cancer; totally implantable catheters such as the Port-A-Cath and tunneled catheters such as Hickman and Broviac catheters. The catheter-related infection rate in patients with cancer is estimated to be 0.83 for every 1000 da ...
... Two types of long-term central venous catheters are used for children with cancer; totally implantable catheters such as the Port-A-Cath and tunneled catheters such as Hickman and Broviac catheters. The catheter-related infection rate in patients with cancer is estimated to be 0.83 for every 1000 da ...
Advances in Natural and Applied Sciences
... level of potentially pathogenic bacteria is concerning. Bacterial agents found to contaminate playground toys included Klebsiella pneumoniae, Staphylococcus spp. Diphtheroids, Pantoea agglomerans, Enterococci spp., Streptococci viridans. Such bacteria can cause lower respiratory tract infections, sk ...
... level of potentially pathogenic bacteria is concerning. Bacterial agents found to contaminate playground toys included Klebsiella pneumoniae, Staphylococcus spp. Diphtheroids, Pantoea agglomerans, Enterococci spp., Streptococci viridans. Such bacteria can cause lower respiratory tract infections, sk ...
Slide 1
... increased bacterial load, are harder to keep clean. • No Artificial nails of any kind • No fingernail polish, gel nails or overlays. • Chipped nail polish harbor bacteria and can cause gloves to rip. • No rings! There is a strong link between wearing rings ...
... increased bacterial load, are harder to keep clean. • No Artificial nails of any kind • No fingernail polish, gel nails or overlays. • Chipped nail polish harbor bacteria and can cause gloves to rip. • No rings! There is a strong link between wearing rings ...
Name: Date: Period: ______ Bacterial Cells and Gram Staining
... 6.) What type of bacterial cells would have only a single flagellum? 7.) Axial filaments are found on _______________________________. 8.) Which of the following structures is NOT found in all bacteria? 9.) Porins are present in ______________bacteria because, in these organisms, molecules entering ...
... 6.) What type of bacterial cells would have only a single flagellum? 7.) Axial filaments are found on _______________________________. 8.) Which of the following structures is NOT found in all bacteria? 9.) Porins are present in ______________bacteria because, in these organisms, molecules entering ...
Microbial infections through tattoos and piercings
... • 3.3. Tattoo and PMU products should contain the following information on the packaging: - the name and address of the manufacturer or the person responsible for placing the product on the market; - the date of minimum durability;1 - the conditions of use and warnings; - the batch number or other r ...
... • 3.3. Tattoo and PMU products should contain the following information on the packaging: - the name and address of the manufacturer or the person responsible for placing the product on the market; - the date of minimum durability;1 - the conditions of use and warnings; - the batch number or other r ...
Common infections in several cancers
... spectrum beta-lactamase (ESBL)-producing organisms], polymicrobial infections, with enteric gram[2] ...
... spectrum beta-lactamase (ESBL)-producing organisms], polymicrobial infections, with enteric gram[2] ...
B1.1 L4 Infectious Disease TBU
... • Viruses can only survive and reproduce within a host cell. Viruses cannot be destroyed with antibiotics. ...
... • Viruses can only survive and reproduce within a host cell. Viruses cannot be destroyed with antibiotics. ...
Blood Infections
... Bacteremia: viable bacteria in the blood as demonstrated by positive blood culture; causative agent depends on the age of the patient and the route of infection ...
... Bacteremia: viable bacteria in the blood as demonstrated by positive blood culture; causative agent depends on the age of the patient and the route of infection ...
Types of Pathogens
... Applied to all clients regardless of diagnosis and infection status Use when performing procedures requiring contact with blood, body fluids, mucous membranes or contaminated items. ...
... Applied to all clients regardless of diagnosis and infection status Use when performing procedures requiring contact with blood, body fluids, mucous membranes or contaminated items. ...
What are nosocomial (hospital acquired) infections?
... Used in conjunction with other precautions ...
... Used in conjunction with other precautions ...
Antimicrobial Durations of Therapy Reference Table 2015
... This chart is intended to serve as a guide for the appropriate duration of treatment and its use should be combined with clinical judgment taking into account patient specific responses to therapy. Infectious Disease service is often consulted for complex patients and duration of antimicrobial thera ...
... This chart is intended to serve as a guide for the appropriate duration of treatment and its use should be combined with clinical judgment taking into account patient specific responses to therapy. Infectious Disease service is often consulted for complex patients and duration of antimicrobial thera ...
a patient with haemorrhagic bullae
... with complaints of fatigue, muscle weakness and upper abdominal discomfort. There was no history of haematemesis, melaena, haematuria or epistaxis. In 2010, he was diagnosed with immune thrombocytopenic purpura (ITP) and was treated with prednisolone 1 mg/kg/ day (80 mg/day) with good response. The ...
... with complaints of fatigue, muscle weakness and upper abdominal discomfort. There was no history of haematemesis, melaena, haematuria or epistaxis. In 2010, he was diagnosed with immune thrombocytopenic purpura (ITP) and was treated with prednisolone 1 mg/kg/ day (80 mg/day) with good response. The ...
Soft Tissue Infections - practical plastic surgery
... for more details). 3. Make a longitudinal incision through the most fluctuant part of the abscess. Do not make the incision too small. It is often useful to excise an ellipse of skin, because the opening must be large enough to drain the abscess completely and allow you to pack the cavity with gauze ...
... for more details). 3. Make a longitudinal incision through the most fluctuant part of the abscess. Do not make the incision too small. It is often useful to excise an ellipse of skin, because the opening must be large enough to drain the abscess completely and allow you to pack the cavity with gauze ...
The Cycle of Infection
... disorders, congenital abnormalities, tumors, and infections caused by microorganisms within the body. B. Exogenous- means it originates outside the body - Includes: pathogenic organisms that invade the body, radiation, chemical agents, trauma, electric shock and temperature extremes. C. Nosocomial- ...
... disorders, congenital abnormalities, tumors, and infections caused by microorganisms within the body. B. Exogenous- means it originates outside the body - Includes: pathogenic organisms that invade the body, radiation, chemical agents, trauma, electric shock and temperature extremes. C. Nosocomial- ...
Ch31-Asepsis_notes
... • Repair of injured tissue; granulation tissue, followed by scar formation Signs of Systemic Infection • Fever; pulse, respiratory rate if the fever high; Malaise and loss of energy • Anorexia; nausea and vomiting may occur • Enlargement and tenderness of lymph nodes that drain the area of infec ...
... • Repair of injured tissue; granulation tissue, followed by scar formation Signs of Systemic Infection • Fever; pulse, respiratory rate if the fever high; Malaise and loss of energy • Anorexia; nausea and vomiting may occur • Enlargement and tenderness of lymph nodes that drain the area of infec ...
HANDOUT (5-Year Studies) II-Year (Summer semester) Program of
... MRCNS strains must be taken into account. The most important species include: Streptococcus pyogenes, S. pneumoniae, S. agalactiae, Enterococcus faecalis and E. faecium. The streptococci are facultatively aerobic, catalase-negative, Gram-positive cocci that grow in pairs or chains. Virtually all pat ...
... MRCNS strains must be taken into account. The most important species include: Streptococcus pyogenes, S. pneumoniae, S. agalactiae, Enterococcus faecalis and E. faecium. The streptococci are facultatively aerobic, catalase-negative, Gram-positive cocci that grow in pairs or chains. Virtually all pat ...
Adderall fungal infections
... Adderall fungal infections Adderall fungal infections Find out more about fungal infections of the skin including causes and treatment. Enjoy the happy life with the TEENs and your family. Explains the medication amphetamine and dextroamphetamine (Adderall, Adderall XR), two drugs used in combinatio ...
... Adderall fungal infections Adderall fungal infections Find out more about fungal infections of the skin including causes and treatment. Enjoy the happy life with the TEENs and your family. Explains the medication amphetamine and dextroamphetamine (Adderall, Adderall XR), two drugs used in combinatio ...