helping patients manage cough, cold and flu
... Preventing and treating cough depends upon its cause. For coughs due to ACE inhibitors, change of therapy is recommended.5 For coughs due to bacterial or viral infection and flu, practicing healthy habits and good hygiene can help prevent the spread of infection. See Table 2 for health and hygiene s ...
... Preventing and treating cough depends upon its cause. For coughs due to ACE inhibitors, change of therapy is recommended.5 For coughs due to bacterial or viral infection and flu, practicing healthy habits and good hygiene can help prevent the spread of infection. See Table 2 for health and hygiene s ...
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... • ssRNA, segmented, consists of 10 genes encoded on 8 separate RNA segments. • 3 distinct influenza virus types: A, B, C; Type A causes most infections • Influenza A viruses are further classified, based on the viral surface proteins hemagglutinin (HA or H) and neuraminidase (NA or N) • Key to influ ...
... • ssRNA, segmented, consists of 10 genes encoded on 8 separate RNA segments. • 3 distinct influenza virus types: A, B, C; Type A causes most infections • Influenza A viruses are further classified, based on the viral surface proteins hemagglutinin (HA or H) and neuraminidase (NA or N) • Key to influ ...
ATCSA 2001 Schedule 5 Order 2007 Notes Guidance
... The definition of pandemic influenza viruses in an inter-pandemic period poses a particular problem since some subtype A influenza viruses already circulating have the potential to give rise to a pandemic virus. However, certain viruses can be identified that pose a particular risk of initiating a f ...
... The definition of pandemic influenza viruses in an inter-pandemic period poses a particular problem since some subtype A influenza viruses already circulating have the potential to give rise to a pandemic virus. However, certain viruses can be identified that pose a particular risk of initiating a f ...
1960 THRESH, J. M. Quarantine arrangements for intercepting
... ties. Under these circumstances, symptoms cuttings from which the soil has been removed. tend to be very inconspicuous and restricted This is sometimes successful but heavy losses to a few leaves, perhaps those appearing only have been experienced within West Africa at certain stages of development. ...
... ties. Under these circumstances, symptoms cuttings from which the soil has been removed. tend to be very inconspicuous and restricted This is sometimes successful but heavy losses to a few leaves, perhaps those appearing only have been experienced within West Africa at certain stages of development. ...
Buncombe County Government
... Pregnant woman and those with heart and lung conditions tend to have more serious symptoms and can even die. Because H1N1 is likely to be so widespread, even a mild pandemic will probably cause intermittent disruptions, especially in schools and work. Our Healthcare system will be overloaded and dis ...
... Pregnant woman and those with heart and lung conditions tend to have more serious symptoms and can even die. Because H1N1 is likely to be so widespread, even a mild pandemic will probably cause intermittent disruptions, especially in schools and work. Our Healthcare system will be overloaded and dis ...
2009 – 2010 Flu Season – Key Messages
... Pregnant woman and those with heart and lung conditions tend to have more serious symptoms and can even die. Because H1N1 is likely to be so widespread, even a mild pandemic will probably cause intermittent disruptions, especially in schools and work. Our Healthcare system will be overloaded and dis ...
... Pregnant woman and those with heart and lung conditions tend to have more serious symptoms and can even die. Because H1N1 is likely to be so widespread, even a mild pandemic will probably cause intermittent disruptions, especially in schools and work. Our Healthcare system will be overloaded and dis ...
VACCINATION IN PATIENTS WITH CIDP AND GBS
... following an identified antecedent event, usually an infection. The relationship between CIDP and antecedent infections is less well established. This is probably because the disease does not evolve as rapidly as GBS and it is difficult to be certain exactly when it began and therefore it is difficu ...
... following an identified antecedent event, usually an infection. The relationship between CIDP and antecedent infections is less well established. This is probably because the disease does not evolve as rapidly as GBS and it is difficult to be certain exactly when it began and therefore it is difficu ...
Guidelines for Pharmacological Management of Pandemic (H1N1)
... Regional products are those that have market authorisations in only one or a few countries. ...
... Regional products are those that have market authorisations in only one or a few countries. ...
Shapes of Viruses
... Definition of Virus Viruses may be defined as acellular organisms whose genomes consist of nucleic acid, and which obligately replicate inside host cells using the host cell metabolic machinery and ribosomes to form a pool of components which assemble into particles called VIRIONS, which serve to p ...
... Definition of Virus Viruses may be defined as acellular organisms whose genomes consist of nucleic acid, and which obligately replicate inside host cells using the host cell metabolic machinery and ribosomes to form a pool of components which assemble into particles called VIRIONS, which serve to p ...
Avian reovirus infections
... can be found in Kaleta and Heffels-Redmann ( 3 9 ) . Avian reoviruses belong to the genus Orthoreovirus, in the family Reoviridae. Virus particles measure 7 0 n m to 8 0 nm, are non-enveloped and have icosahedral symmetry with a double-shelled arrangement of surface protein. The virus contains doubl ...
... can be found in Kaleta and Heffels-Redmann ( 3 9 ) . Avian reoviruses belong to the genus Orthoreovirus, in the family Reoviridae. Virus particles measure 7 0 n m to 8 0 nm, are non-enveloped and have icosahedral symmetry with a double-shelled arrangement of surface protein. The virus contains doubl ...
Treatment and prevention of swine H1N1 influenza
... zanamivir rather than oseltamivir. In such a setting, for patients who are unable to take zanamivir, we suggest the addition of an adamantane (rimantadine or amantadine) to oseltamivir [5]. (See "Antiviral drugs for the treatment of influenza in adults"). The dosing of antivirals for the treatment o ...
... zanamivir rather than oseltamivir. In such a setting, for patients who are unable to take zanamivir, we suggest the addition of an adamantane (rimantadine or amantadine) to oseltamivir [5]. (See "Antiviral drugs for the treatment of influenza in adults"). The dosing of antivirals for the treatment o ...
Norovirus (Viral Gastroenteritis) Control Measures For
... people may feel very sick and vomit many times a day. Most people get better within 1 or 2 days, and they have no long-term health effects related to their illness. However, sometimes people are unable to drink enough liquids to replace the liquids they lost because of vomiting and diarrhea. These p ...
... people may feel very sick and vomit many times a day. Most people get better within 1 or 2 days, and they have no long-term health effects related to their illness. However, sometimes people are unable to drink enough liquids to replace the liquids they lost because of vomiting and diarrhea. These p ...
Why flu vaccination is important for health care workers (HCWs)
... Flu is a highly infectious illness. A person carrying the virus can spread the illness by coughing or sneezing from 1-2 days before they develop symptoms and for up to a week after symptoms develop. Influenza can survive on worktops/objects especially in low temperatures and in low humidity. Less of ...
... Flu is a highly infectious illness. A person carrying the virus can spread the illness by coughing or sneezing from 1-2 days before they develop symptoms and for up to a week after symptoms develop. Influenza can survive on worktops/objects especially in low temperatures and in low humidity. Less of ...
Ebola Virus Disease
... What is Ebola Virus Disease? Ebola virus disease is a very serious and often deadly illness caused by the Ebola virus. The Ebola virus is transmitted through the blood and bodily fluids of an infected individual. Infection can include flu-like symptoms that can lead to organ failure. ...
... What is Ebola Virus Disease? Ebola virus disease is a very serious and often deadly illness caused by the Ebola virus. The Ebola virus is transmitted through the blood and bodily fluids of an infected individual. Infection can include flu-like symptoms that can lead to organ failure. ...
Training Bulletin
... caused by the influenza virus. There are three types of influenza viruses, Influenza A, B and C.6 Influenza types A and B viruses cause epidemics of the disease almost every winter. Influenza type C infections cause a much milder respiratory illness and are not thought to cause epidemics. Influenza ...
... caused by the influenza virus. There are three types of influenza viruses, Influenza A, B and C.6 Influenza types A and B viruses cause epidemics of the disease almost every winter. Influenza type C infections cause a much milder respiratory illness and are not thought to cause epidemics. Influenza ...
Penguins tend to get some gastrointestinal problems which have
... The Australian Government is responsible for regulating the movement of animals and their products into and out of Australia, but the State and Territory governments have primary responsibility for animal health controls within their jurisdictions. Legislation relating to resource management or anim ...
... The Australian Government is responsible for regulating the movement of animals and their products into and out of Australia, but the State and Territory governments have primary responsibility for animal health controls within their jurisdictions. Legislation relating to resource management or anim ...
Molecular epidemiology of Newcastle disease and avian influenza in South Africa U n
... pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) Asian (or Genotype Z) H5N1 strain. Pelagic shorebirds are implicated in the introduction of these viruses into South African wetlands that infect sympatric wild ducks and geese that in turn move extensively throughout the country. Interactions between wild ducks and ...
... pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) Asian (or Genotype Z) H5N1 strain. Pelagic shorebirds are implicated in the introduction of these viruses into South African wetlands that infect sympatric wild ducks and geese that in turn move extensively throughout the country. Interactions between wild ducks and ...
Acute viral hemorrhage disease: A summary on new viruses
... Ilesha shake is an acute febrile illness with erythema[9–11]. It was firstly seen in Madagascar and presently seen in Africa[9,10]. Recently, the pathogenic virus, within the genus Orthobunyavirus of the Bunyaviridae family, namely, Ilesha virus can be identified[9,10]. The disease is a kind of acute ...
... Ilesha shake is an acute febrile illness with erythema[9–11]. It was firstly seen in Madagascar and presently seen in Africa[9,10]. Recently, the pathogenic virus, within the genus Orthobunyavirus of the Bunyaviridae family, namely, Ilesha virus can be identified[9,10]. The disease is a kind of acute ...
Gastroenteritis is an inflammation of the stomach, small, and large
... Norovirus Fact Sheet What are noroviruses? Norovirus is a virus that causes the “stomach flu,” or vomiting and diarrhea, in people. What are the symptoms of illness caused by noroviruses? Norovirus illness usually begins 24 - 48 hours after exposure, but can appear as early as 10 hours after exposur ...
... Norovirus Fact Sheet What are noroviruses? Norovirus is a virus that causes the “stomach flu,” or vomiting and diarrhea, in people. What are the symptoms of illness caused by noroviruses? Norovirus illness usually begins 24 - 48 hours after exposure, but can appear as early as 10 hours after exposur ...
Swine Flu
... Like seasonal flu, swine flu in humans can vary in severity from mild to severe. Between 2005 until January 2009, 12 human cases of swine flu were detected in the U.S. with no deaths occurring. However, swine flu infection can be serious. In September 1988, a previously healthy 32-year-old pregnant ...
... Like seasonal flu, swine flu in humans can vary in severity from mild to severe. Between 2005 until January 2009, 12 human cases of swine flu were detected in the U.S. with no deaths occurring. However, swine flu infection can be serious. In September 1988, a previously healthy 32-year-old pregnant ...
Western Equine Encephalitis Western equine encephalitis is a viral
... and in about a third of infants. The disease is fatal to about 3% of persons who develop severe symptoms.here is no specific treatment for western equine encephalitis. Antibiotics are not effective against viruses, and no effective anti-viral drugs have been discovered. Care of patients centers on t ...
... and in about a third of infants. The disease is fatal to about 3% of persons who develop severe symptoms.here is no specific treatment for western equine encephalitis. Antibiotics are not effective against viruses, and no effective anti-viral drugs have been discovered. Care of patients centers on t ...
4 Appendix 1 - Department of Agriculture and Water Resources
... All Australian States have a small game-bird industry, with New South Wales and Victoria being the largest production centres. Approximately 17 million game birds were processed in Australia in 2001-2002, with duck, quail and turkey accounting for 95%. Duck production occurs in most states, with two ...
... All Australian States have a small game-bird industry, with New South Wales and Victoria being the largest production centres. Approximately 17 million game birds were processed in Australia in 2001-2002, with duck, quail and turkey accounting for 95%. Duck production occurs in most states, with two ...
H1N1 Overview & Business Basics
... Each year, seasonal flu costs the US economy over $10 billion in lost productivity and direct medical expenses. This year, it’s possible that H1N1 pandemic flu could have even greater impacts than seasonal flu. The number of ill employees could be disruptive to businesses. Preparing for H1N1 flu imp ...
... Each year, seasonal flu costs the US economy over $10 billion in lost productivity and direct medical expenses. This year, it’s possible that H1N1 pandemic flu could have even greater impacts than seasonal flu. The number of ill employees could be disruptive to businesses. Preparing for H1N1 flu imp ...
Zika Virus and Transplantation of Solid Organs from Deceased Donors
... thought to replicate initially in dendritic cells near the site of inoculation then spread to lymph nodes and the bloodstream. The incubation period for Zika virus disease is a few days to a week. As with other Flaviviruses, detectable plasma viraemia is short-lived and last only a few days. To date ...
... thought to replicate initially in dendritic cells near the site of inoculation then spread to lymph nodes and the bloodstream. The incubation period for Zika virus disease is a few days to a week. As with other Flaviviruses, detectable plasma viraemia is short-lived and last only a few days. To date ...