3/15/2017 1 Respiratory Viral Infections: Focus on Influenza
... 2009: novel influenza A strain pandemic ...
... 2009: novel influenza A strain pandemic ...
OIE Terrestrial Manual
... (indirect) or species-independent (competitive) test formats. Haemagglutination inhibition tests have also been employed in routine diagnostic serology, but it is possible that this technique may miss some particular infections because the haemagglutinin is subtype specific. Requirements for vaccine ...
... (indirect) or species-independent (competitive) test formats. Haemagglutination inhibition tests have also been employed in routine diagnostic serology, but it is possible that this technique may miss some particular infections because the haemagglutinin is subtype specific. Requirements for vaccine ...
Faster Flu Vaccine
... no time to waste. Sooner or later the avian flu virus will be in North America. It's not if, it's when." "The recent highly virulent avian flu cases in Asia and fears about a pandemic have highlighted the problems with traditional influenza vaccine production methods, particularly the length of time ...
... no time to waste. Sooner or later the avian flu virus will be in North America. It's not if, it's when." "The recent highly virulent avian flu cases in Asia and fears about a pandemic have highlighted the problems with traditional influenza vaccine production methods, particularly the length of time ...
W15-Banquet-Kramer-DINLecture - Texas Department of State
... national system for detecting outbreaks of infectious disease. Outbreaks of any disease that is not on CDC's current list of notifiable illnesses may go undetected or may be detected only after an outbreak is well under way.” ...
... national system for detecting outbreaks of infectious disease. Outbreaks of any disease that is not on CDC's current list of notifiable illnesses may go undetected or may be detected only after an outbreak is well under way.” ...
Cold and Flu Prevention Advice
... Studies have been conducted which support the idea that consuming lozenges, syrup or tablets containing zinc may reduce how long a cold lasts. A review of studies in 2011 into whether zinc was effective against the cold virus found that taking zinc supplements within a day of the symptoms starting s ...
... Studies have been conducted which support the idea that consuming lozenges, syrup or tablets containing zinc may reduce how long a cold lasts. A review of studies in 2011 into whether zinc was effective against the cold virus found that taking zinc supplements within a day of the symptoms starting s ...
West Nile virus vaccines and immunotherapy
... helped researchers to know the outbreak had accessible by international transportation or trade. Since 1999, the people who were infected and died by this virus increased dramatically each year in united state and this is model below shows the cases of condition and deaths between 1999 to 2006. ...
... helped researchers to know the outbreak had accessible by international transportation or trade. Since 1999, the people who were infected and died by this virus increased dramatically each year in united state and this is model below shows the cases of condition and deaths between 1999 to 2006. ...
PowerPoint Presentation - Introduction to viruses
... segmented RNA genome Infects a wide range of animals other than humans Undergoes extensive antigenic variation Major cause of respiratory infections ...
... segmented RNA genome Infects a wide range of animals other than humans Undergoes extensive antigenic variation Major cause of respiratory infections ...
Viruses, Viroids, and Prions
... vigorous virus “Attenuate" refers to procedures that weaken an agent of disease (heating) A vaccine against a viral disease can be made from an attenuated, less virulent strain of the virus Attenuated virus is capable of stimulating an immune response and creating immunity, but not causing illness ...
... vigorous virus “Attenuate" refers to procedures that weaken an agent of disease (heating) A vaccine against a viral disease can be made from an attenuated, less virulent strain of the virus Attenuated virus is capable of stimulating an immune response and creating immunity, but not causing illness ...
Deserves a Shot at Fighting Flu Immunization Programs
... (HCP), vaccine coverage rates continue to fall below the 2010 national health objective goal of 60%. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), estimated vaccination coverage of HCP remains less than 50%. Nevertheless, vaccination of HCP is an important component of influenza ...
... (HCP), vaccine coverage rates continue to fall below the 2010 national health objective goal of 60%. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), estimated vaccination coverage of HCP remains less than 50%. Nevertheless, vaccination of HCP is an important component of influenza ...
Pathogenesis of Viral Infections
... With many virulent viruses, subclinical or unapparent infections often outnumber cases of symptomatic illness. ...
... With many virulent viruses, subclinical or unapparent infections often outnumber cases of symptomatic illness. ...
Revised: February 2017 AN: 00207/2016 SUMMARY OF PRODUCT
... 4.5 Special precautions for use Special precautions for use in animals Vaccinate healthy birds only. It is not recommended to vaccinate birds younger than 10 days of age, regardless of the level of maternally derived antibodies (see section 4.9). The vaccine contains an “intermediate-plus” virus str ...
... 4.5 Special precautions for use Special precautions for use in animals Vaccinate healthy birds only. It is not recommended to vaccinate birds younger than 10 days of age, regardless of the level of maternally derived antibodies (see section 4.9). The vaccine contains an “intermediate-plus” virus str ...
Monkey B Virus - University of Virginia
... who work with monkeys should receive training on safe practices. These include: 1. Exercise caution at all times, remembering these are wild animals. They can and will bite and scratch, and are capable of transmitting several diseases to humans, such as Shigella and Salmonella, as well as Monkey B V ...
... who work with monkeys should receive training on safe practices. These include: 1. Exercise caution at all times, remembering these are wild animals. They can and will bite and scratch, and are capable of transmitting several diseases to humans, such as Shigella and Salmonella, as well as Monkey B V ...
Avian infectious laryngotracheitis
... status is increased by the irregular or emergency-only vaccination for ILT in some countries. Furthermore, all currently available ILT vaccines are manufactured with modified live strains, which can also establish latent infections and cause disease when allowed to spread from bird to bird. Hence, c ...
... status is increased by the irregular or emergency-only vaccination for ILT in some countries. Furthermore, all currently available ILT vaccines are manufactured with modified live strains, which can also establish latent infections and cause disease when allowed to spread from bird to bird. Hence, c ...
Influenza Vaccination
... known whether or not a transplant patient can be severely infected with the weakened LAIV influenza virus. No serious illness was observed in children (with normal immune systems) who inadvertently became infected with the weakened LAIV influenza virus (please see CDC statement in appendix for furth ...
... known whether or not a transplant patient can be severely infected with the weakened LAIV influenza virus. No serious illness was observed in children (with normal immune systems) who inadvertently became infected with the weakened LAIV influenza virus (please see CDC statement in appendix for furth ...
FLU VACCINATION - FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS −2016 SEASONAL FLU VACCINATION 2015
... A flu vaccine is needed every year because flu viruses are constantly changing and it is not unusual for new flu viruses to appear each year. The flu vaccine is formulated each year to keep up with the flu viruses as they change. Also, studies have shown that the body’s immunity to influenza viruses ...
... A flu vaccine is needed every year because flu viruses are constantly changing and it is not unusual for new flu viruses to appear each year. The flu vaccine is formulated each year to keep up with the flu viruses as they change. Also, studies have shown that the body’s immunity to influenza viruses ...
8.L: Microbiology Unit Open Ended Questions 8.L.1.1: Viruses
... American Indians & Africans did not have immunity to Small Pox and it killed thousands who came in contact. Also physically scarred those who survived. 10) Infectious disease – Disease that can be passed from one organism to another. 11) Epidemic – Outbreak of a disease that affects large # of peopl ...
... American Indians & Africans did not have immunity to Small Pox and it killed thousands who came in contact. Also physically scarred those who survived. 10) Infectious disease – Disease that can be passed from one organism to another. 11) Epidemic – Outbreak of a disease that affects large # of peopl ...
Nipah Virus
... Pigs had been infected by bats, which caused a problem because pigs could be stopped from crossing borders, but bats could not ...
... Pigs had been infected by bats, which caused a problem because pigs could be stopped from crossing borders, but bats could not ...
Influenza - Shoreview Pediatrics
... vaccines are developed in anticipation of the three strains of influenza [A(H1), A(H3) and B] that will most likely be in circulation during the coming influenza season. After production of the seasonal vaccine begins, however, a different strain may become the predominant strain. This mismatch will ...
... vaccines are developed in anticipation of the three strains of influenza [A(H1), A(H3) and B] that will most likely be in circulation during the coming influenza season. After production of the seasonal vaccine begins, however, a different strain may become the predominant strain. This mismatch will ...
FACT SHEET – Pandemic Flu - Lake Cumberland District Health
... – Antiviral medicines may be given to those in close contact with influenza patients. – Close contacts could include family members and health care workers. – Antiviral medicines may be given to those who have traveled, or who have worked or lived with an infected person. ...
... – Antiviral medicines may be given to those in close contact with influenza patients. – Close contacts could include family members and health care workers. – Antiviral medicines may be given to those who have traveled, or who have worked or lived with an infected person. ...
CLASSIFICATION OF VIRUSES
... Type of host/host structures the virus infected - Bacteriophages: infect bacterial cells - Plant viruses infect plant cells - Animal viruses are subgrouped by the tissues they ...
... Type of host/host structures the virus infected - Bacteriophages: infect bacterial cells - Plant viruses infect plant cells - Animal viruses are subgrouped by the tissues they ...
Identification and characterization of influenza virus isolated from
... recognition, by the HI test. Therefore, these snake isolates were identified as an influenza virus (tables 1 and 2). The PCR product cDNA obtained from the snake “b” isolates by RT-PCR techniques, using primer (flu) that amplified 189 bp fragments of NS1 gene of the influenza virus, showed an electr ...
... recognition, by the HI test. Therefore, these snake isolates were identified as an influenza virus (tables 1 and 2). The PCR product cDNA obtained from the snake “b” isolates by RT-PCR techniques, using primer (flu) that amplified 189 bp fragments of NS1 gene of the influenza virus, showed an electr ...
Influenza A (H1N1) - AIDS Education and Training Centers
... Treatment for Influenza A (H1N1) Virus Antiviral treatment should be considered for confirmed, probable or suspected cases of influenza A(H1N1) flu. Hospitalized patients and those at higher risk for influenza complications should be prioritized. Antiviral treatment should be initiated within 48 ho ...
... Treatment for Influenza A (H1N1) Virus Antiviral treatment should be considered for confirmed, probable or suspected cases of influenza A(H1N1) flu. Hospitalized patients and those at higher risk for influenza complications should be prioritized. Antiviral treatment should be initiated within 48 ho ...
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... cases occur in persons with direct exposure to pigs (e.g. children near pigs at a fair or workers in the swine industry). In addition, there have been documented cases of one person spreading swine flu to others. For example, an outbreak of apparent swine flu infection in pigs in Wisconsin in 1988 r ...
... cases occur in persons with direct exposure to pigs (e.g. children near pigs at a fair or workers in the swine industry). In addition, there have been documented cases of one person spreading swine flu to others. For example, an outbreak of apparent swine flu infection in pigs in Wisconsin in 1988 r ...
INfeCTIoUS DISeASe STeerING CoMMITTee
... from CSTE members and staff as well as public health partners such as APHL and CDC. CSTE currently funds 4 sites for the Influenza Hospitalization Surveillance Project and 12 sites for the Influenza Incidence Surveillance Project; this funding enables states to detect and control public health threa ...
... from CSTE members and staff as well as public health partners such as APHL and CDC. CSTE currently funds 4 sites for the Influenza Hospitalization Surveillance Project and 12 sites for the Influenza Incidence Surveillance Project; this funding enables states to detect and control public health threa ...
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... Enhances the harmful consequences of the agent or toxin; Disrupts immunity or the effectiveness of an immunization against the agent or toxin without clinical and/or agricultural justification; Confers to the agent or toxin resistance to clinically and/or agriculturally useful prophylactic or therap ...
... Enhances the harmful consequences of the agent or toxin; Disrupts immunity or the effectiveness of an immunization against the agent or toxin without clinical and/or agricultural justification; Confers to the agent or toxin resistance to clinically and/or agriculturally useful prophylactic or therap ...