Final Case Study - Cal State LA
... laboratory confirmed medically attended influenza illness than the unvaccinated children ▫ vaccinated children as compared with unvaccinated children was 86% ▫ partially vaccinated group was 73% as compared with the unvaccinated group ▫ This analysis shows that, TIV is highly effective in preventing ...
... laboratory confirmed medically attended influenza illness than the unvaccinated children ▫ vaccinated children as compared with unvaccinated children was 86% ▫ partially vaccinated group was 73% as compared with the unvaccinated group ▫ This analysis shows that, TIV is highly effective in preventing ...
What causes a cold and the flu?
... A cold and the flu are both caused by viruses, tiny infectious agents that can survive only by getting inside the cells of animals or humans. One of the differences between a cold and the flu is the kind of virus that causes each. The flu, medically known as influenza, is always caused by one of the ...
... A cold and the flu are both caused by viruses, tiny infectious agents that can survive only by getting inside the cells of animals or humans. One of the differences between a cold and the flu is the kind of virus that causes each. The flu, medically known as influenza, is always caused by one of the ...
H1N1 Influenza A (Swine Flu)
... Human-to-human transmission of H1N1 Influenza A predominantly occurs through direct droplet transmission (Usually within 6-10 feet). This is thought to occur in the same way as seasonal flu, which is mainly person-to-person transmission through coughing or sneezing of infected people. People may bec ...
... Human-to-human transmission of H1N1 Influenza A predominantly occurs through direct droplet transmission (Usually within 6-10 feet). This is thought to occur in the same way as seasonal flu, which is mainly person-to-person transmission through coughing or sneezing of infected people. People may bec ...
Avian Influenza - Asia Pacific Advanced Network
... • People with no direct contact with poultry were infected. • There was one fatal case of a 57-year-old veterinarian, who died from acute respiratory distress syndrome. Tests showed H7N7 to be the cause. • In a follow-up study, an improved assay showed that about 1000-2000 people were infected, thou ...
... • People with no direct contact with poultry were infected. • There was one fatal case of a 57-year-old veterinarian, who died from acute respiratory distress syndrome. Tests showed H7N7 to be the cause. • In a follow-up study, an improved assay showed that about 1000-2000 people were infected, thou ...
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... Avian influenza viruses occur naturally among birds Wild birds worldwide carry the viruses in their intestines, but usually do not get sick from them Avian influenza is very contagious among birds and can make some domesticated birds (chickens, ducks, and turkeys) very sick and kill them Infected bi ...
... Avian influenza viruses occur naturally among birds Wild birds worldwide carry the viruses in their intestines, but usually do not get sick from them Avian influenza is very contagious among birds and can make some domesticated birds (chickens, ducks, and turkeys) very sick and kill them Infected bi ...
WHAT THE HECK IS A VIRUS
... Noticed milk maids DID NOT get smallpox Developed smallpox vaccine by exposing patients to cowpox Allows patients to develop antibodies to small pox virus ...
... Noticed milk maids DID NOT get smallpox Developed smallpox vaccine by exposing patients to cowpox Allows patients to develop antibodies to small pox virus ...
The Avian Influenza
... H9N2, Hong Kong, 2003 : H9N2 infection was confirmed in a child in Hong Kong. The child was hospitalized but recovered. H7N2, New York, 2003: In November 2003, a patient with serious underlying medical conditions was admitted to a hospital in New York with respiratory symptoms. One of the initial la ...
... H9N2, Hong Kong, 2003 : H9N2 infection was confirmed in a child in Hong Kong. The child was hospitalized but recovered. H7N2, New York, 2003: In November 2003, a patient with serious underlying medical conditions was admitted to a hospital in New York with respiratory symptoms. One of the initial la ...
Understanding viruses classwork
... 1. How much smaller than a bacteria is a virus?______________________________________________ 2. List the 3 parts of a virus:______________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________________ 3. How do viruses get insid ...
... 1. How much smaller than a bacteria is a virus?______________________________________________ 2. List the 3 parts of a virus:______________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________________ 3. How do viruses get insid ...
Novavax, Inc.
... platforms to create geographic-specific vaccine solutions and is therefore involved in several international partnerships, including collaborations with Cadila Pharmaceuticals of India and LG Life Sciences of Korea. Together, these companies have worldwide commercialization capacity and the global r ...
... platforms to create geographic-specific vaccine solutions and is therefore involved in several international partnerships, including collaborations with Cadila Pharmaceuticals of India and LG Life Sciences of Korea. Together, these companies have worldwide commercialization capacity and the global r ...
Upswing in Local Influenza activity
... Be aware that influenza activity is on the rise in our community. In fact, both Kitsap County and statewide surveillance data show increases in laboratory positive tests, influenza-like-illness visits, and other measures. Offer influenza vaccine to your patients, especially those who are at high ris ...
... Be aware that influenza activity is on the rise in our community. In fact, both Kitsap County and statewide surveillance data show increases in laboratory positive tests, influenza-like-illness visits, and other measures. Offer influenza vaccine to your patients, especially those who are at high ris ...
Pierce County Environmental Health Indicators ZOONOTIC DISEASES
... • Most of these people will develop West Nile Fever, with mild symptoms such as fever, headaches, body aches, and swollen glands that normally last a few days. • About 1 out of 150 infected people will have serious symptoms, such as high fever, headaches, tremors, paralysis, and coma. • A few may de ...
... • Most of these people will develop West Nile Fever, with mild symptoms such as fever, headaches, body aches, and swollen glands that normally last a few days. • About 1 out of 150 infected people will have serious symptoms, such as high fever, headaches, tremors, paralysis, and coma. • A few may de ...
Background: Terrorists Release Sarin nerve agent (GB) in
... • Recently returned from a trip last week to Atlantic City with a senior group on a bus ...
... • Recently returned from a trip last week to Atlantic City with a senior group on a bus ...
Pandemics - Georgia CTAE | Home
... domestic poultry flocks. • Bird flu is especially devastating to domestic poultry. • In the 1997 Hong Kong outbreak, every chicken was killed to prevent the spread to humans. ...
... domestic poultry flocks. • Bird flu is especially devastating to domestic poultry. • In the 1997 Hong Kong outbreak, every chicken was killed to prevent the spread to humans. ...
disease emergence and re-emergence
... during coinfection with human and non-human viruses. Antigenic shift can arise when genes encoding at least the haemagglutinin surface glycoprotein are introduced into people, by direct transmission of an avian virus from birds, as occurred with H5N1 virus, or after genetic reassortment in pigs, whi ...
... during coinfection with human and non-human viruses. Antigenic shift can arise when genes encoding at least the haemagglutinin surface glycoprotein are introduced into people, by direct transmission of an avian virus from birds, as occurred with H5N1 virus, or after genetic reassortment in pigs, whi ...
PowerPoint - South Carolina AHEC
... Avian influenza A (H5N1) that infects poultry is a concern due to the potential for spread of an influenza A variant to humans, and the eventuality of human to human transmission, and a pandemic of atypical influenza. Recent reports from several Asian countries that are experiencing Asian “flu” outb ...
... Avian influenza A (H5N1) that infects poultry is a concern due to the potential for spread of an influenza A variant to humans, and the eventuality of human to human transmission, and a pandemic of atypical influenza. Recent reports from several Asian countries that are experiencing Asian “flu” outb ...
Influenza - Hightstown Medical Associates
... with influenza by touching something that has been handled by someone already infected and then touching your mouth, nose or eyes. The virus speads easily and quickly—especially among schoolchildren and their families and among people who live in crowded conditions. After the virus enters your body, ...
... with influenza by touching something that has been handled by someone already infected and then touching your mouth, nose or eyes. The virus speads easily and quickly—especially among schoolchildren and their families and among people who live in crowded conditions. After the virus enters your body, ...
Avian Flue Outbreak
... the infected birds. Experts believe that the poultry markets play a key role in the amplification of the virus and any migratory bird that visits these places has a good chance of becoming infected. Chinese authorities are urging its citizens to avoid live poultry markets since many of the birds hav ...
... the infected birds. Experts believe that the poultry markets play a key role in the amplification of the virus and any migratory bird that visits these places has a good chance of becoming infected. Chinese authorities are urging its citizens to avoid live poultry markets since many of the birds hav ...
The Effect of Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza (HPAI) H5N1
... ducks and geese are known natural reservoir of influenza viruses, although ducks have higher virus isolation rates (Shortridge, 1992). Waterfowls have been reported to be less susceptible to HPAI infection than chickens (Keawcharoen et al., 2008; Stallknecht and Shane, 1992), thereby being able to s ...
... ducks and geese are known natural reservoir of influenza viruses, although ducks have higher virus isolation rates (Shortridge, 1992). Waterfowls have been reported to be less susceptible to HPAI infection than chickens (Keawcharoen et al., 2008; Stallknecht and Shane, 1992), thereby being able to s ...
Influenza Infection: Review Questions
... a season predicts a pandemic. E) Swine accepts both avian and human influenza viruses and is the likely intermediate source for genetic reassortment. All of the following statements regarding amantadine and rimantadine are correct EXCEPT: A) A dose reduction is recommended for persons 65 years of ag ...
... a season predicts a pandemic. E) Swine accepts both avian and human influenza viruses and is the likely intermediate source for genetic reassortment. All of the following statements regarding amantadine and rimantadine are correct EXCEPT: A) A dose reduction is recommended for persons 65 years of ag ...
INFLUENZA AND IMMUNOSUPPRESSION
... The flu can cause mild to serious symptoms and sometimes even lead to death. Infected persons experience at least one of the following symptoms: • Fever, not always present, particularly among the elderly • Cough • Sore throat • Muscle or joint pain • Headache • Extreme fatigue • Nausea and v ...
... The flu can cause mild to serious symptoms and sometimes even lead to death. Infected persons experience at least one of the following symptoms: • Fever, not always present, particularly among the elderly • Cough • Sore throat • Muscle or joint pain • Headache • Extreme fatigue • Nausea and v ...
Influenza - Lung Foundation Australia
... tender area where the vaccine was given. Occasionally slight fever and chills, or even worsening of chest symptoms may occur in those who already have chest disease. These rarely last longer than one or two days. Because the vaccine is produced in eggs, people who are allergic to eggs should not rec ...
... tender area where the vaccine was given. Occasionally slight fever and chills, or even worsening of chest symptoms may occur in those who already have chest disease. These rarely last longer than one or two days. Because the vaccine is produced in eggs, people who are allergic to eggs should not rec ...
Heart Failure:
... fever, cough, sore throat, and muscle aches) to eye infections, pneumonia, severe respiratory diseases (such as acute respiratory distress), and other severe and life-threatening complications. The symptoms of avian influenza may depend on which virus caused the infection. Because these viruses do n ...
... fever, cough, sore throat, and muscle aches) to eye infections, pneumonia, severe respiratory diseases (such as acute respiratory distress), and other severe and life-threatening complications. The symptoms of avian influenza may depend on which virus caused the infection. Because these viruses do n ...
identification of influenza viruses in human and poultry in the area of
... Bangladesh, Cambodia, China, Egypt, and Indonesia. Six countries— Bangladesh, China, Egypt, India, Indonesia, and Vietnam—have widespread and ongoing infections in their poultry. In 1997 an outbreak of H5N1 occurred in the farms and traditional markets in Hong Kong. For the first time reported that ...
... Bangladesh, Cambodia, China, Egypt, and Indonesia. Six countries— Bangladesh, China, Egypt, India, Indonesia, and Vietnam—have widespread and ongoing infections in their poultry. In 1997 an outbreak of H5N1 occurred in the farms and traditional markets in Hong Kong. For the first time reported that ...
Biofire Respiratory Panel Announcement
... The FilmArray Respiratory Panel from BioFire Diagnostics is FDA-cleared and provides an overall sensitivity and specificity of 95% and 99%, respectively. The FilmArray Respiratory Panel Tests for 20 Pathogens Viral Targets ...
... The FilmArray Respiratory Panel from BioFire Diagnostics is FDA-cleared and provides an overall sensitivity and specificity of 95% and 99%, respectively. The FilmArray Respiratory Panel Tests for 20 Pathogens Viral Targets ...