Feline Leukemia Virus (FELV)
... testing negative should be quarantined in separate quarters for several months and retested negative one or two times before being allowed to enter the household. Some modification of the test-and-removal program may be made for households or catteries in which FeLV-positive cats are retained in sep ...
... testing negative should be quarantined in separate quarters for several months and retested negative one or two times before being allowed to enter the household. Some modification of the test-and-removal program may be made for households or catteries in which FeLV-positive cats are retained in sep ...
2. Chain of infection - Home
... It can be measured by: Case fatality rate Total number of deaths from a disease Case fatality rate x 100 Total number of cases of that disease ...
... It can be measured by: Case fatality rate Total number of deaths from a disease Case fatality rate x 100 Total number of cases of that disease ...
Feline Coronavirus (FCoV) and Feline Infectious Peritonitis (FIP
... • age – young and old cats are more susceptible • a poor immune system or concurrent disease • possible genetic factors, although it is extremely rare following a case of FIP for all infected related cats eg littermates, to develop FIP It is thought some strains of FCoV may mutate more easily tha ...
... • age – young and old cats are more susceptible • a poor immune system or concurrent disease • possible genetic factors, although it is extremely rare following a case of FIP for all infected related cats eg littermates, to develop FIP It is thought some strains of FCoV may mutate more easily tha ...
Johnson et al. 2014 heterogeneity
... East Bay region of California, USA. We focused on small ponds (<2 ha in surface area) that supported rams horn snails (Helisoma trivolvis), which function as first intermediate hosts for many species of digenetic trematodes. Larval amphibians become infected by free-swimming infectious stages (cerca ...
... East Bay region of California, USA. We focused on small ponds (<2 ha in surface area) that supported rams horn snails (Helisoma trivolvis), which function as first intermediate hosts for many species of digenetic trematodes. Larval amphibians become infected by free-swimming infectious stages (cerca ...
Surgical Site Infection: What Is It and Why Does It Happen?
... infection. These are referred to as opportunistic conditions. Examples are when the skin is broken and microorganisms usually on the skin or in the nose invade a surgical wound or when a person’s immune system is compromised and unable to raise an adequate response. Microorganisms take advantage of ...
... infection. These are referred to as opportunistic conditions. Examples are when the skin is broken and microorganisms usually on the skin or in the nose invade a surgical wound or when a person’s immune system is compromised and unable to raise an adequate response. Microorganisms take advantage of ...
- Wiley Online Library
... As the competitor strain is susceptible to infection and can therefore become lysogenized during the competition, fitness was estimated after 6, 12, and 24 h to examine the effect of time on this relationship. Competitive fitness of the nonlysogenic PF strain relative to the test strain (which is is ...
... As the competitor strain is susceptible to infection and can therefore become lysogenized during the competition, fitness was estimated after 6, 12, and 24 h to examine the effect of time on this relationship. Competitive fitness of the nonlysogenic PF strain relative to the test strain (which is is ...
Conjunctivitis - St Wulfstan Surgery
... How common is infective conjunctivitis? Infective conjunctivitis is very common and is responsible for 35% of all eye-related problems recorded in GP surgeries. There are 13-14 cases for every 1,000 people every year. Infective conjunctivitis is most common in children and the elderly. This may be b ...
... How common is infective conjunctivitis? Infective conjunctivitis is very common and is responsible for 35% of all eye-related problems recorded in GP surgeries. There are 13-14 cases for every 1,000 people every year. Infective conjunctivitis is most common in children and the elderly. This may be b ...
The spread of pathogens through trade in poultry hatching eggs
... Newcastle disease (ND) is defined by the OIE as an infection of poultry caused by a virus (NDV) of avian paramyxovirus serotype 1 (APMV-1) that meets the criteria for virulence described in the Terrestrial Code (115). It has been suggested that the spread of ND from one bird to another occurs primar ...
... Newcastle disease (ND) is defined by the OIE as an infection of poultry caused by a virus (NDV) of avian paramyxovirus serotype 1 (APMV-1) that meets the criteria for virulence described in the Terrestrial Code (115). It has been suggested that the spread of ND from one bird to another occurs primar ...
Definitions of Transmission Based Precautions
... remain suspended in the air for many minutes, while droplets of greater than 20 µn fall out of suspension in seconds.2 Droplets do not readily penetrate the lower (alveolar) respiratory system2 The maximum distance for cross transmission from droplets has not been definitively determined, although a ...
... remain suspended in the air for many minutes, while droplets of greater than 20 µn fall out of suspension in seconds.2 Droplets do not readily penetrate the lower (alveolar) respiratory system2 The maximum distance for cross transmission from droplets has not been definitively determined, although a ...
Mechanisms of pathogenesis, infective dose and virulence in human
... parasite dose in different transmission modes during natural infections so we could examine how this correlates with local/ global within-host parasite action, but we were unable to obtain sufficient data. There are at least two possible alternative explanations for the negative relationship between ...
... parasite dose in different transmission modes during natural infections so we could examine how this correlates with local/ global within-host parasite action, but we were unable to obtain sufficient data. There are at least two possible alternative explanations for the negative relationship between ...
Microsporidia Affecting Forest Lepidoptera
... either of the two other groups. Very few spores are required to initiate infections, and although the length of time required for larval mortality to occur is greatly affected by spore dose and larval age at the time they are infected, most infected individuals die as late instar larvae or prepupae; ...
... either of the two other groups. Very few spores are required to initiate infections, and although the length of time required for larval mortality to occur is greatly affected by spore dose and larval age at the time they are infected, most infected individuals die as late instar larvae or prepupae; ...
Genital Herpes Fact Sheet
... Genital ulcer diseases can occur in both male and female genital areas that are covered or protected by a latex condom, as well as in areas that are not covered. Correct and consistent use of latex condoms can reduce the risk of genital herpes. Persons with herpes should abstain from sexual activity ...
... Genital ulcer diseases can occur in both male and female genital areas that are covered or protected by a latex condom, as well as in areas that are not covered. Correct and consistent use of latex condoms can reduce the risk of genital herpes. Persons with herpes should abstain from sexual activity ...
Feline Immunodeficiency Virus (FIV) and Feline
... FIV and FeLV are both viruses within the same family of retroviruses, but are in different groups within that family. FIV is in one group called lentiviruses – these cause lifelong infections and are generally associated with very slowprogressing disease. FeLV is in a different group called gamma v ...
... FIV and FeLV are both viruses within the same family of retroviruses, but are in different groups within that family. FIV is in one group called lentiviruses – these cause lifelong infections and are generally associated with very slowprogressing disease. FeLV is in a different group called gamma v ...
Mycoplasma haemofelis and Mycoplasma haemominutum detection
... cat was PCR positive for M. haemominutum. These findings are consistent with previous work, wherein the PCR results became negative within 12 h of initiating antibiotic therapy, and PCR positivity returned following cessation of treatment (12,13). Jensen’s (18) study, using PCR evaluation of natural ...
... cat was PCR positive for M. haemominutum. These findings are consistent with previous work, wherein the PCR results became negative within 12 h of initiating antibiotic therapy, and PCR positivity returned following cessation of treatment (12,13). Jensen’s (18) study, using PCR evaluation of natural ...
Cats
... Feline calicivirus (FCV) Feline Rhinotracheitis (FVR) Feline Infectious Peritonitis (FIP) Feline Leukemia (FeLV) Feline Enteric Corona virus (FECV) ...
... Feline calicivirus (FCV) Feline Rhinotracheitis (FVR) Feline Infectious Peritonitis (FIP) Feline Leukemia (FeLV) Feline Enteric Corona virus (FECV) ...
Feral Cats: Impacts of an Invasive Species
... rabies, toxoplasmosis, bartonellosis, and salmonellosis.11 Their ability to transmit these diseases poses serious health risks to humans and native wildlife. Rabies is a viral disease that affects the central nervous system, and is most often transmitted through bite wounds. In the U.S., cats make u ...
... rabies, toxoplasmosis, bartonellosis, and salmonellosis.11 Their ability to transmit these diseases poses serious health risks to humans and native wildlife. Rabies is a viral disease that affects the central nervous system, and is most often transmitted through bite wounds. In the U.S., cats make u ...
The Interval between Successive Cases of an
... respectively, the tertiary cases can arise from (Bf + Sn) to (Bl + Sx) days, thus over the period (Bl + Sx) – (Bf + Sn) days. The logic would be identical for subsequent generations, but in practice these distributions typically become unclear because of the stochastic nature of the individual inter ...
... respectively, the tertiary cases can arise from (Bf + Sn) to (Bl + Sx) days, thus over the period (Bl + Sx) – (Bf + Sn) days. The logic would be identical for subsequent generations, but in practice these distributions typically become unclear because of the stochastic nature of the individual inter ...
Kristina Narfstrom, DVM, PhD, DipECVO
... areas of southwestern United States, but cases may occur elsewhere through the mobility of the canine population. Coccidioidomycosis is mainly caused by inhalation of spores, whereas transmission from animal to animal is rare, apparently because the endospores are too fragile. Thus, Coccidiodes immi ...
... areas of southwestern United States, but cases may occur elsewhere through the mobility of the canine population. Coccidioidomycosis is mainly caused by inhalation of spores, whereas transmission from animal to animal is rare, apparently because the endospores are too fragile. Thus, Coccidiodes immi ...
Syphilis
... Are there any symptoms? The symptoms of syphilis often go unnoticed. There are four stages of syphilis: primary, secondary, latent and tertiary. Each stage has its own set of symptoms. 1. Primary syphilis (ten to ninety days after infection) In this stage, a sore or ulcer appears in the mouth, anus, ...
... Are there any symptoms? The symptoms of syphilis often go unnoticed. There are four stages of syphilis: primary, secondary, latent and tertiary. Each stage has its own set of symptoms. 1. Primary syphilis (ten to ninety days after infection) In this stage, a sore or ulcer appears in the mouth, anus, ...
Medical approach to puppies and kittens with diarrhoea
... • Bacterial enteropathogens are commonly found in the faeces of healthy pets • Ronidazole is the current drug of choice for treatment of Tritrichomonas foetus • Cryptosporidium parvum infection has been diagnosed in association with intestinal cellular infiltrates indistinguishable from those seen w ...
... • Bacterial enteropathogens are commonly found in the faeces of healthy pets • Ronidazole is the current drug of choice for treatment of Tritrichomonas foetus • Cryptosporidium parvum infection has been diagnosed in association with intestinal cellular infiltrates indistinguishable from those seen w ...
Toxocariasis
Toxocariasis is an illness of humans caused by larvae (immature worms) of either the dog roundworm (Toxocara canis), the cat roundworm (Toxocara cati) or the fox (Toxocara canis). Toxocariasis is often called visceral larva migrans (VLM). Depending on geographic location, degree of eosinophilia, eye and/or pulmonary signs the terms ocular larva migrans (OLM), Weingarten's disease, Frimodt-Møller's syndrome, and eosinophilic pseudoleukemia are applied to toxocariasis. Other terms sometimes or rarely used include nematode ophthalmitis, toxocaral disease, toxocarose, and covert toxocariasis. This zoonotic, helminthic infection is a major cause of blindness and may provoke rheumatic, neurologic, or asthmatic symptoms. Humans normally become infected by ingestion of embryonated eggs (each containing a fully developed larva, L2) from contaminated sources (soil, fresh or unwashed vegetables, or improperly cooked paratenic hosts).Toxocara canis and Toxocara cati are perhaps the most ubiquitous gastrointestinal worms (helminths) of domestic dogs and cats and foxes. There are many 'accidental' or paratenic hosts including humans, birds, pigs, rodents, goats, monkeys, and rabbits. In paratenic hosts the larvae never mature and remain at the L2 stage.There are three main syndromes: visceral larva migrans (VLM), which encompasses diseases associated with major organs; covert toxocariasis, which is a milder version of VLM; and ocular larva migrans (OLM), in which pathological effects on the host are restricted to the eye and the optic nerve.