Disease surveillance for malaria elimination
... Information on the number and distribution of malaria cases and deaths is critical for the design and implementation of malaria control programmes. It is needed to determine which areas or population groups are most affected by malaria, so that resources can be targeted to the populations most in ne ...
... Information on the number and distribution of malaria cases and deaths is critical for the design and implementation of malaria control programmes. It is needed to determine which areas or population groups are most affected by malaria, so that resources can be targeted to the populations most in ne ...
CCDR: Volume 40-7, April 3, 2014 (PDF document - 1292
... information about malaria risks before giving pre-travel care. This is especially relevant for minimal-risk regions because changes may directly affect the recommendations for chemoprophylaxis. ...
... information about malaria risks before giving pre-travel care. This is especially relevant for minimal-risk regions because changes may directly affect the recommendations for chemoprophylaxis. ...
Malaria: An Update for Physicians
... decreased from 1 million in 2000 to more than 700,000 in 2009, with an estimated 756 million people at risk of the disease.2 In line with these WHO data, largely derived from data supplied by National Malaria Control Programs, a summary of recent peerreviewed publications also points to substantial ...
... decreased from 1 million in 2000 to more than 700,000 in 2009, with an estimated 756 million people at risk of the disease.2 In line with these WHO data, largely derived from data supplied by National Malaria Control Programs, a summary of recent peerreviewed publications also points to substantial ...
National Malaria Diagnosis Quality Assurance Guidelines
... presence of fever), is non-specific in areas of low malaria transmission like South Africa. Consequently, diagnosis based on clinical grounds alone may lead to misdiagnosis, resulting in true cases of malaria remaining untreated and unnecessary loss of life. Therefore, accurate, reliable and timely ...
... presence of fever), is non-specific in areas of low malaria transmission like South Africa. Consequently, diagnosis based on clinical grounds alone may lead to misdiagnosis, resulting in true cases of malaria remaining untreated and unnecessary loss of life. Therefore, accurate, reliable and timely ...
Zika Virus: What We Know So Far
... animals. The Aedes mosquitoes live indoors and outdoors, and typically lay eggs in and near standing water (such as buckets, bowls, animal dishes, flower pots and vases). These mosquitoes are aggressive daytime biters, but they can also bite at night. The Aedes mosquito also transmits three other ve ...
... animals. The Aedes mosquitoes live indoors and outdoors, and typically lay eggs in and near standing water (such as buckets, bowls, animal dishes, flower pots and vases). These mosquitoes are aggressive daytime biters, but they can also bite at night. The Aedes mosquito also transmits three other ve ...
Dengue haemorrhagic fever - World Health Organization
... depending on whether low or high levels of transmission occur. While the exact cost of each epidemic is difficult to calculate, it is clear that DF and DHF/DSS represent a significant economic burden on the societies affected. ...
... depending on whether low or high levels of transmission occur. While the exact cost of each epidemic is difficult to calculate, it is clear that DF and DHF/DSS represent a significant economic burden on the societies affected. ...
A USEFUL PRIMER ON MANAGEMENT OF DENGUE FOR THE
... Warning signs may begin in the febrile phase and a diligent physician will be able to pick it up early, since the temperature may come down to 37.5-38 0C or become sub-normal by the 3rd to 8th day of fever associated with progressive leucopenia and a rapid decrease in platelet count, which precedes ...
... Warning signs may begin in the febrile phase and a diligent physician will be able to pick it up early, since the temperature may come down to 37.5-38 0C or become sub-normal by the 3rd to 8th day of fever associated with progressive leucopenia and a rapid decrease in platelet count, which precedes ...
Dengue and dengue haemorrhagic fever
... are essential to develop effective mosquito control, medications to reduce capillary leakage, and a safe tetravalent vaccine. Dengue is the most important human viral disease transmitted by arthropod vectors. Annually there are an estimated 50–100 million cases of dengue fever (DF), and 250 000 to 5 ...
... are essential to develop effective mosquito control, medications to reduce capillary leakage, and a safe tetravalent vaccine. Dengue is the most important human viral disease transmitted by arthropod vectors. Annually there are an estimated 50–100 million cases of dengue fever (DF), and 250 000 to 5 ...
Place of publication: New Delhi Language: English
... A large number of DF/DHF patients first visit small hospitals in their countries. Small hospitals vary from country to country and within each country. There are common features which will help in categorization of health facilities into small hospitals and referral hospitals. A small hospital is a ...
... A large number of DF/DHF patients first visit small hospitals in their countries. Small hospitals vary from country to country and within each country. There are common features which will help in categorization of health facilities into small hospitals and referral hospitals. A small hospital is a ...
Malaria - WHO archives - World Health Organization
... the burden of the disease with over one million deaths and up to 500 million cases annually, affecting mostly young children and pregnant women. The social and economic costs of malaria are immense and hamper peoples’ lives and perpetuate underdevelopment. Malaria silently kills 3,000 children every ...
... the burden of the disease with over one million deaths and up to 500 million cases annually, affecting mostly young children and pregnant women. The social and economic costs of malaria are immense and hamper peoples’ lives and perpetuate underdevelopment. Malaria silently kills 3,000 children every ...
Vector-borne diseases
... first recognised WN fever outbreak in humans in this country. However, studies suggest that WNV has probably been circulating in humans in the region of central Macedonia in northern Greece for many years [3,4]. West Nile fever is a viral disease transmitted by mosquitoes and is distributed worldwid ...
... first recognised WN fever outbreak in humans in this country. However, studies suggest that WNV has probably been circulating in humans in the region of central Macedonia in northern Greece for many years [3,4]. West Nile fever is a viral disease transmitted by mosquitoes and is distributed worldwid ...
Plasmodium falciparum malaria and antimalarial
... related symptoms. It has been one of the most prevalent human diseases affecting particularly the populations of tropical regions and in the past those of temperate climates (Bruce-Chwatt, 1986). Malaria is a complex disease that varies in epidemiology and clinical manifestation in different parts o ...
... related symptoms. It has been one of the most prevalent human diseases affecting particularly the populations of tropical regions and in the past those of temperate climates (Bruce-Chwatt, 1986). Malaria is a complex disease that varies in epidemiology and clinical manifestation in different parts o ...
Malaria in Nicaragua
... Although the RAAN still has the largest number of malaria cases, there has been remarkable progress in disease control in the region. From 2006 to 2007, there was a 56% drop in the number of confirmed cases in this area (from 1,259 to 551), with a constant sample size. Most of the cases have been fo ...
... Although the RAAN still has the largest number of malaria cases, there has been remarkable progress in disease control in the region. From 2006 to 2007, there was a 56% drop in the number of confirmed cases in this area (from 1,259 to 551), with a constant sample size. Most of the cases have been fo ...
Guidelines for Malaria
... Malaria is diagnosed by detection of the parasite through microscopy of thick and thin blood films. As identification of malaria parasites is not a common laboratory event in Australia, the Haematology Laboratory at the Royal Darwin Hospital (RDH) and the Institute of Medical and Veterinary Science ...
... Malaria is diagnosed by detection of the parasite through microscopy of thick and thin blood films. As identification of malaria parasites is not a common laboratory event in Australia, the Haematology Laboratory at the Royal Darwin Hospital (RDH) and the Institute of Medical and Veterinary Science ...
THE MONTHLY CHANGING OF THE LOWEST POPULATION
... Background: Dengue virus infection is one of the important health problems in Indonesia, although the mortality rate has been decreased but many dengue shock syndrome cases is very difficult to be solving handled. To solve this problem, some factor that influence the prevalence of dengue virus infec ...
... Background: Dengue virus infection is one of the important health problems in Indonesia, although the mortality rate has been decreased but many dengue shock syndrome cases is very difficult to be solving handled. To solve this problem, some factor that influence the prevalence of dengue virus infec ...
A HOSPITAL BASED STUDY OF MALARIA IN NDIEGORO BY
... Ukpai and Ajoku (2001) in a hospital-based study of the prevalence of malaria in Okigwe and Owerri areas of ImoState, reported a prevalence of 321(80.25%) out of 400 individuals examined. Okigwe had a higher prevalence rate (85.5%) than Owerri (75.00%). Infections with P. falciparum was the highest ...
... Ukpai and Ajoku (2001) in a hospital-based study of the prevalence of malaria in Okigwe and Owerri areas of ImoState, reported a prevalence of 321(80.25%) out of 400 individuals examined. Okigwe had a higher prevalence rate (85.5%) than Owerri (75.00%). Infections with P. falciparum was the highest ...
Zika Virus and Its Effects in Pregnancy - Power
... C. Both a and b*** D. Zika virus has no ocular effects Correct Answer: C Ocular Findings: Zika virus can cause symptoms such as nonpurulent conjunctivitis. Other ocular abnormalities have been observed in infants with microcephaly, according to a case series conducted in December 2015 in Salvador, B ...
... C. Both a and b*** D. Zika virus has no ocular effects Correct Answer: C Ocular Findings: Zika virus can cause symptoms such as nonpurulent conjunctivitis. Other ocular abnormalities have been observed in infants with microcephaly, according to a case series conducted in December 2015 in Salvador, B ...
malaria - a maritime problem
... But even if he took his pills regularly, the diagnosis of malaria may not be discarded. ...
... But even if he took his pills regularly, the diagnosis of malaria may not be discarded. ...
diseases of military importance
... called the incubation period. b. Carriers. However, infection does not always result in recognizable disease. Frequently the body has enough resistance or immunity to prevent disease development, in which event a carrier state results. • A carrier can transmit disease in the same way as can a case ( ...
... called the incubation period. b. Carriers. However, infection does not always result in recognizable disease. Frequently the body has enough resistance or immunity to prevent disease development, in which event a carrier state results. • A carrier can transmit disease in the same way as can a case ( ...
Dengue Fever 1 About Dengue 1 Dengue, the most common
... virus 2 (DENV-2), dengue virus 3 (DENV-3), and dengue virus 4 (DENV-4), which can be distinguished by serological methods. Albert Sabin speciated these in 1944 Dengue viruses are small, spherical, single-stranded enveloped RNA viruses of the family Flaviviridae, genus Flavivirus. Once inoculated i ...
... virus 2 (DENV-2), dengue virus 3 (DENV-3), and dengue virus 4 (DENV-4), which can be distinguished by serological methods. Albert Sabin speciated these in 1944 Dengue viruses are small, spherical, single-stranded enveloped RNA viruses of the family Flaviviridae, genus Flavivirus. Once inoculated i ...
Viral Encephalitis I. General Principles
... occurring after measles, and HIV encephalopathy. E. Diagnosis of Viral Encephalitis Diagnosis begins with a thorough and detailed history which seeks to identify exposures by inquiring about insect or animal bites, recent travel, sexual exposures, and immunization status. Physical examination should ...
... occurring after measles, and HIV encephalopathy. E. Diagnosis of Viral Encephalitis Diagnosis begins with a thorough and detailed history which seeks to identify exposures by inquiring about insect or animal bites, recent travel, sexual exposures, and immunization status. Physical examination should ...
Guidelines for Malaria Prevention Onboard Merchant Ships
... than 4 million deaths a year. To a considerable extent, both are concentrated in the same geographical regions. The resulting co-infection and interaction between the two diseases have major health implications. Where both diseases occur, more attention must be given to specific diagnosis for febril ...
... than 4 million deaths a year. To a considerable extent, both are concentrated in the same geographical regions. The resulting co-infection and interaction between the two diseases have major health implications. Where both diseases occur, more attention must be given to specific diagnosis for febril ...
Viral meningitis is an infection of the subarachnoid space caused by
... can also be affected by postinfectious demyelinating processes that do not necessarily involve direct invasion of the brain with the etiologic agent. Acute disseminated encephalomyelitis (ADEM) is an illness of the CNS in which demyelination occurs after infection with a virus, usually following the ...
... can also be affected by postinfectious demyelinating processes that do not necessarily involve direct invasion of the brain with the etiologic agent. Acute disseminated encephalomyelitis (ADEM) is an illness of the CNS in which demyelination occurs after infection with a virus, usually following the ...
Mosquito control
Mosquito control manages the population of mosquitoes to reduce their damage to human health, economies, and enjoyment. Mosquito control is a vital public-health practice throughout the world and especially in the tropics because mosquitoes spread many diseases, such as malaria.Mosquito-control operations are targeted against three different problems: Nuisance mosquitoes bother people around homes or in parks and recreational areas; Economically important mosquitoes reduce real estate values, adversely affect tourism and related business interests, or negatively impact livestock or poultry production; Public health is the focus when mosquitoes are vectors, or transmitters, of infectious disease.Disease organisms transmitted by mosquitoes include West Nile virus, Saint Louis encephalitis virus, Eastern equine encephalomyelitis virus, Everglades virus, Highlands J virus, La Crosse Encephalitis virus in the United States; dengue fever, yellow fever, Ilheus virus, malaria, and filariasis in the American tropics; Rift Valley fever, Wuchereria bancrofti, Japanese Encephalitis, chikungunya, malaria and filariasis in Africa and Asia; and Murray Valley encephalitis in Australia.Depending on the situation, source reduction, biocontrol, larviciding (killing of larvae), or adulticiding (killing of adults) may be used to manage mosquito populations. These techniques are accomplished using habitat modification, pesticide, biological-control agents, and trapping. The advantage of non-toxic methods of control is they can be used in Conservation Areas.