Clinical Presentation
... Demyelinating peripheral neuritis: usually effects the motor nerves. Typically resolves completely. ...
... Demyelinating peripheral neuritis: usually effects the motor nerves. Typically resolves completely. ...
Bacteria Wanted Poster
... Select a pathogen from the list below and research it. Then produce a “wanted” poster with the following information: 1. “photo” (electron micrograph or microscopic picture/diagram) 2. Description 3. Organism’ m.o. (how the organism attacks and spreads) 4. Most common victims to prey upon 5. Hide ou ...
... Select a pathogen from the list below and research it. Then produce a “wanted” poster with the following information: 1. “photo” (electron micrograph or microscopic picture/diagram) 2. Description 3. Organism’ m.o. (how the organism attacks and spreads) 4. Most common victims to prey upon 5. Hide ou ...
What is diphtheria?
... incubation period of 2 – 5 days. The disease can be severe and cause acute infection of the upper respiratory tract which can obstruct. Effective protection against diphtheria has been achieved by active immunisation with diphtheria vaccine. What is tetanus? Tetanus is an acute disease caused by spo ...
... incubation period of 2 – 5 days. The disease can be severe and cause acute infection of the upper respiratory tract which can obstruct. Effective protection against diphtheria has been achieved by active immunisation with diphtheria vaccine. What is tetanus? Tetanus is an acute disease caused by spo ...
Spore Forming and Non-Spore Forming Gram
... nasopharyngeal cavity and/or on the skin, and (2) its ability to produce diphtheria toxin. • Pathology: Dt absorbed into mucous membranes, causing destruction of epith and superficial inflammatory response. Necrotic epith embedded in exuding fibrin+RBC+WBC= grayish “pseudomembrane” • Disease is prin ...
... nasopharyngeal cavity and/or on the skin, and (2) its ability to produce diphtheria toxin. • Pathology: Dt absorbed into mucous membranes, causing destruction of epith and superficial inflammatory response. Necrotic epith embedded in exuding fibrin+RBC+WBC= grayish “pseudomembrane” • Disease is prin ...
Tetanus and Diphtheria and Td Vaccine
... • It is a very serious disease. • It may result in an infection of the nose and throat which can affect the breathing. • It may cause an infection of the skin. • It may cause heart failure or paralysis. • About one person out of every ten who get diphtheria dies. • It is preventable through im ...
... • It is a very serious disease. • It may result in an infection of the nose and throat which can affect the breathing. • It may cause an infection of the skin. • It may cause heart failure or paralysis. • About one person out of every ten who get diphtheria dies. • It is preventable through im ...
Corynebacterium - MBBS Students Club
... • Organism has world wide distribution and is present in animals, soil and plants. • Human get infected by ingestion of unpasteurized milk, uncooked meat and raw vegetables. ...
... • Organism has world wide distribution and is present in animals, soil and plants. • Human get infected by ingestion of unpasteurized milk, uncooked meat and raw vegetables. ...
Generalized forms
... Detection of the agent in smears from a throat and nose (taking of material on border between effected area and normal mucous) Microscopy (colouring by Neisser) – typical locating of rods, grains of volutin in bacterias Sowing on convolute serum or telluric blood agar for allocation of clean culture ...
... Detection of the agent in smears from a throat and nose (taking of material on border between effected area and normal mucous) Microscopy (colouring by Neisser) – typical locating of rods, grains of volutin in bacterias Sowing on convolute serum or telluric blood agar for allocation of clean culture ...
Tetanus, Diphtheria and Pertussis diseases and Tetanus, Diphtheria
... • Tetanus is also called lockjaw. • It is a disease that occurs when cuts or wounds are infected with tetanus bacteria. • The bacteria, which are often found in dirt, make a poison that causes the muscles of the body to go into spasm. • It can be a life-threatening disease. • It is preventable ...
... • Tetanus is also called lockjaw. • It is a disease that occurs when cuts or wounds are infected with tetanus bacteria. • The bacteria, which are often found in dirt, make a poison that causes the muscles of the body to go into spasm. • It can be a life-threatening disease. • It is preventable ...
Spore Forming and Non-Spore Forming Gram
... • Blood agar+potassium tellurite, tellurite is reduced intracellularly which gives the black/gray coloured appearance. ...
... • Blood agar+potassium tellurite, tellurite is reduced intracellularly which gives the black/gray coloured appearance. ...
Communicable Disease Control Manual
... All contacts, after cultures have been taken and regardless of immunisation status: A single dose of intramuscular benzathine penicillin (600,000 units or 400 mg) for contacts under 6 years of age and 1.2 million units (900 mg) for contacts 6 years of age or over); or 7 to 10 days of oral erythromyc ...
... All contacts, after cultures have been taken and regardless of immunisation status: A single dose of intramuscular benzathine penicillin (600,000 units or 400 mg) for contacts under 6 years of age and 1.2 million units (900 mg) for contacts 6 years of age or over); or 7 to 10 days of oral erythromyc ...
Respiratory System Infections
... Dramatic neck swelling Pseudo-membrane forms in mouth, on tonsils or pharynx Phage infected strains release diphtheria toxin Toxin is produced in low iron environments ...
... Dramatic neck swelling Pseudo-membrane forms in mouth, on tonsils or pharynx Phage infected strains release diphtheria toxin Toxin is produced in low iron environments ...
Diphtheria, Tetanus and Acellular Pertussis (Tdap) Vaccine
... infect people of any age. Adolescents and adults are the most common source of infection for infants and young children. Pertussis spreads very easily through coughing or sneezing. Pertussis can cause spells of violent coughing which leads to vomiting. The cough may cause breathing to stop for a sho ...
... infect people of any age. Adolescents and adults are the most common source of infection for infants and young children. Pertussis spreads very easily through coughing or sneezing. Pertussis can cause spells of violent coughing which leads to vomiting. The cough may cause breathing to stop for a sho ...
Power of 10 revise_01
... expert, I understand the importance of safety and prevention. That’s why I’m working with the National Foundation for Infectious Diseases and the National Coalition for Adult Immunization on the Power of 10 campaign, to help educate Americans about the need for routine tetanus and diphtheria booster ...
... expert, I understand the importance of safety and prevention. That’s why I’m working with the National Foundation for Infectious Diseases and the National Coalition for Adult Immunization on the Power of 10 campaign, to help educate Americans about the need for routine tetanus and diphtheria booster ...
ppt - Komion
... 2 months Diphtheria, tetanus, whooping cough, polio, Hib, pneumococcal disease Rotavirus (Men B from Sept 2015) 3 months Diphtheria, tetanus, whooping cough, polio, Hib, meningococcal disease type C and Rotavirus 4 months Diphtheria, tetanus, whooping cough, polio, Hib, pneumococcal & (Men B from Se ...
... 2 months Diphtheria, tetanus, whooping cough, polio, Hib, pneumococcal disease Rotavirus (Men B from Sept 2015) 3 months Diphtheria, tetanus, whooping cough, polio, Hib, meningococcal disease type C and Rotavirus 4 months Diphtheria, tetanus, whooping cough, polio, Hib, pneumococcal & (Men B from Se ...
Tdap - Health and Community Services
... Diphtheria is caused by bacteria that can infect the nose and throat and prevent proper breathing. It can also cause skin or ear infections, can lead to heart failure, nerve damage, or even death. 10% of people who get diphtheria will die from it. Pertussis Pertussis (whooping cough) is caused by a ...
... Diphtheria is caused by bacteria that can infect the nose and throat and prevent proper breathing. It can also cause skin or ear infections, can lead to heart failure, nerve damage, or even death. 10% of people who get diphtheria will die from it. Pertussis Pertussis (whooping cough) is caused by a ...
Diphtheria CLINICAL CASE DEFINITION
... An upper-respiratory tract illness characterized by sore throat, low-grade fever, and an adherent membrane of the tonsil(s), pharynx, larynx, or nose. ...
... An upper-respiratory tract illness characterized by sore throat, low-grade fever, and an adherent membrane of the tonsil(s), pharynx, larynx, or nose. ...
Facts About Diphtheria for Adults - National Foundation for Infectious
... Diphtheria is an acute bacterial disease that usually affects the tonsils, throat, nose and/or skin. It is usually spread from person to person by breathing in droplets that contain diphtheria bacteria. These droplets are produced after an infected person has coughed, sneezed or even laughed. The di ...
... Diphtheria is an acute bacterial disease that usually affects the tonsils, throat, nose and/or skin. It is usually spread from person to person by breathing in droplets that contain diphtheria bacteria. These droplets are produced after an infected person has coughed, sneezed or even laughed. The di ...
What are the etiologic agents of Tonsillopharyngitis in children?
... Diphtheria from Mumps? What laboratory tests/procedures is/are indicated to confirm the diagnosis of Diphtheria? What complications of Diphtheria can be anticipated? 7. Give the curative and preventive principles of therapy for diphtheria 8. What is the drug of choice and acceptable alternative ther ...
... Diphtheria from Mumps? What laboratory tests/procedures is/are indicated to confirm the diagnosis of Diphtheria? What complications of Diphtheria can be anticipated? 7. Give the curative and preventive principles of therapy for diphtheria 8. What is the drug of choice and acceptable alternative ther ...
Vaccination against diphtheria, tetanus, pertussis (whooping cough
... Vaccination against diphtheria, tetanus, pertussis (whooping cough) and polio (dtp-IPV vaccine) The Norwegian Childhood Immunisation Programme offers pupils in 10th grade(15–16-years-old) a booster dose of the vaccine against diphtheria, tetanus, pertussis and poliomyelitis. In the Childhood Immunis ...
... Vaccination against diphtheria, tetanus, pertussis (whooping cough) and polio (dtp-IPV vaccine) The Norwegian Childhood Immunisation Programme offers pupils in 10th grade(15–16-years-old) a booster dose of the vaccine against diphtheria, tetanus, pertussis and poliomyelitis. In the Childhood Immunis ...
Endemic Diseases Involving Nervous System OBJECTIVES
... This vaccine contains all the 3 types of poliovirus, inactivated by formalin. - 3 injections of 1 c.c. each are given, subcutaneously or intramuscularly. - The first dose is given at the age of 6 weeks. - The second injection is given 3 -5 weeks after the first injection. - The third injection after ...
... This vaccine contains all the 3 types of poliovirus, inactivated by formalin. - 3 injections of 1 c.c. each are given, subcutaneously or intramuscularly. - The first dose is given at the age of 6 weeks. - The second injection is given 3 -5 weeks after the first injection. - The third injection after ...
dTpa Fact Sheet
... Diphtheria is a serious communicable bacterial disease that causes severe inflammation of the nose, throat and windpipe (trachea). It is caused by the bacterium Corynebacterium diphtheriae. The bacteria produce toxins that cause an abnormal membrane to grow in the throat, which can lead to suffocati ...
... Diphtheria is a serious communicable bacterial disease that causes severe inflammation of the nose, throat and windpipe (trachea). It is caused by the bacterium Corynebacterium diphtheriae. The bacteria produce toxins that cause an abnormal membrane to grow in the throat, which can lead to suffocati ...
Document
... process in lymphatic tissues of oropharynx (pharyngeal cycle of Pirogov - Valdeer). Tonsillitis – specific (diphtheria, Epstein-Barr mononucleosis, syphilis, tularemia, leucosis) inflammation of tonsils and regional lymph nodes, often with chronic course. ...
... process in lymphatic tissues of oropharynx (pharyngeal cycle of Pirogov - Valdeer). Tonsillitis – specific (diphtheria, Epstein-Barr mononucleosis, syphilis, tularemia, leucosis) inflammation of tonsils and regional lymph nodes, often with chronic course. ...
Diphtheria
Diphtheria (from Greek: διφθέρα diphthera, meaning leather) is an infection caused by the bacterium Corynebacterium diphtheriae. Signs and symptoms may vary from mild to severe. They usually start two to five days after exposure. Symptoms often come on fairly gradually beginning with a sore throat and fever. In severe cases a grey or white patch develops in the throat. This can block the airway and create a barking cough as in croup. The neck may swell in part due to large lymph nodes. A form of diphtheria that involves the skin, eyes, or genitals also exists. Complications may include myocarditis, inflammation of nerves, kidney problems, and bleeding problems due to low blood platelets. Myocarditis may result in an abnormal heart rate and inflammation of the nerves may result in paralysis.Diphtheria is usually spread between people by direct contact or through the air. It may also be spread by contaminated objects. Some people carry the bacteria without having symptoms, but can still spread the disease to others. There are three main types of C. diphtheriae causing different severities of disease. The symptoms are due to a toxin produced by the bacteria. Diagnosis can often be made based on the appearance of the throat with confirmation by culture. Previous infection may not prevent against future infection.A vaccine, known as diphtheria toxoid, is effective for prevention and available in a number of formulations. Three or four doses, given along with tetanus toxoid and acellular pertussis vaccine, are recommended during childhood. Further doses are recommended every ten years. Protection can be verified by measuring the antitoxin level in the blood. Treatment is with the antibiotic erythromycin or penicillin G. These antibiotics may also be used for prevention in those who have been exposed to the infection. A surgical procedure known as a tracheostomy is sometimes needed to open the airway in severe cases.In 2013, 4,700 cases were officially reported, down from nearly 100,000 in 1980. It is believed, however, that about a million cases occurred per year before the 1980s. It currently occurs most often in Sub-Saharan Africa, India, and Indonesia. In 2013, it resulted in 3,300 deaths down from 8,000 deaths in 1990. In areas where it is still common, children are most affected. It is rare in the developed world due to widespread vaccination. In the United States 57 cases were reported between 1980 and 2004. Death occurs in between 5% and 10% of those affected. The disease was first described in the 5th century BCE by Hippocrates. The bacteria was discovered in 1882 by Edwin Klebs.