Appendix 1 - Acronyms and Definitions
... PIP – Pharmaceutical Information Program POC – point of care HIV test PrEP – pre-exposure prophylaxis qam – every morning qpm – every evening STI – sexually transmitted infection WCB – Workers’ Compensation Board Definitions Blood-borne pathogen – any pathogen that can be transmitted from one person ...
... PIP – Pharmaceutical Information Program POC – point of care HIV test PrEP – pre-exposure prophylaxis qam – every morning qpm – every evening STI – sexually transmitted infection WCB – Workers’ Compensation Board Definitions Blood-borne pathogen – any pathogen that can be transmitted from one person ...
Teens and HIV: A Growing Concern
... "Opportunistic" means that the illness develops because the inadequate immune system gives viruses, bacteria, fungi, and other microbes the opportunity to thrive. Even minor infections, like colds or the flu, can become major illnesses. AIDS is the final phase of HIV. Doctors diagnose AIDS when a pe ...
... "Opportunistic" means that the illness develops because the inadequate immune system gives viruses, bacteria, fungi, and other microbes the opportunity to thrive. Even minor infections, like colds or the flu, can become major illnesses. AIDS is the final phase of HIV. Doctors diagnose AIDS when a pe ...
Sore Throat - Cal Maritime Academy
... prescribes an antibiotic, it is important that you take the entire treatment prescribed, even if your throat feels better. What about “Mono”? Sore throats can be due to infectious mononucleosis (i.e., mono). If your provider suspects this he or she may order a blood test. However, sometimes symptoms ...
... prescribes an antibiotic, it is important that you take the entire treatment prescribed, even if your throat feels better. What about “Mono”? Sore throats can be due to infectious mononucleosis (i.e., mono). If your provider suspects this he or she may order a blood test. However, sometimes symptoms ...
Infectious Disease
... We all know that simple steps like hand washing are most important in preventing infection but sometimes it is easy to forget exactly how to stay healthy, especially with increased stress at work and school. This course is intended to be a reminder about how to prevent the spread of infectious disea ...
... We all know that simple steps like hand washing are most important in preventing infection but sometimes it is easy to forget exactly how to stay healthy, especially with increased stress at work and school. This course is intended to be a reminder about how to prevent the spread of infectious disea ...
Worksheet 10
... 1. In a certain culture the number of bacteria grows exponentially. If 1000 bacteria are present initially and the amount doubles in 12 minutes, how long will it take before there will be 1,000,000 bacteria present? ...
... 1. In a certain culture the number of bacteria grows exponentially. If 1000 bacteria are present initially and the amount doubles in 12 minutes, how long will it take before there will be 1,000,000 bacteria present? ...
P A T H
... Northern Ireland, infected breeding cattle are the primary source of the disease. Human to human transmission is exceptionally rare and once treatment has been commenced the patient is no longer infectious. Transmission of Brucella abortus occurs through cuts or other breaks in the skin, through muc ...
... Northern Ireland, infected breeding cattle are the primary source of the disease. Human to human transmission is exceptionally rare and once treatment has been commenced the patient is no longer infectious. Transmission of Brucella abortus occurs through cuts or other breaks in the skin, through muc ...
40-100 - Saskatoon Health Region
... clinical illness in a person who is epidemiologically linked to a laboratory confirmed case. Clinical Illness is characterized by all of the following features: fever 38.3ºC or greater cough, coryza, or conjunctivitis generalized maculopapular rash for at least 3 days. Measles immune individ ...
... clinical illness in a person who is epidemiologically linked to a laboratory confirmed case. Clinical Illness is characterized by all of the following features: fever 38.3ºC or greater cough, coryza, or conjunctivitis generalized maculopapular rash for at least 3 days. Measles immune individ ...
What is the deal with Fecal Microbiota Transplant (FMT)
... 1 Colman RG et al. J Crohn’s & Colitis 2014;8:1569-81 (meta-analysis) 2 Moayyedi P et al Gastroenterology 2015;149:102-109 ...
... 1 Colman RG et al. J Crohn’s & Colitis 2014;8:1569-81 (meta-analysis) 2 Moayyedi P et al Gastroenterology 2015;149:102-109 ...
ISOLATION PRECAUTIONS Prevention and control of infection is
... KEY POINTS TO BE FOLLOWED BY ICT • Confirm the existence of an outbreak. • Verify the diagnosis. • Create a case definition. ...
... KEY POINTS TO BE FOLLOWED BY ICT • Confirm the existence of an outbreak. • Verify the diagnosis. • Create a case definition. ...
The Antimicrobial Effect of Metal
... Silver compounds such as silver sulfadiazine are used externally in wound and burn treatments. Silver nanoparticles, obtained by irradiating a silver nitrate solution with an electron beam, are effective bactericides, destroying gramnegative species immune to conventional antibacterial agents. Silve ...
... Silver compounds such as silver sulfadiazine are used externally in wound and burn treatments. Silver nanoparticles, obtained by irradiating a silver nitrate solution with an electron beam, are effective bactericides, destroying gramnegative species immune to conventional antibacterial agents. Silve ...
yTractInfectionsCanDrinkingCranberryJuiceHelprev5_12_14
... Cranberry juice is touted as a way to prevent urinary tract infections (UTIs). Scientists have studied the relationship for many years, but little evidence shows that cranberry juice can prevent UTIs, except for two very small studies that indicate that it might. The exact amount or form of cranberr ...
... Cranberry juice is touted as a way to prevent urinary tract infections (UTIs). Scientists have studied the relationship for many years, but little evidence shows that cranberry juice can prevent UTIs, except for two very small studies that indicate that it might. The exact amount or form of cranberr ...
MEDICAL/TECHNICAL SPECIALIST –
... Number and condition of patients affected, including the nonsymptomatic Type of biological/infectious disease involved Medical problems present in addition biological/infectious disease involved Measures taken (e.g., cultures, supportive treatment) Potential for industrial, chemical, or ra ...
... Number and condition of patients affected, including the nonsymptomatic Type of biological/infectious disease involved Medical problems present in addition biological/infectious disease involved Measures taken (e.g., cultures, supportive treatment) Potential for industrial, chemical, or ra ...
Tuberculosis screening for Healthcare Workers
... This pamphlet was designed for general education purposes to help answer your questions about QFT. It should not be considered the exclusive source for this type of information. Please talk to your doctor or nurse about your questions and concerns. ...
... This pamphlet was designed for general education purposes to help answer your questions about QFT. It should not be considered the exclusive source for this type of information. Please talk to your doctor or nurse about your questions and concerns. ...
Prokaryotic Organisms
... vagina (during child-bearing years) (a) responsible for the vagina’s acidic environment (b) other members are sometimes used in food production ...
... vagina (during child-bearing years) (a) responsible for the vagina’s acidic environment (b) other members are sometimes used in food production ...
05-02 Bloodborne Pathogens
... The purpose of this document is to establish UTMB policy for the initiation of prophylaxis after occupational exposure to the human immunodeficiency virus (HIV), hepatitis B virus (HBV) and early treatment of infection with the hepatitis C virus (at time of seroconversion) to prevent chronic infecti ...
... The purpose of this document is to establish UTMB policy for the initiation of prophylaxis after occupational exposure to the human immunodeficiency virus (HIV), hepatitis B virus (HBV) and early treatment of infection with the hepatitis C virus (at time of seroconversion) to prevent chronic infecti ...
Postinfection activity of selceted potato late blight fungicides
... This study showed that Tattoo C reduced lesion development (lesion number and size) and sporulation on leaves when it was applied up to 48 hours after the leaves were inoculated with P. infestans. This time period represents only a narrow window of opportunity to apply a fungicide after weather cond ...
... This study showed that Tattoo C reduced lesion development (lesion number and size) and sporulation on leaves when it was applied up to 48 hours after the leaves were inoculated with P. infestans. This time period represents only a narrow window of opportunity to apply a fungicide after weather cond ...
International Scientific Forum on Home Hygiene
... occurs within the family, this means that good day-to-day hygiene including good food hygiene makes sense General hygiene To prevent transmission of infection from an infected family member (or a family member who may have been exposed to infection outside the home) to other family members or to foo ...
... occurs within the family, this means that good day-to-day hygiene including good food hygiene makes sense General hygiene To prevent transmission of infection from an infected family member (or a family member who may have been exposed to infection outside the home) to other family members or to foo ...
CEM ® -TECH
... CEM®-therapy (Controlled Energy Material Technology) has been developed. It is based on technology of the use of the materials with operated power structure that allows to influence an organism in a mode of background resonant radiation (BRR). For example, generator constructed by A.M.Kozhemyakin w ...
... CEM®-therapy (Controlled Energy Material Technology) has been developed. It is based on technology of the use of the materials with operated power structure that allows to influence an organism in a mode of background resonant radiation (BRR). For example, generator constructed by A.M.Kozhemyakin w ...
Technical information on biological hazards
... Whether in agriculture, the food industry, waste separation and recycling facilities, sewer systems or in the emergency services sectors, if workers come into contact with biological substances, safe and reliable protective clothing is essential to prevent, for example, infections and the spread of ...
... Whether in agriculture, the food industry, waste separation and recycling facilities, sewer systems or in the emergency services sectors, if workers come into contact with biological substances, safe and reliable protective clothing is essential to prevent, for example, infections and the spread of ...
3 Prevention of Rabies, Chicken pox and Tuberculosis
... M. Tuberculosis done in developing countries have also shown that HCW caring for infectious patients are at risk of M. tuberculosis infection. The emergence of multi-drug-resistant strains has been a problem in many countries. So far there had been few patients in this country with multi-drugresista ...
... M. Tuberculosis done in developing countries have also shown that HCW caring for infectious patients are at risk of M. tuberculosis infection. The emergence of multi-drug-resistant strains has been a problem in many countries. So far there had been few patients in this country with multi-drugresista ...
PID - Lyndhurst Schools
... ›Doctors diagnose pelvic inflammatory disease based on signs and symptoms, a pelvic exam, an analysis of vaginal discharge and cervical cultures, or urine tests. ›To confirm the diagnosis or to determine how widespread the infection is, your doctor may recommend other tests, such as: ›Ultrasound. Th ...
... ›Doctors diagnose pelvic inflammatory disease based on signs and symptoms, a pelvic exam, an analysis of vaginal discharge and cervical cultures, or urine tests. ›To confirm the diagnosis or to determine how widespread the infection is, your doctor may recommend other tests, such as: ›Ultrasound. Th ...
Hospital-acquired infection
Hospital-acquired infection (HAI) — also known as nosocomial infection — is an infection whose development is favored by a hospital environment, such as one acquired by a patient during a hospital visit or one developing among hospital staff. In the United States, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimated roughly 1.7 million hospital-associated infections, from all types of microorganisms, including bacteria, combined, cause or contribute to 99,000 deaths each year. In Europe, where hospital surveys have been conducted, the category of gram-negative infections are estimated to account for two-thirds of the 25,000 deaths each year. Nosocomial infections can cause severe pneumonia and infections of the urinary tract, bloodstream and other parts of the body. Many types are difficult to attack with antibiotics, and antibiotic resistance is spreading to gram-negative bacteria that can infect people outside the hospital.Hospital-acquired infections are an important category of hospital-acquired conditions. HAI is sometimes expanded as healthcare-associated infection to emphasize that infections can be correlated with health care in various settings (not just hospitals), which is also true of hospital-acquired conditions generally.