The role of hyperparasitism in microbial pathogen ecology
... above by utilizing several host species and so being host-density independent. Furthermore, pathogen– hyperparasite co-evolution does not occur in isolation, but also in tandem within an evolutionarily active host background. However, little attention has been given to any interactions between hyper ...
... above by utilizing several host species and so being host-density independent. Furthermore, pathogen– hyperparasite co-evolution does not occur in isolation, but also in tandem within an evolutionarily active host background. However, little attention has been given to any interactions between hyper ...
Nebraska Ticks - Lancaster County Extension
... The black-legged tick that transmits Lyme disease, though not found in Nebraska, can be encountered when people travel to regions where it is prevalent. Early signs of Lyme disease and STARI (transmitted by the lone star tick) are indistinguishable, so it is a good idea to keep ticks that have been ...
... The black-legged tick that transmits Lyme disease, though not found in Nebraska, can be encountered when people travel to regions where it is prevalent. Early signs of Lyme disease and STARI (transmitted by the lone star tick) are indistinguishable, so it is a good idea to keep ticks that have been ...
assessment of appropriateness of restricted antibiotic use in
... Abstract. The purpose of this study was to evaluate the appropriate of restricted antibiotics at a tertiary care hospital in Bangkok, Thailand. Data from patient charts during September-November, 2009 were obtained regarding appropriate use of antibiotics following hospital antibiotic guidelines. Of ...
... Abstract. The purpose of this study was to evaluate the appropriate of restricted antibiotics at a tertiary care hospital in Bangkok, Thailand. Data from patient charts during September-November, 2009 were obtained regarding appropriate use of antibiotics following hospital antibiotic guidelines. Of ...
Nebraska Ticks: Identification and Prevention
... The black-legged tick that transmits Lyme disease, though not found in Nebraska, can be encountered when people travel to regions where it is prevalent. Early signs of Lyme disease and STARI (transmitted by the lone star tick) are indistinguishable, so it is a good idea to keep ticks that have been ...
... The black-legged tick that transmits Lyme disease, though not found in Nebraska, can be encountered when people travel to regions where it is prevalent. Early signs of Lyme disease and STARI (transmitted by the lone star tick) are indistinguishable, so it is a good idea to keep ticks that have been ...
MCS Industry Day Slides - Biotechnology Industry Organization
... • Congressional Special Interests • University Affiliated Research Centers ...
... • Congressional Special Interests • University Affiliated Research Centers ...
Information regarding the Mumps Virus (Word)
... How is mumps spread? Mumps is transmitted by direct contact with saliva produced in the mouth and discharges from the nose and throat of infected individuals. Mumps can also be spread by sharing food or beverages with an infected person. Classroom contact and shared dining spaces are considered limi ...
... How is mumps spread? Mumps is transmitted by direct contact with saliva produced in the mouth and discharges from the nose and throat of infected individuals. Mumps can also be spread by sharing food or beverages with an infected person. Classroom contact and shared dining spaces are considered limi ...
Case study: Investigation of an outbreak of
... her son (Case A) had tuberculosis (TB). The family members were being investigated as potential TB case contacts. However, the two deaths and the rapid onset of respiratory symptoms among hospital staff raised suspicion that there was something going on unrelated to TB. The categories of pathogens i ...
... her son (Case A) had tuberculosis (TB). The family members were being investigated as potential TB case contacts. However, the two deaths and the rapid onset of respiratory symptoms among hospital staff raised suspicion that there was something going on unrelated to TB. The categories of pathogens i ...
A new Brucella canis species-specific PCR assay for the diagnosis
... of Ochrobactrum anthropi and Staphylococcus aureus were falsely positive using PCR assay with the 16S rRNA gene (F4/R2 primer sets) [20,21]. The sensitivity of the PCR assay using buffy coat was approximately 100 times higher than using DNA extracted from whole blood. This finding can be attributed t ...
... of Ochrobactrum anthropi and Staphylococcus aureus were falsely positive using PCR assay with the 16S rRNA gene (F4/R2 primer sets) [20,21]. The sensitivity of the PCR assay using buffy coat was approximately 100 times higher than using DNA extracted from whole blood. This finding can be attributed t ...
DISEASE INFORMATION FACT SHEET Feline infectious peritonitis
... this vaccine to protect from FCoV infection or to prevent development of disease; little is known about onset and duration of immunity. The vaccine is licensed for annual revaccination but the maximum duration of immunity has not been determined. Some studies demonstrate protection from disease,16,1 ...
... this vaccine to protect from FCoV infection or to prevent development of disease; little is known about onset and duration of immunity. The vaccine is licensed for annual revaccination but the maximum duration of immunity has not been determined. Some studies demonstrate protection from disease,16,1 ...
Lecture 13-14 Dental plaque and caries
... and not directly to the enamel (n.b. they have enhanced binding ability and increased resistance to oral defense mechansims) ...
... and not directly to the enamel (n.b. they have enhanced binding ability and increased resistance to oral defense mechansims) ...
Hepatitis B Vaccination Program
... and 10% of children develop symptoms after HBV infection, which can be acute (short-term) or chronic (long-term). What is acute hepatitis B? About 20 to 50 acute cases of HBV infection are reported in WA each year. Most of these cases are between 15 and 40 years of age. After an incubation period of ...
... and 10% of children develop symptoms after HBV infection, which can be acute (short-term) or chronic (long-term). What is acute hepatitis B? About 20 to 50 acute cases of HBV infection are reported in WA each year. Most of these cases are between 15 and 40 years of age. After an incubation period of ...
Is Alzheimer`s Disease Infectious?
... CJD typically presents as a rapidly progressive disorder that affects the central nervous system leading to memory loss, personality changes, ataxia and neurodegeneration [6]. TSEs are universally fatal in both in animals and humans showing a rapid clinical decline following onset of clinical diseas ...
... CJD typically presents as a rapidly progressive disorder that affects the central nervous system leading to memory loss, personality changes, ataxia and neurodegeneration [6]. TSEs are universally fatal in both in animals and humans showing a rapid clinical decline following onset of clinical diseas ...
Re: Changes to Varicella (Chickenpox) Protocol Infection Prevention
... considered for the following susceptibled individuals if it can be given within 96 hours of the most recent significant exposure (4). If more than 96 hours have elapsed since the last exposure, the benefit of administering VarIg is uncertain (4). If VarIg is being considered, consultation with an in ...
... considered for the following susceptibled individuals if it can be given within 96 hours of the most recent significant exposure (4). If more than 96 hours have elapsed since the last exposure, the benefit of administering VarIg is uncertain (4). If VarIg is being considered, consultation with an in ...
Chickenpox (Varicella) What is it? Chickenpox (varicella) is a
... Chickenpox (varicella) is a common childhood infection. It is caused by the varicella-zoster virus, which infects people. Children who had chickenpox before two years of age may develop a painful disease called shingles while they are still young. Older adults who had chickenpox as a child may devel ...
... Chickenpox (varicella) is a common childhood infection. It is caused by the varicella-zoster virus, which infects people. Children who had chickenpox before two years of age may develop a painful disease called shingles while they are still young. Older adults who had chickenpox as a child may devel ...
Determination of an infectious dose of leptospira for the performance
... the genus Leptospira. It is a worldwide zoonotic infection with a much greater incidence in tropical regions and has now been identified as one of the emerging infectious diseases (Vinetz 2001; Levet 2001; Roca 2006; Vijayachari et al. 2008). The bacteria cause a polyfactorial disease from asymptoma ...
... the genus Leptospira. It is a worldwide zoonotic infection with a much greater incidence in tropical regions and has now been identified as one of the emerging infectious diseases (Vinetz 2001; Levet 2001; Roca 2006; Vijayachari et al. 2008). The bacteria cause a polyfactorial disease from asymptoma ...
The Value of C-reactive Protein in Primary Health Care
... CRP versus erythrocyte sedimentation rate ESR ESR is a nonspecific inflammation marker and a commonly performed laboratory analysis.47,69 CRP has many advantages over ESR. ESR is greatly influenced by the size, shape and number of erythrocytes, gender and age of the patient, as well as serum protei ...
... CRP versus erythrocyte sedimentation rate ESR ESR is a nonspecific inflammation marker and a commonly performed laboratory analysis.47,69 CRP has many advantages over ESR. ESR is greatly influenced by the size, shape and number of erythrocytes, gender and age of the patient, as well as serum protei ...
Laboratorial diagnosis of animal leptospirosis
... and weak piglets or calves. When determined by host-adapted serovares, the disease is endemic with a few cases that happens permanently and all over the year. When associated to incidental infection, it usually presents as an outbreak, with a large number of cases in a short period of time, and seve ...
... and weak piglets or calves. When determined by host-adapted serovares, the disease is endemic with a few cases that happens permanently and all over the year. When associated to incidental infection, it usually presents as an outbreak, with a large number of cases in a short period of time, and seve ...
Invasive Pneumococcal Infections
... Streptococcus pneumoniae is a major cause of disease, ranging from uncomplicated respiratory infections to severe invasive pneumococcal disease (IPD), including bacteraemic pneumonia, septicaemia with unknown focus and meningitis. Case fatality rate (CFR) remains high and antibiotic resistance is in ...
... Streptococcus pneumoniae is a major cause of disease, ranging from uncomplicated respiratory infections to severe invasive pneumococcal disease (IPD), including bacteraemic pneumonia, septicaemia with unknown focus and meningitis. Case fatality rate (CFR) remains high and antibiotic resistance is in ...
Lactobacillus fermentum RC-14 Inhibits
... secreted BSF can dramatically inhibit surgical infection caused by S. aureus. The antistaphylococcal activity of strain RC-14 and its BSF is remarkable for a number of reasons. To our knowledge, this is the first study to demonstrate the utility of a specific probiotic strain of lactobacilli and its ...
... secreted BSF can dramatically inhibit surgical infection caused by S. aureus. The antistaphylococcal activity of strain RC-14 and its BSF is remarkable for a number of reasons. To our knowledge, this is the first study to demonstrate the utility of a specific probiotic strain of lactobacilli and its ...
The Polio Vaccine
... 4. Does a polio vaccine exist? In 1947, Jonas Salk, an American physician and microbiologist, became head of the Virus Research Laboratory at the University of Pittsburgh. He was interested in developing a polio vaccine. In 1952, Salk combined three types of polio virus grown in cultures made from m ...
... 4. Does a polio vaccine exist? In 1947, Jonas Salk, an American physician and microbiologist, became head of the Virus Research Laboratory at the University of Pittsburgh. He was interested in developing a polio vaccine. In 1952, Salk combined three types of polio virus grown in cultures made from m ...
Infectious Diseases C P ,
... Infectious Disease in Child Care and School Settings Infectious diseases are caused by organisms such as bacteria, viruses and parasites. Some infectious diseases can be spread from one person to another. Illnesses caused by infectious diseases are a common occurrence in children in child care and s ...
... Infectious Disease in Child Care and School Settings Infectious diseases are caused by organisms such as bacteria, viruses and parasites. Some infectious diseases can be spread from one person to another. Illnesses caused by infectious diseases are a common occurrence in children in child care and s ...
National Treatment Guidelines for Antimicrobial Use in Infectious
... Chapter 2. ................................................................................................................................................................................................................. 9 Syndromic Approach For Empirical Therapy Of Common Infections................ ...
... Chapter 2. ................................................................................................................................................................................................................. 9 Syndromic Approach For Empirical Therapy Of Common Infections................ ...
Neisseria meningitidis
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Neisseria meningitidis, often referred to as meningococcus, is a gram negative bacterium that can cause meningitis and other forms of meningococcal disease such as meningococcemia, a life-threatening sepsis. The bacterium is referred to as a coccus because it is round, and more specifically, diplococcus because of its tendency to form pairs. About 10% of adults are carrier of the bacteria in their nasopharynx. As an exclusively human pathogen it is the main cause of bacterial meningitis in children and young adults, causing developmental impairment and death in about 10% of cases. It causes the only form of bacterial meningitis known to occur epidemically, mainly in Africa and Asia.N. meningitidis is spread through saliva and respiratory secretions during coughing, sneezing, kissing, and chewing on toys. It infects the cell by sticking to it with long thin extensions called pili and the surface-exposed proteins Opa and Opc and has several virulence factors.