ACIP Updates February 2017
... The National Foundation for Infectious Diseases (NFID) is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education to provide continuing medical education (CME) for physicians. NFID designates this enduring material for a maximum of 1.0 AMA PRA Category 1 CreditTM This continuing ...
... The National Foundation for Infectious Diseases (NFID) is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education to provide continuing medical education (CME) for physicians. NFID designates this enduring material for a maximum of 1.0 AMA PRA Category 1 CreditTM This continuing ...
What is vaccination?
... A very small number may have inflammation of the brain (encephalitis) those affected could be left with brain damage. The most severe only one in 100,000 cases - is a slowly-progressive brain infection which eventually causes seizures and death. ...
... A very small number may have inflammation of the brain (encephalitis) those affected could be left with brain damage. The most severe only one in 100,000 cases - is a slowly-progressive brain infection which eventually causes seizures and death. ...
Identification of Infectious Disease Processes
... They are especially susceptible to disease. You can determine the absolute neutrophil count by multiplying the total WBC count by the percentage of mature and immature neutrophils. The patient’s WBC count is between 4000 & 10,000. The patient’s complement system will only be activated through the al ...
... They are especially susceptible to disease. You can determine the absolute neutrophil count by multiplying the total WBC count by the percentage of mature and immature neutrophils. The patient’s WBC count is between 4000 & 10,000. The patient’s complement system will only be activated through the al ...
ATS-2_Transmission of Disease_JM
... we can break the chain of infection and eliminate one of these four conditions, the infection cannot occur. ...
... we can break the chain of infection and eliminate one of these four conditions, the infection cannot occur. ...
File - wedgwood science
... was how it could be copied. Once the structure of the DNA molecule was discovered, a copying mechanism for the genetic material was soon put forward. ...
... was how it could be copied. Once the structure of the DNA molecule was discovered, a copying mechanism for the genetic material was soon put forward. ...
Immunity - Vince Saliba
... someone other than the patient – Symptom • A characteristic of a disease that can be observed or felt only by the patient – Syndrome • The collection of signs and symptoms that, taken together, describe a particular disease Pathogenicity – Denotes the ability of micro-organisms to cause disease – ...
... someone other than the patient – Symptom • A characteristic of a disease that can be observed or felt only by the patient – Syndrome • The collection of signs and symptoms that, taken together, describe a particular disease Pathogenicity – Denotes the ability of micro-organisms to cause disease – ...
World renowned photographer Anne Geddes launches global
... with this illness, and its consequences, every year”. Sue Davie, Chief Executive of the Meningitis Trust and Meningitis UK, added: “We are so grateful to Anne Geddes for supporting CoMO’s worldwide campaign. We have to keep meningitis prevention high on the health agenda, making sure we take every s ...
... with this illness, and its consequences, every year”. Sue Davie, Chief Executive of the Meningitis Trust and Meningitis UK, added: “We are so grateful to Anne Geddes for supporting CoMO’s worldwide campaign. We have to keep meningitis prevention high on the health agenda, making sure we take every s ...
PVL - drchrismjones
... • These join together to form a protein ring in the membrane of host cells (esp white blood cells) with a central pore • Result in leakage of intracellular contents and formation of superantigens, undermining targeted immune response ...
... • These join together to form a protein ring in the membrane of host cells (esp white blood cells) with a central pore • Result in leakage of intracellular contents and formation of superantigens, undermining targeted immune response ...
Gram-Negative Bacteria - Mrs. Yu`s Science Classes
... Gram staining differentiates bacteria by the chemical and physical properties of their cell walls by detecting peptidoglycan, which is present in a thick layer in Gram-positive bacteria ...
... Gram staining differentiates bacteria by the chemical and physical properties of their cell walls by detecting peptidoglycan, which is present in a thick layer in Gram-positive bacteria ...
Meningococcal Vaccination
... as well as sensitivity to light, confusion and vomiting. These symptoms can be confused with those of other diseases such as the flu. Meningococcemia is often characterized by abrupt onset of fever and a prominent rash. The disease can progress quickly following symptom onset. Thus, even with early ...
... as well as sensitivity to light, confusion and vomiting. These symptoms can be confused with those of other diseases such as the flu. Meningococcemia is often characterized by abrupt onset of fever and a prominent rash. The disease can progress quickly following symptom onset. Thus, even with early ...
Document
... strains be tested against a variety of antibiotics? –To see if a bacterium causing an infection can be controlled by a specific antibiotic/find the best one (for a particular patient) •Under what circumstances might individual antibiotics be tested against a variety of bacterial strains? –To see if ...
... strains be tested against a variety of antibiotics? –To see if a bacterium causing an infection can be controlled by a specific antibiotic/find the best one (for a particular patient) •Under what circumstances might individual antibiotics be tested against a variety of bacterial strains? –To see if ...
Microbe Math
... minutes under optimal conditions. The real bacterium would have gone from one to 32 in 100 minutes. Now ask them to calculate how many bacteria there would be after two hours, three hours and four hours at this fission rate. 5. Ask them to consider why such unchecked growth does not actually happen. ...
... minutes under optimal conditions. The real bacterium would have gone from one to 32 in 100 minutes. Now ask them to calculate how many bacteria there would be after two hours, three hours and four hours at this fission rate. 5. Ask them to consider why such unchecked growth does not actually happen. ...
Microbiology - NYCC SP-01
... 35. Valley Fever is another name for which of the following fungal diseases? a. Histoplasmosis b. Asperilligosis c. Toxidiomycosis d. Blastomycosis 36. A fungal infection of the bearded area of the face might be: a. Tinea babare b. Tinea pedis c. Tinea crura d. Tinea capitis 37. A coat that surround ...
... 35. Valley Fever is another name for which of the following fungal diseases? a. Histoplasmosis b. Asperilligosis c. Toxidiomycosis d. Blastomycosis 36. A fungal infection of the bearded area of the face might be: a. Tinea babare b. Tinea pedis c. Tinea crura d. Tinea capitis 37. A coat that surround ...
Domain Archaea Kingdom Archaebacteria Cell type Prokaryotic Cell
... * uses CO2 during respiration and give off methane gas as a waste product *found in: sewage treatment plants, swamps, bogs, and near volcanic vents... also responsible for gases release from digestive tract... A.K.A. farts! ...
... * uses CO2 during respiration and give off methane gas as a waste product *found in: sewage treatment plants, swamps, bogs, and near volcanic vents... also responsible for gases release from digestive tract... A.K.A. farts! ...
Gram (-) Bacteria: Neisseria, Enterobacteriaceae, etc.
... • Dx – spinal tap, blood sample, skin lesions, nasopharynx; antibody test • Rx – IV penicillin for patient; prophylaxis for close contacts ...
... • Dx – spinal tap, blood sample, skin lesions, nasopharynx; antibody test • Rx – IV penicillin for patient; prophylaxis for close contacts ...
Yersinia enterocolitica (Y. enterocolitica)
... • Usually, someone with an infection caused by Yersinia bacteria recovers within a few days without medical treatment (in some cases, doctors prescribe antibiotics). ...
... • Usually, someone with an infection caused by Yersinia bacteria recovers within a few days without medical treatment (in some cases, doctors prescribe antibiotics). ...
Diseases of the Skin
... – No single vaccine works, usually a combination of at least three • 1918 – 1919 Single highest demographic shock of human race in 6 months ...
... – No single vaccine works, usually a combination of at least three • 1918 – 1919 Single highest demographic shock of human race in 6 months ...
Viral Meningitis (non-bacterial meningitis)
... relatively mild and unlike bacterial meningitis is rarely fatal. In babies, the symptoms include fever, fussiness, crying, swelling of the soft spot on the babies head, refusing to eat and difficulty waking up. Symptoms typically last 7-10 days. How soon do symptoms appear? Symptoms appear 1-10 days ...
... relatively mild and unlike bacterial meningitis is rarely fatal. In babies, the symptoms include fever, fussiness, crying, swelling of the soft spot on the babies head, refusing to eat and difficulty waking up. Symptoms typically last 7-10 days. How soon do symptoms appear? Symptoms appear 1-10 days ...
National Foundation for Infectious Diseases Adult Immunization and
... There are a couple of ways to manage this circumstance which is occurring with increasing frequency as young people who were vaccinated against hepatitis B in infancy now enter the healthcare profession. One way is to give one dose of hepatitis B vaccine and then check the titer about 2 months later ...
... There are a couple of ways to manage this circumstance which is occurring with increasing frequency as young people who were vaccinated against hepatitis B in infancy now enter the healthcare profession. One way is to give one dose of hepatitis B vaccine and then check the titer about 2 months later ...
Comparing Microbes
... Pathogen – any microbe that causes one or more diseases. Infectious Disease - any disease that is caused by a pathogen (e.g. MRSA) Contagion – an infectious disease or infectious diseases that can be transmitted or spread from one organism to another. Carrier – an organism that is infected with and ...
... Pathogen – any microbe that causes one or more diseases. Infectious Disease - any disease that is caused by a pathogen (e.g. MRSA) Contagion – an infectious disease or infectious diseases that can be transmitted or spread from one organism to another. Carrier – an organism that is infected with and ...
MINISTRY OF HEALTH OF UKRAINE VINNYTSIA NATIONAL
... brain is not involved (i. e., provided there is no encephalitic component). Antiviral treatment is given if the causative virus is found to be one for which an effective treatment exists. Residual neurological deficits, such as deafness, are rare. Chronic Meningitis Chronic meningitis is caused by d ...
... brain is not involved (i. e., provided there is no encephalitic component). Antiviral treatment is given if the causative virus is found to be one for which an effective treatment exists. Residual neurological deficits, such as deafness, are rare. Chronic Meningitis Chronic meningitis is caused by d ...
TAKE CARE - East Perth Medical Centre
... vaccines cannot give a person the flu as none of the influenza vaccines used in Australia contain live virus. The vaccines used are either split-virion or sub-unit (inactivated) vaccines, which only contain the surface structures of the virus, rather than infectious particles. The incubation period ...
... vaccines cannot give a person the flu as none of the influenza vaccines used in Australia contain live virus. The vaccines used are either split-virion or sub-unit (inactivated) vaccines, which only contain the surface structures of the virus, rather than infectious particles. The incubation period ...
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.