Central nervous system infections
... Preliminary microscopy results involving white cell counts and Gram-staining for bacteria should be available within an hour of receipt of the CSF sample in the laboratory. Results of culture of CSF and blood should follow after 24 h Antigen detection NAT ...
... Preliminary microscopy results involving white cell counts and Gram-staining for bacteria should be available within an hour of receipt of the CSF sample in the laboratory. Results of culture of CSF and blood should follow after 24 h Antigen detection NAT ...
New meningitis vaccine has desired impact in sub
... protect from the disease for significantly longer than the vaccine now used to combat epidemics, and to reduce infection and transmission. For these reasons, it is expected to help health workers eliminate meningococcal A epidemics in the 25 countries of the African meningitis belt stretching from S ...
... protect from the disease for significantly longer than the vaccine now used to combat epidemics, and to reduce infection and transmission. For these reasons, it is expected to help health workers eliminate meningococcal A epidemics in the 25 countries of the African meningitis belt stretching from S ...
bacteriology1 review 2016 AY
... 4) Which of the following statements concerning immunity to S. aureus infection is not correct? A) Recurrent disease following antibiotic and surgical therapy of skin and soft tissue infections (SSTI) occurs frequently (≤9%) B) If left untreated, S. aureus infection culminates in an immunological c ...
... 4) Which of the following statements concerning immunity to S. aureus infection is not correct? A) Recurrent disease following antibiotic and surgical therapy of skin and soft tissue infections (SSTI) occurs frequently (≤9%) B) If left untreated, S. aureus infection culminates in an immunological c ...
and was responsible for 150,000 reported cases and 5,000 deaths
... inactivated polio (IPV) vaccines (referred to as the “6-in-1” vaccine). Vaccination is given at 2, 4 and 6 months of age. Booster vaccine doses are given at 4-5 years of age and again between 11-14 years of age. ...
... inactivated polio (IPV) vaccines (referred to as the “6-in-1” vaccine). Vaccination is given at 2, 4 and 6 months of age. Booster vaccine doses are given at 4-5 years of age and again between 11-14 years of age. ...
Chapter 13 Preventing Infectious Diseases
... If a pathogen gets past the physical barriers, what system kicks in to fight the disease from the inside? ...
... If a pathogen gets past the physical barriers, what system kicks in to fight the disease from the inside? ...
PowerPoint
... fevers, arthritis, and testicular inflammation in males • In chronic form, symptoms include chronic fatigue syndrome, depression, and arthritis ...
... fevers, arthritis, and testicular inflammation in males • In chronic form, symptoms include chronic fatigue syndrome, depression, and arthritis ...
fvrcp - Oak Harbor Pet Haven
... characterized by a short course and high mortality rate. The disease is caused by a parvovirus similar to the parvovirus seen in dogs. It is very resistant and may remain infectious in the environment for up to a year. The disease is most severe in young kittens, but can affect cats of all ages. The ...
... characterized by a short course and high mortality rate. The disease is caused by a parvovirus similar to the parvovirus seen in dogs. It is very resistant and may remain infectious in the environment for up to a year. The disease is most severe in young kittens, but can affect cats of all ages. The ...
Diseases
... live almost anywhere (air, surfaces, food) Under a microscope, they look like balls or rods. They are so small that a line of 1,000 could fit across a pencil eraser. Most bacteria won't hurt you less than 1 percent makes people sick. Many are helpful. Some bacteria help to digest food and destroy di ...
... live almost anywhere (air, surfaces, food) Under a microscope, they look like balls or rods. They are so small that a line of 1,000 could fit across a pencil eraser. Most bacteria won't hurt you less than 1 percent makes people sick. Many are helpful. Some bacteria help to digest food and destroy di ...
Foundations in Microbiology
... • Acute respiratory syndrome • Often severe, life-threatening complications in babies • Reservoir – apparently healthy carriers • Transmission by direct contact or inhalation of aerosols ...
... • Acute respiratory syndrome • Often severe, life-threatening complications in babies • Reservoir – apparently healthy carriers • Transmission by direct contact or inhalation of aerosols ...
Cell Wall - Arrowhead High School
... Adhesive power of capsules is a major factor in the initiation of some bacterial diseases. Capsule also protect bacteria from being phagocitized by cells of the hosts immune system. ...
... Adhesive power of capsules is a major factor in the initiation of some bacterial diseases. Capsule also protect bacteria from being phagocitized by cells of the hosts immune system. ...
Slide 1
... Lowering occurrence in population can protect those who can’t get vaccine (herd immunity) Threshold response - percent of people who need to be vaccinated for herd immunity to work ...
... Lowering occurrence in population can protect those who can’t get vaccine (herd immunity) Threshold response - percent of people who need to be vaccinated for herd immunity to work ...
Adult Vaccination FAQs
... hepatitis B; healthcare and public safety workers at risk for exposure to blood or blood-contaminated body fluids on the job; people with end-stage kidney disease; residents and staff of facilities for developmentally disabled persons; travelers to areas with moderate or high rates of hepatitis B in ...
... hepatitis B; healthcare and public safety workers at risk for exposure to blood or blood-contaminated body fluids on the job; people with end-stage kidney disease; residents and staff of facilities for developmentally disabled persons; travelers to areas with moderate or high rates of hepatitis B in ...
The Truth About Antibiotics
... The Truth About Antibiotics From a Medical Perspective Amanda Anderson Clinic Worker ...
... The Truth About Antibiotics From a Medical Perspective Amanda Anderson Clinic Worker ...
18.6 Bacterial Diseases and Antibiotics KEY CONCEPT
... • Bacteria cause disease by invading tissues or making ...
... • Bacteria cause disease by invading tissues or making ...
Diseases Caused by Bacteria and Viruses
... Pathogens are microorganisms that cause disease All known prokaryotic pathogens are bacteria Louis Pasteur helped establish the germ theory of disease by showing bacteria responsible for many human and animal diseases Bacterial diseases produced in 2 general ways: ...
... Pathogens are microorganisms that cause disease All known prokaryotic pathogens are bacteria Louis Pasteur helped establish the germ theory of disease by showing bacteria responsible for many human and animal diseases Bacterial diseases produced in 2 general ways: ...
Dealing with Post-market Issues: PCV Case Study
... BLAST genomic searching used to identify sequences other than expected virus; Confirmation with virus specific PCR ...
... BLAST genomic searching used to identify sequences other than expected virus; Confirmation with virus specific PCR ...
Bacteriology Practice Questions
... where he was inspecting herds for raw material. He had initially experienced only mild upper respiratory tract symptoms, but 2 days later was brought to the emergency room with fever, severe dyspnea, cyanosis, and tachycardia. Blood cultures were drawn and after 16 hours of incubation, the smears re ...
... where he was inspecting herds for raw material. He had initially experienced only mild upper respiratory tract symptoms, but 2 days later was brought to the emergency room with fever, severe dyspnea, cyanosis, and tachycardia. Blood cultures were drawn and after 16 hours of incubation, the smears re ...
Vaccine discovery and translation of new vaccine technology
... vaccine antigens in silico (reviewed by Vivona et al, 2008), usually surface-exposed proteins, ranking them based on a variety of factors and finally testing their vaccine potential in animal disease models. This approach was pioneered by Rino Rappuoli and colleagues at Novartis for meningococcal va ...
... vaccine antigens in silico (reviewed by Vivona et al, 2008), usually surface-exposed proteins, ranking them based on a variety of factors and finally testing their vaccine potential in animal disease models. This approach was pioneered by Rino Rappuoli and colleagues at Novartis for meningococcal va ...
The CDC says that there is not a limit on how many vaccines the
... small pox, influenza, measles and polio before we had vaccines against them. Small pox was the first disease eradicated completely from the planet using vaccinations. It is hoped that Polio will be eradicated in the near future. Are there some that are harmful? There are risks to everything (even dr ...
... small pox, influenza, measles and polio before we had vaccines against them. Small pox was the first disease eradicated completely from the planet using vaccinations. It is hoped that Polio will be eradicated in the near future. Are there some that are harmful? There are risks to everything (even dr ...
Infections caused by Streptococcus pyogenes range from
... Neutrophil recruitment is impaired during lethal S. pyogenes disease and this is in part related to the novel enzyme, SpyCEP (S. pyogenes Cell Envelope Proteinase) made by the bacterium, a protease that was discovered in this laboratory. Clearance of S. pyogenes is, however, impeded by a plethora of ...
... Neutrophil recruitment is impaired during lethal S. pyogenes disease and this is in part related to the novel enzyme, SpyCEP (S. pyogenes Cell Envelope Proteinase) made by the bacterium, a protease that was discovered in this laboratory. Clearance of S. pyogenes is, however, impeded by a plethora of ...
MENINGITIS
... The normal opening pressure is 5 to 19.5 cm of water. If the CSF parameters are nondiagnostic or the patient has had oral antibiotics, Latex Agglutination tests can be done for Hib, Strep pneumoniae, N meningitides, and strep agalactia. If the CSF is not diagnostic in a non toxic patient, the LP sho ...
... The normal opening pressure is 5 to 19.5 cm of water. If the CSF parameters are nondiagnostic or the patient has had oral antibiotics, Latex Agglutination tests can be done for Hib, Strep pneumoniae, N meningitides, and strep agalactia. If the CSF is not diagnostic in a non toxic patient, the LP sho ...
Bacterial Meningitis
... What is Meningitis? Infection of the Meninges (membranes around the brain and spinal cord) It can be caused by bacteria, fungi or a virus Bacterial Meningitis is the most common, accounting for nearly “80% of all cases are acute bacterial meningitis” People with viral meningitis are much le ...
... What is Meningitis? Infection of the Meninges (membranes around the brain and spinal cord) It can be caused by bacteria, fungi or a virus Bacterial Meningitis is the most common, accounting for nearly “80% of all cases are acute bacterial meningitis” People with viral meningitis are much le ...
Routes of Bacterial Infection
... resulting in direct lytic damage to the joints or vasculature. • Interleukin 1 (IL-1) said to be involved in pathogenesis of Lyme disease, since Borrelia has a cell wall containing lipopolysaccharide (LPS) and LPS is a well known inducer of IL-1 • Most humans develop antibodies to a flagellar antige ...
... resulting in direct lytic damage to the joints or vasculature. • Interleukin 1 (IL-1) said to be involved in pathogenesis of Lyme disease, since Borrelia has a cell wall containing lipopolysaccharide (LPS) and LPS is a well known inducer of IL-1 • Most humans develop antibodies to a flagellar antige ...
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.