How Antibiotics Work
... among others. Another form of defense involves a mutation that changes the bacterial enzyme affected by the drug in such a way that the antibiotic can no longer inhibit it. This is the main mechanism of resistance to the compounds that inhibit protein synthesis, such as the tetracyclines. ...
... among others. Another form of defense involves a mutation that changes the bacterial enzyme affected by the drug in such a way that the antibiotic can no longer inhibit it. This is the main mechanism of resistance to the compounds that inhibit protein synthesis, such as the tetracyclines. ...
pinta
... • Formelly classified as big viruses because of their i.c. parasitism, they have special growth cycle, do not have peptidoglycan in the cell wall • - both DNA and RNA (they are bacteria), - external and internal membrane like G- (LPS), - they are susceptible to some ATB C. trachomatis, C. psittaci, ...
... • Formelly classified as big viruses because of their i.c. parasitism, they have special growth cycle, do not have peptidoglycan in the cell wall • - both DNA and RNA (they are bacteria), - external and internal membrane like G- (LPS), - they are susceptible to some ATB C. trachomatis, C. psittaci, ...
Respiratory Etiquette:
... dissemination. We must be continually on the alert for potential outbreaks before they become epidemics or pandemics. Your very own emergency department, health clinic, physician’s office or EMS service may treat the index case for your community. It is vitally important that we are prepared to limi ...
... dissemination. We must be continually on the alert for potential outbreaks before they become epidemics or pandemics. Your very own emergency department, health clinic, physician’s office or EMS service may treat the index case for your community. It is vitally important that we are prepared to limi ...
18 Infection Prevention and Control
... transmission, involving the interaction between host, agent and environment. • Infection control practices aim to prevent infection transmission by limiting the exposure of susceptible people (hosts) to microorganisms (agents) that may cause ...
... transmission, involving the interaction between host, agent and environment. • Infection control practices aim to prevent infection transmission by limiting the exposure of susceptible people (hosts) to microorganisms (agents) that may cause ...
Biology 220, Microbiology for Health Professionals STUDY
... influenza (give the characteristics of these that make them unique). 5. Discuss the following and give characteristics of each disease and causative agent: chicken pox, measles, mumps, German measles, smallpox, infectious mononucleosis, histoplasmosis and Reyes syndrome. ...
... influenza (give the characteristics of these that make them unique). 5. Discuss the following and give characteristics of each disease and causative agent: chicken pox, measles, mumps, German measles, smallpox, infectious mononucleosis, histoplasmosis and Reyes syndrome. ...
Invaders and the Body`s Defenses
... in hand, which comes mainly from observing correlations between gum disease and other diseases; either or both of the proposed mechanisms could be responsible. Take the evidence linking periodontal disease with premature birth, which could be caused by the infection reaching the uterus or, alternati ...
... in hand, which comes mainly from observing correlations between gum disease and other diseases; either or both of the proposed mechanisms could be responsible. Take the evidence linking periodontal disease with premature birth, which could be caused by the infection reaching the uterus or, alternati ...
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... • Early on easy to confuse with a viral illness. • To date none of the 10 index cases have had rhinorrhea associated with them. All had positive CXR”s • After 2-3 days of the above ( The patient may actually improve) the patient rapidly progresses to respiratory distress,shock and death. • Hemorrhag ...
... • Early on easy to confuse with a viral illness. • To date none of the 10 index cases have had rhinorrhea associated with them. All had positive CXR”s • After 2-3 days of the above ( The patient may actually improve) the patient rapidly progresses to respiratory distress,shock and death. • Hemorrhag ...
COMPARISON OF MULTIPLEX PCR, GRAM STAIN, AND CULTURE FOR DIAGNOSIS... BACTERIAL MENINGITIS Original Article
... Methods: 110 CSF samples were obtained from 110 patients were suspected of acute bacterial meningitis as defined by WHO. Gram stain, bacterial culture, and multiplex PCR tests were done for all samples. Results: Gram stain for any bacteria was positive in 32 cases (29.1%), including the five pathoge ...
... Methods: 110 CSF samples were obtained from 110 patients were suspected of acute bacterial meningitis as defined by WHO. Gram stain, bacterial culture, and multiplex PCR tests were done for all samples. Results: Gram stain for any bacteria was positive in 32 cases (29.1%), including the five pathoge ...
File - Down the Rabbit Hole
... survive and form colonies on LB agar that has been supplemented with ampicillin. Cells lacking the ampR plasmid are sensitive to the antibiotic, which kills them. An ampicillin-sensitive cell can be transformed to an ampicillin-resistant cell by its uptake of a foreign plasmid containing the ...
... survive and form colonies on LB agar that has been supplemented with ampicillin. Cells lacking the ampR plasmid are sensitive to the antibiotic, which kills them. An ampicillin-sensitive cell can be transformed to an ampicillin-resistant cell by its uptake of a foreign plasmid containing the ...
Clinical microbiology
... small, it is recommended that at least 30 minutes be spent for such an examination. If organisms are seen, additional procedures sometimes can be used to substantiate immediately a tentative identification. The most common of these are to carry out a coagglutination reaction using latex beads with k ...
... small, it is recommended that at least 30 minutes be spent for such an examination. If organisms are seen, additional procedures sometimes can be used to substantiate immediately a tentative identification. The most common of these are to carry out a coagglutination reaction using latex beads with k ...
Measles, Mumps and Rubella
... Also known as German Measles or 3-day Measles Acute viral illness causing fever and rash Rash [maculopapular] and fever last 2-3 days Transmission via respiratory droplets Incubation period of 17 days [range 12-23 days] Most infectious when rash erupting; can shed virus 7 days before to 7 days after ...
... Also known as German Measles or 3-day Measles Acute viral illness causing fever and rash Rash [maculopapular] and fever last 2-3 days Transmission via respiratory droplets Incubation period of 17 days [range 12-23 days] Most infectious when rash erupting; can shed virus 7 days before to 7 days after ...
Invasive Group A Streptococcal Disease (iGAS)
... Streptococci survive in throats and on your hands for long enough to allow easy spread between people through sneezing and skin contact. People may carry group A streptococci in the throat or in the skin and have no symptoms of illness. This is known as colonisation. Illnesses that can be caused by ...
... Streptococci survive in throats and on your hands for long enough to allow easy spread between people through sneezing and skin contact. People may carry group A streptococci in the throat or in the skin and have no symptoms of illness. This is known as colonisation. Illnesses that can be caused by ...
histotoxic clostredia
... type B replicating in liver tissue which has been damaged by immature Fasciola hepatica or other migrating parasites. ...
... type B replicating in liver tissue which has been damaged by immature Fasciola hepatica or other migrating parasites. ...
Chlamydia trachomatis
... (subcutaneous hemorrhaging as MOs invade blood vessel) • Rash begins on upper trunk; spread to whole body except face, palms of hands, soles of feet • Lasts ~2 weeks • Patient may have prolonged convalescence R. typhi : Endemic Typhus Fever • typhus” “fever” • Disease worldwide in warm, humid areas ...
... (subcutaneous hemorrhaging as MOs invade blood vessel) • Rash begins on upper trunk; spread to whole body except face, palms of hands, soles of feet • Lasts ~2 weeks • Patient may have prolonged convalescence R. typhi : Endemic Typhus Fever • typhus” “fever” • Disease worldwide in warm, humid areas ...
Non-antibiotic treatments for bacterial diseases in an era of
... The emergence of multi-drug resistant (MDR) microbial pathogens threatens the very foundation upon which standard antibacterial chemotherapy is based. We must consider non-antibiotic solutions to manage invasive bacterial infections. Transition from antibiotics to non-traditional treatments poses re ...
... The emergence of multi-drug resistant (MDR) microbial pathogens threatens the very foundation upon which standard antibacterial chemotherapy is based. We must consider non-antibiotic solutions to manage invasive bacterial infections. Transition from antibiotics to non-traditional treatments poses re ...
Document
... 1. This is why the dentist provides antibiotics before treatment to a patient who has a history of Rheumatic heart disease, because there is a likelihood of bacterial infection due to the damaged heart. XVI. Exotoxins vs. Endotoxins [S29]: a. These are some of the most important ways that bacteria p ...
... 1. This is why the dentist provides antibiotics before treatment to a patient who has a history of Rheumatic heart disease, because there is a likelihood of bacterial infection due to the damaged heart. XVI. Exotoxins vs. Endotoxins [S29]: a. These are some of the most important ways that bacteria p ...
BIOTERRORISM: - South Carolina Area Health Education
... fever and Hantaviral disease), and Flaviviruses Symptoms: vary from one type to the next. They include: sudden onset of fever, muscle aches, headache, followed by vomiting, diarrhea, and rash and internal bleeding Complications: In severe forms, multiorgan failure occurs, primarily due to hemorrhagi ...
... fever and Hantaviral disease), and Flaviviruses Symptoms: vary from one type to the next. They include: sudden onset of fever, muscle aches, headache, followed by vomiting, diarrhea, and rash and internal bleeding Complications: In severe forms, multiorgan failure occurs, primarily due to hemorrhagi ...
The build up an immunity against parvo and all the other diseases
... 12 to 16 weeks of age: Rabies vaccine is given. (Local and State laws apply regarding Rabies vaccine since this can be a human disease, too. Your veterinarian will tell you the proper time intervals for booster vaccines for Rabies.) Special considerations: Many veterinarians believe some breeds such ...
... 12 to 16 weeks of age: Rabies vaccine is given. (Local and State laws apply regarding Rabies vaccine since this can be a human disease, too. Your veterinarian will tell you the proper time intervals for booster vaccines for Rabies.) Special considerations: Many veterinarians believe some breeds such ...
Bacteriology Chart Review
... Acute enteritis: diarrhea, malaise, fever, abd. pain. Range of diarrhea from loose to watery to bloody. Ususally self limiting, bacteremia rare, dx. by stool culture. ...
... Acute enteritis: diarrhea, malaise, fever, abd. pain. Range of diarrhea from loose to watery to bloody. Ususally self limiting, bacteremia rare, dx. by stool culture. ...
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.