Syphilis Fact Sheet
... (a baby born dead). To protect their babies, pregnant women should be tested for syphilis regularly during the pregnancy and at delivery and receive immediate treatment, if positive. An infected baby may be born without signs or symptoms of disease. However, if not treated immediately, the baby may ...
... (a baby born dead). To protect their babies, pregnant women should be tested for syphilis regularly during the pregnancy and at delivery and receive immediate treatment, if positive. An infected baby may be born without signs or symptoms of disease. However, if not treated immediately, the baby may ...
Cultural drivers and health-seeking behaviours
... Pig rearing is an important income source in the Lao People’s Democratic Republic (PDR), with many smallholder farmers using traditional free-range pig production systems. Despite the potentially significant health risks posed by pig production regarding pig-associated zoonoses, information on the s ...
... Pig rearing is an important income source in the Lao People’s Democratic Republic (PDR), with many smallholder farmers using traditional free-range pig production systems. Despite the potentially significant health risks posed by pig production regarding pig-associated zoonoses, information on the s ...
Wild boars as sources for infectious diseases in livestock and humans
... (Meng et al. 1997). Similar findings were also reported in many other developing and industrialized countries, indicating that swine HEV infection in pigs is common worldwide (Meng 2003). The ubiquitous nature of swine HEV infection in pigs provides a source of virus for zoonotic human infections. S ...
... (Meng et al. 1997). Similar findings were also reported in many other developing and industrialized countries, indicating that swine HEV infection in pigs is common worldwide (Meng 2003). The ubiquitous nature of swine HEV infection in pigs provides a source of virus for zoonotic human infections. S ...
Resistant Enterobacteriaceae: Educational Slideset
... What does this mean for the patient? • Infection caused by antimicrobial resistant Enterobacteriaceae (e.g., ESBL or CRE) more likely to result in patient harm or death than if caused by antimicrobial susceptible bacteria • Why? – Patients with ESBL/CRE infections may already be very ill or vulnera ...
... What does this mean for the patient? • Infection caused by antimicrobial resistant Enterobacteriaceae (e.g., ESBL or CRE) more likely to result in patient harm or death than if caused by antimicrobial susceptible bacteria • Why? – Patients with ESBL/CRE infections may already be very ill or vulnera ...
Humoral and cellular immune responses to Helicobacter
... findings have emphasized the importance of the adherence factors for the induction of gastric inflammation, ulcer disease, and also gastric adenocarcinoma. It has been found that bacterial colonization densities are of great importance for the degree of mucosal inflammation and damage, (10, 56, 151) ...
... findings have emphasized the importance of the adherence factors for the induction of gastric inflammation, ulcer disease, and also gastric adenocarcinoma. It has been found that bacterial colonization densities are of great importance for the degree of mucosal inflammation and damage, (10, 56, 151) ...
Reprint
... and/or mortality rates also decrease the likelihood that the infection will last long enough to experience this cost, thus selecting for even higher virulence. Therefore, we expect the greatest effect of clearance and/or mortality rates on virulence evolution when there is a lag between transmission ...
... and/or mortality rates also decrease the likelihood that the infection will last long enough to experience this cost, thus selecting for even higher virulence. Therefore, we expect the greatest effect of clearance and/or mortality rates on virulence evolution when there is a lag between transmission ...
Discoid eczema - British Association of Dermatologists
... round patch. The appearance of discoid eczema may look similar to an infection, but it actually begins as a red inflamed itchy patch; however, it may become infected at a later stage. After a while the patches become dry and scaly. There may be several patches on each limb and on the body; most are ...
... round patch. The appearance of discoid eczema may look similar to an infection, but it actually begins as a red inflamed itchy patch; however, it may become infected at a later stage. After a while the patches become dry and scaly. There may be several patches on each limb and on the body; most are ...
Diaper rash - Home | Learn Pediatrics
... Diaper rash likely results from a combination of factors that begin with prolonged exposure to moisture and the contents of the diaper (i.e., urine and feces). The main irritants in this situation are fecal proteases and lipases, whose activity is increased greatly by elevated pH. An acidic skin (ne ...
... Diaper rash likely results from a combination of factors that begin with prolonged exposure to moisture and the contents of the diaper (i.e., urine and feces). The main irritants in this situation are fecal proteases and lipases, whose activity is increased greatly by elevated pH. An acidic skin (ne ...
COPD - UniNursety
... headache, muscle aches - and some cases have had vomiting and diarrhea. These cases had illness onset during late March to mid-April 2009. However, cases of severe respiratory disease, including fatal outcomes, have been reported in Mexico. The potential for exacerbation of underlying chronic medica ...
... headache, muscle aches - and some cases have had vomiting and diarrhea. These cases had illness onset during late March to mid-April 2009. However, cases of severe respiratory disease, including fatal outcomes, have been reported in Mexico. The potential for exacerbation of underlying chronic medica ...
Herpes Zoster Vaccination
... - AVOID- the 2 vaccines are NOT interchangeable D) Pt due for HZV, given VZV instead - dose much lower in VZV, do not count as a valid dose ...
... - AVOID- the 2 vaccines are NOT interchangeable D) Pt due for HZV, given VZV instead - dose much lower in VZV, do not count as a valid dose ...
THE ORIGIN OF PERIODONTAL INFECTIONS
... general, opportunistic pathogens are normally nonpathogenic, but become important pathogens in immunocompromised patients or under conditions of increased organ susceptibility, e.g., subacute endocarditis with mitral valve damage. A. Studies of Periodontal Syndromes in Animals Periodontal disease do ...
... general, opportunistic pathogens are normally nonpathogenic, but become important pathogens in immunocompromised patients or under conditions of increased organ susceptibility, e.g., subacute endocarditis with mitral valve damage. A. Studies of Periodontal Syndromes in Animals Periodontal disease do ...
Extensions to FOL
... be true in the KB can be assumed to be false. We make the closed world assumption for two reasons: •We have to. In any complex domain, there may be a huge number of possible facts and there isn’t time to mention each of them explicitly: •A database of classes mentions the ones that are offered. •An ...
... be true in the KB can be assumed to be false. We make the closed world assumption for two reasons: •We have to. In any complex domain, there may be a huge number of possible facts and there isn’t time to mention each of them explicitly: •A database of classes mentions the ones that are offered. •An ...
Licentiate thesis from the Department of Immunology,
... Malaria is an ancient disease that continues to take a toll on human existence. It remains one of the world's greatest public health problems. Today, an estimated 40% of the world's population remains at risk of malaria, with 500 million cases annually, resulting in 1–2 million deaths, mostly of you ...
... Malaria is an ancient disease that continues to take a toll on human existence. It remains one of the world's greatest public health problems. Today, an estimated 40% of the world's population remains at risk of malaria, with 500 million cases annually, resulting in 1–2 million deaths, mostly of you ...
Low hepatitis B immunogenicity of a hexavalent vaccine widely used
... with monovalent hepatitis B vaccinees during childhood [19, 20]. In 2005, the European Medicines Agency (EMEA) suspended the marketing authorization for Hexavac due to precautionary concerns about the long-term persistence of immunogenicity of the hepatitis B component of the vaccine [21, 22]. Addit ...
... with monovalent hepatitis B vaccinees during childhood [19, 20]. In 2005, the European Medicines Agency (EMEA) suspended the marketing authorization for Hexavac due to precautionary concerns about the long-term persistence of immunogenicity of the hepatitis B component of the vaccine [21, 22]. Addit ...
HPV VLP Vaccine Development and Impact
... disease in natural infections of animals •In animals immunisation with L1 either as protein (VLPs), DNA or via recombinant vector induces very variable antibody concentrations but is always protective against disease •Low levels of antibody protect against disease in natural genital infections in wo ...
... disease in natural infections of animals •In animals immunisation with L1 either as protein (VLPs), DNA or via recombinant vector induces very variable antibody concentrations but is always protective against disease •Low levels of antibody protect against disease in natural genital infections in wo ...
Staphylococcus aureus virulence factors and disease
... Bacteria within the human host undergo genetic, morphological and physiological changes to survive for long periods of time under the challenging selective pressure imposed by the immune system and antibiotic treatments. As abovementioned, S. aureus is a successful human pathogen as it carries virul ...
... Bacteria within the human host undergo genetic, morphological and physiological changes to survive for long periods of time under the challenging selective pressure imposed by the immune system and antibiotic treatments. As abovementioned, S. aureus is a successful human pathogen as it carries virul ...
`honey ointment`: a natural remedy of skin wound infections
... obtained before inclusion. Patients who could not respond on due date or applying any other treatment along with topical honey treatment were excluded. A total number of 27 (n=23 skin wound infection and n=4 diabetic foot ulcers) patients were included in the study. Before the study the patient unde ...
... obtained before inclusion. Patients who could not respond on due date or applying any other treatment along with topical honey treatment were excluded. A total number of 27 (n=23 skin wound infection and n=4 diabetic foot ulcers) patients were included in the study. Before the study the patient unde ...
Hepatitis B: Out of the shadows - The Foundation for Liver Research
... Although the UK has a much lower prevalence than many other countries, the Department of Health estimates that around 180,000 people in the UK are currently suffering from chronic hepatitis B. In addition, there are at least 1,300 cases of symptomatic acute hepatitis B each year and 7,700 new cases ...
... Although the UK has a much lower prevalence than many other countries, the Department of Health estimates that around 180,000 people in the UK are currently suffering from chronic hepatitis B. In addition, there are at least 1,300 cases of symptomatic acute hepatitis B each year and 7,700 new cases ...
Coccidioidomycosis: A review and update C ONTINUING MEDICAL EDUCATION
... of infection. Pulmonary manifestations may include pneumonia, pleural effusion, hilar lymphadenopathy, and lung nodules.43 Severe pulmonary involvement may occur, especially in immunocompromised patients. Rarely, a chronic progressive pneumonia may continue for years and produce pulmonary cavities a ...
... of infection. Pulmonary manifestations may include pneumonia, pleural effusion, hilar lymphadenopathy, and lung nodules.43 Severe pulmonary involvement may occur, especially in immunocompromised patients. Rarely, a chronic progressive pneumonia may continue for years and produce pulmonary cavities a ...
Rapid Emergence of Free-Riding Behavior in New Pediatric
... benefits is warranted. By so doing, we can provide a baseline against which to compare ‘‘real world’’ decision making. In addition such a model could provide a framework for decisions about safety study timing and size. At present decisions about how large to make vaccine safety studies at different ...
... benefits is warranted. By so doing, we can provide a baseline against which to compare ‘‘real world’’ decision making. In addition such a model could provide a framework for decisions about safety study timing and size. At present decisions about how large to make vaccine safety studies at different ...
malaria.
... Malaria has been around since ancient times. The early Egyptians wrote about it on papyrus, and the famous Greek physician Hippocrates described it in detail. It devastated invaders of the Roman Empire. In ancient Rome, as in other temperate climates, malaria lurked in marshes and swamps. People bla ...
... Malaria has been around since ancient times. The early Egyptians wrote about it on papyrus, and the famous Greek physician Hippocrates described it in detail. It devastated invaders of the Roman Empire. In ancient Rome, as in other temperate climates, malaria lurked in marshes and swamps. People bla ...
Guideline for veterinary practitioners on canine ehrlichiosis and
... [69,70]. A recent study has shown that transmission of E. canis by R. sanguineus ticks starts within 3 h after tick attachment to the dog [71]. The tick vector is currently considered a complex of species [72]. The details of this vector’s morphology and molecular biology have been published, and it ...
... [69,70]. A recent study has shown that transmission of E. canis by R. sanguineus ticks starts within 3 h after tick attachment to the dog [71]. The tick vector is currently considered a complex of species [72]. The details of this vector’s morphology and molecular biology have been published, and it ...
Bacterial conjunctivitis: A review for internists
... Neisseria gonorrhoeae is a rare cause of neonatal conjunctivitis. The onset is somewhat earlier than in chlamydial conjunctivitis, ie, in the first week of life, and this organism classically causes severe “hyperacute” conjunctivitis with profuse discharge and may result in corneal involvement and p ...
... Neisseria gonorrhoeae is a rare cause of neonatal conjunctivitis. The onset is somewhat earlier than in chlamydial conjunctivitis, ie, in the first week of life, and this organism classically causes severe “hyperacute” conjunctivitis with profuse discharge and may result in corneal involvement and p ...
Applied and Environmental Microbiology, December 2006, p. 7594
... associated with arthritis, and Borrelia afzelii has been associated with acrodermatis chronica atropicans (3, 24, 34, 35, 37). Ehrlichia chaffeensis (2) may cause human monocytic anaplasmosis, and the human granylocytic anaplasmosis agent (HGA), which has been found to be Anaplasma phagocytophilum ( ...
... associated with arthritis, and Borrelia afzelii has been associated with acrodermatis chronica atropicans (3, 24, 34, 35, 37). Ehrlichia chaffeensis (2) may cause human monocytic anaplasmosis, and the human granylocytic anaplasmosis agent (HGA), which has been found to be Anaplasma phagocytophilum ( ...
Elisabeth Pharmacon 2014 CE HBV and HCV
... pneumoniae is associated with a remarkably wide range of chronic diseases as meningoencephalitis, arthritis or myocarditis and it is the second most often cause of community-acquired pneumonia. C. pneumoniae spreads by drop infection but in the form of infection elementary bodies (EB) resistant to e ...
... pneumoniae is associated with a remarkably wide range of chronic diseases as meningoencephalitis, arthritis or myocarditis and it is the second most often cause of community-acquired pneumonia. C. pneumoniae spreads by drop infection but in the form of infection elementary bodies (EB) resistant to e ...