Foundations in Microbiology
... • Bacillus enters with ingestion of fecally contaminated food or water; occasionally spread by close personal contact; ID 1,000-10,000 cells • Asymptomatic carriers; some chronic carriers shed bacilli from gallbladder • Bacilli adhere to small intestine, cause invasive diarrhea that leads to septice ...
... • Bacillus enters with ingestion of fecally contaminated food or water; occasionally spread by close personal contact; ID 1,000-10,000 cells • Asymptomatic carriers; some chronic carriers shed bacilli from gallbladder • Bacilli adhere to small intestine, cause invasive diarrhea that leads to septice ...
Clinical Oral Microbiology
... major virulence factor (e.g., Streptococcus pneumoniae) a barrier to toxic hydrophobic molecules Promote adherence to other bacteria or to host tissue surfaces E.g. Streptococcus mutans = dextran and levan capsules -- means by which the bacteria attach to the enamel ropelike propellers composed of h ...
... major virulence factor (e.g., Streptococcus pneumoniae) a barrier to toxic hydrophobic molecules Promote adherence to other bacteria or to host tissue surfaces E.g. Streptococcus mutans = dextran and levan capsules -- means by which the bacteria attach to the enamel ropelike propellers composed of h ...
New Antibiotics Final - OSU CCME account
... reminding healthcare professionals of an increased mortality risk associated with the use of the intravenous antibacterial Tygacil (tigecycline) compared to that of other drugs used to treat a variety of serious infections. The increased risk was determined using a pooled analysis of clinical trials ...
... reminding healthcare professionals of an increased mortality risk associated with the use of the intravenous antibacterial Tygacil (tigecycline) compared to that of other drugs used to treat a variety of serious infections. The increased risk was determined using a pooled analysis of clinical trials ...
EBBA-R - Fowler School District R4J
... Wear gloves when it is likely that hands will be in contact with body fluids or substances (blood, urine, feces, wound drainage, oral secretions, sputum or vomitus). When possible, wear gloves while holding bloody noses and dealing with cuts that are bleeding heavily. Gloves should be kept in emerge ...
... Wear gloves when it is likely that hands will be in contact with body fluids or substances (blood, urine, feces, wound drainage, oral secretions, sputum or vomitus). When possible, wear gloves while holding bloody noses and dealing with cuts that are bleeding heavily. Gloves should be kept in emerge ...
Name
... 7. List and describe three ways that ordinary bacteria can get antibiotic-resistant genes from other bacteria, and turn into “superbugs.” 1. Antibiotic-resistant genes are often found on plasmids (circular DNA). Plasmids can transfer from one type of bacteria to a different kind, as long as the germ ...
... 7. List and describe three ways that ordinary bacteria can get antibiotic-resistant genes from other bacteria, and turn into “superbugs.” 1. Antibiotic-resistant genes are often found on plasmids (circular DNA). Plasmids can transfer from one type of bacteria to a different kind, as long as the germ ...
Plasma levels of Transforming Growth Factor Beta in HIV
... Insignificant findings regarding the effects of fungal infection on TGF-β levels were available. According to our results, fungal infection decreased significantly more TGF-β level than non-fungal infection. TGF-β was shown to be important for HIV pathogenesis by promoting virus production and impai ...
... Insignificant findings regarding the effects of fungal infection on TGF-β levels were available. According to our results, fungal infection decreased significantly more TGF-β level than non-fungal infection. TGF-β was shown to be important for HIV pathogenesis by promoting virus production and impai ...
Epidemiology and Infection 132, 999-1000.
... effects of various vaccination schedules on the time course of outbreaks of meningococcal disease, it was drawn to our attention by a reader of this journal that a particular statement concerning vaccine efficacy may have not been entirely accurate. The statement in question was "there exist capsula ...
... effects of various vaccination schedules on the time course of outbreaks of meningococcal disease, it was drawn to our attention by a reader of this journal that a particular statement concerning vaccine efficacy may have not been entirely accurate. The statement in question was "there exist capsula ...
Immunological Defence Mechanisms Against Biological
... a new ideal environment for bacteria; because of dirt and humidity they can foster growth of airborne bacteria never seen before as human pathogens: Legionella pneumophyla. The story of Legionaries disease (a fatal lung infection by Legionella) is very instructive for microbiologists and epidemiolog ...
... a new ideal environment for bacteria; because of dirt and humidity they can foster growth of airborne bacteria never seen before as human pathogens: Legionella pneumophyla. The story of Legionaries disease (a fatal lung infection by Legionella) is very instructive for microbiologists and epidemiolog ...
Measles (MMR) Vaccination and Increased Rates of Cancer
... measles virus has oncolytic (anti-cancer) properties. Tumor remissions after measles infection are well documented in the medical literature. Children who are required to be vaccinated against measles have had this anti-cancer protection stripped from them for life. They have been forced to trade a ...
... measles virus has oncolytic (anti-cancer) properties. Tumor remissions after measles infection are well documented in the medical literature. Children who are required to be vaccinated against measles have had this anti-cancer protection stripped from them for life. They have been forced to trade a ...
Urine and genital tract infections (hitting at or below the belt)
... Metronidazole 500mg BID or 250mg PO TID for 7 days or Clinda 300mg PO BID for 7 days Multiple studies & meta-analyses have not demonstrated an association between metronidazole use during pregnancy & teratogenic or mutogenic effects in newborns Unclear if you should treat asymptomatic low risk patie ...
... Metronidazole 500mg BID or 250mg PO TID for 7 days or Clinda 300mg PO BID for 7 days Multiple studies & meta-analyses have not demonstrated an association between metronidazole use during pregnancy & teratogenic or mutogenic effects in newborns Unclear if you should treat asymptomatic low risk patie ...
Immune System Diseases and Disorders
... together to defend against germs. It helps your body to recognize these “foreign” invaders. Then its job is to keep them out, or if it can’t, to find and destroy them. If your immune system cannot do its job, the results can be serious. Disorders of the immune system include allergy and asthma – imm ...
... together to defend against germs. It helps your body to recognize these “foreign” invaders. Then its job is to keep them out, or if it can’t, to find and destroy them. If your immune system cannot do its job, the results can be serious. Disorders of the immune system include allergy and asthma – imm ...
2421_Ch14.ppt
... Modifications to Koch's Postulates necessary for unculturable diseases. Can use molecular methods or compare cultures from different specimens (mouse, guinea pig etc…) for intracellular parasites ...
... Modifications to Koch's Postulates necessary for unculturable diseases. Can use molecular methods or compare cultures from different specimens (mouse, guinea pig etc…) for intracellular parasites ...
Septic (Infectious) Arthritis- Intro
... month of tick bite (axilla, groin, popliteal areas) Expands at rate of 2-3cm per day; central clearing in larger lesions ...
... month of tick bite (axilla, groin, popliteal areas) Expands at rate of 2-3cm per day; central clearing in larger lesions ...
BloodBorn Pathogens and Universal Precautions
... HIV cannot be contracted through casual contact, insects, air, or water. Contact with saliva, sweat, urine, feces or tears has NEVER been found to cause HIV. AIDS is the 2nd leading cause of death for age group 25 – 44 years. 25% of those in U.S. with HIV are unaware of their infection status. ...
... HIV cannot be contracted through casual contact, insects, air, or water. Contact with saliva, sweat, urine, feces or tears has NEVER been found to cause HIV. AIDS is the 2nd leading cause of death for age group 25 – 44 years. 25% of those in U.S. with HIV are unaware of their infection status. ...
feline herpesviral conjunctivitis
... the most sensitive test available for diagnosing infection by FHV-1. Unfortunately, diagnostic testing is usually not rewarding during times of viral latency or in the absence of clinical signs. Since decreased tear film production has been associated with FHV-1 conjunctivitis, specific tests to ass ...
... the most sensitive test available for diagnosing infection by FHV-1. Unfortunately, diagnostic testing is usually not rewarding during times of viral latency or in the absence of clinical signs. Since decreased tear film production has been associated with FHV-1 conjunctivitis, specific tests to ass ...
Lactate Clearance vs ScVO2 Monitoring in Severe
... - hypoperfusion (SBP < 90mmHg post 20mL/kg volume or a blood lactate of at least 4.0mmol/L ...
... - hypoperfusion (SBP < 90mmHg post 20mL/kg volume or a blood lactate of at least 4.0mmol/L ...
Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus Aureus (MRSA)
... Staph, a form of MRSA but more easily treated and less dangerous was first discovered in the 1880’s so by the 1940’s scientists had developed drugs to treat staph. In proper over use aided the bacteria in its evolution and it became un affected by certain drugs. This strain of staph is MRSA. ...
... Staph, a form of MRSA but more easily treated and less dangerous was first discovered in the 1880’s so by the 1940’s scientists had developed drugs to treat staph. In proper over use aided the bacteria in its evolution and it became un affected by certain drugs. This strain of staph is MRSA. ...
Influenza Virus - Medical Groupf2
... viruses Transmission: Inhalation of infectious aerosol droplets Clinical symptoms: The 2nd cause of common cold. The human coronaviruses (CoVs) are responsible for about 30% of mild upper respiratory tract illness (common cold) • Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome (SARS) • Newly emerged SARS-CoV ...
... viruses Transmission: Inhalation of infectious aerosol droplets Clinical symptoms: The 2nd cause of common cold. The human coronaviruses (CoVs) are responsible for about 30% of mild upper respiratory tract illness (common cold) • Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome (SARS) • Newly emerged SARS-CoV ...
was rife right - Royal Rife Technologies
... Since then the theoretical explanation of bacterial destruction by electromagnetic fields has been given (1). It is due to half-wave resonance of irradiated bacteria DNA, half-wave resonance being linked to the water dipoles associated to DNA. The half-wave resonance frequencies depend on the base-p ...
... Since then the theoretical explanation of bacterial destruction by electromagnetic fields has been given (1). It is due to half-wave resonance of irradiated bacteria DNA, half-wave resonance being linked to the water dipoles associated to DNA. The half-wave resonance frequencies depend on the base-p ...
APIC Palmetto Annual Conference October 22-24, 2014 Embassy Suites
... Preventionist at Barnes-Jewish Hospital, St. Louis, Missouri; published in AJIC, Chest, Journal of Urology and others. Karen Hoffman, RN, BSN, MS FSHEA - Infection Preventionist in Survey and Certification Group at the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid; clinical instructor for Division of Infectious ...
... Preventionist at Barnes-Jewish Hospital, St. Louis, Missouri; published in AJIC, Chest, Journal of Urology and others. Karen Hoffman, RN, BSN, MS FSHEA - Infection Preventionist in Survey and Certification Group at the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid; clinical instructor for Division of Infectious ...
METHICILLIN RESISTANT STAPHYLOCOCCUS AUREUS-MRSA
... METHICILLIN RESISTANT STAPHYLOCOCCUS AUREUS-MRSA FACT SHEET What is Staphylococcus aureus? Staphylococcus aureus, often called “staph”, are bacteria found on the skin or in the nose of healthy people. Sometimes, staph can cause an infection; staph bacteria are one of the most common causes of skin i ...
... METHICILLIN RESISTANT STAPHYLOCOCCUS AUREUS-MRSA FACT SHEET What is Staphylococcus aureus? Staphylococcus aureus, often called “staph”, are bacteria found on the skin or in the nose of healthy people. Sometimes, staph can cause an infection; staph bacteria are one of the most common causes of skin i ...
BBP Ppt - South Kitsap School District
... eventually develop AIDS develop AIDS-related illness (cancer, neurological problems and other opportunistic infections) ...
... eventually develop AIDS develop AIDS-related illness (cancer, neurological problems and other opportunistic infections) ...
Management of viral infections in immunocompromised cancer
... cancer patients, the use of intravenous acyclovir is the treatment of choice (table 2) [3, 10]. For the treatment of localised zoster among patients with mild to moderate immunosuppression, high-dose oral acyclovir, valaciclovir or famciclovir are possible alternatives to intravenous therapy (table ...
... cancer patients, the use of intravenous acyclovir is the treatment of choice (table 2) [3, 10]. For the treatment of localised zoster among patients with mild to moderate immunosuppression, high-dose oral acyclovir, valaciclovir or famciclovir are possible alternatives to intravenous therapy (table ...
Inflammation
... Leakage - Leukocytes migrate out of the capillaries into the surrounding Tissues. In the earliest stages of inflammation, neutrophils are particularly prevalent, but later monocytes and lymphocytes also migrate towards the site of infection. Neutrophils line up within the capillary wall. Monocytes w ...
... Leakage - Leukocytes migrate out of the capillaries into the surrounding Tissues. In the earliest stages of inflammation, neutrophils are particularly prevalent, but later monocytes and lymphocytes also migrate towards the site of infection. Neutrophils line up within the capillary wall. Monocytes w ...