Chapter 14: Principles of Disease and Epidemiology
... Neisseria meningitidis is usually harmless in respiratory tract, but can cause meningitis. E. coli can cause urinary tract infections, meningitis, pneumonia, and abscesses. ...
... Neisseria meningitidis is usually harmless in respiratory tract, but can cause meningitis. E. coli can cause urinary tract infections, meningitis, pneumonia, and abscesses. ...
Trichophyton mentagrophytes Fact Sheet
... The granular colony form typically has a powdery appearance due to the large amount of microconidia (spores) formed. The macroconidia are smooth, cigar shaped and thin walled with 4-5 cells separated by parallel cross-walls. In comparison to other fungi T. mentagrophytes grows fairly rapidly. ...
... The granular colony form typically has a powdery appearance due to the large amount of microconidia (spores) formed. The macroconidia are smooth, cigar shaped and thin walled with 4-5 cells separated by parallel cross-walls. In comparison to other fungi T. mentagrophytes grows fairly rapidly. ...
the immune-compromised traveller
... should receive prophylactic co-trimoxazole. This will afford only limited protection against travel-related infections, ...
... should receive prophylactic co-trimoxazole. This will afford only limited protection against travel-related infections, ...
Postpartum Hemorrhage
... 1.Temperature increase of 100.4 or higher on any 2 consecutive days of the first 10 days post-partum, not including the ...
... 1.Temperature increase of 100.4 or higher on any 2 consecutive days of the first 10 days post-partum, not including the ...
Infectious Disease Board Review
... – HIV culture – requires 4 weeks, not readily available • Not recommended – HIV DNA PCR • Highly sensitive and specific • Considered infected if two separate positive tests – CD4/CD8 ratio • Not useful in the neonatal period ...
... – HIV culture – requires 4 weeks, not readily available • Not recommended – HIV DNA PCR • Highly sensitive and specific • Considered infected if two separate positive tests – CD4/CD8 ratio • Not useful in the neonatal period ...
Viral diseases - Austin Community College
... infection is serology, a test to detect the presence of antibodies against West Nile virus in CSF or serum (a blood component). This is considered the gold standard for diagnosis.” www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus • Treatment: “Because this illness is not caused by bacteria, antibiotics do not help treat ...
... infection is serology, a test to detect the presence of antibodies against West Nile virus in CSF or serum (a blood component). This is considered the gold standard for diagnosis.” www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus • Treatment: “Because this illness is not caused by bacteria, antibiotics do not help treat ...
슬라이드 1
... facultatively anaerobic or strictly anaerobic, gram-positive rods. no acid-fast grow slowly in culture filamentous forms or hyphae (균사) (resembling fungi) - true bacteria : lack mitochondria, Microscopic colony, Gram stain : nuclear membrane, : reproduce by fission, : inhibited by penicillin but not ...
... facultatively anaerobic or strictly anaerobic, gram-positive rods. no acid-fast grow slowly in culture filamentous forms or hyphae (균사) (resembling fungi) - true bacteria : lack mitochondria, Microscopic colony, Gram stain : nuclear membrane, : reproduce by fission, : inhibited by penicillin but not ...
Slide 1
... the human immune system. As a result, the ability of the body to resist opportunistic viral, bacterial, fungal, protozoal, and other infections is greatly weakened. ...
... the human immune system. As a result, the ability of the body to resist opportunistic viral, bacterial, fungal, protozoal, and other infections is greatly weakened. ...
COMMON INFECTIOUS DISEASES IN CHILDREN
... The only effective way to prevent tetanus is to immunise everyone against it. This is done as part of normal childhood immunisation but can be carried out at any age. A full course of immunisation (five injections in total) gives protection for life. A booster dose may be required for people "at ris ...
... The only effective way to prevent tetanus is to immunise everyone against it. This is done as part of normal childhood immunisation but can be carried out at any age. A full course of immunisation (five injections in total) gives protection for life. A booster dose may be required for people "at ris ...
MRSA - mit-pe
... Staph infections are caused by the bacteria Staphylococcus aureus, they can cause infections in both humans and animals. Staph infections are one of the most common skin infections in the U.S, most infections are minor such as pimples or boils and are treated with antibiotics. Some staph infection ...
... Staph infections are caused by the bacteria Staphylococcus aureus, they can cause infections in both humans and animals. Staph infections are one of the most common skin infections in the U.S, most infections are minor such as pimples or boils and are treated with antibiotics. Some staph infection ...
Document
... Thymus doesn’t develop Usually fatal early years of life - Infant will have viral and fungal infections - Bacterial don’t show up until later because of placental transfer of Abs from mother - Chronic diarrhea, pneumonia, lesions ...
... Thymus doesn’t develop Usually fatal early years of life - Infant will have viral and fungal infections - Bacterial don’t show up until later because of placental transfer of Abs from mother - Chronic diarrhea, pneumonia, lesions ...
Immune Responses to Extracellular Bacteria Infection by
... system. The immune system fights a ceaseless battle against infectious agents and both of these forces have been shaped by the constant conflict - microbe/immunology/survival. Viruses are by definition obligate intracellular parasites; therefore effective immunity is often directed against the i ...
... system. The immune system fights a ceaseless battle against infectious agents and both of these forces have been shaped by the constant conflict - microbe/immunology/survival. Viruses are by definition obligate intracellular parasites; therefore effective immunity is often directed against the i ...
bovine cardiovascular problems
... Explain the pathogenesis of the infectious diseases which affect the cardiovascular system of cattle. ...
... Explain the pathogenesis of the infectious diseases which affect the cardiovascular system of cattle. ...
New Haven Needle Exchange Program
... HCV Transmission and Tattoo Parlors • Is it cost-effective to regulate tattoo parlors to reduce the spread of HCV? • At what prevalence level is it cost-effective? ...
... HCV Transmission and Tattoo Parlors • Is it cost-effective to regulate tattoo parlors to reduce the spread of HCV? • At what prevalence level is it cost-effective? ...
Microbiology Antenatal Screening
... immune globulin (ready made antibody) might also be required at birth based on the following criteria: Mother HBeAg positive Mother negative for both HBeAg and Anti-HBe Mother positive for anti-HBc IgM (indicating an acute infection in pregnancy) Mother had high level of virus DNA (>1,000,00 ...
... immune globulin (ready made antibody) might also be required at birth based on the following criteria: Mother HBeAg positive Mother negative for both HBeAg and Anti-HBe Mother positive for anti-HBc IgM (indicating an acute infection in pregnancy) Mother had high level of virus DNA (>1,000,00 ...
Microbiology Antenatal Screening - UCD National Virus Reference
... made antibody) might also be required at birth based on the following criteria: Mother HBeAg positive Mother negative for both HBeAg and Anti-HBe Mother positive for anti-HBc IgM (indicating an acute infection in pregnancy) Mother had high level of virus DNA (>1,000,000IU/ml) ...
... made antibody) might also be required at birth based on the following criteria: Mother HBeAg positive Mother negative for both HBeAg and Anti-HBe Mother positive for anti-HBc IgM (indicating an acute infection in pregnancy) Mother had high level of virus DNA (>1,000,000IU/ml) ...
Object 37: Lister`s donkey engine
... handle up and down to release a mist of acid into the air. Carbolic acid, now more commonly known as phenol, is an organic compound with the formula C6H5OH. Lister recognised the antiseptic properties of phenol and used it during operations as well as cleaning surgical instruments and wounds with th ...
... handle up and down to release a mist of acid into the air. Carbolic acid, now more commonly known as phenol, is an organic compound with the formula C6H5OH. Lister recognised the antiseptic properties of phenol and used it during operations as well as cleaning surgical instruments and wounds with th ...
B.002 Communicable Diseases - Halifax Regional School Board
... PRINCIPAL RESPONSIBILITIES SCHOOL STAFF RESPONSIBILITIES PARENT(S)/GUARDIAN(S) RESPONSIBILITIES RECOMMENDED ABSENCE FROM SCHOOL ...
... PRINCIPAL RESPONSIBILITIES SCHOOL STAFF RESPONSIBILITIES PARENT(S)/GUARDIAN(S) RESPONSIBILITIES RECOMMENDED ABSENCE FROM SCHOOL ...
Meningitis and Encephalitis
... 3. Treated with 3rd generation cephalosporins iv. Listeria monocytogenes 1. One of the highest mortality rates- affects neonates, elderly, and pregnant females most commonly 2. Most human cases are food born 3. Alcoholics, elderly, neonates, and pregnant females are at highest risk 4. Treated with A ...
... 3. Treated with 3rd generation cephalosporins iv. Listeria monocytogenes 1. One of the highest mortality rates- affects neonates, elderly, and pregnant females most commonly 2. Most human cases are food born 3. Alcoholics, elderly, neonates, and pregnant females are at highest risk 4. Treated with A ...
Title Infection Control Manual Section 3.1 – Isolation Precautions
... staff behaviour and practice are designed to limit the spread of infection within the healthcare facilities. For a century it has been recommended that patients with infectious disease should be placed in segregated facilities to prevent the spread of infection that is readily spread from person to ...
... staff behaviour and practice are designed to limit the spread of infection within the healthcare facilities. For a century it has been recommended that patients with infectious disease should be placed in segregated facilities to prevent the spread of infection that is readily spread from person to ...
Colonization Versus Infection - The Association of Physicians of India
... should be considered as colonizers except in special clinical situations like repeated isolation of CoNS from blood in the presence of a foreign device or of NTM from respiratory samples in a patient with a compatible clinical condition for NTM disease like COPD, or smoking. Candiduria in a patient ...
... should be considered as colonizers except in special clinical situations like repeated isolation of CoNS from blood in the presence of a foreign device or of NTM from respiratory samples in a patient with a compatible clinical condition for NTM disease like COPD, or smoking. Candiduria in a patient ...
Infectious Diseases - Spokane Public Schools
... Rash (over entire body) Runny nose Sore eyes Cough Ear & Chest infections Has a vaccine to prevent ...
... Rash (over entire body) Runny nose Sore eyes Cough Ear & Chest infections Has a vaccine to prevent ...
Antibacterial_BasicsPart3
... The disease affects both women and men, although reported cases for women greatly exceed those for men. Chlamydia affects people in all age groups, but it is particularly prevalent among teenagers and young adults. According to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), the infection ...
... The disease affects both women and men, although reported cases for women greatly exceed those for men. Chlamydia affects people in all age groups, but it is particularly prevalent among teenagers and young adults. According to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), the infection ...
Chapter 23 – Eukaryotic Parasites of Medical Importance I
... 23.5 A Survey of Helminth Parasites Parasitic helminths, or worms, are multicellular animals with a wide variety of special adaptations for parasitizing human hosts including: special mouth parts (hooks), degenerative organ structures (they don’t waste energy with complex metabolisms when the host w ...
... 23.5 A Survey of Helminth Parasites Parasitic helminths, or worms, are multicellular animals with a wide variety of special adaptations for parasitizing human hosts including: special mouth parts (hooks), degenerative organ structures (they don’t waste energy with complex metabolisms when the host w ...