Equine Infectious Anemia (EIA): Coggins Test
... Equine Infectious Anemia (EIA): Coggins Test Equine infectious anemia (EIA) is an infectious viral disease caused by a lentivirus, which is a similar virus to HIV in people. The virus that results in EIA, however, is species specific and does not cross species (stays only within horses). Horses that ...
... Equine Infectious Anemia (EIA): Coggins Test Equine infectious anemia (EIA) is an infectious viral disease caused by a lentivirus, which is a similar virus to HIV in people. The virus that results in EIA, however, is species specific and does not cross species (stays only within horses). Horses that ...
Lec Topic 14 Infectious Diseases: Skin Structure of the Skin (Ch19)
... • Most commonly caused by Staphylococcus – Bacteria that are facultatively anaerobic, gram-positive cocci, arranged in clusters ...
... • Most commonly caused by Staphylococcus – Bacteria that are facultatively anaerobic, gram-positive cocci, arranged in clusters ...
MRSA Infections In Child Care Programs
... • Children with MRSA infections who have draining wounds that cannot be covered or have dressings that cannot contain the drainage and/ or be kept dry and intact should be excluded from child care. • Ask parents of children with draining wounds or red, swollen and painful areas of skin to have t ...
... • Children with MRSA infections who have draining wounds that cannot be covered or have dressings that cannot contain the drainage and/ or be kept dry and intact should be excluded from child care. • Ask parents of children with draining wounds or red, swollen and painful areas of skin to have t ...
Standards for Infection Control - College of Occupational Therapists
... define professional expectations in this area, remain constant. This Standard describes the College’s expectation of its registrants to ensure that occupational therapists must incorporate appropriate infection control measures into their professional practices. ...
... define professional expectations in this area, remain constant. This Standard describes the College’s expectation of its registrants to ensure that occupational therapists must incorporate appropriate infection control measures into their professional practices. ...
Diphtheria (Corynebacterium diphtheriae)
... - Sudden infant death. • In non immunized infants: - Cough and whooping louder and more classic. • Adolescents and previously immunized children: - Mild illness. ...
... - Sudden infant death. • In non immunized infants: - Cough and whooping louder and more classic. • Adolescents and previously immunized children: - Mild illness. ...
Science Media Centre Fact Sheet Schmallenberg virus
... The Schmallenberg virus is of the family Bunyavirus, genus Orthobunyavirus. Several viruses in the genus cause diseases in cattle and are transmitted by insects. Schmallenberg virus is in the Simbu serogroup of the Orthobunyavirus genus, which includes many different viruses that occur in Asia, Afri ...
... The Schmallenberg virus is of the family Bunyavirus, genus Orthobunyavirus. Several viruses in the genus cause diseases in cattle and are transmitted by insects. Schmallenberg virus is in the Simbu serogroup of the Orthobunyavirus genus, which includes many different viruses that occur in Asia, Afri ...
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... Considering the possible effects of decreased immune surveillance during pregnancy, the rate of susceptibility to infection is high. Among the various infectious agents, viruses are most important followed by bacteria and protozoa. Among the viral infections in pregnancy, include Rubella, Cytomegalo ...
... Considering the possible effects of decreased immune surveillance during pregnancy, the rate of susceptibility to infection is high. Among the various infectious agents, viruses are most important followed by bacteria and protozoa. Among the viral infections in pregnancy, include Rubella, Cytomegalo ...
Antibiotics are powerful medications that should only be used for the
... This brochure is part of an effort to help doctors, nursing staff, residents and families know when and how to use antibiotics. It is important to reach out to everyone involved in making care decisions and inform them about ways to provide supportive care that do not always require antibiotics. ...
... This brochure is part of an effort to help doctors, nursing staff, residents and families know when and how to use antibiotics. It is important to reach out to everyone involved in making care decisions and inform them about ways to provide supportive care that do not always require antibiotics. ...
http://www - AHS LIBRARY OF BABEL
... Resistant organisms (they include bacteria, fungi, viruses and some parasites) are able to withstand attack by antimicrobial medicines, such as antibiotics, antifungals, antivirals, and antimalarials, so that standard treatments become ineffective and infections persist increasing risk of spread to ...
... Resistant organisms (they include bacteria, fungi, viruses and some parasites) are able to withstand attack by antimicrobial medicines, such as antibiotics, antifungals, antivirals, and antimalarials, so that standard treatments become ineffective and infections persist increasing risk of spread to ...
HIV/AIDS – CLINICAL MANAGEMENT
... Infant: AZT syrup 2mg/kg/QID for first six weeks, 8 to 12 hours after birth LSCS Postpartum care Breast feeding with ART ...
... Infant: AZT syrup 2mg/kg/QID for first six weeks, 8 to 12 hours after birth LSCS Postpartum care Breast feeding with ART ...
Parasites and Parasitism (CAMB 549)
... chemotherapy represents the major strategy for treating and controlling helminth infections. However, lack of drug options and emergence of parasite drug resistance are huge problems, and new drugs are urgently needed. We will explore current anthelmintic drug targets, and prospects for development ...
... chemotherapy represents the major strategy for treating and controlling helminth infections. However, lack of drug options and emergence of parasite drug resistance are huge problems, and new drugs are urgently needed. We will explore current anthelmintic drug targets, and prospects for development ...
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... were diagnosed as tubercular lymphadenopathy, 2 cases as abdominal tuberculosis and 2 cases as tuberculoma. 7 cases (6.86%) were diagnosed as pyogenic pneumonia , 13 (12.74%) were upper respiratory tract infections, 6 (5.88%) were post tubercular fibrosis, one case each of pneumocystis carinii pneum ...
... were diagnosed as tubercular lymphadenopathy, 2 cases as abdominal tuberculosis and 2 cases as tuberculoma. 7 cases (6.86%) were diagnosed as pyogenic pneumonia , 13 (12.74%) were upper respiratory tract infections, 6 (5.88%) were post tubercular fibrosis, one case each of pneumocystis carinii pneum ...
feline infectious diseases
... by close contact (most frequently in saliva), although young kittens can become infected in their mother’s uterus. There may be a long incubation period (up to several years) between infection and the development of signs, but 85% of cats die within 3.5 years of becoming permanently infected. The pr ...
... by close contact (most frequently in saliva), although young kittens can become infected in their mother’s uterus. There may be a long incubation period (up to several years) between infection and the development of signs, but 85% of cats die within 3.5 years of becoming permanently infected. The pr ...
W12-1600-Dunn-ClinicalImpact
... 50–60% of the HAIs occurring in the USA each year are caused by antibiotic-resistant bacteria ...
... 50–60% of the HAIs occurring in the USA each year are caused by antibiotic-resistant bacteria ...
herpes simplex virus 1
... transmitted by oral-to-oral contact via saliva and surfaces in or around the mouth. HSV-1 can be transmitted from oral to skin surfaces that appear normal and when there are no symptoms present. However, the greatest risk of infection is when there are active sores. When the blisters rupture, the se ...
... transmitted by oral-to-oral contact via saliva and surfaces in or around the mouth. HSV-1 can be transmitted from oral to skin surfaces that appear normal and when there are no symptoms present. However, the greatest risk of infection is when there are active sores. When the blisters rupture, the se ...
E. histolytica
... known to cause malaria in humans: P. falciparum, P. malariae, P. ovale, and P. vivax. • In 2004 P. knowlesi (a primate malaria species) was also shown to cause human malaria, and cases of P. knowlesi infection have been documented in Malaysia, Indonesia, Singapore, and the Philippines. ...
... known to cause malaria in humans: P. falciparum, P. malariae, P. ovale, and P. vivax. • In 2004 P. knowlesi (a primate malaria species) was also shown to cause human malaria, and cases of P. knowlesi infection have been documented in Malaysia, Indonesia, Singapore, and the Philippines. ...
Donwload
... TORCH-infection (toxoplasmosis, rubella, cytomegalovirus and herpes simplex virus), such as microcephaly, microphthalmia, intracranial calcification and chorioretinitis [17]. Transmission during childbirth is most cases of neonatal injury and happening during the passage of the fetus through an infe ...
... TORCH-infection (toxoplasmosis, rubella, cytomegalovirus and herpes simplex virus), such as microcephaly, microphthalmia, intracranial calcification and chorioretinitis [17]. Transmission during childbirth is most cases of neonatal injury and happening during the passage of the fetus through an infe ...
Case Study 17 - Caangay Family Site
... Over 2 million people are found to have pneumonia Over 50,000 of those individuals die The sixth leading cause of death in the United States In developing countries, pneumonia is either the first or second leading cause of death. ...
... Over 2 million people are found to have pneumonia Over 50,000 of those individuals die The sixth leading cause of death in the United States In developing countries, pneumonia is either the first or second leading cause of death. ...
Chapter 19
... • HAV is transmitted via feces, which is a problem for food handlers who do not wash their hands. • HBV transmitted through blood and sexual fluids. • IV drug users can also become infected through contaminated needles. • Incubation for HAV is 15 to 50 days; HBV is 45 to 160 days. ...
... • HAV is transmitted via feces, which is a problem for food handlers who do not wash their hands. • HBV transmitted through blood and sexual fluids. • IV drug users can also become infected through contaminated needles. • Incubation for HAV is 15 to 50 days; HBV is 45 to 160 days. ...
Healthcare Epidemiology Department
... • Use vinyl or latex-free gloves when blood, blood products, all body fluids, or tissues will be handled, including during phlebotomy. • Use masks, face shields, and/or eye protectors for procedures that could involve splashing of blood or body fluids into your face. – This includes side shields for ...
... • Use vinyl or latex-free gloves when blood, blood products, all body fluids, or tissues will be handled, including during phlebotomy. • Use masks, face shields, and/or eye protectors for procedures that could involve splashing of blood or body fluids into your face. – This includes side shields for ...
managing and treating common diseases of backyard
... • Caecal worms (Heterakis gallinarum). These worms spend most of their time in the caeca, frequently causing no obvious harm, but are known to carry the protozoal parasite, Histomonas meleagridis, the cause of blackhead. • Gizzard worm (Amidostomum anseri). These worms can cause significant ulcerati ...
... • Caecal worms (Heterakis gallinarum). These worms spend most of their time in the caeca, frequently causing no obvious harm, but are known to carry the protozoal parasite, Histomonas meleagridis, the cause of blackhead. • Gizzard worm (Amidostomum anseri). These worms can cause significant ulcerati ...
Fever in ICU
... Candida species are constituents of the normal flora in about 30% of all healthy people. ...
... Candida species are constituents of the normal flora in about 30% of all healthy people. ...
Sexually Transmitted Diseases
... Diagnosis: viral culture of vesicle or HSV type specific glycoprotein assays, must test for other sexually td Treatment : antiviral therapy(e.g acyclovir 400mg tds for 7 days) , this reduces the length of severity of infection If frequent or severe recurrences , continuous therapy may be required Mo ...
... Diagnosis: viral culture of vesicle or HSV type specific glycoprotein assays, must test for other sexually td Treatment : antiviral therapy(e.g acyclovir 400mg tds for 7 days) , this reduces the length of severity of infection If frequent or severe recurrences , continuous therapy may be required Mo ...