TB File
... 11 Explain how bacterial and viral infectious diseases have a sequence of symptoms that may result in death, including the diseases caused by Mycobacterium tuberculosis (TB) and Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV). ...
... 11 Explain how bacterial and viral infectious diseases have a sequence of symptoms that may result in death, including the diseases caused by Mycobacterium tuberculosis (TB) and Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV). ...
What are bloodborne pathogens?
... other body fluids may occur • Masks and eye protection- if there is any chance of splashing into the mouth nose or eyes • Gowns/lab coats, shoe covers- risk of splattering or spilling on clothes or skin ...
... other body fluids may occur • Masks and eye protection- if there is any chance of splashing into the mouth nose or eyes • Gowns/lab coats, shoe covers- risk of splattering or spilling on clothes or skin ...
Combination Codes
... Example: Ms. B was diagnosed with a candidial infection of the vulva and vagina ...
... Example: Ms. B was diagnosed with a candidial infection of the vulva and vagina ...
Persistent infection
... – The complete viral particle, which in some viruses may be identical with nucleocapsid. In more complex virions, this includes the nucleocapsid plus a surrounding envelope. The virion serves to transfer the viral nucleic acid from one cell to another. ...
... – The complete viral particle, which in some viruses may be identical with nucleocapsid. In more complex virions, this includes the nucleocapsid plus a surrounding envelope. The virion serves to transfer the viral nucleic acid from one cell to another. ...
Pyelonephritis
... • Leading cause of morbidity and health care expenditures in persons of all ages. • An estimated 50 % of women report having had a UTI at some point in their lives. ...
... • Leading cause of morbidity and health care expenditures in persons of all ages. • An estimated 50 % of women report having had a UTI at some point in their lives. ...
CG Wellness Center-Location, Services, Hours
... Young at Heart pharmacy, and your medication will be mailed to your home. ...
... Young at Heart pharmacy, and your medication will be mailed to your home. ...
Respiratory Viral Panel testing by Multiplex PCR
... Parainfluenza Viruses (1/2/3) are RNA viruses in the paramyxoviridae family. The parainfluenza viruses are also commonly identified causative agents of lower respiratory tract infections (LRTIs) in children, albeit at a lower frequency than RSV. Human Metapneumovirus (hMPV) is a member of the same v ...
... Parainfluenza Viruses (1/2/3) are RNA viruses in the paramyxoviridae family. The parainfluenza viruses are also commonly identified causative agents of lower respiratory tract infections (LRTIs) in children, albeit at a lower frequency than RSV. Human Metapneumovirus (hMPV) is a member of the same v ...
Folliculitis Highlights
... o Based on appearance and history o Usually seen on scalp, face, legs, back, chest, axilla o Folliculitis is usually not tender compared to carbuncles and furuncles o If someone has had recent contact w/ hot tub or DM, consider pseudomonas as potential bacteria (3) o May see hyper- or hypopigmentati ...
... o Based on appearance and history o Usually seen on scalp, face, legs, back, chest, axilla o Folliculitis is usually not tender compared to carbuncles and furuncles o If someone has had recent contact w/ hot tub or DM, consider pseudomonas as potential bacteria (3) o May see hyper- or hypopigmentati ...
PowerPoint Presentation - Unifying problems all viruses
... – Oral/enteric (food, water) – Urogenital (sexually transmitted) – Vectors (insects, needles, animals) ...
... – Oral/enteric (food, water) – Urogenital (sexually transmitted) – Vectors (insects, needles, animals) ...
When to use antibiotics in the cirrhotic patient?
... The commonest infection in cirrhotic patients is spontaneous bacterial peritonitis (SBP), followed by urinary tract infection, pneumonia, bacteremia following a therapeutic procedure, cellulitis, and spontaneous bacteremia [1]. Culture positive infections are reported in 50-70% of cases. The causati ...
... The commonest infection in cirrhotic patients is spontaneous bacterial peritonitis (SBP), followed by urinary tract infection, pneumonia, bacteremia following a therapeutic procedure, cellulitis, and spontaneous bacteremia [1]. Culture positive infections are reported in 50-70% of cases. The causati ...
Appendix 1 - BioMed Central
... Pneumonia due to Klebsiella pneumoniae Pneumonia due to Pseudomonas Pneumonia due to H. Influenzae Pneumonia due to Streptococcus Pneumonia due to Staphylococcus Pneumonia due to other specified bacteria Bacterial pneumonia, unspecified Pneumonia due to other speicified organism ...
... Pneumonia due to Klebsiella pneumoniae Pneumonia due to Pseudomonas Pneumonia due to H. Influenzae Pneumonia due to Streptococcus Pneumonia due to Staphylococcus Pneumonia due to other specified bacteria Bacterial pneumonia, unspecified Pneumonia due to other speicified organism ...
Infection Control - Nicole
... Protect the hands of the wearer from contamination with organic matter and microorganisms Protect the hands of the wearer from exposure to chemicals that may damage your skin Reduce cross infection by preventing the transfer of organisms from person to person ...
... Protect the hands of the wearer from contamination with organic matter and microorganisms Protect the hands of the wearer from exposure to chemicals that may damage your skin Reduce cross infection by preventing the transfer of organisms from person to person ...
Case studies in pediatric infectious disease
... of the infection to manifestations. In addition, public health concerns, the need to identify sources, and risk posed to others are comprehensively discussed. Hence each scenario provides a useful and interesting means of addressing broader aspects of each infection, including infection control and ...
... of the infection to manifestations. In addition, public health concerns, the need to identify sources, and risk posed to others are comprehensively discussed. Hence each scenario provides a useful and interesting means of addressing broader aspects of each infection, including infection control and ...
IMMUNE SYSTEM
... may remain in air for long periods of time emitted by infected host or dust particles containing the infectious agent are transmitted by air currents to a suitable portal of entry ...
... may remain in air for long periods of time emitted by infected host or dust particles containing the infectious agent are transmitted by air currents to a suitable portal of entry ...
molecular mimicry - Institute of Pathophysiology
... paralysis is typically “ascending” (starts at the feet, and spreads upwards). ...
... paralysis is typically “ascending” (starts at the feet, and spreads upwards). ...
Infectious Diseases of the Nervous System and Their Impact
... regions. Recent examples are the introduction of West Nile virus into North America, where susceptible vectors and hosts were abundant and rapid spread across the continent has resulted in more than 11,000 cases of CNS disease, and the arrival of a strain of Chikungunya virus adapted to Ae. albopict ...
... regions. Recent examples are the introduction of West Nile virus into North America, where susceptible vectors and hosts were abundant and rapid spread across the continent has resulted in more than 11,000 cases of CNS disease, and the arrival of a strain of Chikungunya virus adapted to Ae. albopict ...
Slide 1
... Usually presents with diarrhea, but may occur without diarrhea and mimic other abdominal syndromes. Complications (shock, colectomy, perforation, megacolon, death) developed in 11% with first recurrence¹ 20% may have recurrent diarrhea after resolution of the initial episode² ...
... Usually presents with diarrhea, but may occur without diarrhea and mimic other abdominal syndromes. Complications (shock, colectomy, perforation, megacolon, death) developed in 11% with first recurrence¹ 20% may have recurrent diarrhea after resolution of the initial episode² ...
MDRO For Physicians - Fawcett Memorial Hospital
... Usually presents with diarrhea, but may occur without diarrhea and mimic other abdominal syndromes. Complications (shock, colectomy, perforation, megacolon, death) developed in 11% with first recurrence¹ 20% may have recurrent diarrhea after resolution of the initial episode² ...
... Usually presents with diarrhea, but may occur without diarrhea and mimic other abdominal syndromes. Complications (shock, colectomy, perforation, megacolon, death) developed in 11% with first recurrence¹ 20% may have recurrent diarrhea after resolution of the initial episode² ...
20_PostexposureProphylaxis
... • Determine HIV status of source patient, following appropriate counseling and disclosure guidelines • Provide counseling, HIV testing, PEP treatment, and follow-up care Source: CDC, 2001 and 2005. ...
... • Determine HIV status of source patient, following appropriate counseling and disclosure guidelines • Provide counseling, HIV testing, PEP treatment, and follow-up care Source: CDC, 2001 and 2005. ...
Lecture 1: Virus properties
... Cholera is a local infection at the epithelium. The bacteria are usually present in the water supply and colonise the gut epithelium. They replicate and further transmission is faecal. The cholera toxin causes fluid imbalance which leads to diarrhoea. The disease is mediated by the release of a solu ...
... Cholera is a local infection at the epithelium. The bacteria are usually present in the water supply and colonise the gut epithelium. They replicate and further transmission is faecal. The cholera toxin causes fluid imbalance which leads to diarrhoea. The disease is mediated by the release of a solu ...
Problem 87-Vaginal discharge
... -95% C. albicans, risk factors include: pregnancy, contraceptive pill and other steroids, immunodeficiency’s and diabetes. -Partner maybe asymptomatic. -2nd most common cause of symptomatic vaginitis. -Symptoms/signs: -Vulva + vagina sore and fissured. -Discharge non-offensive with classic white cur ...
... -95% C. albicans, risk factors include: pregnancy, contraceptive pill and other steroids, immunodeficiency’s and diabetes. -Partner maybe asymptomatic. -2nd most common cause of symptomatic vaginitis. -Symptoms/signs: -Vulva + vagina sore and fissured. -Discharge non-offensive with classic white cur ...
Causes and spread of infection
... infections may be spread by direct contact with blood if there is a break in the skin (blood to blood) or direct contact with mucous membranes (eye, mouth). Only a small amount of blood or body fluids can cause infections so whenever any amount of blood or bloody body fluids is noticed, equipment su ...
... infections may be spread by direct contact with blood if there is a break in the skin (blood to blood) or direct contact with mucous membranes (eye, mouth). Only a small amount of blood or body fluids can cause infections so whenever any amount of blood or bloody body fluids is noticed, equipment su ...
