Rockdale Medical Center
... 1) Are there specific reasons that your infection rates were higher than average during the time period of Oct 2013- Sept 2014? We are disappointed that the most recent Consumer Report lists Rockdale among the lowest ranking for infection prevention during this time period. This information only rep ...
... 1) Are there specific reasons that your infection rates were higher than average during the time period of Oct 2013- Sept 2014? We are disappointed that the most recent Consumer Report lists Rockdale among the lowest ranking for infection prevention during this time period. This information only rep ...
Microbiology MCQs
... 22. Direct and non-direct transforming RNA tumor viruses differ in: a. incubation period before tumor arises. b. the presence of v-onc. c. nucleic acid content. d. the efficiency of tumor causation. e. the ability to infect target cells. ...
... 22. Direct and non-direct transforming RNA tumor viruses differ in: a. incubation period before tumor arises. b. the presence of v-onc. c. nucleic acid content. d. the efficiency of tumor causation. e. the ability to infect target cells. ...
Meningitis Meningitis is an infection of the tissues (meninges) and
... In some cases, vaccination may prevent meningitis caused by certain organisms. Vaccines against the most common causes of bacterial meningitis (Streptococcus pneumoniae and Neisseria meningitidis) are recommended for people at high risk of infection. These include children and adults who have an und ...
... In some cases, vaccination may prevent meningitis caused by certain organisms. Vaccines against the most common causes of bacterial meningitis (Streptococcus pneumoniae and Neisseria meningitidis) are recommended for people at high risk of infection. These include children and adults who have an und ...
STD & HIV Presentation 52013
... Can cause blindness, heart disease, damage to spinal cord, & eventually death. Stage 1: 10-14 days-painless sore at the infection site. ...
... Can cause blindness, heart disease, damage to spinal cord, & eventually death. Stage 1: 10-14 days-painless sore at the infection site. ...
STI/HIV
... damage begins Stage 4: 10-30 years later major complications Complications: brain damage, paralysis, death Treatment: penicillin in early stages Cure: Yes ...
... damage begins Stage 4: 10-30 years later major complications Complications: brain damage, paralysis, death Treatment: penicillin in early stages Cure: Yes ...
Respiratory syncytial virus
... from self-limited to devastating Children half a dozen each year, adults two or three. Most caused by viruses. ...
... from self-limited to devastating Children half a dozen each year, adults two or three. Most caused by viruses. ...
Microorganisms causing abortion By Dr. Sahar Zakaria
... VZV multiplies in the mucosa of the respiratory tract → spreads via the blood to the skin causing the typical rash → evolves from papules to vesicles, pustules, and finally crusts → Rash starts on the trunk and spreads to he limbs and face → ...
... VZV multiplies in the mucosa of the respiratory tract → spreads via the blood to the skin causing the typical rash → evolves from papules to vesicles, pustules, and finally crusts → Rash starts on the trunk and spreads to he limbs and face → ...
Medical Microbiology Syllabus (2010)
... Our Departments of Microbiology endeavor to educate candidates who will pursuit the Doctor of Medicine degree with the following professional objectives for their successful career. A strong desire to practice these objectives in Medical Microbiology (and in other aspects of undergraduate medical ed ...
... Our Departments of Microbiology endeavor to educate candidates who will pursuit the Doctor of Medicine degree with the following professional objectives for their successful career. A strong desire to practice these objectives in Medical Microbiology (and in other aspects of undergraduate medical ed ...
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... recommended for 11 and 12 year-old girls, and for females 13 through 26 years old, who did not get any or all of the three recommended doses when they were younger. These vaccines can also be given to girls beginning at age 9. One available vaccine (Gardasil) protects males against most genital wart ...
... recommended for 11 and 12 year-old girls, and for females 13 through 26 years old, who did not get any or all of the three recommended doses when they were younger. These vaccines can also be given to girls beginning at age 9. One available vaccine (Gardasil) protects males against most genital wart ...
Bacterial Vaginosis
... discharge to determine the pH (acid/ base balance), or a DNA test; checking for the fishy odor which is characteristic of BV; and examining the sample under a microscope. Do not assume that your health care provider is taking a Papanicolaou (Pap) smear or testing you for STIs; these tests are not au ...
... discharge to determine the pH (acid/ base balance), or a DNA test; checking for the fishy odor which is characteristic of BV; and examining the sample under a microscope. Do not assume that your health care provider is taking a Papanicolaou (Pap) smear or testing you for STIs; these tests are not au ...
Chapter 20 - Low pH Productions
... Gastritis and Gastric Ulcers (More) - Helicobacter pylori Helicobacter pylori thrives in the acidic environment of the stomach and has been linked to a variety of gastrointestinal ailments Long-term infection with H. pylori might be a contributing factor to stomach cancer Gastritis: sharp or burnin ...
... Gastritis and Gastric Ulcers (More) - Helicobacter pylori Helicobacter pylori thrives in the acidic environment of the stomach and has been linked to a variety of gastrointestinal ailments Long-term infection with H. pylori might be a contributing factor to stomach cancer Gastritis: sharp or burnin ...
Outbreak Management Policy
... Mercy Hospital is required to implement an outbreak management plan when risk assessment identifies the presence of a serious disease that has the potential to spread within the hospital environment or community. Definitions: Outbreak - May be defined as two or more cases of a disease giving a great ...
... Mercy Hospital is required to implement an outbreak management plan when risk assessment identifies the presence of a serious disease that has the potential to spread within the hospital environment or community. Definitions: Outbreak - May be defined as two or more cases of a disease giving a great ...
Bacteria and Antibiotics
... Antibiotic - A substance produced by or derived from a microorganism and able in dilute solution to inhibit or kill another ...
... Antibiotic - A substance produced by or derived from a microorganism and able in dilute solution to inhibit or kill another ...
3. Chain of Infection
... • Susceptible Host. The future host is the person who is next exposed to the pathogen. The microorganism may spread to another person but does not develop into an infection if the person’s immune system can fight it off. They may however become a ‘carrier’ without symptoms, able to then be the next ...
... • Susceptible Host. The future host is the person who is next exposed to the pathogen. The microorganism may spread to another person but does not develop into an infection if the person’s immune system can fight it off. They may however become a ‘carrier’ without symptoms, able to then be the next ...
Skin and Soft Tissue Infections
... second and sixth months after surgery unless prophylaxis is given. Pneumocystis pneumonia is unlikely to be responsible for this patient's current signs and symptoms because it is not likely to occur this soon after transplantation, and this patient demonstrates no respiratory signs and symptoms and ...
... second and sixth months after surgery unless prophylaxis is given. Pneumocystis pneumonia is unlikely to be responsible for this patient's current signs and symptoms because it is not likely to occur this soon after transplantation, and this patient demonstrates no respiratory signs and symptoms and ...
Antibiotic Use in Veterinary Dentistry
... Consider how antibiotics work. If the drug is in high enough concentration around the bacteria, the drug either prevents bacterial reproduction (bacteriostatic) or actually kills the bacteria (bacteriocidal). In order for this to happen, the drug must come into contact with the offending bacteria fo ...
... Consider how antibiotics work. If the drug is in high enough concentration around the bacteria, the drug either prevents bacterial reproduction (bacteriostatic) or actually kills the bacteria (bacteriocidal). In order for this to happen, the drug must come into contact with the offending bacteria fo ...
The Chain of Transmission
... Covered cuts/wounds Isolation when necessary No unnecessary antibiotics Proper waste disposal ...
... Covered cuts/wounds Isolation when necessary No unnecessary antibiotics Proper waste disposal ...
for Infection Control
... dramatically reduces bacterial adherence. This unique patented formulation strikes a precise balance between reduction of bacterial adhesion and minimization of urethral damage thereby reducing the patient’s risk of infection. ...
... dramatically reduces bacterial adherence. This unique patented formulation strikes a precise balance between reduction of bacterial adhesion and minimization of urethral damage thereby reducing the patient’s risk of infection. ...
Information on pink eye - Colcord Public Schools
... People can get conjunctivitis by coming into contact with the tears or discharges from the eyes of an infected person and then touching their own eyes. Also conjunctivitis, when associated with an upper respiratory infection (common cold), can be spread by droplets (e.g., coughing, sneezing). Anyone ...
... People can get conjunctivitis by coming into contact with the tears or discharges from the eyes of an infected person and then touching their own eyes. Also conjunctivitis, when associated with an upper respiratory infection (common cold), can be spread by droplets (e.g., coughing, sneezing). Anyone ...
RNA Viruses
... • 300 cases in U.S./year • Incubation 2-3 weeks fever, muscle pain and malaise, classic swelling of one or both cheeks • Usually uncomplicated invasion of other organs; in 20-30% of infected adult males, epididymis and testes become infected; sterility is rare ...
... • 300 cases in U.S./year • Incubation 2-3 weeks fever, muscle pain and malaise, classic swelling of one or both cheeks • Usually uncomplicated invasion of other organs; in 20-30% of infected adult males, epididymis and testes become infected; sterility is rare ...
Infectious-and-Parasitic-disease
... Clearance of the virus occurs when cytotoxic T cells kill virus infected cells. Host develops antibodies to H and N components therefore preventing re-infection. Mutations occur in H and N, allowing new strains to emerge. Major complication is bacterial superinfection with pneumococcus, staphylococc ...
... Clearance of the virus occurs when cytotoxic T cells kill virus infected cells. Host develops antibodies to H and N components therefore preventing re-infection. Mutations occur in H and N, allowing new strains to emerge. Major complication is bacterial superinfection with pneumococcus, staphylococc ...
Antibiotic awareness poster (259 KB PDF)
... allow resistant bacteria to survive. This means infection can become harder to treat. ...
... allow resistant bacteria to survive. This means infection can become harder to treat. ...
