draft – not for release - American Liver Foundation
... “I was very pleased to read this report about the decline in acute hepatitis infections,” said Dr. James Boyer, Chair of the Board of the American Liver Foundation and Director of the Liver Center at the Yale University Medical School. “But this good news must not let us forget the millions of Ameri ...
... “I was very pleased to read this report about the decline in acute hepatitis infections,” said Dr. James Boyer, Chair of the Board of the American Liver Foundation and Director of the Liver Center at the Yale University Medical School. “But this good news must not let us forget the millions of Ameri ...
emergency plan for infectious disease
... Marin Schools Model Emergency Management Plan The Marin Schools Emergency Management Plan consists of several components including the Model Plan, Appendices with Checklists, Forms, Sample Memos and Agreements, and Annexes. The Emergency Annex for Infectious Disease is an incident management strateg ...
... Marin Schools Model Emergency Management Plan The Marin Schools Emergency Management Plan consists of several components including the Model Plan, Appendices with Checklists, Forms, Sample Memos and Agreements, and Annexes. The Emergency Annex for Infectious Disease is an incident management strateg ...
New Emerging Diseases in the 21 Century
... Marburg virus infection was identified in 1967, when laboratory workers in a pharmaceutical company in Marburg, Germany who were processing tissue from imported African green monkeys began to fall ill. The workers were admitted to the hospital with severe illness. The virus isolated was unrelated to ...
... Marburg virus infection was identified in 1967, when laboratory workers in a pharmaceutical company in Marburg, Germany who were processing tissue from imported African green monkeys began to fall ill. The workers were admitted to the hospital with severe illness. The virus isolated was unrelated to ...
Prions - Recent
... neurological Creutzfeldt–Jakob disease (CJD) was known. However, new CJD cases were diagnosed but they could not be ascribed to one of the classical CJD categories i.e. sporadic (sCJD), hereditary or acquired. Hence, they were classified as variant CJD (vCJD). Later on, experimental evidence suggest ...
... neurological Creutzfeldt–Jakob disease (CJD) was known. However, new CJD cases were diagnosed but they could not be ascribed to one of the classical CJD categories i.e. sporadic (sCJD), hereditary or acquired. Hence, they were classified as variant CJD (vCJD). Later on, experimental evidence suggest ...
Case Study #87: Systemic Lupus Erythematosus
... No known cause No know treatment to cure the disease ...
... No known cause No know treatment to cure the disease ...
IOSR Journal of Mathematics (IOSR-JM)
... Various kinds of deterministic models for the spread of infectious disease have been analyzed mathematically and applied to control the epidemic. Kermack and McKendrick proposed, as a particular case of a more general model presented in their seminal work [1]. Many epidemiological models have a dise ...
... Various kinds of deterministic models for the spread of infectious disease have been analyzed mathematically and applied to control the epidemic. Kermack and McKendrick proposed, as a particular case of a more general model presented in their seminal work [1]. Many epidemiological models have a dise ...
ICE Handout final
... Four inactivated vaccines are internationally available Vaccines are safe and effective, long-lasting Vaccines are NOT licensed for children less than one year of age. ...
... Four inactivated vaccines are internationally available Vaccines are safe and effective, long-lasting Vaccines are NOT licensed for children less than one year of age. ...
Disease Intervention Specialists as a Corps, Not Corpse
... focuses on the individual’s welfare whereas the latter, on the community’s.3 Thus, although I endorse EPT, use of specialized contact tracing efforts in special circumstances (e.g., periodic monitoring of ongoing transmission for selected sexually transmitted bacterial and blood-borne infections5 an ...
... focuses on the individual’s welfare whereas the latter, on the community’s.3 Thus, although I endorse EPT, use of specialized contact tracing efforts in special circumstances (e.g., periodic monitoring of ongoing transmission for selected sexually transmitted bacterial and blood-borne infections5 an ...
Recombinant Histidine-rich Protein 2 from P. falciparum as
... Malaria, caused by Plasmodium parasites, is one of the four most burdensome infectious diseases globally. In 2015, the disease caused an estimated 214 million cases and 438 000 deaths (World Malaria Report 2015). Histidine-rich protein 2 (HRP2) is a protein secreted at high levels by Plasmodium falc ...
... Malaria, caused by Plasmodium parasites, is one of the four most burdensome infectious diseases globally. In 2015, the disease caused an estimated 214 million cases and 438 000 deaths (World Malaria Report 2015). Histidine-rich protein 2 (HRP2) is a protein secreted at high levels by Plasmodium falc ...
INFECTION CONTROL POLICY AND PROCEDURES University of
... The incidence of communicable diseases, such as cytomegalovirus (CMV), hepatitis B (HBV), herpes simples, tuberculosis, influenza, and acquired immune deficiency syndrome (AIDS) are increasing. These diseases, in addition to other infections, are contagious and can be life-threatening. In light of t ...
... The incidence of communicable diseases, such as cytomegalovirus (CMV), hepatitis B (HBV), herpes simples, tuberculosis, influenza, and acquired immune deficiency syndrome (AIDS) are increasing. These diseases, in addition to other infections, are contagious and can be life-threatening. In light of t ...
Microbial Diseases of the Respiratory System
... “fried-egg” colonies after two weeks’ incubation on enriched media containing horse serum and yeast extract Common in children and young adults – often mild enough to go undiagnosed for long periods of time Diagnosis: PCR or serological tests (IgM antibodies) Copyright © 2006 Pearson Education, ...
... “fried-egg” colonies after two weeks’ incubation on enriched media containing horse serum and yeast extract Common in children and young adults – often mild enough to go undiagnosed for long periods of time Diagnosis: PCR or serological tests (IgM antibodies) Copyright © 2006 Pearson Education, ...
Annex 6 - Defra Science Search
... ingestion of infected or contaminated meat, fish, molluscs, vegetables, fruit, or products derived from these foods. In most cases, parasitic infections are acquired by eating raw or incompletely cooked food, or food that is or poorly preserved. Most, if not all, infections are preventable if the fo ...
... ingestion of infected or contaminated meat, fish, molluscs, vegetables, fruit, or products derived from these foods. In most cases, parasitic infections are acquired by eating raw or incompletely cooked food, or food that is or poorly preserved. Most, if not all, infections are preventable if the fo ...
Bovine spongiform encephalopathy (BSE)
... BSE is a progressive, fatal disease of the nervous system of cattle. The disease has a long incubation period of four to five years and there is currently no treatment or vaccine for the disease. BSE is one of a group of diseases known as transmissible spongiform encephalopathy (TSE). Other TSEs incl ...
... BSE is a progressive, fatal disease of the nervous system of cattle. The disease has a long incubation period of four to five years and there is currently no treatment or vaccine for the disease. BSE is one of a group of diseases known as transmissible spongiform encephalopathy (TSE). Other TSEs incl ...
Rinderpest
... Either areas of necrosis and erosions, or congestion and haemorrhage in the mouth, intestines and upper respiratory tracts Highly engorged or grey discolouration of abomasum (epithelial necrosis of mucous membrane); pyloric region severely affected and shows congestion, petaechiation and oedema of t ...
... Either areas of necrosis and erosions, or congestion and haemorrhage in the mouth, intestines and upper respiratory tracts Highly engorged or grey discolouration of abomasum (epithelial necrosis of mucous membrane); pyloric region severely affected and shows congestion, petaechiation and oedema of t ...
Big Data Opportunities for Global Infectious Disease Surveillance
... ral surveillance by facilitating early warning of epidemiologically relevant environmental changes. Perhaps the most important development in relation to Big Data is the conceptual move from static to improving and evolving risk maps. Taking further our example of dengue mapping (Figure 1), the fir ...
... ral surveillance by facilitating early warning of epidemiologically relevant environmental changes. Perhaps the most important development in relation to Big Data is the conceptual move from static to improving and evolving risk maps. Taking further our example of dengue mapping (Figure 1), the fir ...
SMIDE Symposium Program-3
... Changes in precipitation, temperature, and other environmental variables have both direct effects (through drought, flood, and extreme weather events) and indirect effects (through changes in transmission and outbreaks, particularly diseases transmitted by mosquitoes, rodents, or water) on human hea ...
... Changes in precipitation, temperature, and other environmental variables have both direct effects (through drought, flood, and extreme weather events) and indirect effects (through changes in transmission and outbreaks, particularly diseases transmitted by mosquitoes, rodents, or water) on human hea ...
Viruses, Bacteria, and Your Health
... 1. eating, drinking utensils used by an infected person can transfer the viruses or bacteria to other people. ...
... 1. eating, drinking utensils used by an infected person can transfer the viruses or bacteria to other people. ...
Influenza A, H1N1 (swine flu)
... Symptoms of the Flu? Similar to symptoms of regular human flu: Fever, cough, sore throat, body aches, headache, chills and fatigue May include diarrhea and vomiting May cause more serious symptoms in individuals with chronic medical conditions ...
... Symptoms of the Flu? Similar to symptoms of regular human flu: Fever, cough, sore throat, body aches, headache, chills and fatigue May include diarrhea and vomiting May cause more serious symptoms in individuals with chronic medical conditions ...
MRSA (Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus Aureus)
... "Methicillin-Resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA)."National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases. National Institutes of Health Text, 08 Mar 2008. Web. 6 Apr 2015. Mayo Staff, Clinic. "MRSA Infection." Mayo Clinic. Mayo Clinic, 13 11 2012. Web. 6 Apr 2015. Reed, R Lwrence. Progression of M ...
... "Methicillin-Resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA)."National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases. National Institutes of Health Text, 08 Mar 2008. Web. 6 Apr 2015. Mayo Staff, Clinic. "MRSA Infection." Mayo Clinic. Mayo Clinic, 13 11 2012. Web. 6 Apr 2015. Reed, R Lwrence. Progression of M ...
Learning Outcomes International Intensive Infectious Diseases
... - Describe the pathogenic agents, the epidemiology and the pathogenesis - Outline the phases of the infection in relationship to pathogenesis - Suggest the best diagnostic approach - Recognize the signs and symptoms in relationship to the phase of the infection - Outline the appropriate diagnostic t ...
... - Describe the pathogenic agents, the epidemiology and the pathogenesis - Outline the phases of the infection in relationship to pathogenesis - Suggest the best diagnostic approach - Recognize the signs and symptoms in relationship to the phase of the infection - Outline the appropriate diagnostic t ...
Communicable diseases - PGGCG
... of infection. Patients remaining HBS Ag positive for more than 6 months, following acute hepatitis B infection are called chronic carriers. The chronic carrier state may persist for years and may lead to chronic liver disease. This mainly contaminated blood and blood fractions and less frequently ot ...
... of infection. Patients remaining HBS Ag positive for more than 6 months, following acute hepatitis B infection are called chronic carriers. The chronic carrier state may persist for years and may lead to chronic liver disease. This mainly contaminated blood and blood fractions and less frequently ot ...
Role of Molecular Epidemiology in Infectious Disease Surveillance
... such as serotype, biotype, phage-type, or antibiogram, have been used for many years. However, more recent methods that examine the relatedness of isolates at a molecular level have revolutionized our ability to differentiate among very close bacterial strains [1]. Epidemiologic methods with modern ...
... such as serotype, biotype, phage-type, or antibiogram, have been used for many years. However, more recent methods that examine the relatedness of isolates at a molecular level have revolutionized our ability to differentiate among very close bacterial strains [1]. Epidemiologic methods with modern ...
Viral haemorrhagic fevers in South Africa
... convalescence.[19,20] The incubation period is usually 1 - 5 days following tick bite and slightly longer following exposure to blood products. The pre-haemorrhagic phase is manifested by sudden onset of fever, muscle aches, back pain, headache, sore eyes and photophobia. As with all the VHFs there ...
... convalescence.[19,20] The incubation period is usually 1 - 5 days following tick bite and slightly longer following exposure to blood products. The pre-haemorrhagic phase is manifested by sudden onset of fever, muscle aches, back pain, headache, sore eyes and photophobia. As with all the VHFs there ...
Leptospirosis
Leptospirosis (also known as field fever, rat catcher's yellows, and pretibial fever among others names) is an infection caused by corkscrew-shaped bacteria called Leptospira. Symptoms can range from none to mild such as headaches, muscle pains, and fevers; to severe with bleeding from the lungs or meningitis. If the infection causes the person to turn yellow, have kidney failure and bleeding, it is then known as Weil's disease. If it causes lots of bleeding from the lungs it is known as severe pulmonary haemorrhage syndrome.Up to 13 different genetic types of Leptospira may cause disease in humans. It is transmitted by both wild and domestic animals. The most common animals that spread the disease are rodents. It is often transmitted by animal urine or by water or soil containing animal urine coming into contact with breaks in the skin, eyes, mouth, or nose. In the developing world the disease most commonly occurs in farmers and poor people who live in cities. In the developed world it most commonly occurs in those involved in outdoor activities in warm and wet areas of the world. Diagnosis is typically by looking for antibodies against the bacteria or finding its DNA in the blood.Efforts to prevent the disease include protective equipment to prevent contact when working with potentially infected animals, washing after this contact, and reducing rodents in areas people live and work. The antibiotic doxycycline, when used in an effort to prevent infection among travellers, is of unclear benefit. Vaccines for animals exist for certain type of Leptospira which may decrease the risk of spread to humans. Treatment if infected is with antibiotics such as: doxycycline, penicillin, or ceftriaxone. Weil's disease and severe pulmonary haemorrhage syndrome result in death rates greater than 10% and 50%, respectively, even with treatment.It is estimated that seven to ten million people are infected by leptospirosis a year. The number of deaths this causes is not clear. The disease is most common in tropical areas of the world but may occur anywhere. Outbreaks may occur in slums of the developing world. The disease was first described by Weil in 1886 in Germany. Animals who are infected may have no symptoms, mild symptoms, or severe symptoms. Symptoms may vary by the type of animal. In some animals Leptospira live in the reproductive tract, leading to transmission during mating.