What Is The common cold? What Is The Flu?
... The Common Cold vs The Flu The common cold and the flu (influenza) can sometimes be confused for one another. Both are caused by viruses and both have seasons that start in late fall (the common cold also appears in late spring).1 Not to mention, both can have similar symptoms. Even with these simil ...
... The Common Cold vs The Flu The common cold and the flu (influenza) can sometimes be confused for one another. Both are caused by viruses and both have seasons that start in late fall (the common cold also appears in late spring).1 Not to mention, both can have similar symptoms. Even with these simil ...
EPONYMS IN DERMATOLOGY LITERATURE LINKED TO
... after scientists from all over the world. In this communication, we shall highlight on selected eponyms linked to Norway in dermatology literature. Norway has a population of about 5 million and it is the second least densely populated country in Europe. Yet, it was, and still the birthplace for gre ...
... after scientists from all over the world. In this communication, we shall highlight on selected eponyms linked to Norway in dermatology literature. Norway has a population of about 5 million and it is the second least densely populated country in Europe. Yet, it was, and still the birthplace for gre ...
Infection Control Induction Program 2009
... An infection occurs when invading microorganisms cause ill health ...
... An infection occurs when invading microorganisms cause ill health ...
the pet health library - Bardstown Veterinary Clinic
... Furthermore, the next most common infectious agents after herpes and calicivirus are Chlamydophila felis (formerly known as Chlamydia psittaci) and Bordetella bronchiseptica, both organisms that are sensitive to the tetracycline family such as doxycycline. For this reason, when antibiotics are selec ...
... Furthermore, the next most common infectious agents after herpes and calicivirus are Chlamydophila felis (formerly known as Chlamydia psittaci) and Bordetella bronchiseptica, both organisms that are sensitive to the tetracycline family such as doxycycline. For this reason, when antibiotics are selec ...
Burton`s Microbiology for the Health Sciences Burton`s Microbiology
... Primary Versus Secondary Infections • One infectious disease may commonly follow another; in such cases, the first disease is referred to as a primary infection and the second disease is referred to as a secondary infection. ...
... Primary Versus Secondary Infections • One infectious disease may commonly follow another; in such cases, the first disease is referred to as a primary infection and the second disease is referred to as a secondary infection. ...
Lyme Disease - Maine Pharmacy Association
... variety of different causes • Serologic testing can be misleading Negative in up to 60% of patients with early infection Western Blot must be used for confirmation ...
... variety of different causes • Serologic testing can be misleading Negative in up to 60% of patients with early infection Western Blot must be used for confirmation ...
annual report
... anniversary along with a new home. As you read this report, you’ll learn more about our achievements and plans for the future. In 2011, I joined IDRI because I believe in this organization’s unique, high-impact approach to global health. The result is solutions – in the form of products – for millio ...
... anniversary along with a new home. As you read this report, you’ll learn more about our achievements and plans for the future. In 2011, I joined IDRI because I believe in this organization’s unique, high-impact approach to global health. The result is solutions – in the form of products – for millio ...
Sarcoptic Mange - the Bilton Veterinary Centre
... Can it spread to humans? There is some debate to this question – the exact species of mite that causes canine Sarcoptic mange is Sarcoptes scabei canis. The species that causes human mange (called Scabies) is Sarcoptes scabei hominis. It is thought that the canine mite may try to colonise humans, bu ...
... Can it spread to humans? There is some debate to this question – the exact species of mite that causes canine Sarcoptic mange is Sarcoptes scabei canis. The species that causes human mange (called Scabies) is Sarcoptes scabei hominis. It is thought that the canine mite may try to colonise humans, bu ...
Meningitis in schools
... illness and the different types of meningitis; the vaccines available and the steps which should be taken when an outbreak occurs. It also draws attention to sources of further guidance on matters such as symptoms and diagnosis. What is meningitis? Meningitis is inflammation of the membranes that su ...
... illness and the different types of meningitis; the vaccines available and the steps which should be taken when an outbreak occurs. It also draws attention to sources of further guidance on matters such as symptoms and diagnosis. What is meningitis? Meningitis is inflammation of the membranes that su ...
Preventing disease spread within your farm
... • Sub-clinically affected animals: Animals can be infected without appearing ill (their performance may be reduced). Sub-clinically affected animals can only be identified using diagnostic tests and closely monitoring performance. An example of this is a cow with a high somatic cell count. She may ...
... • Sub-clinically affected animals: Animals can be infected without appearing ill (their performance may be reduced). Sub-clinically affected animals can only be identified using diagnostic tests and closely monitoring performance. An example of this is a cow with a high somatic cell count. She may ...
Activity: Can You Identify Disease in Bone?
... In the cases below, tuberculosis is evident in the spinal columns of two individuals. ...
... In the cases below, tuberculosis is evident in the spinal columns of two individuals. ...
RNA interference (RNAi) as a possible control of whirling disease in
... of the fish, and deformation of head and spinal column (Hedrick et al. 1998). As there is no successful treatment to whirling disease up to now, affected fishes subjected to destruction. The development of an effective control and prevention method will diminish the economic losses in salmonid fish ...
... of the fish, and deformation of head and spinal column (Hedrick et al. 1998). As there is no successful treatment to whirling disease up to now, affected fishes subjected to destruction. The development of an effective control and prevention method will diminish the economic losses in salmonid fish ...
Please Vote - HIV Care Management Initiative
... Adapted with permission from Aberg JA, Gallant JE, Anderson J, et al., Primary care guidelines for the management of persons infected with human immunodeficiency virus: recommendations of the HIV Medicine Association of the Infectious Diseases Society of America CLIN INFECT DIS 2004;39(5):609-29 (pu ...
... Adapted with permission from Aberg JA, Gallant JE, Anderson J, et al., Primary care guidelines for the management of persons infected with human immunodeficiency virus: recommendations of the HIV Medicine Association of the Infectious Diseases Society of America CLIN INFECT DIS 2004;39(5):609-29 (pu ...
ILAR Journal - Laboratory Animal Boards Study Group
... Currently there is no prophylaxis or vaccine available. There is a hamster model. Other Emerging Viruses Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome (SARS) Currently there are 12 candidate vaccines in development. Reports of SARS infection in cynomologus macaques are proving controversial, and other animal ...
... Currently there is no prophylaxis or vaccine available. There is a hamster model. Other Emerging Viruses Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome (SARS) Currently there are 12 candidate vaccines in development. Reports of SARS infection in cynomologus macaques are proving controversial, and other animal ...
Distribution and Impacts of Tasmanian Devil Facial Tumor Disease
... od—a similar decline rate as indicated by the mark-recapture data for Mt. William, which lies in this region. Figure 4 shows the mean number of sightings per 10 km of the spotlight transects, aggregated into five regions. This is a much coarser level of aggregation than was used to derive the interp ...
... od—a similar decline rate as indicated by the mark-recapture data for Mt. William, which lies in this region. Figure 4 shows the mean number of sightings per 10 km of the spotlight transects, aggregated into five regions. This is a much coarser level of aggregation than was used to derive the interp ...
Investigating Outbreaks - Home
... spread from a water source for an extended period of time. Note that the typical incubation period for cholera is 1--3 days that the duration of this outbreak was more than 1 month. ...
... spread from a water source for an extended period of time. Note that the typical incubation period for cholera is 1--3 days that the duration of this outbreak was more than 1 month. ...
Chapter 14
... – Remain in the body for short period – Found in the same regions as resident microbiota – Cannot persist in the body – Competition from other microorganisms – Elimination by the body’s defense cells – Chemical or physical changes in the body ...
... – Remain in the body for short period – Found in the same regions as resident microbiota – Cannot persist in the body – Competition from other microorganisms – Elimination by the body’s defense cells – Chemical or physical changes in the body ...
Protecting Workers from Occupational Exposure to Zika Virus
... her fetus potentially resulting in microcephaly, other brain abnormalities, eye defects, hearing deficits, and impaired growth ...
... her fetus potentially resulting in microcephaly, other brain abnormalities, eye defects, hearing deficits, and impaired growth ...
Can you get TB from animals?
... In which part of SA would you find the highest concentrations of animals infected with BTB? In buffalo, the highest published prevalence estimates in South Africa come from Hluhluwe iMfolozi Park, where certain regions have shown prevalence estimates of up to 55%. How are animals tested for BTB, an ...
... In which part of SA would you find the highest concentrations of animals infected with BTB? In buffalo, the highest published prevalence estimates in South Africa come from Hluhluwe iMfolozi Park, where certain regions have shown prevalence estimates of up to 55%. How are animals tested for BTB, an ...
SUPPLEMENTAL TABLE 1: Preventive Services Recommended for
... Previously reported compliance Young children: 41-55% of days covered)5,6 Infants: 40% filled antibiotic prescription in first 12 weeks of life7 ...
... Previously reported compliance Young children: 41-55% of days covered)5,6 Infants: 40% filled antibiotic prescription in first 12 weeks of life7 ...
“living together” Symbiosis Phoresis
... Arthropodes: insects, ticks and mites which either are parasitic or transmit parasites as vectors (we only have time to discuss the most important groups causing human and some animal disease, there are many additional parasites outside these groups) ...
... Arthropodes: insects, ticks and mites which either are parasitic or transmit parasites as vectors (we only have time to discuss the most important groups causing human and some animal disease, there are many additional parasites outside these groups) ...
The “best” diagnostic test
... other. Efforts to enhance sensitivity may decrease specificity, and efforts to enhance specificity may decrease sensitivity. If a test was 100% sensitive and 100% positive, it would be a perfect test. Unfortunately, there are very few perfect diagnostic tests in the world, and we have to settle for ...
... other. Efforts to enhance sensitivity may decrease specificity, and efforts to enhance specificity may decrease sensitivity. If a test was 100% sensitive and 100% positive, it would be a perfect test. Unfortunately, there are very few perfect diagnostic tests in the world, and we have to settle for ...
Meningococcal Meningitis
... Naso-oropharyngeal swabs, stool, cerebrospinal fluid, blood, and serum ...
... Naso-oropharyngeal swabs, stool, cerebrospinal fluid, blood, and serum ...
Hazard identification The disease hazards associated with the
... available on-line at www.oie.int). This enables comparison between the animal health status of two countries in relation to specific animal diseases (for both livestock and wildlife) for trade purposes. The data-base is based on regular reporting by member countries to the OIE as part of the OIE’s r ...
... available on-line at www.oie.int). This enables comparison between the animal health status of two countries in relation to specific animal diseases (for both livestock and wildlife) for trade purposes. The data-base is based on regular reporting by member countries to the OIE as part of the OIE’s r ...
Syphilis and Gonorrhea:
... -A papule is a circular, solid elevation of skin with no visible fluid, varying in size from a pinhead to less than 5 to 10 mm in diameter. ...
... -A papule is a circular, solid elevation of skin with no visible fluid, varying in size from a pinhead to less than 5 to 10 mm in diameter. ...
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.