Hepatitis B Facts: Testing and Vaccination
... • People with diabetes (type 1 and type 2) who are younger than 60 years of age • Injection-drug users, current or past • Household contacts of HBsAg-positive people • Residents and staff of facilities for developmentally challenged people • Healthcare and public safety workers with reasonably ...
... • People with diabetes (type 1 and type 2) who are younger than 60 years of age • Injection-drug users, current or past • Household contacts of HBsAg-positive people • Residents and staff of facilities for developmentally challenged people • Healthcare and public safety workers with reasonably ...
Thelazia Callipaeda and Eye Infections
... age-related macular degeneration) gave results similar to those existing in diseases such as AIDS, chronic obstructive pulmonary diseases, cardiac disorders and leukemia. In addition, blindness has profound psychological and socio-economic implications of the high cost of life of individuals and soc ...
... age-related macular degeneration) gave results similar to those existing in diseases such as AIDS, chronic obstructive pulmonary diseases, cardiac disorders and leukemia. In addition, blindness has profound psychological and socio-economic implications of the high cost of life of individuals and soc ...
Presentation on Histoplasmosis
... fragments and spores can be inhaled and may reach the lung alveoli. Macrophages (human phagocytic cells of the immune system) surround and engulf (phagocytosis) H. capsulatum, which then changes inside the macrophages to the yeast form in about 15-18 hours. In most cases, the macrophage response kil ...
... fragments and spores can be inhaled and may reach the lung alveoli. Macrophages (human phagocytic cells of the immune system) surround and engulf (phagocytosis) H. capsulatum, which then changes inside the macrophages to the yeast form in about 15-18 hours. In most cases, the macrophage response kil ...
The Bloodborne Pathogen Standard
... Hepatitis C (HCV) The Hepatitis C virus is a major cause of acute hepatitis and chronic liver disease, including cirrhosis and liver cancer. The number of new HCV infections has declined. Symptoms include jaundice, fatigue, dark urine, abdominal pain, loss of appetite, and nausea. ...
... Hepatitis C (HCV) The Hepatitis C virus is a major cause of acute hepatitis and chronic liver disease, including cirrhosis and liver cancer. The number of new HCV infections has declined. Symptoms include jaundice, fatigue, dark urine, abdominal pain, loss of appetite, and nausea. ...
The Bloodborne Pathogen Standard
... Hepatitis B (HBV) An estimated 1.25 million Americans are infected with the Hepatitis B virus. A Hepatitis B vaccine has been available since 1982, and has greatly reduced the disease among children and adolescents. HBV symptoms include jaundice, fatigue, abdominal pain, loss of appetite, nausea, v ...
... Hepatitis B (HBV) An estimated 1.25 million Americans are infected with the Hepatitis B virus. A Hepatitis B vaccine has been available since 1982, and has greatly reduced the disease among children and adolescents. HBV symptoms include jaundice, fatigue, abdominal pain, loss of appetite, nausea, v ...
International Travel Guide
... Description: A disease caused by Bacillus antracis, a spore bacterium. It can be cutaneous (skin), inhaled (lung), or gastrointestinal (digestive). Area of Risk: Is found globally in developing countries without veterinarian health programs. It is found in certain developing regions in Southern and ...
... Description: A disease caused by Bacillus antracis, a spore bacterium. It can be cutaneous (skin), inhaled (lung), or gastrointestinal (digestive). Area of Risk: Is found globally in developing countries without veterinarian health programs. It is found in certain developing regions in Southern and ...
Infection Prevention in the Classroom Setting
... Infectious diseases are spread indirectly through vehicles and vectors. Vehicle-borne transmission – Some infectious agents can linger on inanimate objects, such as desks, chairs, computer keyboards, doorknobs, faucets, toys, eating utensils, or clothing. – Example: Touching a pencil used by a per ...
... Infectious diseases are spread indirectly through vehicles and vectors. Vehicle-borne transmission – Some infectious agents can linger on inanimate objects, such as desks, chairs, computer keyboards, doorknobs, faucets, toys, eating utensils, or clothing. – Example: Touching a pencil used by a per ...
Infection Control Guide - Neighbourhood Houses Tasmania
... Better Health Channel Fact Sheet – Workplace Issues – Infection Control ...
... Better Health Channel Fact Sheet – Workplace Issues – Infection Control ...
Monitoring EU Emerging Infectious Disease Risk Due to Climate
... (VTEC) infections, for example. Higher water temperatures increase the growth rate of certain pathogens, such as Vibrio species that can cause food-borne outbreaks (seafood) or, on rare occasions, lead to severe necrotic ulcers, septicemia, and death in susceptible persons with wounds bathing in con ...
... (VTEC) infections, for example. Higher water temperatures increase the growth rate of certain pathogens, such as Vibrio species that can cause food-borne outbreaks (seafood) or, on rare occasions, lead to severe necrotic ulcers, septicemia, and death in susceptible persons with wounds bathing in con ...
Coccidia in the Intestines, Liver
... coccidia. Coccidia are commonly found in rabbits, but only rarely cause disease. As a result they are poorly understood by the rabbit owner, breeder and veterinarian alike. So much so that a local Humane Society shelter once euthanized all rabbits that were found to have the parasite, not knowing th ...
... coccidia. Coccidia are commonly found in rabbits, but only rarely cause disease. As a result they are poorly understood by the rabbit owner, breeder and veterinarian alike. So much so that a local Humane Society shelter once euthanized all rabbits that were found to have the parasite, not knowing th ...
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... 500+: The number of functions the liver performs. It helps fight infection, cleans toxins from the blood, manufactures proteins, controls blood sugar, clots blood and produces bile.1 The liver is the only organ that can regenerate itself. This makes it possible for one person to donate part of their ...
... 500+: The number of functions the liver performs. It helps fight infection, cleans toxins from the blood, manufactures proteins, controls blood sugar, clots blood and produces bile.1 The liver is the only organ that can regenerate itself. This makes it possible for one person to donate part of their ...
PDF - Medical Journal of Australia
... vaccination is that against yellow fever, and only for entry to certain countries if you have recently been in a designated yellow fever area.4 The typhoid and cholera vaccinations have been vastly improved, are administered orally and recommended for use only where the chances of contracting the di ...
... vaccination is that against yellow fever, and only for entry to certain countries if you have recently been in a designated yellow fever area.4 The typhoid and cholera vaccinations have been vastly improved, are administered orally and recommended for use only where the chances of contracting the di ...
Backyard Farm Animal Policy
... Many animals can bite. Aggressive animals should not be kept at child care facilities due to the risk for injury. Germs can be passed from the animal and can infect the bite area. Also called Bartonellosis, this bacteria causes fever, fatigue, and swollen lymph nodes. Cats can carry the bacteria and ...
... Many animals can bite. Aggressive animals should not be kept at child care facilities due to the risk for injury. Germs can be passed from the animal and can infect the bite area. Also called Bartonellosis, this bacteria causes fever, fatigue, and swollen lymph nodes. Cats can carry the bacteria and ...
Managing meningitis
... meningitis Meningitis can affect people of all ages and is an inflammation of the meninges (the membranes that cover the brain and spinal cord). The inflammation is usually caused by an infection with bacteria or viruses. Less commonly, it may be caused by other organisms. Bacteria and viruses that ...
... meningitis Meningitis can affect people of all ages and is an inflammation of the meninges (the membranes that cover the brain and spinal cord). The inflammation is usually caused by an infection with bacteria or viruses. Less commonly, it may be caused by other organisms. Bacteria and viruses that ...
rabiesintro - WordPress.com
... Transmitted through the bite or scratch of an infected animal or individual that comes in contact with infected saliva. Direct contact of saliva to mucous membranes can also cause infection On Average incubation is 1-3 months in human cases, though can be as little as less than one week to more th ...
... Transmitted through the bite or scratch of an infected animal or individual that comes in contact with infected saliva. Direct contact of saliva to mucous membranes can also cause infection On Average incubation is 1-3 months in human cases, though can be as little as less than one week to more th ...
Virginia 1992-1999
... Measure only raised area, not redness Measure across the widest area The diameter of the raised area should be measured • Measure and report results in millimeters ...
... Measure only raised area, not redness Measure across the widest area The diameter of the raised area should be measured • Measure and report results in millimeters ...
Animal and Human Bites of the Hand
... Rabies is an extremely rare but fatal infection which may result from an animal bite. In the United States, unlike the rest of the world, wild animals such as bats, skunks, raccoons, and foxes spread more than 90% of rabies infection. Report animal bites to your public health department. They may as ...
... Rabies is an extremely rare but fatal infection which may result from an animal bite. In the United States, unlike the rest of the world, wild animals such as bats, skunks, raccoons, and foxes spread more than 90% of rabies infection. Report animal bites to your public health department. They may as ...
disinfection - Jungle Cat World
... Biosafety is defined here as the application of knowledge, techniques and equipment to prevent animal and environmental exposure to potentially infectious agents or biohazards. A biological hazard (biohazard) is any microorganism, cell culture or endoparasite (such as bacteria, viruses, protozoa, fu ...
... Biosafety is defined here as the application of knowledge, techniques and equipment to prevent animal and environmental exposure to potentially infectious agents or biohazards. A biological hazard (biohazard) is any microorganism, cell culture or endoparasite (such as bacteria, viruses, protozoa, fu ...
disinfection - Jungle Cat World
... Biosafety is defined here as the application of knowledge, techniques and equipment to prevent animal and environmental exposure to potentially infectious agents or biohazards. A biological hazard (biohazard) is any microorganism, cell culture or endoparasite (such as bacteria, viruses, protozoa, fu ...
... Biosafety is defined here as the application of knowledge, techniques and equipment to prevent animal and environmental exposure to potentially infectious agents or biohazards. A biological hazard (biohazard) is any microorganism, cell culture or endoparasite (such as bacteria, viruses, protozoa, fu ...
Communicable Diseases Manual
... a. Symptoms: Onset is often insidious. Symptoms include fatigue, anorexia, vague abdominal discomfort, joint pain, nausea, vomiting, and jaundice; when present, fever may be mild. Many cases are asymptomatic. b. Differential Diagnosis: Other causes of viral and non-viral hepatitis. c. Diagnosis Acut ...
... a. Symptoms: Onset is often insidious. Symptoms include fatigue, anorexia, vague abdominal discomfort, joint pain, nausea, vomiting, and jaundice; when present, fever may be mild. Many cases are asymptomatic. b. Differential Diagnosis: Other causes of viral and non-viral hepatitis. c. Diagnosis Acut ...
Application of SIR epidemiological model: new trends
... pneumonia, resulting in acute respiratory distress and sometimes death. The SARS epidemic originated in China, in late 2002. Although the Chinese government tried to control the the outbreak of the SARS epidemic without the awareness of the World Health Organization (WHO), it continued to spread. In ...
... pneumonia, resulting in acute respiratory distress and sometimes death. The SARS epidemic originated in China, in late 2002. Although the Chinese government tried to control the the outbreak of the SARS epidemic without the awareness of the World Health Organization (WHO), it continued to spread. In ...
Factors that make an infectious disease outbreak
... in early 2003 caused at least 800 deaths and substantial morbidity and had a significant economic cost for the worse affected countries (1–4). Despite rapid early spread, the epidemic eventually was contained, reflecting in part a highly effective global public health response. However, containment ...
... in early 2003 caused at least 800 deaths and substantial morbidity and had a significant economic cost for the worse affected countries (1–4). Despite rapid early spread, the epidemic eventually was contained, reflecting in part a highly effective global public health response. However, containment ...
Zoonotic aspects of vector-borne infections
... caused epizootic outbreaks; human cases were rare and not serious. In 1977, there were widespread epizootic outbreaks in the Nile delta where many human fatalities were reported (7). The virus also struck the island of Madagascar in 1990/1991 (8). In 2000, it occurred outside the African continent, ...
... caused epizootic outbreaks; human cases were rare and not serious. In 1977, there were widespread epizootic outbreaks in the Nile delta where many human fatalities were reported (7). The virus also struck the island of Madagascar in 1990/1991 (8). In 2000, it occurred outside the African continent, ...
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.