Outline of the Public Health Course
... AIDS due to HIV infection Effects of immunodeficiencies i. Increased susceptibility to infection ii. Increased incidence of certain malignancies iii. Increased incidence of autoimmunity Autoimmune diseases Mechanisms for breakdown of natural tolerance Types of autoimmune disease i. ...
... AIDS due to HIV infection Effects of immunodeficiencies i. Increased susceptibility to infection ii. Increased incidence of certain malignancies iii. Increased incidence of autoimmunity Autoimmune diseases Mechanisms for breakdown of natural tolerance Types of autoimmune disease i. ...
REFERENCES
... ovoid organisms, sometimes typically narrow-based [1, 4]. Treatment is only proven to be effective in severe pulmonary and disseminated forms. The agent of choice is amphotericin B for the most severe syndromes. It is recommended to use the liposomal form rather than the deoxycholate because of the ...
... ovoid organisms, sometimes typically narrow-based [1, 4]. Treatment is only proven to be effective in severe pulmonary and disseminated forms. The agent of choice is amphotericin B for the most severe syndromes. It is recommended to use the liposomal form rather than the deoxycholate because of the ...
Controversy continues to fuel the “Lyme War”
... Each of these forms is affected by different types of antibiotics.If an antibiotic targets the bacterium’s cell wall,the spirochete will quickly morph into a cell-wall-deficient form or cyst form to evade the chemical enemy. Borrelia burgdorferi has an in vitro replication cycle of about seven days, ...
... Each of these forms is affected by different types of antibiotics.If an antibiotic targets the bacterium’s cell wall,the spirochete will quickly morph into a cell-wall-deficient form or cyst form to evade the chemical enemy. Borrelia burgdorferi has an in vitro replication cycle of about seven days, ...
A Preventive Cytokine Treatment of the Viral Infectious Bursal
... that cytokine administration generates an augmented resistance to other viruses different to IBDV. For example, oral administration of chicken IFN-α inhibits avian influenza virus replication (Meng et al., 2011). In other economically relevant animals, such as cattle, the same cytokines were used in ...
... that cytokine administration generates an augmented resistance to other viruses different to IBDV. For example, oral administration of chicken IFN-α inhibits avian influenza virus replication (Meng et al., 2011). In other economically relevant animals, such as cattle, the same cytokines were used in ...
S. pyogenes
... Identification: bile solubility, optochin sensitivity, etc. for differentiation from other a-hemolytic streptococci. Additional biochemical, serologic or molecular diagnostic tests for a definitive identification. Antigen detection: detect pneumococcal C polysaccharide (teichoic acid; type-specific) ...
... Identification: bile solubility, optochin sensitivity, etc. for differentiation from other a-hemolytic streptococci. Additional biochemical, serologic or molecular diagnostic tests for a definitive identification. Antigen detection: detect pneumococcal C polysaccharide (teichoic acid; type-specific) ...
Blood Borne Pathogens - York University Human Resources
... Cleanup of such biological materials may be a result of an accident or due to poor hygiene practices. Incidents that involve urine, feces, vomit, or blood body fluids may contain infectious materials, and must be handled following universal precautions. It is important to clean and then sanitize ...
... Cleanup of such biological materials may be a result of an accident or due to poor hygiene practices. Incidents that involve urine, feces, vomit, or blood body fluids may contain infectious materials, and must be handled following universal precautions. It is important to clean and then sanitize ...
Keratoconjunctivitis (Pinkeye) in Goats UNP-88 Introduction
... day) has been reported as effective. If the infection is caused by Chlamydia, treat with penicillin. Applying the antibiotic ointment Terramycin to eyes has been shown to be very effective. Prevent contamination of the entire herd by feeding and treating sick animals after feeding healthy animals. A ...
... day) has been reported as effective. If the infection is caused by Chlamydia, treat with penicillin. Applying the antibiotic ointment Terramycin to eyes has been shown to be very effective. Prevent contamination of the entire herd by feeding and treating sick animals after feeding healthy animals. A ...
unmet needs and research priorities
... as an Emerging Infectious Pathogen by the NIH, there remains a paucity of information about roseolovirus infections, and the full spectrum of diseases caused by roseoloviruses is not known. Limited understanding of their pathogenesis has slowed development of antiviral agents and therapeutic strateg ...
... as an Emerging Infectious Pathogen by the NIH, there remains a paucity of information about roseolovirus infections, and the full spectrum of diseases caused by roseoloviruses is not known. Limited understanding of their pathogenesis has slowed development of antiviral agents and therapeutic strateg ...
Slide 1 - Doctors2Be
... • Is characterized by segmental inflammation and , thrombosis of medium-sized and small arteries, principally the tibial and radial arteries • Sometimes secondarily extending to veins and nerves of the extremities. • Affects heavy cigarette-smoking men and women usually before age 35 in most cases. ...
... • Is characterized by segmental inflammation and , thrombosis of medium-sized and small arteries, principally the tibial and radial arteries • Sometimes secondarily extending to veins and nerves of the extremities. • Affects heavy cigarette-smoking men and women usually before age 35 in most cases. ...
1 SIGNS, SYMPTOMS AND EFFECTS OF PLANT DISEASES
... Plant diseases are caused by both infectious (fungi, bacteria, viruses and nematodes) and non infectious agents (mineral deficiency, sun burns etc). Infectious plant diseases are caused by living organisms that attack and obtain their nutrition from the plant they infect. The parasitic organism that ...
... Plant diseases are caused by both infectious (fungi, bacteria, viruses and nematodes) and non infectious agents (mineral deficiency, sun burns etc). Infectious plant diseases are caused by living organisms that attack and obtain their nutrition from the plant they infect. The parasitic organism that ...
Leprosy Powerpoint
... • Is clinical, by finding signs of leprosy and supported with the use of acid-fast bacilli smear or skin biopsy • But this is contingent on experienced histopathologist • What doctors typically look for include: anaesthesia of skin lesions, and peripheral nerve thickening and tenderness • There is n ...
... • Is clinical, by finding signs of leprosy and supported with the use of acid-fast bacilli smear or skin biopsy • But this is contingent on experienced histopathologist • What doctors typically look for include: anaesthesia of skin lesions, and peripheral nerve thickening and tenderness • There is n ...
The Neuropsychiatric Manifestations of Lyme Disease and Other
... Infectious agents likely determine more neurodevelopmental disorders and other chronic conditions than currently appreciated. The inability to detect an agent does not rule out infectious etiology. Existing tools and methods may not be sensitive enough to link known agents with chronic disease. They ...
... Infectious agents likely determine more neurodevelopmental disorders and other chronic conditions than currently appreciated. The inability to detect an agent does not rule out infectious etiology. Existing tools and methods may not be sensitive enough to link known agents with chronic disease. They ...
causes of diffuse alveolar hemorrhage
... • Recombinant activated human factor VIIsuccessful in several case reports of treating alveolar hemorrhage due to allogenic hematopoietic stem cell transplantation, ANCA associated vascullitis, SLE or antiphospholipid syndrome. ...
... • Recombinant activated human factor VIIsuccessful in several case reports of treating alveolar hemorrhage due to allogenic hematopoietic stem cell transplantation, ANCA associated vascullitis, SLE or antiphospholipid syndrome. ...
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... • The total number of people dying from chronic diseases is twice the number of people dying from infectious diseases including HIV/AIDS. • 80% of mortality from chronic disease occurs in low and middle income countries • The poor are more vulnerable to chronic disease because of increased exposure ...
... • The total number of people dying from chronic diseases is twice the number of people dying from infectious diseases including HIV/AIDS. • 80% of mortality from chronic disease occurs in low and middle income countries • The poor are more vulnerable to chronic disease because of increased exposure ...
Slide 1
... • People in Devon who have been affected have only suffered mild flu like symptoms. • The number of people accessing antiviral collection points continues to fall. • The virus is not becoming more severe or developing resistance to antivirals. • There are 11 antiviral collection points currently ope ...
... • People in Devon who have been affected have only suffered mild flu like symptoms. • The number of people accessing antiviral collection points continues to fall. • The virus is not becoming more severe or developing resistance to antivirals. • There are 11 antiviral collection points currently ope ...
Virus Control Begins on the Pig Farm
... barrier cream. Workers and visitors may also use disposable disinfectant wipes to cleanse hands and arms before applying barrier cream. • When moving from one area of the farm to another, spray rubber boots thoroughly before and after entry with a disinfectant degreaser. Restrict access to live ani ...
... barrier cream. Workers and visitors may also use disposable disinfectant wipes to cleanse hands and arms before applying barrier cream. • When moving from one area of the farm to another, spray rubber boots thoroughly before and after entry with a disinfectant degreaser. Restrict access to live ani ...
Chapter 12 Supplement
... Literally hundreds of diseases are transmissible from animals to humans; these are collectively known as zoonoses or zoonotic diseases (see Table 11-2 in Chapter 11 in the text). Transmission from animals to humans occurs by many routes, including direct contact, scratch, bite, inhalation, contact w ...
... Literally hundreds of diseases are transmissible from animals to humans; these are collectively known as zoonoses or zoonotic diseases (see Table 11-2 in Chapter 11 in the text). Transmission from animals to humans occurs by many routes, including direct contact, scratch, bite, inhalation, contact w ...
Slide 1
... analgesic because Morphine can cause spasms. Cholestyramine (Questran) is used for severe cases of pruritus: Binds the bile salts to hasten excretion through the feces. Chenodeoxycholic acid (CDCA) and urodoxycholic acid (UDCA) are oral dissolution medications ...
... analgesic because Morphine can cause spasms. Cholestyramine (Questran) is used for severe cases of pruritus: Binds the bile salts to hasten excretion through the feces. Chenodeoxycholic acid (CDCA) and urodoxycholic acid (UDCA) are oral dissolution medications ...
18007 Demonstrate knowledge of common diseases of poultry, and
... evidence is required for at least two diseases. ...
... evidence is required for at least two diseases. ...
Keeping Safe
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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.