Pandemic Influenza Risk Communication Excerpt
... A pandemic, or worldwide outbreak of a new influenza virus, could dwarf this impact by overwhelming our health and medical capabilities, potentially resulting in hundreds of thousands of deaths, millions of hospitalizations, and hundreds of billions of dollars in direct and indirect costs. This Stra ...
... A pandemic, or worldwide outbreak of a new influenza virus, could dwarf this impact by overwhelming our health and medical capabilities, potentially resulting in hundreds of thousands of deaths, millions of hospitalizations, and hundreds of billions of dollars in direct and indirect costs. This Stra ...
ANTIBIOTIC MAXIMALISM - American Lyme Disease Foundation
... LLMD-protection laws. Though such legislation has mostly been limited to the geographic regions most affected by Lyme disease,27 similar laws are being considered by other states28 as non-standard Lyme disease practice has become a nationwide phenomenon.29 These statutes demonstrate the irrational p ...
... LLMD-protection laws. Though such legislation has mostly been limited to the geographic regions most affected by Lyme disease,27 similar laws are being considered by other states28 as non-standard Lyme disease practice has become a nationwide phenomenon.29 These statutes demonstrate the irrational p ...
CMV
... Infection with CMV is ubiquitous, occurring in all populations and socioeconomic groups throughout the year without any seasonal variation. Person-to-person transmission of CMV occurs by close contact with infected body fluids and secretions. CMV can be isolated from body tissues and fluids such as ...
... Infection with CMV is ubiquitous, occurring in all populations and socioeconomic groups throughout the year without any seasonal variation. Person-to-person transmission of CMV occurs by close contact with infected body fluids and secretions. CMV can be isolated from body tissues and fluids such as ...
MRSA Wk 4
... to a study by Rupak Datta and Susan S Huang (2008); “Individuals who are known to have harbored MRSA for > 1 year are at high risk for subsequent MRSA morbidity and mortality and should be considered to be targets for intervention…” In 2008 it was estimated that 94,000 people developed a serious MRS ...
... to a study by Rupak Datta and Susan S Huang (2008); “Individuals who are known to have harbored MRSA for > 1 year are at high risk for subsequent MRSA morbidity and mortality and should be considered to be targets for intervention…” In 2008 it was estimated that 94,000 people developed a serious MRS ...
Spread and Control of Rift Valley Fever virus after accidental
... possible introduction of new vector species which may persist in the new area due to climate changes, we studied the transmission possibilities of RVFV after accidental introduction in the Netherlands. For this purpose, a mathematical model was developed to study (1) the probability of a RVF outbrea ...
... possible introduction of new vector species which may persist in the new area due to climate changes, we studied the transmission possibilities of RVFV after accidental introduction in the Netherlands. For this purpose, a mathematical model was developed to study (1) the probability of a RVF outbrea ...
Flu Home Care Guide
... You have probably heard of the flu, and you may have even had it before. The flu, also called seasonal flu or influenza, is one of the most common human infectious diseases. Infectious diseases are caused by germs (microorganisms). The germ that causes the flu is the influenza virus. The flu affects ...
... You have probably heard of the flu, and you may have even had it before. The flu, also called seasonal flu or influenza, is one of the most common human infectious diseases. Infectious diseases are caused by germs (microorganisms). The germ that causes the flu is the influenza virus. The flu affects ...
emerging infectious disease as a proximate cause of amphibian
... reached stage 42 and began to metamorphose, the amount of water in each container was reduced to 0.25 L and further reduced to 0.125 L when tadpoles reached stage 44. Beginning at stage 45, 10 1–2-week-old crickets were added to each tank for food twice weekly. Mortality rates of experimentally infe ...
... reached stage 42 and began to metamorphose, the amount of water in each container was reduced to 0.25 L and further reduced to 0.125 L when tadpoles reached stage 44. Beginning at stage 45, 10 1–2-week-old crickets were added to each tank for food twice weekly. Mortality rates of experimentally infe ...
Epidemiology Contact Investigation - Center for Leadership in Public
... • Review known exposure to the disease (who, where, when) or knowledge of anyone with similar symptoms. • Obtain any past hospitalization(s) and/or treatment for the disease (name, admission and discharge date[s], treating physician). • Review the appropriate disease-related symptoms, including onse ...
... • Review known exposure to the disease (who, where, when) or knowledge of anyone with similar symptoms. • Obtain any past hospitalization(s) and/or treatment for the disease (name, admission and discharge date[s], treating physician). • Review the appropriate disease-related symptoms, including onse ...
Coding Clinic clarifies SIRS query questions
... [in the Definitions document] is specific for sepsis. A high cardiac output is commonly observed following major surgical procedures or multiple traumas. Arterial hypotension can be caused by many conditions other than sepsis, such as acute left ventricular failure secondary to acute myocardial infa ...
... [in the Definitions document] is specific for sepsis. A high cardiac output is commonly observed following major surgical procedures or multiple traumas. Arterial hypotension can be caused by many conditions other than sepsis, such as acute left ventricular failure secondary to acute myocardial infa ...
Treatment Guidelines for Antimicrobial Use in Common
... Emergence of antimicrobial resistance(AMR) in pathogens of public health importance is globally recognised as a threat to human health. It is well known that Infections caused by antimicrobial-resistant micro-organisms in hospitals are associated with increased morbidity, mortality and healthcare co ...
... Emergence of antimicrobial resistance(AMR) in pathogens of public health importance is globally recognised as a threat to human health. It is well known that Infections caused by antimicrobial-resistant micro-organisms in hospitals are associated with increased morbidity, mortality and healthcare co ...
PDF printable version of Appendix 4: Commonly asked questions
... routinely recommended, with the exception of specific recommendations for meningococcal B vaccine in infants <2 years of age (refer to 4.10 Meningococcal disease). However, if an infant, child or adult has a fever of >38.5°C following vaccination or has pain at the injection site, paracetamol can be ...
... routinely recommended, with the exception of specific recommendations for meningococcal B vaccine in infants <2 years of age (refer to 4.10 Meningococcal disease). However, if an infant, child or adult has a fever of >38.5°C following vaccination or has pain at the injection site, paracetamol can be ...
Assessing the Role of Ultrasound to Determine
... Dengue is the most significant mosquito-borne viral disease in the world today. Approximately 3 billion people worldwide live in areas at risk for transmission of the dengue flavivirus by the Aedes aegypti mosquito, and an estimated 100 million people worldwide are infected with the virus each year. ...
... Dengue is the most significant mosquito-borne viral disease in the world today. Approximately 3 billion people worldwide live in areas at risk for transmission of the dengue flavivirus by the Aedes aegypti mosquito, and an estimated 100 million people worldwide are infected with the virus each year. ...
What is a pathogen? Toward a process view of host
... however, are subject to change as some residential microorganisms have the ability to protect against some invaders while at the same time causing disease.41 The relation between a host and its microbial communities is now being investigated using metagenomics tools and in light of the concept of ‘m ...
... however, are subject to change as some residential microorganisms have the ability to protect against some invaders while at the same time causing disease.41 The relation between a host and its microbial communities is now being investigated using metagenomics tools and in light of the concept of ‘m ...
Powerpoint - Silver Cross EMS System
... against measles. Measles cases in the United States occur as a result of importations by people who were infected while in other countries and from transmission that may occur from those importations. Measles is more likely to spread and cause outbreaks in U.S. communities where groups of people are ...
... against measles. Measles cases in the United States occur as a result of importations by people who were infected while in other countries and from transmission that may occur from those importations. Measles is more likely to spread and cause outbreaks in U.S. communities where groups of people are ...
Primary cicatricial alopecia
... Since the causes are mostly unknown, therapy has remained empiric and nonspecific ...
... Since the causes are mostly unknown, therapy has remained empiric and nonspecific ...
Mycoplasma
... flock may become infected if exposed to this “recovered” bird. Unfortunately this is often the case when dealing with the pathogenic bacteria Mycoplasma. Understanding these types of subtitles is essential toward keeping a healthy flock and reducing the risk of Mycoplasma infection. Mycoplasma is a ...
... flock may become infected if exposed to this “recovered” bird. Unfortunately this is often the case when dealing with the pathogenic bacteria Mycoplasma. Understanding these types of subtitles is essential toward keeping a healthy flock and reducing the risk of Mycoplasma infection. Mycoplasma is a ...
Proceedings One Health Rabies and Other Risks from
... Symposium at OIE’s headquarters and I would especially highlight the importance of the collaborative efforts with the World Small Animal Veterinary Association (WSAVA), which plays a key role in promoting the ‘One Health’ concept and the permanent link between human health, animal health and the ...
... Symposium at OIE’s headquarters and I would especially highlight the importance of the collaborative efforts with the World Small Animal Veterinary Association (WSAVA), which plays a key role in promoting the ‘One Health’ concept and the permanent link between human health, animal health and the ...
a survey of the status of malaria in guyana and treatments
... the population more on malaria and its effects and make treatment more readily available. Malaria is one of the leading cause of deaths worldwide. It occurs in tropical and subtropical countries where the distribution is determined by the presence of the anopheles mosquito and appropriate temperatur ...
... the population more on malaria and its effects and make treatment more readily available. Malaria is one of the leading cause of deaths worldwide. It occurs in tropical and subtropical countries where the distribution is determined by the presence of the anopheles mosquito and appropriate temperatur ...
prevelence and control measures of infectious bovine rhinotracheitis
... Adult animals mostly suffer from subclinical forms of this disease, genital pathology or sterility in cows and heifers (Weiblen et al., 1992; Oirschot et al., 1993). For this reason, this disease also is referred as infectious pustulous vulvovaginitis (IPV) or infectious balanopostitis (IBP). Diagno ...
... Adult animals mostly suffer from subclinical forms of this disease, genital pathology or sterility in cows and heifers (Weiblen et al., 1992; Oirschot et al., 1993). For this reason, this disease also is referred as infectious pustulous vulvovaginitis (IPV) or infectious balanopostitis (IBP). Diagno ...
SARS article group 1 - ismarul-epid
... an acquaintance staying on the 9th floor of the hotel where the Guangdong physician was a guest. By March 5, secondary probable SARS cases were identified among health care workers in Hanoi, and subsequently 63 people were infected. On April 28, the WHO removed Vietnam from the list of affected area ...
... an acquaintance staying on the 9th floor of the hotel where the Guangdong physician was a guest. By March 5, secondary probable SARS cases were identified among health care workers in Hanoi, and subsequently 63 people were infected. On April 28, the WHO removed Vietnam from the list of affected area ...
Emerging Pathogens in Meat and Poultry
... persisted for decades. New, often more virulent strains of existing disease agents continue to emerge, along with previously unknown pathogens such as the Middle East respiratory syndrome coronavirus (MERS-CoV). When such truly new pathogens emerge in one part of the world, many questions remain ini ...
... persisted for decades. New, often more virulent strains of existing disease agents continue to emerge, along with previously unknown pathogens such as the Middle East respiratory syndrome coronavirus (MERS-CoV). When such truly new pathogens emerge in one part of the world, many questions remain ini ...
Infection and immune response against Leishmania infantum
... paradigm of Th1-Th2 adaptive immune responses in the late nineteen eighties, were identified in the experimental infection of laboratory mice with L. major (SACKS & NOBEN-TRAUTH, 2002). Besides their key role in immunology, research in leishmanioses is also stimulated by other factors. For one, leis ...
... paradigm of Th1-Th2 adaptive immune responses in the late nineteen eighties, were identified in the experimental infection of laboratory mice with L. major (SACKS & NOBEN-TRAUTH, 2002). Besides their key role in immunology, research in leishmanioses is also stimulated by other factors. For one, leis ...
Rotavirus Disease and Vaccines in Tanzania
... Rotavirus is highly contagious and spreads easily from person-to-person through contaminated hands and objects. It cannot be treated with antibiotics or other drugs. Mild rotavirus infections can be treated effectively in the same manner as other forms of diarrhea, by providing fluids and salts (ora ...
... Rotavirus is highly contagious and spreads easily from person-to-person through contaminated hands and objects. It cannot be treated with antibiotics or other drugs. Mild rotavirus infections can be treated effectively in the same manner as other forms of diarrhea, by providing fluids and salts (ora ...
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.