infectious disease and prevention - D
... AFTER you have completed this packet, you will be coming back to this page and recording below what you LEARNED about infectious disease. You will then be able to go back to your previous lists and will be amazed by what fantastic information you have learned! ...
... AFTER you have completed this packet, you will be coming back to this page and recording below what you LEARNED about infectious disease. You will then be able to go back to your previous lists and will be amazed by what fantastic information you have learned! ...
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... cheeks, rash spreads to her trunk + persists for several days. What is the BEST advice? • 1) This is a very mild childhood illness in healthy children • 2) Avoid pregnant women, immunocompromised, and those with haematological conditions • 3) Exclude from nursery for 7 days after onset of rash • 4)B ...
... cheeks, rash spreads to her trunk + persists for several days. What is the BEST advice? • 1) This is a very mild childhood illness in healthy children • 2) Avoid pregnant women, immunocompromised, and those with haematological conditions • 3) Exclude from nursery for 7 days after onset of rash • 4)B ...
13. Introduction, Transmission and Tuberculosis Case Finding Word
... Health Organization’s (WHO) Global Report 2009, one-third of the world’s population is estimated to be infected with TB bacteria and at risk of developing the active form of the disease. In 2009, the annual incidence of TB (the number of new cases) across the world was about nine million people. The ...
... Health Organization’s (WHO) Global Report 2009, one-third of the world’s population is estimated to be infected with TB bacteria and at risk of developing the active form of the disease. In 2009, the annual incidence of TB (the number of new cases) across the world was about nine million people. The ...
When To Test When to Treat
... Fever (> 100°F or 2.4°F > baseline) AND at least one of the following that is new or increased □ Urgency □ Frequency □ Suprapubic pain □ Gross hematuria □ Costovertebral angle tenderness □ Urinary incontinence □ Change in mental status* □ Rigors (shaking chills)* If accompanied only by fever, rule o ...
... Fever (> 100°F or 2.4°F > baseline) AND at least one of the following that is new or increased □ Urgency □ Frequency □ Suprapubic pain □ Gross hematuria □ Costovertebral angle tenderness □ Urinary incontinence □ Change in mental status* □ Rigors (shaking chills)* If accompanied only by fever, rule o ...
The Antibiotics Problem by Dr. David L. (“Woody”) Woodland (as
... almost certainly increasing the rate at which bacteria acquire resistance. The solution to the antibiotic problem lies in the development of brand new classes of antibiotics. This requires a different mindset from the past where antibiotic development focused primarily on the modification of existin ...
... almost certainly increasing the rate at which bacteria acquire resistance. The solution to the antibiotic problem lies in the development of brand new classes of antibiotics. This requires a different mindset from the past where antibiotic development focused primarily on the modification of existin ...
RUBEOLA ((MEASLES)
... – Group A, beta-hemolytic streptococci • INCUBATION PERIOD – 1 to 7 days • COMMUNICABLE PERIOD – During the incubation period and clinical illness, approximately 10 days; during the first 2 weeks of the carrier stage, although may persist for months ...
... – Group A, beta-hemolytic streptococci • INCUBATION PERIOD – 1 to 7 days • COMMUNICABLE PERIOD – During the incubation period and clinical illness, approximately 10 days; during the first 2 weeks of the carrier stage, although may persist for months ...
IOSR Journal of Mathematics (IOSR-JM)
... Tuberculosis (TB) is an infectious disease that has plagued humans since the Neolithic times. Physicians in ancient Greece called this illness “Phthisis” to reflect its wasting character. Tuberculosis is caused by two organisms namely mycobacterium tuberculosis and mycobacterium bovid. It is charact ...
... Tuberculosis (TB) is an infectious disease that has plagued humans since the Neolithic times. Physicians in ancient Greece called this illness “Phthisis” to reflect its wasting character. Tuberculosis is caused by two organisms namely mycobacterium tuberculosis and mycobacterium bovid. It is charact ...
the use of non-structural proteins
... disease virus (FMDV) or FMDV vaccines. One particular application of these assays is to identify animals in a vaccinated herd that have been infected with FMDV. This so called DIVA (differentiating infected from vaccinated animals) principle exploits differences in the antibody (humoral) responses g ...
... disease virus (FMDV) or FMDV vaccines. One particular application of these assays is to identify animals in a vaccinated herd that have been infected with FMDV. This so called DIVA (differentiating infected from vaccinated animals) principle exploits differences in the antibody (humoral) responses g ...
Foot and Mouth Disease Information Leaflet for Farmers
... faeces, and can also shed virus before blisters appear. The disease is transmitted to other animals by three main routes: 1. Direct contact between an infected animal and a susceptible animal, for instance, animals touching nose to nose across a fence. 2. Indirect contact between animals, where a ...
... faeces, and can also shed virus before blisters appear. The disease is transmitted to other animals by three main routes: 1. Direct contact between an infected animal and a susceptible animal, for instance, animals touching nose to nose across a fence. 2. Indirect contact between animals, where a ...
Torbridge Veterinary hospital horsepond Veterinary Centre
... specifically Myxomatosis and Viral Haemorrhagic disease. • Myxomatosis is a distressing viral disease spread by rabbit fleas, mosquitoes and other blood sucking insects. Affected rabbits typically suffer from swollen eyes, leading to blindness and death in most cases. • Viral Haemorrhagic Disease (V ...
... specifically Myxomatosis and Viral Haemorrhagic disease. • Myxomatosis is a distressing viral disease spread by rabbit fleas, mosquitoes and other blood sucking insects. Affected rabbits typically suffer from swollen eyes, leading to blindness and death in most cases. • Viral Haemorrhagic Disease (V ...
World Organisation for Animal Health (OIE) - NAS
... World Organisation for Animal Health (OIE) P. Gary Egrie, VMD U.S. Department of Agriculture Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service Veterinary Services ...
... World Organisation for Animal Health (OIE) P. Gary Egrie, VMD U.S. Department of Agriculture Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service Veterinary Services ...
Brucella Exposure Medical Response Guidance for the University of
... NOTE: Trimethoprim-sulfamethoxazole may be considered for patients with contraindications to doxycycline. For women who are pregnant, PEP should be considered in consultation with obstetricians. 4. PEP recommendations for B. abortus RB51 (attenuated vaccine strain) differ from those for fully pathog ...
... NOTE: Trimethoprim-sulfamethoxazole may be considered for patients with contraindications to doxycycline. For women who are pregnant, PEP should be considered in consultation with obstetricians. 4. PEP recommendations for B. abortus RB51 (attenuated vaccine strain) differ from those for fully pathog ...
Infection Control - Keypoint Health Services Inc.
... What are the side effects of interferon therapy? Most persons have flu-like symptoms (fever, chills, headache, muscle and joint aches, fast heart rate) early in treatment, but these lessen with continued treatment. Later side effects may include tiredness, hair loss, low blood count, trouble with th ...
... What are the side effects of interferon therapy? Most persons have flu-like symptoms (fever, chills, headache, muscle and joint aches, fast heart rate) early in treatment, but these lessen with continued treatment. Later side effects may include tiredness, hair loss, low blood count, trouble with th ...
Whipple`s Disease
... Further, the defect in cellular immunity has not been clearly delineated and it remains an attractive but unproven hypothesis that an impaired T cell function is a prerequisite for the infection with Tropheryma whipplei. It can not be excluded that the T cell defect is the consequence of the infecti ...
... Further, the defect in cellular immunity has not been clearly delineated and it remains an attractive but unproven hypothesis that an impaired T cell function is a prerequisite for the infection with Tropheryma whipplei. It can not be excluded that the T cell defect is the consequence of the infecti ...
Epidemiologic Investigations - Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of
... − For example, smallpox in human; no reservoir There is relatively direct transmission from one member of the host species to another (direct contact only) Infections must induce solid immunity (also from immunization) ...
... − For example, smallpox in human; no reservoir There is relatively direct transmission from one member of the host species to another (direct contact only) Infections must induce solid immunity (also from immunization) ...
Drug Information Sheet("Kusuri-no-Shiori") Internal Revised: 08
... Effects of this medicine This medicine is a new quinolone antibacterial oral agent which inhibits DNA replication of bacteria during infectious episodes and shows antibacterial action. It is usually used to treat wide range of infections such as skin/respiratory/urinary tract infections, and gynecol ...
... Effects of this medicine This medicine is a new quinolone antibacterial oral agent which inhibits DNA replication of bacteria during infectious episodes and shows antibacterial action. It is usually used to treat wide range of infections such as skin/respiratory/urinary tract infections, and gynecol ...
Universal Precautions - Farmington R-7
... “All human blood and certain human body fluids are treated as if known to be infectious for the human immunodeficiency virus (HIV), the hepatitis B virus (HBV) and other blood-borne pathogens.” There are two blood borne diseases that merit serious concern for everyone with the occupational exposure ...
... “All human blood and certain human body fluids are treated as if known to be infectious for the human immunodeficiency virus (HIV), the hepatitis B virus (HBV) and other blood-borne pathogens.” There are two blood borne diseases that merit serious concern for everyone with the occupational exposure ...
Dog Coccidia Treatment
... others are available. Additional medication may be needed if diarrhea and dehydration occur. Prognosis In most cases, a good response to treatment is expected and most dogs recover. The presence of concurrent diseases or immune suppression can make the prognosis less certain. Transmission to Humans ...
... others are available. Additional medication may be needed if diarrhea and dehydration occur. Prognosis In most cases, a good response to treatment is expected and most dogs recover. The presence of concurrent diseases or immune suppression can make the prognosis less certain. Transmission to Humans ...
Viral Hemorrhagic Fever
... Do you have a fever over 100.4 AND another symptom, such as a headache, body aches, weakness/fatigue, vomiting/ diarrhea, abdominal pain, or unexplained bleeding? ...
... Do you have a fever over 100.4 AND another symptom, such as a headache, body aches, weakness/fatigue, vomiting/ diarrhea, abdominal pain, or unexplained bleeding? ...
Mycobacterium tuberculosis
... • Opportunistic pathogen • Is the major contributer to tuberculosis, mostly effects the lungs but can also affect bones, CNS and many organs. The contractors immune health is the largest factor of how strongly they are affected. ...
... • Opportunistic pathogen • Is the major contributer to tuberculosis, mostly effects the lungs but can also affect bones, CNS and many organs. The contractors immune health is the largest factor of how strongly they are affected. ...
This is what makes Lyme disease so dangerous. There may be
... explaining how Borrelia Burgdorferi (bb), the bacteria that causes Lyme, change its outer membrane from a spirochete, or cork screw to a hook shape or even to a line to evade the immune system. After year of treatment I responded well enough to discontinue medication. Within three months I was worse ...
... explaining how Borrelia Burgdorferi (bb), the bacteria that causes Lyme, change its outer membrane from a spirochete, or cork screw to a hook shape or even to a line to evade the immune system. After year of treatment I responded well enough to discontinue medication. Within three months I was worse ...
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.