Corneal Manifestations of Systemic Diseases
... Introduction: Assorted corneal findings can signal systemic disease. Many of these manifestations can bring attention to some serious, even potentially life threatening conditions. Practitioners faced with various clinical signs affecting the cornea are forced to make an appropriate differential dia ...
... Introduction: Assorted corneal findings can signal systemic disease. Many of these manifestations can bring attention to some serious, even potentially life threatening conditions. Practitioners faced with various clinical signs affecting the cornea are forced to make an appropriate differential dia ...
Emerging Infectious Disease Threats
... • Very large gaps in critical information – What surveillance is in place? • Extent of infections in human populations? Poultry workers? Cullers? Farmers? • How are people becoming infected? What does poultry exposure mean? • What are the properties of the viruses causing outbreaks in all of the dif ...
... • Very large gaps in critical information – What surveillance is in place? • Extent of infections in human populations? Poultry workers? Cullers? Farmers? • How are people becoming infected? What does poultry exposure mean? • What are the properties of the viruses causing outbreaks in all of the dif ...
Infection/Inflammation
... – Dose and virulence of the causative organism – Mode of entry of the organism – Site of infection – Overall host resistance (health status) of the infected person ...
... – Dose and virulence of the causative organism – Mode of entry of the organism – Site of infection – Overall host resistance (health status) of the infected person ...
Vaccines stimulating immunity
... Name the first recombinant DNA vaccine made available in the US. What is the difference between a vaccine made with an attenuated virus and one made with an inactive virus? Can you catch the disease from the vaccine (live or inactive)? What is the purpose of a vaccine? What is the purpose of a vacci ...
... Name the first recombinant DNA vaccine made available in the US. What is the difference between a vaccine made with an attenuated virus and one made with an inactive virus? Can you catch the disease from the vaccine (live or inactive)? What is the purpose of a vaccine? What is the purpose of a vacci ...
UF Bloodborne Pathogen Training
... (http://webfiles.ehs.ufl.edu/TNV.pdf) If you decline, can change mind at any time Post-vaccination testing available but only recommended for those at high risk of an exposure ...
... (http://webfiles.ehs.ufl.edu/TNV.pdf) If you decline, can change mind at any time Post-vaccination testing available but only recommended for those at high risk of an exposure ...
MUMPS
... • Epidemic features: Endemic throughout the world. The peak incidence in winter and spring. School-aged children at high risk. Post-infection immunity is stable and long-lasting. ...
... • Epidemic features: Endemic throughout the world. The peak incidence in winter and spring. School-aged children at high risk. Post-infection immunity is stable and long-lasting. ...
Slide 1 - Statnet
... 60% of the cases of Ebola infections in Guinea during the 2014 outbreak are believed to have been contracted via unprotected (or unsuitably protected) contact with infected corpses during certain Guinean burial rituals Health-care workers / family members treating those who are infected are at great ...
... 60% of the cases of Ebola infections in Guinea during the 2014 outbreak are believed to have been contracted via unprotected (or unsuitably protected) contact with infected corpses during certain Guinean burial rituals Health-care workers / family members treating those who are infected are at great ...
Final Case Study - Cal State LA
... Joint problems such as early arthritis (especially in the knees) Late nervous system problems such as pain, weakness, and numbness in the arms and legs due to bacteria spreading to the nerves and spinal cord Can include headaches, fatigue, and problems with vision, hearing, memory, concentrati ...
... Joint problems such as early arthritis (especially in the knees) Late nervous system problems such as pain, weakness, and numbness in the arms and legs due to bacteria spreading to the nerves and spinal cord Can include headaches, fatigue, and problems with vision, hearing, memory, concentrati ...
IS IT A COLD OR THE FLU?
... Colds last for about 3-14 days. Symptoms that suggest a cold are a runny nose with thick discharge and stuffiness. The US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recommends that you should see your healthcare professional if you have a fever of over 100.4°F, if your cold lasts longer than 1 ...
... Colds last for about 3-14 days. Symptoms that suggest a cold are a runny nose with thick discharge and stuffiness. The US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recommends that you should see your healthcare professional if you have a fever of over 100.4°F, if your cold lasts longer than 1 ...
Frequently Asked Questions
... People are infectious as long as their blood and secretions contain the virus. For this reason, infected patients receive close monitoring from medical professionals and receive laboratory tests to ensure the virus is no longer circulating in their systems before they return home. When the medical p ...
... People are infectious as long as their blood and secretions contain the virus. For this reason, infected patients receive close monitoring from medical professionals and receive laboratory tests to ensure the virus is no longer circulating in their systems before they return home. When the medical p ...
Lecture #4
... • Negative dependence likely to be linked to limited inoculum: e.g. vectors limited • If pathogen is host-specific overall density may not be best parameter, but density of susceptible host/race • In some cases opposite may be true especially if alternate hosts are taken into account ...
... • Negative dependence likely to be linked to limited inoculum: e.g. vectors limited • If pathogen is host-specific overall density may not be best parameter, but density of susceptible host/race • In some cases opposite may be true especially if alternate hosts are taken into account ...
19–3 Diseases Caused by Bacteria and Viruses
... What are antibiotics? (Antibiotics are compounds that block the growth and reproduction of bacteria.) Explain that, although antibiotics have proved amazingly effective in combating bacterial diseases, many bacteria have become increasingly resistant to most antibiotics, worrying medical authorities ...
... What are antibiotics? (Antibiotics are compounds that block the growth and reproduction of bacteria.) Explain that, although antibiotics have proved amazingly effective in combating bacterial diseases, many bacteria have become increasingly resistant to most antibiotics, worrying medical authorities ...
Project Progress Report #1
... A percentage of population is already vaccinated (when applicable) Emergency response and medical staff already vaccinated (if available) Treatments are available for recovering those that receive it Vaccination and treatment have no significant side effects Those in quarantine without symptoms rece ...
... A percentage of population is already vaccinated (when applicable) Emergency response and medical staff already vaccinated (if available) Treatments are available for recovering those that receive it Vaccination and treatment have no significant side effects Those in quarantine without symptoms rece ...
Waterborne Pathogens and Safeguards Against Them
... Impervious gloves of latex or nitrile must be made easily available and used conscientiously. Mucus membranes are also a potential exposure path. The use of goggles will protect eyes from splashes, while masks or face shields will protect both the eyes and mouth. Rubber boots (or equivalent) that ca ...
... Impervious gloves of latex or nitrile must be made easily available and used conscientiously. Mucus membranes are also a potential exposure path. The use of goggles will protect eyes from splashes, while masks or face shields will protect both the eyes and mouth. Rubber boots (or equivalent) that ca ...
CROSS INFECTION CONTROL IN CHILDCARE
... Exclusion is essential. Always consult with the Duty room. ...
... Exclusion is essential. Always consult with the Duty room. ...
Ardmore Companion Animal Hospital | Veterinarian
... There are two populations at high risk for toxoplasmosis— pregnant mothers and immunocompromised individuals. Women exposed to T. gondii during pregnancy can pass the infection to the fetus (resulting in congenital infection). Although the majority of infected infants show no symptoms at birth, many ...
... There are two populations at high risk for toxoplasmosis— pregnant mothers and immunocompromised individuals. Women exposed to T. gondii during pregnancy can pass the infection to the fetus (resulting in congenital infection). Although the majority of infected infants show no symptoms at birth, many ...
Understanding Infectious Diseases
... to provide a long lasting high level of protection an initial course of two doses are required, followed by regular boosters (Figure 3). Without the second initial vaccination or booster shots the immunity may not reach a high enough level or last long enough to provide adequate protection to the an ...
... to provide a long lasting high level of protection an initial course of two doses are required, followed by regular boosters (Figure 3). Without the second initial vaccination or booster shots the immunity may not reach a high enough level or last long enough to provide adequate protection to the an ...
Prevention and Control of Communicable Diseases
... under-five mortality in Africa, accounting for about 20% of all-cause mortality in this age group. Pregnant women, and especially women in their first pregnancy, are the main adult risk group in most endemic areas. Symptoms include fever, shivering, pain in the joints, headache, repeated vomiting, g ...
... under-five mortality in Africa, accounting for about 20% of all-cause mortality in this age group. Pregnant women, and especially women in their first pregnancy, are the main adult risk group in most endemic areas. Symptoms include fever, shivering, pain in the joints, headache, repeated vomiting, g ...
zoonotic disease in cats – general information
... Wear disposable gloves and discard them after each use. Thoroughly wash your hands after cleaning the litterbox. ...
... Wear disposable gloves and discard them after each use. Thoroughly wash your hands after cleaning the litterbox. ...
Illnesses/ Microorganisms Source Onset/Duration of Illness
... abdominal discomfort; appetite loss, fatigue, followed by jaundice, darkened urine, enlarged liver ...
... abdominal discomfort; appetite loss, fatigue, followed by jaundice, darkened urine, enlarged liver ...
foodborne_disease_-3
... • In most people, the illness lasts for about one or two days. People with norovirus illness are contagious from the moment they begin feeling sick until at least three days after they recover. • Infection can be more severe in young children and elderly people. Dehydration can occur rapidly and ma ...
... • In most people, the illness lasts for about one or two days. People with norovirus illness are contagious from the moment they begin feeling sick until at least three days after they recover. • Infection can be more severe in young children and elderly people. Dehydration can occur rapidly and ma ...
Poultry Serology
... Evaluating serum antibody titres for various poultry pathogens, has become an important flock management tool for poultry producers and poultry veterinarians alike. Determination of the presence, absence or level of specific antibodies to a disease entity may be determined through the use of certain ...
... Evaluating serum antibody titres for various poultry pathogens, has become an important flock management tool for poultry producers and poultry veterinarians alike. Determination of the presence, absence or level of specific antibodies to a disease entity may be determined through the use of certain ...
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... countries. It has the most extensive geographic distribution of the medically important tick-borne viral diseases (1-6). Human can be infected through tick bites, by crushing infected ticks, after contact with a patient with CCHF during the acute phase of infection, or by contact with blood or tissu ...
... countries. It has the most extensive geographic distribution of the medically important tick-borne viral diseases (1-6). Human can be infected through tick bites, by crushing infected ticks, after contact with a patient with CCHF during the acute phase of infection, or by contact with blood or tissu ...
REPRODUCTIVE DISEASE IN FERRETS
... normal bacteria in the ferret skin are predominantly Gram positive cocci, a drug such as fusidic acid works well but in cases where a Gram negative organism or even a Gram positive anaerobic species such as Actinomyces occurs a culture and sensitivity performed on a bacteriological sample will show ...
... normal bacteria in the ferret skin are predominantly Gram positive cocci, a drug such as fusidic acid works well but in cases where a Gram negative organism or even a Gram positive anaerobic species such as Actinomyces occurs a culture and sensitivity performed on a bacteriological sample will show ...
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.