Malaria
... surface. However, these antigens are highly polymorphic and undergo clonal antigenic variation, meaning that effective opsonisation (or prevention of iRBC sequestration in blood vessels) may only develop after many and varied malaria infections. Antigens expressed on merozoites are also polymorphic ...
... surface. However, these antigens are highly polymorphic and undergo clonal antigenic variation, meaning that effective opsonisation (or prevention of iRBC sequestration in blood vessels) may only develop after many and varied malaria infections. Antigens expressed on merozoites are also polymorphic ...
Microvillus Inclusion Disease
... nutrition. Metabolic decompensation, dehydration, recurrent infections, and complications involving the liver and kidneys make long-term outcomes poor. These patients are candidates for small bowel transplantation and should be managed in centers that are equipped to perform the necessary procedures ...
... nutrition. Metabolic decompensation, dehydration, recurrent infections, and complications involving the liver and kidneys make long-term outcomes poor. These patients are candidates for small bowel transplantation and should be managed in centers that are equipped to perform the necessary procedures ...
Disease-Causing Viruses and Microorganisms
... Should you get a flu shot? • Flu vaccines are chancy. They include parts of dead flu viruses that scientists believe are the “most likely suspects” to cause the flu this year. Your immune system learns to recognize them and fight them. (You can actually feel a little sick after getting the shot.) • ...
... Should you get a flu shot? • Flu vaccines are chancy. They include parts of dead flu viruses that scientists believe are the “most likely suspects” to cause the flu this year. Your immune system learns to recognize them and fight them. (You can actually feel a little sick after getting the shot.) • ...
Communicable Diseases Watch Volume 14, Number 2, Week 3
... Epidemiological investigation revealed that 38 cases (52.1%) recalled history of trauma before onset of symptoms. Among the 38 cases, 23 cases (60.5%) were injured by raw seafood. The most common seafood involved was fish (82.6%), followed by crab (8.7%) and prawn (8.7%). V. vulnificus infection is ...
... Epidemiological investigation revealed that 38 cases (52.1%) recalled history of trauma before onset of symptoms. Among the 38 cases, 23 cases (60.5%) were injured by raw seafood. The most common seafood involved was fish (82.6%), followed by crab (8.7%) and prawn (8.7%). V. vulnificus infection is ...
Vector-borne animal diseases and the environment
... into previously unaffected areas – Europe, Asia. It is thus possible to optimize surveillance methods, which are essential in protecting animal and human populations against the disease. ...
... into previously unaffected areas – Europe, Asia. It is thus possible to optimize surveillance methods, which are essential in protecting animal and human populations against the disease. ...
Infection Control Power Point
... One celled animal-like organisms Found in decayed materials and ...
... One celled animal-like organisms Found in decayed materials and ...
Bioterrorism Readiness Plan
... Inhalation Ingestion Skin contact Associated with infected animals such as sheep, goats, and cattle (Woolsorter’s disease) No person to person transmission occurs from patients with respiratory disease caused by anthrax Direct exposure to cutaneous anthrax lesions may result in secondary cut ...
... Inhalation Ingestion Skin contact Associated with infected animals such as sheep, goats, and cattle (Woolsorter’s disease) No person to person transmission occurs from patients with respiratory disease caused by anthrax Direct exposure to cutaneous anthrax lesions may result in secondary cut ...
Recurrent Nonfatal Chromobacterium violaceum Infection in a
... gentamicin. It is variably sensitive to penicillins and aminoglycosides but is resistant to most cephalosporins. Erthromycin seems to be ineffective in vivo regardless of susceptibility testing.[2] The optimal antibiotic regimen is not known.[6] Some studies advocate the use of parenteral antibiotic ...
... gentamicin. It is variably sensitive to penicillins and aminoglycosides but is resistant to most cephalosporins. Erthromycin seems to be ineffective in vivo regardless of susceptibility testing.[2] The optimal antibiotic regimen is not known.[6] Some studies advocate the use of parenteral antibiotic ...
4/4/12 Epidemiology and Transmission
... – If a high proportion of individuals are immune to an infection then the whole population will be protected – Immunized people protect nonimmunized people because the pathogen cannot be passed on and the cycle of infectivity is broken ...
... – If a high proportion of individuals are immune to an infection then the whole population will be protected – Immunized people protect nonimmunized people because the pathogen cannot be passed on and the cycle of infectivity is broken ...
Severe Peripheral Neuropathy With Areflexic and Flaccid
... normal limits. Electromyography revealed a severe axonal sensorymotor polyneuropathy with diffuse denervation involving both arms and legs, and a treatment with 4 consequent plasmapheresis and daily physiotherapy were started. Eleven days after the hospitalization, the positive result of urinary ant ...
... normal limits. Electromyography revealed a severe axonal sensorymotor polyneuropathy with diffuse denervation involving both arms and legs, and a treatment with 4 consequent plasmapheresis and daily physiotherapy were started. Eleven days after the hospitalization, the positive result of urinary ant ...
sore throat - My Surgery Website
... Paracetamol or Ibuprofen eases pain, headache and fever. To keep symptoms to a minimum, it is best to take a dose at regular intervals as recommended on the packet or medication rather than now and then. For example, take Paracetamol four times a day until symptoms ease. Although either Paracetamol ...
... Paracetamol or Ibuprofen eases pain, headache and fever. To keep symptoms to a minimum, it is best to take a dose at regular intervals as recommended on the packet or medication rather than now and then. For example, take Paracetamol four times a day until symptoms ease. Although either Paracetamol ...
16.9 Infective agents 2 - fungi, protozoa and larger parasites
... on dead organic matter, but some cause disease by attacking living cells in plants and animals. Fungi of the genus Tinea can attack the outer layers of our skin and cause intense itching. An itchy infection between the toes is called athletes foot (picture left), round itchy patches on the head whic ...
... on dead organic matter, but some cause disease by attacking living cells in plants and animals. Fungi of the genus Tinea can attack the outer layers of our skin and cause intense itching. An itchy infection between the toes is called athletes foot (picture left), round itchy patches on the head whic ...
Known Human Pathogen/Biological Toxin
... 13. What is the potential outcome of exposure to a lab worker? (none to subclincal infection to clinical disease to death) ...
... 13. What is the potential outcome of exposure to a lab worker? (none to subclincal infection to clinical disease to death) ...
Microbiology
... animals, such as parasitic worms (helminthes), and some arthropods. Definitive proof that one of these factors is the cause of a given infection is demonstrated by fulfillment of the three Henle-Koch postulates. Postulates formulated by R. Koch in 1890. ...
... animals, such as parasitic worms (helminthes), and some arthropods. Definitive proof that one of these factors is the cause of a given infection is demonstrated by fulfillment of the three Henle-Koch postulates. Postulates formulated by R. Koch in 1890. ...
Eperythrozoon Ovis (sp. nov.) Infection in Sheep. 3, 2, 1934,
... 'l'hese observations were compared by Mesnil, Brynoghe, Vassialidis, Elliot anrl Ford. 'fhe latter reoorded their oc<.:urrence in ATvicola arvalis and 111 us minutus in addition to Mus muscul'i. Schwetz (1933) reported their occurrence in field mice in the Belgian Congo. Schilling, Dinger and other ...
... 'l'hese observations were compared by Mesnil, Brynoghe, Vassialidis, Elliot anrl Ford. 'fhe latter reoorded their oc<.:urrence in ATvicola arvalis and 111 us minutus in addition to Mus muscul'i. Schwetz (1933) reported their occurrence in field mice in the Belgian Congo. Schilling, Dinger and other ...
Light-Chain Deposition Disease with Prominent Hepatic Involvement
... However, due to progressive worsening of cholestasis (maximum GGT 1032 U/l and AP 1377 U/l) and hyperbilirubinemia, a magnetic resonance cholangiopancreatography was performed, which excluded biliary tract dilations or lesions and revealed signs of portal hypertension. The echocardiogram showed mode ...
... However, due to progressive worsening of cholestasis (maximum GGT 1032 U/l and AP 1377 U/l) and hyperbilirubinemia, a magnetic resonance cholangiopancreatography was performed, which excluded biliary tract dilations or lesions and revealed signs of portal hypertension. The echocardiogram showed mode ...
TheSkinVet Recurrent Ear Infection Information Sheet
... RECURRENT EAR INFECTIONS Ear disease (‘canker’, otitis externa) is a common, recurrent problem in many dogs, and some cats. Treating the secondary infections will often result in only a short to medium term resolution. Recurrence is very likely unless the primary cause is detected & treated. The ear ...
... RECURRENT EAR INFECTIONS Ear disease (‘canker’, otitis externa) is a common, recurrent problem in many dogs, and some cats. Treating the secondary infections will often result in only a short to medium term resolution. Recurrence is very likely unless the primary cause is detected & treated. The ear ...
How do vaccines work? Which vaccinations does my dog need
... the immunity from the mother had not worn off when the vaccine was given and so the vaccine did not work properly. However, giving the final injection when the puppy is older should overcome this problem. Leptospirosis (Weil's disease) Leptospirosis is an infection caused by a bacterium. The disease ...
... the immunity from the mother had not worn off when the vaccine was given and so the vaccine did not work properly. However, giving the final injection when the puppy is older should overcome this problem. Leptospirosis (Weil's disease) Leptospirosis is an infection caused by a bacterium. The disease ...
Sexually Transmitted Infections
... _____________________ = not having oral, vaginal or anal sex, is the best way to protect yourself. It is possible to get an STD even without having _____________________ through skin-to-skin contact. Use latex ____________________ correctly for any type of sex (vaginal, oral or anal) from start to f ...
... _____________________ = not having oral, vaginal or anal sex, is the best way to protect yourself. It is possible to get an STD even without having _____________________ through skin-to-skin contact. Use latex ____________________ correctly for any type of sex (vaginal, oral or anal) from start to f ...
Biological Weapons - GlobalSecurity.org
... • Caused by droplet aerosols secreted by people who were infected by primary or secondary aerosols • Seen only with agents contagious by respiratory droplet infection SECONDARY NON-AEROSOL • Transmitted by infected animals (rodents, insect parasites) directly or via objects, food or water, OR • Tran ...
... • Caused by droplet aerosols secreted by people who were infected by primary or secondary aerosols • Seen only with agents contagious by respiratory droplet infection SECONDARY NON-AEROSOL • Transmitted by infected animals (rodents, insect parasites) directly or via objects, food or water, OR • Tran ...
Hungary An outbreak of Equine Infectious Anaemia
... Acutely affected horses develop a fever and the disease can be fatal. Horses suffering from the chronic form of the disease may show clinical signs such as a recurrent fever, anaemia, swellings and lethargy. Additionally, chronically infected horses may serve as persistent sources of the disease, de ...
... Acutely affected horses develop a fever and the disease can be fatal. Horses suffering from the chronic form of the disease may show clinical signs such as a recurrent fever, anaemia, swellings and lethargy. Additionally, chronically infected horses may serve as persistent sources of the disease, de ...
Cupid`s Disease
... tumour-like growths readily seen in the skin and mucous membranes. They can occur almost anywhere in the body including the skeleton, affecting joints. ...
... tumour-like growths readily seen in the skin and mucous membranes. They can occur almost anywhere in the body including the skeleton, affecting joints. ...
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.