Communicable Disease Chart and Notes for Schools and Child
... -Vaccine available and required7 for Haemophilus influenzae type B, meningococcal disease, and pneumococcal disease -Teach effective hand washing† and good respiratory hygiene and cough etiquette‡ -Only a laboratory test can determine if meningitis is bacterial ...
... -Vaccine available and required7 for Haemophilus influenzae type B, meningococcal disease, and pneumococcal disease -Teach effective hand washing† and good respiratory hygiene and cough etiquette‡ -Only a laboratory test can determine if meningitis is bacterial ...
Brucellosis Fast Facts
... Yes. People can become infected by eating or drinking (oral) raw milk or unpasteurized milk products that contain the Brucella bacteria. Direct contact or aerosol exposure to infected animal fluids are additional ways to be infected. People who work with animals (e.g., livestock producers, veterinar ...
... Yes. People can become infected by eating or drinking (oral) raw milk or unpasteurized milk products that contain the Brucella bacteria. Direct contact or aerosol exposure to infected animal fluids are additional ways to be infected. People who work with animals (e.g., livestock producers, veterinar ...
Emerging and Re-emerging Infectious Diseases
... • In developing countries where much of the population lives in conditions of extreme poverty, infectious diseases remain the leading cause of death • In the U.S., prevention and control of infectious diseases have been so successful in the past half century that many people view infectious diseases ...
... • In developing countries where much of the population lives in conditions of extreme poverty, infectious diseases remain the leading cause of death • In the U.S., prevention and control of infectious diseases have been so successful in the past half century that many people view infectious diseases ...
Approach to a child with cervical lymphadenopathy
... Nospecific- no pressure effect of mass sorrounding structures Chronic onset with fever and loss of weight mass detected on CXR Physical findings : cervical lymphadenopathy; fever; loss of weight. ...
... Nospecific- no pressure effect of mass sorrounding structures Chronic onset with fever and loss of weight mass detected on CXR Physical findings : cervical lymphadenopathy; fever; loss of weight. ...
Blood Born Pathogen Module - Augusta County Public Schools
... Contaminated surfaces are a major cause of the spread of hepatitis. Hepatitis can survive on environmental surfaces, dried and at ...
... Contaminated surfaces are a major cause of the spread of hepatitis. Hepatitis can survive on environmental surfaces, dried and at ...
Infectious Diseases in Latin America and the
... PAHO had urged the countries to increase vaccination coverage of equines because of increased viral activity in 1993 and 1994. The appearance in 1995 of strains similar to these of the 1962-1971 epidemics, with locally intense transmission, raised the possibility that VEE would reemerge as a major e ...
... PAHO had urged the countries to increase vaccination coverage of equines because of increased viral activity in 1993 and 1994. The appearance in 1995 of strains similar to these of the 1962-1971 epidemics, with locally intense transmission, raised the possibility that VEE would reemerge as a major e ...
Client Notice – Improved Testing for TB Infection
... Gamma-Dynacare is pleased to offer an innovative and convenient Health Canada-approved blood test for use in the diagnosis of Mycobacterium tuberculosis (TB) infection. The test provides greater sensitivity (84.5% vs. 71.5%) and specificity (99.2% vs. 78.0%) than the century-old tuberculin skin test ...
... Gamma-Dynacare is pleased to offer an innovative and convenient Health Canada-approved blood test for use in the diagnosis of Mycobacterium tuberculosis (TB) infection. The test provides greater sensitivity (84.5% vs. 71.5%) and specificity (99.2% vs. 78.0%) than the century-old tuberculin skin test ...
Intro to Epidem-
... • To identity the etiology (cause) of disease and the relevant risk factors • To determine the extent of disease found in the community • To study the natural history and prognosis of disease ...
... • To identity the etiology (cause) of disease and the relevant risk factors • To determine the extent of disease found in the community • To study the natural history and prognosis of disease ...
Equine Infectious Anemia - Foothill Mobile Veterinary Service
... flies in the genus Stomoxys (horse flies and deer flies). Transmission is more common in the summer and in humid, swampy regions. EIA can also be spread on contaminated needles or surgical instruments, and passed from a mare to her foal in utero. In infected horses, EIAV persists in the white blood ...
... flies in the genus Stomoxys (horse flies and deer flies). Transmission is more common in the summer and in humid, swampy regions. EIA can also be spread on contaminated needles or surgical instruments, and passed from a mare to her foal in utero. In infected horses, EIAV persists in the white blood ...
feline infectious peritonitis
... Feline infectious peritonitis (FIP) is an important but uncommon disease of cats caused by infection with FIP virus (FIPV). Although FIP is not a particularly common disease, it is important because once cats develop the disease, it is almost invariably fatal. It is important to remember, however, t ...
... Feline infectious peritonitis (FIP) is an important but uncommon disease of cats caused by infection with FIP virus (FIPV). Although FIP is not a particularly common disease, it is important because once cats develop the disease, it is almost invariably fatal. It is important to remember, however, t ...
Infectious Contagious Disease and TB
... such issues as assistance, leaves, disability, infection control, and available benefits. 5. P.I. will attempt to maintain the confidentiality of the diagnosis and medical records of employees with serious diseases, unless required otherwise by law. Information relating to an employee's serious dise ...
... such issues as assistance, leaves, disability, infection control, and available benefits. 5. P.I. will attempt to maintain the confidentiality of the diagnosis and medical records of employees with serious diseases, unless required otherwise by law. Information relating to an employee's serious dise ...
dracunculus medinensis
... can result from contractures of tendons and chronic arthritis. The economic impact can be substantial. One study reported an 11% annual reduction in rice production from an area of eastern Nigeria, at a cost of US$20 million. Source and occurrence Infection with guinea worm is geographically limited ...
... can result from contractures of tendons and chronic arthritis. The economic impact can be substantial. One study reported an 11% annual reduction in rice production from an area of eastern Nigeria, at a cost of US$20 million. Source and occurrence Infection with guinea worm is geographically limited ...
Bloodborne Pathogens
... HIV does not survive well outside the body. Symptoms include fever, loss of appetite, ...
... HIV does not survive well outside the body. Symptoms include fever, loss of appetite, ...
File - Faculty Of Medicine
... laid by the presence of factors that favor its occurrence. • Example: unvaccinated child is susceptible to measles. ...
... laid by the presence of factors that favor its occurrence. • Example: unvaccinated child is susceptible to measles. ...
Parvovirus B19 (Fifth Disease)
... Parvovirus B19 (Fifth Disease) What is "fifth disease?" Fifth disease is a mild rash illness that occurs most commonly in children. The ill child typically has a "slapped-cheek" rash on the face and a lacy red rash on the trunk and limbs. Occasionally, the rash may itch. An ill child may have a low- ...
... Parvovirus B19 (Fifth Disease) What is "fifth disease?" Fifth disease is a mild rash illness that occurs most commonly in children. The ill child typically has a "slapped-cheek" rash on the face and a lacy red rash on the trunk and limbs. Occasionally, the rash may itch. An ill child may have a low- ...
Approach To Fever (et al…) Intern Lecture Series
... The float admits a 48 year old AAF with a history of DM and prior IVDU. She was admitted for diarrhea, nausea and fevers up to 102.5 of 6 days duration after injecting heroin, Vital signs are stable but notable for temp ranging from 101-102.4. She has a new regurgitant murmur on examination (per ROR ...
... The float admits a 48 year old AAF with a history of DM and prior IVDU. She was admitted for diarrhea, nausea and fevers up to 102.5 of 6 days duration after injecting heroin, Vital signs are stable but notable for temp ranging from 101-102.4. She has a new regurgitant murmur on examination (per ROR ...
Bloodborne Pathogen Training
... If the only anticipated splatter is a dot of blood, a cloth gown or lab coat is satisfactory If it’s anticipated that the splatter could penetrate to the skin, an impervious gown, or plastic apron is needed ...
... If the only anticipated splatter is a dot of blood, a cloth gown or lab coat is satisfactory If it’s anticipated that the splatter could penetrate to the skin, an impervious gown, or plastic apron is needed ...
Empiric Treatment: Pneumonia
... percentages will vary with bacterial, viral, or other causes of meningitis. For example, bacterial meningitis causes a greatly lower than normal percentage of glucose to be present in CSF, as the bacteria are essentially "eating" the host's glucose, and using it for their own nutrition and energy pr ...
... percentages will vary with bacterial, viral, or other causes of meningitis. For example, bacterial meningitis causes a greatly lower than normal percentage of glucose to be present in CSF, as the bacteria are essentially "eating" the host's glucose, and using it for their own nutrition and energy pr ...
Medical Record - Tabor College
... students living in residence halls are more likely to acquire meningococcal disease (meningitis) than other persons of the same age. Symptoms often mimic those of the flu—high fever, severe headache, stiff neck and lethargy. About 10% of those who come down with the disease die; many others suffer p ...
... students living in residence halls are more likely to acquire meningococcal disease (meningitis) than other persons of the same age. Symptoms often mimic those of the flu—high fever, severe headache, stiff neck and lethargy. About 10% of those who come down with the disease die; many others suffer p ...
RSV - NSW Health
... RSV can spread easily from person to person through droplets from a sneeze or cough. People can also be infected by touching their nose or eyes after touching a person with RSV or contaminated items. A person is usually infectious for up to 10 days after symptoms begin. ...
... RSV can spread easily from person to person through droplets from a sneeze or cough. People can also be infected by touching their nose or eyes after touching a person with RSV or contaminated items. A person is usually infectious for up to 10 days after symptoms begin. ...
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.