Appendix A: Glossary of Medical Terms
... Febrile - Denoting or relating to fever. Fomite - Objects, such as clothing, towels, and utensils that possibly harbor a disease agent and are capable of transmitting it. Formalin - A 37% aqueous solution of formaldehyde. Fulminant hepatitis - Severe, rapidly progressive loss of hepatic function du ...
... Febrile - Denoting or relating to fever. Fomite - Objects, such as clothing, towels, and utensils that possibly harbor a disease agent and are capable of transmitting it. Formalin - A 37% aqueous solution of formaldehyde. Fulminant hepatitis - Severe, rapidly progressive loss of hepatic function du ...
Appendix A: Glossary of Medical Terms
... Febrile - Denoting or relating to fever. Fomite - Objects, such as clothing, towels, and utensils that possibly harbor a disease agent and are capable of transmitting it. Formalin - A 37% aqueous solution of formaldehyde. Fulminant hepatitis - Severe, rapidly progressive loss of hepatic function du ...
... Febrile - Denoting or relating to fever. Fomite - Objects, such as clothing, towels, and utensils that possibly harbor a disease agent and are capable of transmitting it. Formalin - A 37% aqueous solution of formaldehyde. Fulminant hepatitis - Severe, rapidly progressive loss of hepatic function du ...
Ross River Virus and Barmah Forest Virus in WA
... What are Ross River virus and Barmah Forest virus? Ross River virus (RRV) and Barmah Forest virus (BFV) are two of the most important mosquito-borne viruses causing human disease in Western Australia. The diseases caused by infection with these viruses are known as RRV disease and BFV disease. The t ...
... What are Ross River virus and Barmah Forest virus? Ross River virus (RRV) and Barmah Forest virus (BFV) are two of the most important mosquito-borne viruses causing human disease in Western Australia. The diseases caused by infection with these viruses are known as RRV disease and BFV disease. The t ...
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... Herd Immunity • Why is it important for vaccine programs? • What types of “agents” work best to establish herd immunity? • Why do you need a flu shot almost every year? ...
... Herd Immunity • Why is it important for vaccine programs? • What types of “agents” work best to establish herd immunity? • Why do you need a flu shot almost every year? ...
Ross River Virus & Barmah Forest Virus in WA
... Where and when can you catch the Viruses? RRV and BFV can occur anywhere in Western Australia when conditions are warm enough for the viruses to be active and wet enough for the breeding of mosquitoes. In the northern half of WA, it is warm enough for both viruses to be active at any time of the yea ...
... Where and when can you catch the Viruses? RRV and BFV can occur anywhere in Western Australia when conditions are warm enough for the viruses to be active and wet enough for the breeding of mosquitoes. In the northern half of WA, it is warm enough for both viruses to be active at any time of the yea ...
CNS Infections
... bacterial meningitis is virtually eliminated • Kernig & Brudzinski signs have low sensitivity but high specificity ...
... bacterial meningitis is virtually eliminated • Kernig & Brudzinski signs have low sensitivity but high specificity ...
Chikungunya What is Chikungunya? 1
... Transportation and globalization are important factors in assessing the risk of exposure to CHIKV for Floridians. The mosquito species that have been shown to be good vectors of CHIKV are present and well-established in Florida. It is believed that the CHIKV circulates at high levels in the blood of ...
... Transportation and globalization are important factors in assessing the risk of exposure to CHIKV for Floridians. The mosquito species that have been shown to be good vectors of CHIKV are present and well-established in Florida. It is believed that the CHIKV circulates at high levels in the blood of ...
Common Communicable Diseases
... Influenza Influenza, or the flu, is a viral infection of the respiratory tract. ...
... Influenza Influenza, or the flu, is a viral infection of the respiratory tract. ...
fever of unknown origin
... diseases (56.8%), with tuberculosis accounting for 43.6% of cases of infection. 76 patients were suffered from collagen vascular diseases (CVD): with Still's disease, systemic lupus erythematosus and vasculitis accounting for 34.2% (26/76), 18.4% (14/76) and 13.2% (10/76) of the this category, ...
... diseases (56.8%), with tuberculosis accounting for 43.6% of cases of infection. 76 patients were suffered from collagen vascular diseases (CVD): with Still's disease, systemic lupus erythematosus and vasculitis accounting for 34.2% (26/76), 18.4% (14/76) and 13.2% (10/76) of the this category, ...
1. Pre-renal failure
... e) The terminal episode is diabetic coma and death. Diagnosis: A) History. (B) Clinical signs. C ) Lab. Diagnosis. a- Determination of fasting blood sugar: -In fasting canines, blood sugar level above 120-130 mg% is diganostic of D.M. (normal 60-100 mg %). -Values sometimes as high as 500 mg% in the ...
... e) The terminal episode is diabetic coma and death. Diagnosis: A) History. (B) Clinical signs. C ) Lab. Diagnosis. a- Determination of fasting blood sugar: -In fasting canines, blood sugar level above 120-130 mg% is diganostic of D.M. (normal 60-100 mg %). -Values sometimes as high as 500 mg% in the ...
Challenges in Infectious Disease: Need for Imaging
... • Are we planning for the future, and utilizing the advances in technology that may be applicable to Infectious Diseases? • Does diagnosis and monitoring of infections in special situations (hard to get locations, difficult to grow bugs, e.g. M.tb.) merit the development and / or use of technologies ...
... • Are we planning for the future, and utilizing the advances in technology that may be applicable to Infectious Diseases? • Does diagnosis and monitoring of infections in special situations (hard to get locations, difficult to grow bugs, e.g. M.tb.) merit the development and / or use of technologies ...
extended-spectrum beta-lactamase producing bacteria
... What are extended-spectrum beta-lactamase (ESBL) producing bacteria? ESBLs are enzymes produced by bacteria, such as Klebsiella and Escherichia coli These enzymes make certain antibiotics ineffective The extended-spectrum (third generation) antibiotics affected can be Cefotaxime, Ceftazidime o ...
... What are extended-spectrum beta-lactamase (ESBL) producing bacteria? ESBLs are enzymes produced by bacteria, such as Klebsiella and Escherichia coli These enzymes make certain antibiotics ineffective The extended-spectrum (third generation) antibiotics affected can be Cefotaxime, Ceftazidime o ...
Cat Scratch Disease - Minnesota Department of Health
... scratches. Kittens are more likely to be infected and therefore able to pass the bacteria to humans than adult cats. Cats are the natural reservoir for the bacteria that causes CSD, and generally do not show any signs of illness. Therefore it is impossible to know which cats can spread CSD to you. F ...
... scratches. Kittens are more likely to be infected and therefore able to pass the bacteria to humans than adult cats. Cats are the natural reservoir for the bacteria that causes CSD, and generally do not show any signs of illness. Therefore it is impossible to know which cats can spread CSD to you. F ...
E. Coli
... resistance to standard antimicrobial agents is likely. -They are also useful during pregnancy ...
... resistance to standard antimicrobial agents is likely. -They are also useful during pregnancy ...
- Catalyst
... positive individuals may not be able to access the antiretroviral not be able to therapies that they need to stay healthy access treatment HIV+ pregnant • Pregnant women may not have access to antenatal care, and prevention of mother to child transmission (PMTCT) of HIV ...
... positive individuals may not be able to access the antiretroviral not be able to therapies that they need to stay healthy access treatment HIV+ pregnant • Pregnant women may not have access to antenatal care, and prevention of mother to child transmission (PMTCT) of HIV ...
Meningeal syndrome
... Grows gradually, It is expressed expressed anymore at the than rigidity of beginning of muscles of the back illness ...
... Grows gradually, It is expressed expressed anymore at the than rigidity of beginning of muscles of the back illness ...
Yankalilla Community Children`s Centre
... person who has been immunised, children who are too young to be immunised and other people who have been vaccinated but did not respond to the vaccine. Children’s immunisation status is obtained at enrolment. Children’s immunisation records are updated every 12 months (see attached form). We strongl ...
... person who has been immunised, children who are too young to be immunised and other people who have been vaccinated but did not respond to the vaccine. Children’s immunisation status is obtained at enrolment. Children’s immunisation records are updated every 12 months (see attached form). We strongl ...
The bird flu
... that may have been contaminated with excrement from an infected bird. All foods from poultry, including eggs, should be thoroughly cooked. As with other infectious illnesses, one of the most important preventive practices is careful and frequent hand washing. Watch for symptoms such as a fever, diff ...
... that may have been contaminated with excrement from an infected bird. All foods from poultry, including eggs, should be thoroughly cooked. As with other infectious illnesses, one of the most important preventive practices is careful and frequent hand washing. Watch for symptoms such as a fever, diff ...
Chronic Kidney Disease - The Kidney Foundation of Canada
... Kidneys: What do they do? • Produce hormones (that regulate blood pressure and make new blood cells) ...
... Kidneys: What do they do? • Produce hormones (that regulate blood pressure and make new blood cells) ...
Bloodborne Pathogens - Fullerton, School of Nursing
... Heymann, D. L. (2008). Control of communicable diseases manual (19th Ed). Washington, D.C: American Public Health Association ...
... Heymann, D. L. (2008). Control of communicable diseases manual (19th Ed). Washington, D.C: American Public Health Association ...
May 2013 Monitoring International Trends
... evidence of ongoing human to human transmission of the H7N9 virus. At that stage the exact source of infection was still unknown, though a number of people who had been taken ill had had contact with poultry. Testing of contacts of affected people had led to the discovery that the virus could be asy ...
... evidence of ongoing human to human transmission of the H7N9 virus. At that stage the exact source of infection was still unknown, though a number of people who had been taken ill had had contact with poultry. Testing of contacts of affected people had led to the discovery that the virus could be asy ...
commercial general liability - Midwest Security Insurance Services
... 4. We will have no duty to defend or indemnify any insured in any action or proceeding alleging damages arising out of any "communicable disease". ...
... 4. We will have no duty to defend or indemnify any insured in any action or proceeding alleging damages arising out of any "communicable disease". ...
STI info! HW: QUIZ NEXT CLASS! 1,3,5 * Tues jan 24 2,4,6 * mon
... Parasites…treated with special lotions/creams, washing all clothing/bedding! Spread through close physical contact, using bedding/towels, etc. of infected person. Symptoms: itching, lice in hair, pin-sized blood spots on underwear (both males and females) Complications are severe itching, infections ...
... Parasites…treated with special lotions/creams, washing all clothing/bedding! Spread through close physical contact, using bedding/towels, etc. of infected person. Symptoms: itching, lice in hair, pin-sized blood spots on underwear (both males and females) Complications are severe itching, infections ...
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.