Jan 24 History of Infectious Disease Epidemiology
... among intravenous drug users in- and out-of-treatment: An 18-month prospective follow-up. J AIDS 1993;6:1049-56. Alcabes P, Vlahov D, Anthony JC. Correlates of human immunodeficiency virus infection in intravenous drug users: are treatment program samples misleading? Brit J Addict 1992;87:4754. Mast ...
... among intravenous drug users in- and out-of-treatment: An 18-month prospective follow-up. J AIDS 1993;6:1049-56. Alcabes P, Vlahov D, Anthony JC. Correlates of human immunodeficiency virus infection in intravenous drug users: are treatment program samples misleading? Brit J Addict 1992;87:4754. Mast ...
Respiratory Tract Infections
... That is to say influenza is effectively a form of bronchitis – i.e. it ...
... That is to say influenza is effectively a form of bronchitis – i.e. it ...
Respiratory Distress
... effective source for oxygen administration, but limits hands-on examination. For animals presenting in concurrent shock, this condition should be addressed immediately after oxygen administration is initiated. Following resuscitation from shock, judicious use of fluids is indicated should there be s ...
... effective source for oxygen administration, but limits hands-on examination. For animals presenting in concurrent shock, this condition should be addressed immediately after oxygen administration is initiated. Following resuscitation from shock, judicious use of fluids is indicated should there be s ...
Bloodborne pathogens notes questions
... o Avoiding the splashing, spraying and splattering of droplets of blood or other potentially infectious materials. o Removing and disposing of soiled protective clothing as soon as possible. o Cleaning and disinfecting all soiled equipment and work surfaces. o Using good hand hygiene. o Not eating, ...
... o Avoiding the splashing, spraying and splattering of droplets of blood or other potentially infectious materials. o Removing and disposing of soiled protective clothing as soon as possible. o Cleaning and disinfecting all soiled equipment and work surfaces. o Using good hand hygiene. o Not eating, ...
Sexually Transmitted Diseases (STD`s) What You Should Know.
... can last for years. After this, syphilis can progress to its third, most dangerous stage. Stage 3 (tertiary syphilis) – Around a third of people who are not treated for syphilis will develop tertiary syphilis. At this stage, it can cause serious damage to the body. Treatment If diagnosed early, syph ...
... can last for years. After this, syphilis can progress to its third, most dangerous stage. Stage 3 (tertiary syphilis) – Around a third of people who are not treated for syphilis will develop tertiary syphilis. At this stage, it can cause serious damage to the body. Treatment If diagnosed early, syph ...
Bovine Respiratory Disease - Veterinary Extension
... respiratory tract infections, infections of the larynx and lower respiratory tract infections. Upper respiratory tract infections cause inflammation of the nostrils, throat, and trachea. The clinical signs are usually mild and involve coughing, nasal discharge, fever and a decreased appetite. Diphth ...
... respiratory tract infections, infections of the larynx and lower respiratory tract infections. Upper respiratory tract infections cause inflammation of the nostrils, throat, and trachea. The clinical signs are usually mild and involve coughing, nasal discharge, fever and a decreased appetite. Diphth ...
Communicable disease
... dysentery often occur. • Visitors to these communities should be aware that they are especially susceptible to these diseases. ...
... dysentery often occur. • Visitors to these communities should be aware that they are especially susceptible to these diseases. ...
manual for infectious diseases` prevention at school
... reason why pertussis is also called whooping cough. The disease course is favorable, even though some complications, especially in infants less than one year old, may occur: pneumonia, convulsions and brain damages. WHAT SHOULD PARENTS DO? They should follow the doctor’s indications. ...
... reason why pertussis is also called whooping cough. The disease course is favorable, even though some complications, especially in infants less than one year old, may occur: pneumonia, convulsions and brain damages. WHAT SHOULD PARENTS DO? They should follow the doctor’s indications. ...
• Health is a state of complete physical , mental... • Health is considered to be the state of perfect... – Science (Biology)
... • The public must be educated to take the preventive measures against AIDS. • A disposable or new razor should be used by the hair dresser's • Blood donors must be screened for HIV before they donate blood. • Only disposable needles and syringes should be used. • Contraceptives like Condom must be ...
... • The public must be educated to take the preventive measures against AIDS. • A disposable or new razor should be used by the hair dresser's • Blood donors must be screened for HIV before they donate blood. • Only disposable needles and syringes should be used. • Contraceptives like Condom must be ...
Natural History of a disease
... the time during which the host can infect another susceptible host •Non-infectious period the period when the host’s ability to transmit disease to other hosts ceases •Incubation period the time interval between invasion by an infectious agent and appearance of the first sign or symptom of the disea ...
... the time during which the host can infect another susceptible host •Non-infectious period the period when the host’s ability to transmit disease to other hosts ceases •Incubation period the time interval between invasion by an infectious agent and appearance of the first sign or symptom of the disea ...
evolution? - University of Arizona | Ecology and Evolutionary Biology
... immune system The first defense molecules in evolutionary terms were probably antimicrobial peptides, produced by plants and animals ...
... immune system The first defense molecules in evolutionary terms were probably antimicrobial peptides, produced by plants and animals ...
Facing the Somolian Challenge
... With treatment, an individual decreases their chance of going on and developing active disease by approximately 90-95% Without treatment, an individual could live their entire life with the infection and never break down into active disease ...
... With treatment, an individual decreases their chance of going on and developing active disease by approximately 90-95% Without treatment, an individual could live their entire life with the infection and never break down into active disease ...
OSHA Bloodborne Pathogen Training For School Personnel
... Dermatitis Acne Mucous membranes of eyes, nose or mouth ...
... Dermatitis Acne Mucous membranes of eyes, nose or mouth ...
Glossary - WHO Western Pacific Region
... infectious disease. Reassortment: The rearrangement of genes from two distinct influenza strains to produce a novel viral strain. As Pandemic (H1N1) 2009 has two genes from flu viruses that normally circulate in pigs in Europe and Asia, as well as avian genes and human genes, it is known as a "quadr ...
... infectious disease. Reassortment: The rearrangement of genes from two distinct influenza strains to produce a novel viral strain. As Pandemic (H1N1) 2009 has two genes from flu viruses that normally circulate in pigs in Europe and Asia, as well as avian genes and human genes, it is known as a "quadr ...
USE AND ABUSE OF STEROIDS
... Replace damaged tissue with scar tissue-fibrosis INFLAMMATION-THE BAD •The Bad Primary inflammation or inflammation secondary to trauma, infection or autoimmune disorders must be controlled to minimize damage and loss of function ie corneal scarring •Always TX underlying cause of inflammation. STERO ...
... Replace damaged tissue with scar tissue-fibrosis INFLAMMATION-THE BAD •The Bad Primary inflammation or inflammation secondary to trauma, infection or autoimmune disorders must be controlled to minimize damage and loss of function ie corneal scarring •Always TX underlying cause of inflammation. STERO ...
tuberculosis from
... • in early disease the symptoms and signs may be nonspecific. • In pulmonary disease, tuberculosis may appear similar to pneumonia, malignancy, and any systemic disease in which generalized lymphadenopathy occurs. • The diagnosis of tuberculosis should be suspected if the TST is positive or if there ...
... • in early disease the symptoms and signs may be nonspecific. • In pulmonary disease, tuberculosis may appear similar to pneumonia, malignancy, and any systemic disease in which generalized lymphadenopathy occurs. • The diagnosis of tuberculosis should be suspected if the TST is positive or if there ...
Disease - Health Science
... Against Infectious Diseases According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, if fewer than 80% of the children in a given area have been inoculated for one of the contagious diseases, the danger of serious outbreaks or localized epidemics remains; every unvaccinated child is at risk. ...
... Against Infectious Diseases According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, if fewer than 80% of the children in a given area have been inoculated for one of the contagious diseases, the danger of serious outbreaks or localized epidemics remains; every unvaccinated child is at risk. ...
BLOODBORNE PATHOGENS AND HEPATITIS B
... slip is much lower than Hepatitis B, only 0.5%. Incubation Period: The incubation period is 2-6 weeks after a person is exposed to the virus; most commonly one month. Period of Communicability: The contagious time period is 2 weeks before to 1 week after onset of symptoms. ...
... slip is much lower than Hepatitis B, only 0.5%. Incubation Period: The incubation period is 2-6 weeks after a person is exposed to the virus; most commonly one month. Period of Communicability: The contagious time period is 2 weeks before to 1 week after onset of symptoms. ...
Official communique: Chikungunya virus
... The number of cases of Chikungunya an alphavirus transmitted by the mosquitoes Aedes aegypti and Aedes albopictus, continues to grow. The outbreak began in the Caribbean in December 2013 and until the present nearly 305,000 suspected cases have been reported to the Pan American Health Organization/W ...
... The number of cases of Chikungunya an alphavirus transmitted by the mosquitoes Aedes aegypti and Aedes albopictus, continues to grow. The outbreak began in the Caribbean in December 2013 and until the present nearly 305,000 suspected cases have been reported to the Pan American Health Organization/W ...
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.