Cervical Health
... Gonorrhea is a STD caused by Neisseria gonorrhoeae, a bacterium that can grow and multiply easily in the warm, moist areas of the reproductive tract, including the cervix, uterus and fallopian tubes in women, and in the urethra (urine canal) in women and men. It is a common cause of Pelvic Inflammat ...
... Gonorrhea is a STD caused by Neisseria gonorrhoeae, a bacterium that can grow and multiply easily in the warm, moist areas of the reproductive tract, including the cervix, uterus and fallopian tubes in women, and in the urethra (urine canal) in women and men. It is a common cause of Pelvic Inflammat ...
Development of Point-of-Care Testing for Disaster
... is widespread throughout the tropics, with local variations in risk that are influenced by rainfall, temperature, and unplanned rapid urbanization. Severe dengue, also known as dengue hemorrhagic fever (DHF), was first recognized in the 1950s during dengue epidemics in the Philippines and Thailand. ...
... is widespread throughout the tropics, with local variations in risk that are influenced by rainfall, temperature, and unplanned rapid urbanization. Severe dengue, also known as dengue hemorrhagic fever (DHF), was first recognized in the 1950s during dengue epidemics in the Philippines and Thailand. ...
Viruses - Effingham County Schools
... 1) What is mad cow disease? 2) What is the medical name for mad cow disease? 3) What is the human form of mad cow disease? 4) How can humans get vCJD? 5) How is the United States preventing the spread of vCJD? 6) What is one theory of how mad cow disease is caused? 7) How are healthy cows infected b ...
... 1) What is mad cow disease? 2) What is the medical name for mad cow disease? 3) What is the human form of mad cow disease? 4) How can humans get vCJD? 5) How is the United States preventing the spread of vCJD? 6) What is one theory of how mad cow disease is caused? 7) How are healthy cows infected b ...
A Guide To Biological Hazards in the Workplace
... refers to contact with droplet nuclei containing microorganisms that can remain suspended in the air for long periods or to contact with dust particles containing an infectious agent that can be widely disseminated by air currents; common vehicle transmission refers to contact with contaminated item ...
... refers to contact with droplet nuclei containing microorganisms that can remain suspended in the air for long periods or to contact with dust particles containing an infectious agent that can be widely disseminated by air currents; common vehicle transmission refers to contact with contaminated item ...
Found a novel mechanism that assists Legionella to hide in the body
... “Legionella pneumophila is an organism which, over millions of years of evolution, has learned to manipulate host proteins for its own benefit and thus favour infection”, explains the CIC bioGUNE researcher Aitor Hierro. “Understanding how it does so”, he adds, “may help us to manipulate our own pro ...
... “Legionella pneumophila is an organism which, over millions of years of evolution, has learned to manipulate host proteins for its own benefit and thus favour infection”, explains the CIC bioGUNE researcher Aitor Hierro. “Understanding how it does so”, he adds, “may help us to manipulate our own pro ...
Individuals with Bloodborne Infectious Diseases
... solely because the patient has an infectious disease or is at risk of contracting an infectious disease. This includes any disease process such as human immunodeficiency virus (HIV), acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS), or hepatitis infections. The one exception to this policy is a patient wit ...
... solely because the patient has an infectious disease or is at risk of contracting an infectious disease. This includes any disease process such as human immunodeficiency virus (HIV), acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS), or hepatitis infections. The one exception to this policy is a patient wit ...
MENINGOCOCCAL DISEASE Important Health Information
... 1998 following the tragic death of Amanda Young, at 18 years, from meningococcal septicaemia. Amanda was a talented athlete and excelled at many sports. She contracted meningococcal disease after competing in a rowing competition. What Is Meningococcal Disease? It is a rare bacterial disease. The ba ...
... 1998 following the tragic death of Amanda Young, at 18 years, from meningococcal septicaemia. Amanda was a talented athlete and excelled at many sports. She contracted meningococcal disease after competing in a rowing competition. What Is Meningococcal Disease? It is a rare bacterial disease. The ba ...
MRSA & Bloodborne Pathogens
... Change bandage often – especially if wet Prevent wound drainage from coming in contact with anyone else Avoid public spas, saunas, pools, manicures, gyms, etc ...
... Change bandage often – especially if wet Prevent wound drainage from coming in contact with anyone else Avoid public spas, saunas, pools, manicures, gyms, etc ...
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... Mareks disease herpesvirus, which causes lym- antigen over a period of several weeks. We phomas in chickens, is highly cell-associated. purposely included tissues from which virus Keratinized cells surrounding the feather shafts in could gain access to the environment, since the skin were found to b ...
... Mareks disease herpesvirus, which causes lym- antigen over a period of several weeks. We phomas in chickens, is highly cell-associated. purposely included tissues from which virus Keratinized cells surrounding the feather shafts in could gain access to the environment, since the skin were found to b ...
Epidemiology of Gumboro Disease
... • Infectious bursal disease is a viral infection, affecting the immune system of poultry. • The disease is highly contagious, affects young chickens, and is characterized by the destruction of the lymphoid organs, and in particular the bursa of Fabricius, where B lymphocytes mature and differe ...
... • Infectious bursal disease is a viral infection, affecting the immune system of poultry. • The disease is highly contagious, affects young chickens, and is characterized by the destruction of the lymphoid organs, and in particular the bursa of Fabricius, where B lymphocytes mature and differe ...
Lyme Disease
... usually last 4 - 7 days. Most people get better without treatment. It can be more serious in the elderly, infants and people with chronic conditions. If Salmonella gets into the bloodstream, it can be serious, or even life-threatening. The usual treatment is antibiotics. You also can get a salmonell ...
... usually last 4 - 7 days. Most people get better without treatment. It can be more serious in the elderly, infants and people with chronic conditions. If Salmonella gets into the bloodstream, it can be serious, or even life-threatening. The usual treatment is antibiotics. You also can get a salmonell ...
Clinical - epidemiological aspects and diagnosis of an outbreak of
... We report a series of 4 cases of patients diagnosed with anthrax who have become infected at the slaughter house or from infected cattle. The diagnosis was confirmed by molecular biological testing with the identification of B anthracis DNA in carbuncular exudate. Results The mean age of the patient ...
... We report a series of 4 cases of patients diagnosed with anthrax who have become infected at the slaughter house or from infected cattle. The diagnosis was confirmed by molecular biological testing with the identification of B anthracis DNA in carbuncular exudate. Results The mean age of the patient ...
simulating the spread of an infectious disease
... near anyone else. The cap represents measures such as bed nets or condoms, which prevent exposure to disease causing agents. Isolating yourself is the same as a quarantine, which is often used to isolate disease carrying individuals during an outbreak. Immunity – Vaccines provide immunity for an ind ...
... near anyone else. The cap represents measures such as bed nets or condoms, which prevent exposure to disease causing agents. Isolating yourself is the same as a quarantine, which is often used to isolate disease carrying individuals during an outbreak. Immunity – Vaccines provide immunity for an ind ...
Centro de Documentación / Documentation Center
... clustered spatial patterns. RESULTS: Clustered spatial patterns were observed for the variables of leptospirosis incidence, literacy rate, average monthly income, number of residents per household, water supply and sewage system. There were 773 notified cases in the dry season and 1,717 cases in the ...
... clustered spatial patterns. RESULTS: Clustered spatial patterns were observed for the variables of leptospirosis incidence, literacy rate, average monthly income, number of residents per household, water supply and sewage system. There were 773 notified cases in the dry season and 1,717 cases in the ...
Infectious & Communicable Diseases
... Oregon 1994 – 2003 – 6650 cases Marion Cty: 632 Multnomah Cty: 1,512 ...
... Oregon 1994 – 2003 – 6650 cases Marion Cty: 632 Multnomah Cty: 1,512 ...
infection prevention and control
... Infectious agent or pathogen Reservoir Portal of exit Mode of transmission Portal of entry Susceptible host ...
... Infectious agent or pathogen Reservoir Portal of exit Mode of transmission Portal of entry Susceptible host ...
The Chain of Infection
... As healthcare professionals, it is important to understand two facts about infection: ...
... As healthcare professionals, it is important to understand two facts about infection: ...
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... Emerging infectious diseases Have not occurred in humans before, Have occurred previously but affected only small numbers, Or have occurred throughout human history, but only recently recognized as disease due to infectious agent Re-emerging infectious diseases Once were major health problems ...
... Emerging infectious diseases Have not occurred in humans before, Have occurred previously but affected only small numbers, Or have occurred throughout human history, but only recently recognized as disease due to infectious agent Re-emerging infectious diseases Once were major health problems ...
Bloodborne Pathogens - General
... • Infectious organisms present in human blood that cause disease - Hepatitis B virus (HBV) – Symptoms: fatigue, stomach pain, loss of appetite, nausea – Acute Hepatitis, Chronic Carriers, or Unaffected – Not easily killed outside body, can survive up to 7 days in dried blood – Vaccine Preventable ...
... • Infectious organisms present in human blood that cause disease - Hepatitis B virus (HBV) – Symptoms: fatigue, stomach pain, loss of appetite, nausea – Acute Hepatitis, Chronic Carriers, or Unaffected – Not easily killed outside body, can survive up to 7 days in dried blood – Vaccine Preventable ...
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.