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... In the widest sense of the term, an epidemic is the presence of any disease in a large number of people, hence for example diabetes or heart disease can be said to be present in ‘epidemic proportions’. In a stricter sense, however, it means the rapid spread of an infectious disease to a large number ...
... In the widest sense of the term, an epidemic is the presence of any disease in a large number of people, hence for example diabetes or heart disease can be said to be present in ‘epidemic proportions’. In a stricter sense, however, it means the rapid spread of an infectious disease to a large number ...
• IgM anti-HBc: When this is positive or reactive, it indicates recent
... chronically infected Americans, of whom 20% to 30% acquired their infection in childhood. About 95% of adults recover spontaneously; however, 90% of young children who get infected with HBV never clear the virus remaining chronically infected with an increased risk of scarring of the liver (cirrhosi ...
... chronically infected Americans, of whom 20% to 30% acquired their infection in childhood. About 95% of adults recover spontaneously; however, 90% of young children who get infected with HBV never clear the virus remaining chronically infected with an increased risk of scarring of the liver (cirrhosi ...
Avian Encephalomyelitis
... If a breeder flock becomes infected during egg production, the virus is vertically transmitted to the offspring and a major outbreak occurs. The disease often appears in a series of flocks hatched from the infected breeder flock. Field strains of the virus are enterotropic and multiply in the intest ...
... If a breeder flock becomes infected during egg production, the virus is vertically transmitted to the offspring and a major outbreak occurs. The disease often appears in a series of flocks hatched from the infected breeder flock. Field strains of the virus are enterotropic and multiply in the intest ...
Infectious Disease
... they spread and describe what an epidemic is. Skill: Students should be able to create a model that shows where the imaginary disease originated and trace its spread. Science Concept Background: Infectious diseases are also known as communicable disease or a transmittable disease. Transmission of an ...
... they spread and describe what an epidemic is. Skill: Students should be able to create a model that shows where the imaginary disease originated and trace its spread. Science Concept Background: Infectious diseases are also known as communicable disease or a transmittable disease. Transmission of an ...
Strange Germs, New Plagues, Weird Bacteria, Oh My!
... – A potentially serious illness that affects the central nervous system. Can cause inflammation of the brain (encephalitis) or around the brain (menigitis) and can also cause polio-like paralysis. ...
... – A potentially serious illness that affects the central nervous system. Can cause inflammation of the brain (encephalitis) or around the brain (menigitis) and can also cause polio-like paralysis. ...
Sick Day Lab
... 12) Some diseases require person-to-person contact while others are transmitted through air. How might these differences affect the amount of people the disease can infect? ...
... 12) Some diseases require person-to-person contact while others are transmitted through air. How might these differences affect the amount of people the disease can infect? ...
Bio-Terrorism and the Respiratory Therapist
... – Potential for massive numbers of victims – Potential for mimic of endemic infectious diseases • “Medical defense against biological warfare or terrorism is an area unfamiliar to most military and civilian health care providers.” USAMRIID February 4, 2001 ...
... – Potential for massive numbers of victims – Potential for mimic of endemic infectious diseases • “Medical defense against biological warfare or terrorism is an area unfamiliar to most military and civilian health care providers.” USAMRIID February 4, 2001 ...
Powerpoint
... infected animals or to tissue from infected animals or when anthrax spores are used as a bioterrorist weapon. - will not transmit from person to person - the spores can be used as a bioterroist weapon, as was the case in 2001, when the spores had been intentionally distributed through the post ...
... infected animals or to tissue from infected animals or when anthrax spores are used as a bioterrorist weapon. - will not transmit from person to person - the spores can be used as a bioterroist weapon, as was the case in 2001, when the spores had been intentionally distributed through the post ...
STD & HIV Presentation 52013
... Sexually Transmitted Diseases • There are more than 25 different STDs. • At least 10 are very common in the U.S. • 1/3 of new STD infections occur in 15-19 year olds. • By age 24, at least 1 in 3 sexually active people in US will have contracted a STD. • If you contract a STD you can experience pain ...
... Sexually Transmitted Diseases • There are more than 25 different STDs. • At least 10 are very common in the U.S. • 1/3 of new STD infections occur in 15-19 year olds. • By age 24, at least 1 in 3 sexually active people in US will have contracted a STD. • If you contract a STD you can experience pain ...
ZOONOSES: What Horse Owners Need to Know
... Tuberculosis is another significant disease in humans and animals. Susceptibility to Mycobacterium tuberculosis is relatively high in humans, primates and guinea pigs. Cattle, rabbits and cats are susceptible to another strain, M. bovis, and swine and dogs are susceptible to both M. bovis and M. tub ...
... Tuberculosis is another significant disease in humans and animals. Susceptibility to Mycobacterium tuberculosis is relatively high in humans, primates and guinea pigs. Cattle, rabbits and cats are susceptible to another strain, M. bovis, and swine and dogs are susceptible to both M. bovis and M. tub ...
Bacterial Infections
... Pneumococcal pneumonia: Streptococcus pneumoniae is responsible for about 80% of all pneumonia cases. It usually starts after an URT viral infection damages the airways. Without appropriate antibiotic treatment, mortality is high, especially in the elderly. [FOM pp. 289–290] Primary atypical (walkin ...
... Pneumococcal pneumonia: Streptococcus pneumoniae is responsible for about 80% of all pneumonia cases. It usually starts after an URT viral infection damages the airways. Without appropriate antibiotic treatment, mortality is high, especially in the elderly. [FOM pp. 289–290] Primary atypical (walkin ...
disease caused by e. coli, a type of bacteria (colibacillosis)
... discoloration of the skin and moist tissues (mucous membranes) of the body caused by inadequate oxygen levels in the redblood cells (known as “cyanosis”); one or more animals affected in a litter Puppies/kittens and adults—sudden (acute) vomiting, diarrhea, lack of appetite (anorexia), rapid dehyd ...
... discoloration of the skin and moist tissues (mucous membranes) of the body caused by inadequate oxygen levels in the redblood cells (known as “cyanosis”); one or more animals affected in a litter Puppies/kittens and adults—sudden (acute) vomiting, diarrhea, lack of appetite (anorexia), rapid dehyd ...
Goal 7 EOG REVIEW
... transmit a disease-causing microbe to another living organism, even though the carrier may not show any symptom of the illness. Ex HIV is spread by a carrier, who does not “look” sick. ...
... transmit a disease-causing microbe to another living organism, even though the carrier may not show any symptom of the illness. Ex HIV is spread by a carrier, who does not “look” sick. ...
Important Quotes about Myalgic Encephalomyelitis
... made at the Invest in ME conference in May 2010) ● “Hopefully one day, my dream is that our medical community will produce a formal apology to the patients that—not having believed them all these years—they are facing a real illness.” — Dr. Jose Montoya, CFS researcher and clinician, Stanford Uni ...
... made at the Invest in ME conference in May 2010) ● “Hopefully one day, my dream is that our medical community will produce a formal apology to the patients that—not having believed them all these years—they are facing a real illness.” — Dr. Jose Montoya, CFS researcher and clinician, Stanford Uni ...
What is TB? What are some of the symptoms of Active TB Disease
... medications taken for Inactive TB Infection? Isoniazid and Rifampin are the medications most often used to treat Inactive TB Infection. As with all medications, allergic reactions and side effects may occur. However, most people taking these medications do not have major side effects and allergic re ...
... medications taken for Inactive TB Infection? Isoniazid and Rifampin are the medications most often used to treat Inactive TB Infection. As with all medications, allergic reactions and side effects may occur. However, most people taking these medications do not have major side effects and allergic re ...
Ommon Infectious Conditions
... Antibiotics are generally only effective if delivered to the by inhalant administration. Leptospirosis (Canine typhus, Infectious jaundice) Agent: L canicola Transmission: Disease is spread by infected urine contacting mucous membranes. Less commonly it is spread through the contaminated food or wat ...
... Antibiotics are generally only effective if delivered to the by inhalant administration. Leptospirosis (Canine typhus, Infectious jaundice) Agent: L canicola Transmission: Disease is spread by infected urine contacting mucous membranes. Less commonly it is spread through the contaminated food or wat ...
What is vaccination?
... An infection caused by a virus, mostly affects the 1 - 4 year age group. Highly infectious Spread by coughs and sneezes. What are the symptoms? Runny nose, sore eyes, a cough and fever. On the 4th day a rash - flat red or brown blotches , usually starting on the forehead May also be diar ...
... An infection caused by a virus, mostly affects the 1 - 4 year age group. Highly infectious Spread by coughs and sneezes. What are the symptoms? Runny nose, sore eyes, a cough and fever. On the 4th day a rash - flat red or brown blotches , usually starting on the forehead May also be diar ...
Slapped cheek None, however must be well enough to participate in
... identifying allergies and preventing contact with the allergenic substance and through preventing cross infection of viruses and bacterial infections. This includes teaching the children about good hygiene. We ask parents to work with us to limit the spread of illness to other children and members o ...
... identifying allergies and preventing contact with the allergenic substance and through preventing cross infection of viruses and bacterial infections. This includes teaching the children about good hygiene. We ask parents to work with us to limit the spread of illness to other children and members o ...
here - St Josephs Catholic Primary School
... • Meningococcal bacteria make toxins (poisons) which cause serious illness and sometimes death. • Spread into the bloodstream causes septicaemia and damage to blood vessels and organs. ...
... • Meningococcal bacteria make toxins (poisons) which cause serious illness and sometimes death. • Spread into the bloodstream causes septicaemia and damage to blood vessels and organs. ...
Common Sexually Transmitted Infections (STIs)
... Women and Men: The immune system will eventually get rid of genital warts. Other types of HPV (not associated with genital warts) are linked to cervical, anal, vaginal, vulvar, penile, oral, and laryngeal cancers. ...
... Women and Men: The immune system will eventually get rid of genital warts. Other types of HPV (not associated with genital warts) are linked to cervical, anal, vaginal, vulvar, penile, oral, and laryngeal cancers. ...
Illness and Communicable Diseases Policy
... Diarrhea is often a symptom of infection caused by germs such as bacteria, parasites, or viruses. A child with infectious diarrhea may have stools that are loose and runny compared to normal and may contain blood and/or mucus in the stool. Other symptoms may include a stomach ache, vomiting, and fev ...
... Diarrhea is often a symptom of infection caused by germs such as bacteria, parasites, or viruses. A child with infectious diarrhea may have stools that are loose and runny compared to normal and may contain blood and/or mucus in the stool. Other symptoms may include a stomach ache, vomiting, and fev ...
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... • The influenza vaccine is recommended for everyone six months and older and must be given once yearly, from early fall to winter. ...
... • The influenza vaccine is recommended for everyone six months and older and must be given once yearly, from early fall to winter. ...
Education - Texas Department of State Health Services
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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.