Communicable Disease
... Resident bacteria- It lives in the skin, in the mouth and intestines to help protect from harmful bacteria Host – the plant or animal on which the parasite feeds Lymphocytes – are white blood cells that help the body fight off pathogens Two types: B cells – produce antibodies – special protein that ...
... Resident bacteria- It lives in the skin, in the mouth and intestines to help protect from harmful bacteria Host – the plant or animal on which the parasite feeds Lymphocytes – are white blood cells that help the body fight off pathogens Two types: B cells – produce antibodies – special protein that ...
Canine Influenza Virus
... signs, can still shed the virus and spread the infection. CIV infections, unlike its human counterpart can occur year-round. Mimics “kennel cough”, which frequently causes misdiagnosis. ...
... signs, can still shed the virus and spread the infection. CIV infections, unlike its human counterpart can occur year-round. Mimics “kennel cough”, which frequently causes misdiagnosis. ...
Harmless bacteria may be helpful against meningococcal outbreaks
... Infectious Diseases. The study - conducted among college students, a group at higher risk for this often serious illness - suggests a new approach that could help suppress outbreaks of the disease, if supported by future research. Meningococcal disease is caused by Neisseria meningitidis, which can ...
... Infectious Diseases. The study - conducted among college students, a group at higher risk for this often serious illness - suggests a new approach that could help suppress outbreaks of the disease, if supported by future research. Meningococcal disease is caused by Neisseria meningitidis, which can ...
Infectious Mononucleosis
... develop them each year. However, in only one-third to two-thirds of these new infections do people develop symptoms of mononucleosis. This means many people, including children, have infectious mono without realizing it. The usual incubation time from exposure to the virus to onset of illness sympto ...
... develop them each year. However, in only one-third to two-thirds of these new infections do people develop symptoms of mononucleosis. This means many people, including children, have infectious mono without realizing it. The usual incubation time from exposure to the virus to onset of illness sympto ...
EBOLA VIRUS WHAT NURSES NEED TO KNOW
... fever of greater than 38.6 degrees Celsius or 101.5 degrees Fahrenheit; AND additional symptoms such as severe headache, muscle pain, vomiting, diarrhea, abdominal pain, or unexplained hemorrhage; AND, within the past 3 weeks before the onset of symptoms: o contact with blood or other body flu ...
... fever of greater than 38.6 degrees Celsius or 101.5 degrees Fahrenheit; AND additional symptoms such as severe headache, muscle pain, vomiting, diarrhea, abdominal pain, or unexplained hemorrhage; AND, within the past 3 weeks before the onset of symptoms: o contact with blood or other body flu ...
Quick Facts About…Fifth Disease (Parvovirus B19 infection)
... Children are contagious before they have a rash or joint pains. Since they feel well or have only a mild illness, they continue to play with other children. Little can be done to stop the spread of this infection. Once the rash appears, they are no longer infectious and can return to child care or s ...
... Children are contagious before they have a rash or joint pains. Since they feel well or have only a mild illness, they continue to play with other children. Little can be done to stop the spread of this infection. Once the rash appears, they are no longer infectious and can return to child care or s ...
3. What is your Initial Impression and give your Differential Diagnosis.
... Presence of autoantibodies (hallmark of SLE) ...
... Presence of autoantibodies (hallmark of SLE) ...
Pediatric Infectious Disease
... preauricular node enlargement – viral Treat: bacterial – topical antibiotics ...
... preauricular node enlargement – viral Treat: bacterial – topical antibiotics ...
blood bourne pathogen - Mendham Borough School
... needle sticks, sexual contact, mucous membrane contact, and through open cuts. Risk most often occurs in unprotected contact with infected blood. It is not transmitted by casual contact. ...
... needle sticks, sexual contact, mucous membrane contact, and through open cuts. Risk most often occurs in unprotected contact with infected blood. It is not transmitted by casual contact. ...
the immune system
... oAttach to surface of cells and inject their genetic material (DNA) which takes over the cell Causes the common cold, influenza, chicken pox and warts. ...
... oAttach to surface of cells and inject their genetic material (DNA) which takes over the cell Causes the common cold, influenza, chicken pox and warts. ...
hepatitis c
... Hepatitis C is a bloodborne disease. This means that HCV lives in blood and can also live in any body fluid that contains blood. This includes semen and all vaginal/cervical fluids. The virus is also found in internal body fluids that surround the heart, lungs and bone joints (for example, shoulders ...
... Hepatitis C is a bloodborne disease. This means that HCV lives in blood and can also live in any body fluid that contains blood. This includes semen and all vaginal/cervical fluids. The virus is also found in internal body fluids that surround the heart, lungs and bone joints (for example, shoulders ...
Infectious Disease
... restrictions on the activities of well people who (may) have been exposed to a communicable disease during its period of communicability. – active surveillance is an alternative – Quarantine for the longest usual incubation period ...
... restrictions on the activities of well people who (may) have been exposed to a communicable disease during its period of communicability. – active surveillance is an alternative – Quarantine for the longest usual incubation period ...
The Natural History of Disease
... caused by protozoan parasites of the genus Plasmodium the stages of the parasite that are infective to mosquitoes occur about 10 days after the development of symptoms latent period is around 10 days longer than the incubation period, so early treatment of symptoms could have an important effect ...
... caused by protozoan parasites of the genus Plasmodium the stages of the parasite that are infective to mosquitoes occur about 10 days after the development of symptoms latent period is around 10 days longer than the incubation period, so early treatment of symptoms could have an important effect ...
Infectious diseases/ Haematology/ Rheumatology/ Dermatology
... PT – measure factor II, VII, V and X activity thus normal PTT – measures all factors’ activity but not VIII so may be normal if activity >30% Specific factor assays indicated when suspected Treatment o R-rest, I-Ice, C-gentle compression bandage, E-elevation, S-splint o Analgesia – oral and pa ...
... PT – measure factor II, VII, V and X activity thus normal PTT – measures all factors’ activity but not VIII so may be normal if activity >30% Specific factor assays indicated when suspected Treatment o R-rest, I-Ice, C-gentle compression bandage, E-elevation, S-splint o Analgesia – oral and pa ...
on intestinal worms. - Belle Plaine Animal Hospital
... the actual penetration of larvae through their skin or feet. They can also be transmitted by the mother during pregnancy or through nursing. These parasites can only be found by microscopic exam of feces. Hookworms attach to the intestinal lining and feed off the blood of their host. They can cause ...
... the actual penetration of larvae through their skin or feet. They can also be transmitted by the mother during pregnancy or through nursing. These parasites can only be found by microscopic exam of feces. Hookworms attach to the intestinal lining and feed off the blood of their host. They can cause ...
ROYAL FREE DISEASE, SIXTY YEARS ON Summary of talk given
... On 25th July 1955, the Royal Free Hospital closed its doors and remained closed until 5th October. The hospital had been struck by an obscure infectious disease, which became known as Royal Free disease. In total, 292 members of the 3,500 medical, nursing and ancillary staff and 22 patients were aff ...
... On 25th July 1955, the Royal Free Hospital closed its doors and remained closed until 5th October. The hospital had been struck by an obscure infectious disease, which became known as Royal Free disease. In total, 292 members of the 3,500 medical, nursing and ancillary staff and 22 patients were aff ...
Transmissible: whooping cough, food poisoning
... (b) The spread of such diseases can be prevented by (i) effective disposal of sewage, (ii) purification of drinking water. 4 Food may become contaminated (i) from the unwashed hands of a food-handler, (ii) by houseflies or blowflies walking over it, (iii) by infected droplets or dust particles landi ...
... (b) The spread of such diseases can be prevented by (i) effective disposal of sewage, (ii) purification of drinking water. 4 Food may become contaminated (i) from the unwashed hands of a food-handler, (ii) by houseflies or blowflies walking over it, (iii) by infected droplets or dust particles landi ...
278-0-0-0-0-SiP 2017_CMorenoLozano
... outbreak, zika virus, or avian flu are examples of “emerging infectious diseases”, this is, infectious microorganisms which had not been a problem for public health until very recently. Most of these health emergencies are caused by microorganisms whose life-cycle also implicates other domesticated ...
... outbreak, zika virus, or avian flu are examples of “emerging infectious diseases”, this is, infectious microorganisms which had not been a problem for public health until very recently. Most of these health emergencies are caused by microorganisms whose life-cycle also implicates other domesticated ...
ASEPSIS - Chipola College | Home
... can also cause infection. Present in soil, air and water. Many are resistant to TX ...
... can also cause infection. Present in soil, air and water. Many are resistant to TX ...
Clinical laboratory indicators
... • Nephrotic syndrome - at children it is peculiar widespread hypostases and absence of arterial hypertension. Hypostases are most expressed in the morning – on a face, under eyes, at an internal anklebone, on a scrotum • the isolated uric syndrome - symptoms of the general intoxication are expressed ...
... • Nephrotic syndrome - at children it is peculiar widespread hypostases and absence of arterial hypertension. Hypostases are most expressed in the morning – on a face, under eyes, at an internal anklebone, on a scrotum • the isolated uric syndrome - symptoms of the general intoxication are expressed ...
Communicable and Chronic Diseases
... The body produces insulin but cannot be used by cells About 90-95% of people who have diabetes have Type II Most frequently strike people 50-60 years old Symptoms include: Feeling tired, frequent urination, unusual thirst, weight loss, blurred vision, frequent infections , and slow healing o ...
... The body produces insulin but cannot be used by cells About 90-95% of people who have diabetes have Type II Most frequently strike people 50-60 years old Symptoms include: Feeling tired, frequent urination, unusual thirst, weight loss, blurred vision, frequent infections , and slow healing o ...
Bovine spongiform encephalopathy - SVIMS
... appears to be the only way to control this disease. ...
... appears to be the only way to control this disease. ...
Eradication of diseases
... The students are given the reasons of the successful eradication of smallpox on the ...
... The students are given the reasons of the successful eradication of smallpox on the ...
On motion of Mr. Street, Whereas a difference of
... Whereas a difference of -oDinion exists as to the present site of the Lazaretto for the reception and confinement elf the persons in the north eastern section of the Province, afflicted, or supposed to be afflicted, with the disease called the Leprosy, being the proper one, and also as to the best m ...
... Whereas a difference of -oDinion exists as to the present site of the Lazaretto for the reception and confinement elf the persons in the north eastern section of the Province, afflicted, or supposed to be afflicted, with the disease called the Leprosy, being the proper one, and also as to the best m ...
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.