Fundamentals of Microbiology: Disease transmission
... – Disease that can be transmitted from humans to animals – Some very important environmentally transmitted diseases are zoonotic – Transmission cycles of many diseases go on naturally among animals until we blunder into the cycle ...
... – Disease that can be transmitted from humans to animals – Some very important environmentally transmitted diseases are zoonotic – Transmission cycles of many diseases go on naturally among animals until we blunder into the cycle ...
Chapter 5 Zoonotic and Vector
... vertebrate hosts (e.g., wild birds and small animals). • Cost of arboviral encephalitides is approximately $150 million per year, including vector control and surveillance activities. ...
... vertebrate hosts (e.g., wild birds and small animals). • Cost of arboviral encephalitides is approximately $150 million per year, including vector control and surveillance activities. ...
Infection Control Policy
... Children who are unwell with an infectious disease should not be at nursery school. Once they are better they are able to return unless they pose a risk of infection to others. They should not return to nursery school until the risk has passed. ...
... Children who are unwell with an infectious disease should not be at nursery school. Once they are better they are able to return unless they pose a risk of infection to others. They should not return to nursery school until the risk has passed. ...
Bloodborne Pathogens - Stuart T. Wilson, CPA PC
... water, or an object contaminated by the feces of a human or an animal comes into contact with the mouth of another person. Vector transmission: Occurs when the bite of an animal, such as a mosquito, transmits disease. ...
... water, or an object contaminated by the feces of a human or an animal comes into contact with the mouth of another person. Vector transmission: Occurs when the bite of an animal, such as a mosquito, transmits disease. ...
Group A Streptococcal disease, invasive
... Many persons who acquire iGAS infection have no underlying disease. Varicella is the most commonly identified risk factor in children, and close contacts of persons with invasive GAS are at higher risk of infection. Invasive GAS is most commonly seen in Ontario among adults greater than 65 years of ...
... Many persons who acquire iGAS infection have no underlying disease. Varicella is the most commonly identified risk factor in children, and close contacts of persons with invasive GAS are at higher risk of infection. Invasive GAS is most commonly seen in Ontario among adults greater than 65 years of ...
Newcastle Disease
... birds, there may be a marked drop in egg production that may last for several weeks. Nervous signs may occur but are not common. Mortality in fowl is usually low, except in very young and susceptible bird, but may be considerably affected by exacerbating conditions. ...
... birds, there may be a marked drop in egg production that may last for several weeks. Nervous signs may occur but are not common. Mortality in fowl is usually low, except in very young and susceptible bird, but may be considerably affected by exacerbating conditions. ...
Infectious Disease Emergencies - The Federation of Medical
... Constant vigilance, a systematic approach to any clinical problem, and timely consultation will enable early detection of conditions requiring urgent treatment, so that optimal management may be implemented early to prevent irreversible complications or death. All infections may initially be minor a ...
... Constant vigilance, a systematic approach to any clinical problem, and timely consultation will enable early detection of conditions requiring urgent treatment, so that optimal management may be implemented early to prevent irreversible complications or death. All infections may initially be minor a ...
Parasitic Diseases
... exists, atovaquone-proguanil, mefloquine, or doxycycline may be given as chemoprophylaxis Atovaquone-proguanil is generally recommended for shorter trips (up to 2 wk), since it must be taken daily Atovaqoune-proguanil is started 1-2 days before travel, and mefloquine is started 2 wk before trave ...
... exists, atovaquone-proguanil, mefloquine, or doxycycline may be given as chemoprophylaxis Atovaquone-proguanil is generally recommended for shorter trips (up to 2 wk), since it must be taken daily Atovaqoune-proguanil is started 1-2 days before travel, and mefloquine is started 2 wk before trave ...
Universal Precautions
... AIDS is caused by HIV (human immunodeficiency virus). HIV attacks the body's immune system leaving it open to life-threatening infections and malignancies. The virus may also directly attack the central nervous system. Persons infected with HIV often have no symptoms and may appear to be in good hea ...
... AIDS is caused by HIV (human immunodeficiency virus). HIV attacks the body's immune system leaving it open to life-threatening infections and malignancies. The virus may also directly attack the central nervous system. Persons infected with HIV often have no symptoms and may appear to be in good hea ...
THE SKRLJEVO DISEASE - ENDEMIC SYPHILIS
... peasants, where the people’s income, the degree of illiteracy and the death rate of newborn babies were most unfavourable factors. Children and young adults fell sick most frequently. Due to its contagiousness, the infection spread easily to other members of the family; therefore, one may speak of a ...
... peasants, where the people’s income, the degree of illiteracy and the death rate of newborn babies were most unfavourable factors. Children and young adults fell sick most frequently. Due to its contagiousness, the infection spread easily to other members of the family; therefore, one may speak of a ...
Diseases of the Respiratory System Notes
... lymphocytes and more macrophage to the area iv) these surround the bacteria essentially “walling off” the bacteria and containing it within a tubercle (a) enlarged structure composed of bacteria surrounded by macrophage and lymphocytes v) the bacteria can survive in the tubercle for many years c) Mo ...
... lymphocytes and more macrophage to the area iv) these surround the bacteria essentially “walling off” the bacteria and containing it within a tubercle (a) enlarged structure composed of bacteria surrounded by macrophage and lymphocytes v) the bacteria can survive in the tubercle for many years c) Mo ...
Feline Infectious Peritonitis
... Overview Feline infectious peritonitis (FIP) is a progressive and ultimately fatal disease of cats caused by a coronavirus. Many cats are infected with a relatively benign form of the coronavirus but only in certain cats will the virus mutate to become pathologic (FIP). Previously, it was suggested ...
... Overview Feline infectious peritonitis (FIP) is a progressive and ultimately fatal disease of cats caused by a coronavirus. Many cats are infected with a relatively benign form of the coronavirus but only in certain cats will the virus mutate to become pathologic (FIP). Previously, it was suggested ...
Creutzfeldt-Jakob Disease,all types
... Creutzfeldt-Jakob Disease (CJD) is a prion disease and part of a group of rare, rapidly progressive, universally fatal neuro-degenerative syndromes that are characterized by neuronal degeneration, spongiform change, gliosis, and accumulation of an abnormal protease-resistant amyloid protein or scrap ...
... Creutzfeldt-Jakob Disease (CJD) is a prion disease and part of a group of rare, rapidly progressive, universally fatal neuro-degenerative syndromes that are characterized by neuronal degeneration, spongiform change, gliosis, and accumulation of an abnormal protease-resistant amyloid protein or scrap ...
Meningitis
... Many different types of bacteria can cause bacterial meningitis. In newborns, the most common causes are Group B streptococcus, Escherichia coli, and Listeria monocytogenes. In older kids, Streptococcus pneumoniae (pneumococcus) and Neisseria meningitidis (meningococcus) are more often the causes. A ...
... Many different types of bacteria can cause bacterial meningitis. In newborns, the most common causes are Group B streptococcus, Escherichia coli, and Listeria monocytogenes. In older kids, Streptococcus pneumoniae (pneumococcus) and Neisseria meningitidis (meningococcus) are more often the causes. A ...
Document
... Splenomegaly and hepatomegaly Rash (macular,scarlatiniform or urticarial) eye edema X-linked lymphoproliferative syndrome (XLP): occur in the children with primary immunodeficiency disease ...
... Splenomegaly and hepatomegaly Rash (macular,scarlatiniform or urticarial) eye edema X-linked lymphoproliferative syndrome (XLP): occur in the children with primary immunodeficiency disease ...
Canine Vaccines - Locust Trace Veterinary Assistant Program
... Life threatening disease Contracted from drinking infected water, soil, or urine- bacteria can live for weeks to months Enters body thru mucus membranes, cuts/abrasions, or from drinking infected water ...
... Life threatening disease Contracted from drinking infected water, soil, or urine- bacteria can live for weeks to months Enters body thru mucus membranes, cuts/abrasions, or from drinking infected water ...
Canine Diseases
... Thymic atrophy is a consistent postmortem finding in infected young puppies. Hyperkeratosis of the nose and footpads is often found in dogs with neurologic manifestations. Depending on the degree of secondary bacterial infection, bronchopneumonia, enteritis, and skin pustules also may be present. In ...
... Thymic atrophy is a consistent postmortem finding in infected young puppies. Hyperkeratosis of the nose and footpads is often found in dogs with neurologic manifestations. Depending on the degree of secondary bacterial infection, bronchopneumonia, enteritis, and skin pustules also may be present. In ...
Diseases
... period) or continuous (which was possibly malaria). There was at least one case of "Malingeria" and also several cases of lunacy. A list of the illnesses follows (good hunting!): Abscessus- A localized collection of pus in any body part that results from an invasion of a pyogenic bacterium. Anasarca ...
... period) or continuous (which was possibly malaria). There was at least one case of "Malingeria" and also several cases of lunacy. A list of the illnesses follows (good hunting!): Abscessus- A localized collection of pus in any body part that results from an invasion of a pyogenic bacterium. Anasarca ...
CDI Vol 24 March Supplementary
... Lp-1 antigens can be detected in the urine of infected patients using a commercially available radioimmunoassay (RIA) or enzyme immunoassay (EIA). This test has several advantages for detecting Lp-1. It is rapid, highly specific for Lp-1 infection and it may remain positive for days or weeks after i ...
... Lp-1 antigens can be detected in the urine of infected patients using a commercially available radioimmunoassay (RIA) or enzyme immunoassay (EIA). This test has several advantages for detecting Lp-1. It is rapid, highly specific for Lp-1 infection and it may remain positive for days or weeks after i ...
ards a potential complication of tickborne relapsing fever
... tickborne relapsing fever, acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS) might occur more frequently than previously thought. Tickborne relapsing fever is endemic in the western United States, particularly in mountainous regions. It is caused by Borrelia infections transmitted by tick bites. Rodents ar ...
... tickborne relapsing fever, acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS) might occur more frequently than previously thought. Tickborne relapsing fever is endemic in the western United States, particularly in mountainous regions. It is caused by Borrelia infections transmitted by tick bites. Rodents ar ...
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.