Pandemic and Epidemic Diseases department
... ●First human cases start with infection by an animal ● Chimpanzes, gorillas, monkeys, forest antelopes, fruit bats, porcupine... ● How current outbreak started in unknown, but killing and preparing bush meat can spread other viral illnesses ...
... ●First human cases start with infection by an animal ● Chimpanzes, gorillas, monkeys, forest antelopes, fruit bats, porcupine... ● How current outbreak started in unknown, but killing and preparing bush meat can spread other viral illnesses ...
Aquaculture Disease Processes
... appears as new cases in a given animal population, during a given period, at a rate that substantially exceeds what is "expected" based on recent experience) – a very adverse environment can cause disease and mortalities directly (e.g., nitrogen gas bubble disease, brown blood disease) – the “other” ...
... appears as new cases in a given animal population, during a given period, at a rate that substantially exceeds what is "expected" based on recent experience) – a very adverse environment can cause disease and mortalities directly (e.g., nitrogen gas bubble disease, brown blood disease) – the “other” ...
Prososki, Lisa. “The Story Of… Smallpox and other Deadly Eurasian
... Smallpox is a remarkably effective, and remarkably stable, infection – research has shown that over the course of 10 years, as few as three individual bases may change in a strain's DNA. The disease found an effective formula thousands of years ago, and there's no reason to change it. ...
... Smallpox is a remarkably effective, and remarkably stable, infection – research has shown that over the course of 10 years, as few as three individual bases may change in a strain's DNA. The disease found an effective formula thousands of years ago, and there's no reason to change it. ...
... children conformed to the case definition for HUS. Most of them were aged 3 years or under, and girls outnumbered boys, especially between 1 and 2 years of age. Most of the cases (205) were associated with Escherichia coli O157 infection, but campylobacter, pneumococci, and shigella were responsible ...
Infectious bursal disease virus – addressing the global
... by infectious bursal disease virus (IBDV), characterized by immunosuppression and mortality generally at 3 to 6 weeks of age. The disease was first discovered in the USA, near the town of Gumboro, Delaware in 1962. It is economically important to the poultry industry worldwide due to increased susce ...
... by infectious bursal disease virus (IBDV), characterized by immunosuppression and mortality generally at 3 to 6 weeks of age. The disease was first discovered in the USA, near the town of Gumboro, Delaware in 1962. It is economically important to the poultry industry worldwide due to increased susce ...
eye infections
... – Not FDA approved but likely the most sensitive method – Can be testing using same collection methods as other sites (swab based collection kit) ...
... – Not FDA approved but likely the most sensitive method – Can be testing using same collection methods as other sites (swab based collection kit) ...
Ardmore Companion Animal Hospital | Veterinarian
... However, some cats may develop pneumonia, liver damage, and other health problems. Signs of illness include lethargy, loss of appetite, coughing, difficulty breathing, diarrhea, jaundice, blindness, personality changes, and other neurologic problems. The reason why some cats get sick and others do n ...
... However, some cats may develop pneumonia, liver damage, and other health problems. Signs of illness include lethargy, loss of appetite, coughing, difficulty breathing, diarrhea, jaundice, blindness, personality changes, and other neurologic problems. The reason why some cats get sick and others do n ...
Virus chart1
... -HA is hemagglutinin glycoprotein, binds sialic acid residues on host cells like RBCs sticks out of viral outer membrane; anchored by M-proteins -NA is neuraminidase protein, cleaves mucin neuraminic acid, exposing sialic acid residues beneath so HA can bind; also anchored by M-proteins -M1 protein ...
... -HA is hemagglutinin glycoprotein, binds sialic acid residues on host cells like RBCs sticks out of viral outer membrane; anchored by M-proteins -NA is neuraminidase protein, cleaves mucin neuraminic acid, exposing sialic acid residues beneath so HA can bind; also anchored by M-proteins -M1 protein ...
the challenges. Journal of Hospital Infection
... Unit for Antibiotics and Infection Control This ABR-Scan Science is compiled by the Unit for Antibiotics and Infection Control at the Public Health Agency of Sweden. It includes a summary of links to recent articles from a selection of 17 scientific journals that we find interesting. All journals in ...
... Unit for Antibiotics and Infection Control This ABR-Scan Science is compiled by the Unit for Antibiotics and Infection Control at the Public Health Agency of Sweden. It includes a summary of links to recent articles from a selection of 17 scientific journals that we find interesting. All journals in ...
SDL 17- Infectious Arthritis Infectious arthritis/ septic
... Infectious arthritis/ septic arthritis: synovial inflammatory reaction secondary to joint invasion by microbes Chronic: caused by slowly progressive/difficult to eradicate organisms (mycobacteria and fungi) Acute caused by pyogenic bacteria and termed septic/suppurative Hematogenous: route of bacter ...
... Infectious arthritis/ septic arthritis: synovial inflammatory reaction secondary to joint invasion by microbes Chronic: caused by slowly progressive/difficult to eradicate organisms (mycobacteria and fungi) Acute caused by pyogenic bacteria and termed septic/suppurative Hematogenous: route of bacter ...
Ebola Info
... basic interventions, when used early, can significantly improve the chances of survival. ...
... basic interventions, when used early, can significantly improve the chances of survival. ...
OSHA Bloodborne Pathogen Training For School Personnel
... Jaundice (yellowing of skin and eyes) Fever Abdominal pain, joint pain 30% have no symptoms Preventable ...
... Jaundice (yellowing of skin and eyes) Fever Abdominal pain, joint pain 30% have no symptoms Preventable ...
Healthcare and Emergencies Policy
... Hand hygiene: Hand hygiene is a term that applies to the cleaning of ones hands to prevent to spread of disease. Human-to-human transmission: Human-to-human transmission refers to the ability of an infectious disease to be passed continuously from one person to another. Some viruses can be transmitt ...
... Hand hygiene: Hand hygiene is a term that applies to the cleaning of ones hands to prevent to spread of disease. Human-to-human transmission: Human-to-human transmission refers to the ability of an infectious disease to be passed continuously from one person to another. Some viruses can be transmitt ...
DEVICE RELATED NOSOCOMIAL INFECTION IN ICU
... - Replacement of administration sets and intravenous fluids - Clean injection parts with 70% alcohol or povidone-iodine before accessing the system - Do not use filters routinely for infection control purposes - Do not administer anti-microbials routinely before insertion or during use of an intrav ...
... - Replacement of administration sets and intravenous fluids - Clean injection parts with 70% alcohol or povidone-iodine before accessing the system - Do not use filters routinely for infection control purposes - Do not administer anti-microbials routinely before insertion or during use of an intrav ...
Roseola infantum - River Hills Pediatrics
... called exanthem subitum or sixth disease, or simply roseola. What is the cause of roseola? It is caused by human herpes virus type 6 and is spread from person to person by droplets from the nose or mouth travelling through the air or by direct contact. The incubation period (time from contact to the ...
... called exanthem subitum or sixth disease, or simply roseola. What is the cause of roseola? It is caused by human herpes virus type 6 and is spread from person to person by droplets from the nose or mouth travelling through the air or by direct contact. The incubation period (time from contact to the ...
Rocky Mountain Spotted Fever
... Two-thirds of RMSF cases occur in children younger than 15 years Males are infected more commonly (1.7-2.2:1) Caucasians are more common than AfricanAmericans Peak months of infection are April-October ...
... Two-thirds of RMSF cases occur in children younger than 15 years Males are infected more commonly (1.7-2.2:1) Caucasians are more common than AfricanAmericans Peak months of infection are April-October ...
Schistosomiasis
Schistosomiasis, also known as bilharzia, snail fever, and Katayama fever, is a disease caused by parasitic worms of the Schistosoma type. It may infect the urinary tract or the intestines. Signs and symptoms may include abdominal pain, diarrhea, bloody stool, or blood in the urine. In those who have been infected for a long time, liver damage, kidney failure, infertility, or bladder cancer may occur. In children it may cause poor growth and learning difficulty.The disease is spread by contact with water contaminated with the parasites. These parasites are released from infected freshwater snails. The disease is especially common among children in developing countries as they are more likely to play in contaminated water. Other high risk groups include farmers, fishermen, and people using unclean water for their daily chores. It belongs to the group of helminth infections. Diagnosis is by finding the eggs of the parasite in a person's urine or stool. It can also be confirmed by finding antibodies against the disease in the blood.Methods to prevent the disease include improving access to clean water and reducing the number of snails. In areas where the disease is common entire groups may be treated all at once and yearly with the medication praziquantel. This is done to decrease the number of people infected and therefore decrease the spread of the disease. Praziquantel is also the treatment recommended by the World Health Organization for those who are known to be infected.Schistosomiasis affects almost 210 million people worldwide, and an estimated 12,000 to 200,000 people die from it a year. The disease is most commonly found in Africa, as well as Asia and South America. Around 700 million people, in more than 70 countries, live in areas where the disease is common. Schistosomiasis is second only to malaria, as a parasitic disease with the greatest economic impact. It is classified as a neglected tropical disease.