Balantidium coli
... Although Balantidium coli usually resides in the lumen of its host, trophozoites can invade the mucosa of the large intestine (cecum and colon) and cause ulcerations. The parasite secretes a substance called hyaluronidase enzyme, which helps degrade intestinal tissue and facilitates penetration of t ...
... Although Balantidium coli usually resides in the lumen of its host, trophozoites can invade the mucosa of the large intestine (cecum and colon) and cause ulcerations. The parasite secretes a substance called hyaluronidase enzyme, which helps degrade intestinal tissue and facilitates penetration of t ...
Infectious Diseases of the Nervous System and Their Impact
... diseases of drugs marketed for other illnesses [10], should also be pursued to identify less toxic drugs to cure brain infections. A new sensitive, specific, and affordable diagnostic test is needed for use in countries where HAT is endemic. Early detection and treatment with better drugs, in combin ...
... diseases of drugs marketed for other illnesses [10], should also be pursued to identify less toxic drugs to cure brain infections. A new sensitive, specific, and affordable diagnostic test is needed for use in countries where HAT is endemic. Early detection and treatment with better drugs, in combin ...
Feline Upper Respiratory Infection Symptoms Sneezing Nasal
... To some extent, the combinations of symptoms and course of infection is determined by which of numerous infectious agents is responsible. Ninety percent of feline upper respiratory infections are caused by either feline herpes (also called the rhinotracheitis virus) or feline calicivirus. Neither of ...
... To some extent, the combinations of symptoms and course of infection is determined by which of numerous infectious agents is responsible. Ninety percent of feline upper respiratory infections are caused by either feline herpes (also called the rhinotracheitis virus) or feline calicivirus. Neither of ...
Sexually Transmitted Diseases
... virus. You can’t get infected from a pet or mosquito. • "I" is for Immunodeficiency, meaning that this virus causes your immune system to have some serious problems. It makes it easier for you to get sick and harder for you to get well. • "V" is for Virus, which refers to the specific type of germ t ...
... virus. You can’t get infected from a pet or mosquito. • "I" is for Immunodeficiency, meaning that this virus causes your immune system to have some serious problems. It makes it easier for you to get sick and harder for you to get well. • "V" is for Virus, which refers to the specific type of germ t ...
Inflammatory Bowel Disease
... cannot be used to visualize the entire GI tract. Surgery, although more invasive, allows biopsying multiple sites along the entire GI tract, as well as direct visualization of all the abdominal organs for abnormalities. Other tests that may be useful include a rectal cytology and a cobalamin/folate ...
... cannot be used to visualize the entire GI tract. Surgery, although more invasive, allows biopsying multiple sites along the entire GI tract, as well as direct visualization of all the abdominal organs for abnormalities. Other tests that may be useful include a rectal cytology and a cobalamin/folate ...
Disease ecology
... Biblical human and crop “plagues” Plague of Athens -> end of Golden Age Smallpox and measles -> Euro colonization Irish potato famine -> migration to U.S. Early 1900’s: vaccines and antibiotics 1967: “The war against infectious diseases has been won” – U.S. Surgeon General • 1980 - present: rise of ...
... Biblical human and crop “plagues” Plague of Athens -> end of Golden Age Smallpox and measles -> Euro colonization Irish potato famine -> migration to U.S. Early 1900’s: vaccines and antibiotics 1967: “The war against infectious diseases has been won” – U.S. Surgeon General • 1980 - present: rise of ...
Healthcare Epidemiology Department
... What is the Risk of Infection with HBV? • Fifteen to 20% of all health care workers (HCWs) have serologic evidence of previous HBV infection. • This is compared to 5 to 10% of the general population. • HCW's who have frequent exposure to blood are at an increased risk. • Unlike HIV, which does not ...
... What is the Risk of Infection with HBV? • Fifteen to 20% of all health care workers (HCWs) have serologic evidence of previous HBV infection. • This is compared to 5 to 10% of the general population. • HCW's who have frequent exposure to blood are at an increased risk. • Unlike HIV, which does not ...
Fast facts on Leptospirosis
... that can damage to the liver, kidneys and other organs of animals and humans. The disease occurs worldwide. Cases usually occur during the summer and fall. Large ...
... that can damage to the liver, kidneys and other organs of animals and humans. The disease occurs worldwide. Cases usually occur during the summer and fall. Large ...
Group A Streptococcal Infection - Sandwell and West Birmingham
... Close contacts of a person with GAS infection will also be given antibiotics if they have symptoms suggesting that they are also infected. If a mother or baby in the neonatal period (first 28 days of life) develops iGAS, both will be given antibiotics. Antibiotics may also be given as a control meas ...
... Close contacts of a person with GAS infection will also be given antibiotics if they have symptoms suggesting that they are also infected. If a mother or baby in the neonatal period (first 28 days of life) develops iGAS, both will be given antibiotics. Antibiotics may also be given as a control meas ...
ABR-Scan Science Week 7-8 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 included in the scan are listed at the bottom ...
... 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 included in the scan are listed at the bottom ...
(OSHA) Orientation - La Salle University
... Wash/flush with water or saline Report the exposure immediately to your supervisor; complete an incident report Go for immediate medical evaluation and follow-up via Occupational Health (go to Emergency Department if exposure occurs off-shift); Faculty on affiliation may be expected to follow up wit ...
... Wash/flush with water or saline Report the exposure immediately to your supervisor; complete an incident report Go for immediate medical evaluation and follow-up via Occupational Health (go to Emergency Department if exposure occurs off-shift); Faculty on affiliation may be expected to follow up wit ...
COMMON SEXUALLY TRANSMITTED INFECTIONS
... • When starting a new relationship, get tested with your partner for STIs and HIV. • Get tested if either you or your partner has sex with someone else. • Use latex condoms or dental dams for all sexual activity. • Avoid mixing alcohol or drugs with sexual activities. Drinking and sex are as dangero ...
... • When starting a new relationship, get tested with your partner for STIs and HIV. • Get tested if either you or your partner has sex with someone else. • Use latex condoms or dental dams for all sexual activity. • Avoid mixing alcohol or drugs with sexual activities. Drinking and sex are as dangero ...
Infection Control: IV Drug Administration
... • Send the infusate to microbiology for culture. • Send blood cultures & swab from site. • Monitor vital signs. • Remove the line - send tip to microbiology for culture. ...
... • Send the infusate to microbiology for culture. • Send blood cultures & swab from site. • Monitor vital signs. • Remove the line - send tip to microbiology for culture. ...
15. Diseases of Black gram - Development of e
... Leaf crinkle disease - Urdbean leaf crinkle virus (ULCV) Symptoms Crinkling and curling of the tips of leaflets and increase in leaf area. Crinkling and rugosity in older leaves becomes severe and leaves thickened. Petioles as well as internodes are shortened. Infected plant gives a stunted and bush ...
... Leaf crinkle disease - Urdbean leaf crinkle virus (ULCV) Symptoms Crinkling and curling of the tips of leaflets and increase in leaf area. Crinkling and rugosity in older leaves becomes severe and leaves thickened. Petioles as well as internodes are shortened. Infected plant gives a stunted and bush ...
Annual Bloodborne Pathogen & Exposure Control Training
... Wear PPE (gloves and/or goggles) as appropriate. Carefully cover the “spill” with an absorbent material, i.e. paper towel, to prevent splashing. Disinfect with proper solution (*Your custodian will have the proper equipment.) Wait 10 minutes to ensure adequate decontamination, and then carefully wip ...
... Wear PPE (gloves and/or goggles) as appropriate. Carefully cover the “spill” with an absorbent material, i.e. paper towel, to prevent splashing. Disinfect with proper solution (*Your custodian will have the proper equipment.) Wait 10 minutes to ensure adequate decontamination, and then carefully wip ...
Methods Epidemiological investigation
... • Unexposed group is a group that has not had contact with a cause of, or possess a characteristic that is a determinant of, a particular health problem. • Outcome is any or all of the possible results that may stem from an exposure or study factor. ...
... • Unexposed group is a group that has not had contact with a cause of, or possess a characteristic that is a determinant of, a particular health problem. • Outcome is any or all of the possible results that may stem from an exposure or study factor. ...
Feline Vaccinations
... Calicivirus is a virus that causes an upper respiratory infection. It is very contagious through contact with infected cats. Symptoms include fever, gum disease, mouth ulcers, sneezing, among others. More advanced forms of the virus are more severe and can cause fatality. Cats do not need to exhibit ...
... Calicivirus is a virus that causes an upper respiratory infection. It is very contagious through contact with infected cats. Symptoms include fever, gum disease, mouth ulcers, sneezing, among others. More advanced forms of the virus are more severe and can cause fatality. Cats do not need to exhibit ...
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.