CONTAGIOUS DISEASES and the GERM THEORY
... Furthermore, in myriads of cases, a particular pathogenic germ is not present when the disease it is supposed to cause exists." Dr. Robert R. Gross wrote, "Germs do not cause disease! Nature never surrounded her children with enemies. It is the individual himself who makes disease possible in his ow ...
... Furthermore, in myriads of cases, a particular pathogenic germ is not present when the disease it is supposed to cause exists." Dr. Robert R. Gross wrote, "Germs do not cause disease! Nature never surrounded her children with enemies. It is the individual himself who makes disease possible in his ow ...
Infectious Bovine Rhinotracheitis (IBR)
... meaning that it can never be removed from the body and thus the animal is infected for life. At times of stress such as; calving, changes in diet or housing, the virus is reactivated and the cow will shed the virus infecting others within the herd. The main method of introduction of IBR to a herd is ...
... meaning that it can never be removed from the body and thus the animal is infected for life. At times of stress such as; calving, changes in diet or housing, the virus is reactivated and the cow will shed the virus infecting others within the herd. The main method of introduction of IBR to a herd is ...
Symptoms
... Food and Water: Food and water can become contaminated with germs and people can get sick when they eat or drink them. Indirect contact: Pathogens remain on surfaces that were in contact with an infected person. ...
... Food and Water: Food and water can become contaminated with germs and people can get sick when they eat or drink them. Indirect contact: Pathogens remain on surfaces that were in contact with an infected person. ...
Mechanism of Human Disease/ Infectious Disease
... perforate, with purulent discharge seen from the ear canal. These perforations spontaneously heal and cause no long-term damage. Persistent middle ear effusion may follow an acute otitis media, and result in hearing loss and language delay in young children. Intracranial infections such as meningiti ...
... perforate, with purulent discharge seen from the ear canal. These perforations spontaneously heal and cause no long-term damage. Persistent middle ear effusion may follow an acute otitis media, and result in hearing loss and language delay in young children. Intracranial infections such as meningiti ...
Eggs and Pasteurization
... Pasteurization destroys Salmonella, a harmful bacteria in eggs. This bacteria causes an infection called salmonellosis. Symptoms are diarrhea, fever, and abdominal cramps. Most people recover without treatment. However, infants, older people, and those with weakened immune systems may need hospita ...
... Pasteurization destroys Salmonella, a harmful bacteria in eggs. This bacteria causes an infection called salmonellosis. Symptoms are diarrhea, fever, and abdominal cramps. Most people recover without treatment. However, infants, older people, and those with weakened immune systems may need hospita ...
Policy and Procedures: ZOONOTIC DISEASE
... animals, consumption of animal products, consumption of water that has been contaminated by animal fecal material, or exposure to insect vectors such as fleas or ticks. Previously, the primary mode of transmission of zoonotic diseases at agricultural fairs, petting zoos, and farm visits was thought ...
... animals, consumption of animal products, consumption of water that has been contaminated by animal fecal material, or exposure to insect vectors such as fleas or ticks. Previously, the primary mode of transmission of zoonotic diseases at agricultural fairs, petting zoos, and farm visits was thought ...
Infection Control Leaflet
... reads “Please check at the nurses station before entering the room”. It is necessary for your visitors to check with your nurse before they visit you. ...
... reads “Please check at the nurses station before entering the room”. It is necessary for your visitors to check with your nurse before they visit you. ...
Policy and Procedures: ZOONOTIC DISEASE Purpose: To ensure a
... animals, consumption of animal products, consumption of water that has been contaminated by animal fecal material, or exposure to insect vectors such as fleas or ticks. Previously, the primary mode of transmission of zoonotic diseases at agricultural fairs, petting zoos, and farm visits was thought ...
... animals, consumption of animal products, consumption of water that has been contaminated by animal fecal material, or exposure to insect vectors such as fleas or ticks. Previously, the primary mode of transmission of zoonotic diseases at agricultural fairs, petting zoos, and farm visits was thought ...
83K English class examination questions of infectious disease (A)
... 13.When does the rash of scarlet fever appear after onset of the disease? 14.When does the rash of typhus appear after onset of the disease? 15.Pathogens invade into the host and cause mild damage of the tissues.There are no clinical manifestations or only atypical symptoms and signs.But there are ...
... 13.When does the rash of scarlet fever appear after onset of the disease? 14.When does the rash of typhus appear after onset of the disease? 15.Pathogens invade into the host and cause mild damage of the tissues.There are no clinical manifestations or only atypical symptoms and signs.But there are ...
Airborne Pathogens
... You must receive more than one drug therapy Drug therapy usually last six months to one year. An individual is considered non infectious after 1-3 weeks of drug therapy, if symptoms improve. ...
... You must receive more than one drug therapy Drug therapy usually last six months to one year. An individual is considered non infectious after 1-3 weeks of drug therapy, if symptoms improve. ...
Common Infections and Other Causes of Fever in School
... am employee of GSK and Adjunct Faculty at Duke The responsibilities of my GSK employment have no relation to the content of my presentation I will not include any reference to branded products of GSK. ...
... am employee of GSK and Adjunct Faculty at Duke The responsibilities of my GSK employment have no relation to the content of my presentation I will not include any reference to branded products of GSK. ...
PhD studentship Identifying Mendelian single gene defects of
... Sancho-Shimizu, (Virology and Paediatrics, Imperial College London) and Prof Michael Levin in an exciting project at St Mary’s Medical School, Imperial College London. Project: Identifying Mendelian single gene defects of invasive meningococcal disease IMD is a rare disease affecting children and yo ...
... Sancho-Shimizu, (Virology and Paediatrics, Imperial College London) and Prof Michael Levin in an exciting project at St Mary’s Medical School, Imperial College London. Project: Identifying Mendelian single gene defects of invasive meningococcal disease IMD is a rare disease affecting children and yo ...
AIDS/Other Diseases
... AIDS • In 2000, AIDS took the lives of 3 million people worldwide, and of that 3 million, 2.4 million lived in sub-Saharan Africa • In 2000, nearly 26 million people in Africa were living with either HIV or AIDS • It is estimated that 2/3 of HIV/AIDS cases reported globally are in Africa • The 21 ...
... AIDS • In 2000, AIDS took the lives of 3 million people worldwide, and of that 3 million, 2.4 million lived in sub-Saharan Africa • In 2000, nearly 26 million people in Africa were living with either HIV or AIDS • It is estimated that 2/3 of HIV/AIDS cases reported globally are in Africa • The 21 ...
Hepatitis B, Hepatitis C and HIV
... people can get sick from related infections or cancers. At this stage of HIV infection, a person is said to have ...
... people can get sick from related infections or cancers. At this stage of HIV infection, a person is said to have ...
Hygiene is an important preventive measure for cellulitis. Breaks in
... toward the center of the body. This is evidence that the infection is entering the body's lymph system. Does this mean that anyone with a little skin redness needs to hike out immediately? Of course not. It means that the individual merits close watching. One very useful technique is to use a pen to ...
... toward the center of the body. This is evidence that the infection is entering the body's lymph system. Does this mean that anyone with a little skin redness needs to hike out immediately? Of course not. It means that the individual merits close watching. One very useful technique is to use a pen to ...
About the Florida Mortality Atlas
... Infectious diseases were the major killers of Floridians in the early 1900s. Influenza, pneumonia, tuberculosis, syphilis and enteric infections were among the top 10 causes of death in the first third of this century and often struck down Floridians in the prime of their youth. Chronic diseases hav ...
... Infectious diseases were the major killers of Floridians in the early 1900s. Influenza, pneumonia, tuberculosis, syphilis and enteric infections were among the top 10 causes of death in the first third of this century and often struck down Floridians in the prime of their youth. Chronic diseases hav ...
Epidemiological Characteristics of Infectious Diseases
... Short period for some months: Cholera – Plague vaccines. About 3 years: TAB vaccine. 3-5 years: DPT- Tetanus toxoid. 5 or more years: BCG, Epidemic typhus vaccine. Life time protection: Yellow fever & MMR vaccines. ...
... Short period for some months: Cholera – Plague vaccines. About 3 years: TAB vaccine. 3-5 years: DPT- Tetanus toxoid. 5 or more years: BCG, Epidemic typhus vaccine. Life time protection: Yellow fever & MMR vaccines. ...
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.