Treatment of peptic ulcer disease
... stomach contents will cause irritation and inflammation of the esophagus (esophagitis) that can lead to ulceration of the esophagus. A hiatal hernia may also cause gastroesophageal reflux. A hiatal hernia is a protrusion of the top of the stomach through the opening of the diaphragm. ...
... stomach contents will cause irritation and inflammation of the esophagus (esophagitis) that can lead to ulceration of the esophagus. A hiatal hernia may also cause gastroesophageal reflux. A hiatal hernia is a protrusion of the top of the stomach through the opening of the diaphragm. ...
Lyme disease – testing advice for NSW clinicians
... Diagnosis should be made according to the patient’s clinical presentation, their risk of exposure to infected ticks in an endemic area, and results from validated laboratory tests performed in a NATA-accredited laboratory. When interpreting testing results, advice should be sought from a specialist ...
... Diagnosis should be made according to the patient’s clinical presentation, their risk of exposure to infected ticks in an endemic area, and results from validated laboratory tests performed in a NATA-accredited laboratory. When interpreting testing results, advice should be sought from a specialist ...
lecture_33_Apr-02_Evasion of immunity
... all, it needs to regulate a constant environment for the sake of its own internal function) and goes to the effort of foraging and processing food for you. The bad news: At the same time, it's in the host's interest to get rid of you. Unless you can minimize your impact or find some way to contribut ...
... all, it needs to regulate a constant environment for the sake of its own internal function) and goes to the effort of foraging and processing food for you. The bad news: At the same time, it's in the host's interest to get rid of you. Unless you can minimize your impact or find some way to contribut ...
Common Cold vs. Influenza (Flu)
... Acute viral disease of respiratory tract, characterized by: »» acute onset of fever »» chills »» malaise »» headaches »» muscular pain »» exhaustion/fatigue »» sore throat »» severe and prolonged cough »» usually self limited with recovery in 2 to 7 days »» nausea, vomiting diarrhea reported in up t ...
... Acute viral disease of respiratory tract, characterized by: »» acute onset of fever »» chills »» malaise »» headaches »» muscular pain »» exhaustion/fatigue »» sore throat »» severe and prolonged cough »» usually self limited with recovery in 2 to 7 days »» nausea, vomiting diarrhea reported in up t ...
PDF - Microbiology Society
... to the genetic variability of the virus. Researchers are trying to develop a vaccine, but it is not possible to grow norovirus in the laboratory and there are so many strains that no one vaccine could protect against them all. ...
... to the genetic variability of the virus. Researchers are trying to develop a vaccine, but it is not possible to grow norovirus in the laboratory and there are so many strains that no one vaccine could protect against them all. ...
Secretor Status
... A majority of Caucasians (80%) are secretors, whereas 20% of them are nonsecretors. Although weak-secretor individuals are rare in this population they seem to be common among Chinese, Japanese, Polynesians, Australian aborigines, and African-Americans. Although both the ABO blood group antigen syst ...
... A majority of Caucasians (80%) are secretors, whereas 20% of them are nonsecretors. Although weak-secretor individuals are rare in this population they seem to be common among Chinese, Japanese, Polynesians, Australian aborigines, and African-Americans. Although both the ABO blood group antigen syst ...
5. Describe assessment, treatment & teaching for STDS
... Caused by Gardenella Vaginalis S/s are grey discharge and fishy odor Treatment is Flagyl Client teaching-no alcohol when taking meds as can have a rx with vomiting, tachycardia and hypotension ...
... Caused by Gardenella Vaginalis S/s are grey discharge and fishy odor Treatment is Flagyl Client teaching-no alcohol when taking meds as can have a rx with vomiting, tachycardia and hypotension ...
Biological Terrorist Agents Part 1
... to human. Tularemia remains infectious in the blood for about two weeks and in lesions for a month. The disease can occur at any time of the year, but is most common in the early winter during rabbit-hunting season and in the summer when tick and deerfly activity is at its peak. Tularemia contracted ...
... to human. Tularemia remains infectious in the blood for about two weeks and in lesions for a month. The disease can occur at any time of the year, but is most common in the early winter during rabbit-hunting season and in the summer when tick and deerfly activity is at its peak. Tularemia contracted ...
Official communique: Chikungunya virus
... The number of cases of Chikungunya an alphavirus transmitted by the mosquitoes Aedes aegypti and Aedes albopictus, continues to grow. The outbreak began in the Caribbean in December 2013 and until the present nearly 305,000 suspected cases have been reported to the Pan American Health Organization/W ...
... The number of cases of Chikungunya an alphavirus transmitted by the mosquitoes Aedes aegypti and Aedes albopictus, continues to grow. The outbreak began in the Caribbean in December 2013 and until the present nearly 305,000 suspected cases have been reported to the Pan American Health Organization/W ...
Infectious Disease - Poway Unified School District
... a. Students know the role of the skin in providing nonspecific defenses against infection. b. Students know the role of antibodies in the body's response to infection. c. Students know how vaccination protects an individual from infectious diseases. d. Students know there are important differences b ...
... a. Students know the role of the skin in providing nonspecific defenses against infection. b. Students know the role of antibodies in the body's response to infection. c. Students know how vaccination protects an individual from infectious diseases. d. Students know there are important differences b ...
Fecal Microbiota Transplantation
... in controlling IBD and IBS • Currently all uses for FMT outside of CDI treatment are considered investigational and must take place in the setting of a clinical trial • FMT does NOT alter liver transplant status, may resolve recurrent infections that delay transplantation. ...
... in controlling IBD and IBS • Currently all uses for FMT outside of CDI treatment are considered investigational and must take place in the setting of a clinical trial • FMT does NOT alter liver transplant status, may resolve recurrent infections that delay transplantation. ...
Sexually Transmitted Infections
... Medically-at-risk individuals Those with definite exposure to Hepatitis B may receive HBIG (Hepatitis B immunoglobulin) within first 24 hours after exposure to reduce transmission Referral to liver or infectious disease specialist ...
... Medically-at-risk individuals Those with definite exposure to Hepatitis B may receive HBIG (Hepatitis B immunoglobulin) within first 24 hours after exposure to reduce transmission Referral to liver or infectious disease specialist ...
a. Herpes Simplex Type 1
... 1. Avoiding contact with individuals with lesions reduces the risk of spread 2. Acyclovir has been shown to reduce asymptomatic shedding and transmission of genital herpes, especially from males to females 3. Caesarean section may be performed to avoid neonatal infection ...
... 1. Avoiding contact with individuals with lesions reduces the risk of spread 2. Acyclovir has been shown to reduce asymptomatic shedding and transmission of genital herpes, especially from males to females 3. Caesarean section may be performed to avoid neonatal infection ...
Current Controversies in Ocular Infection Management
... Antibiotics, Optometry and the Coming Armageddon Arthur B. Epstein, OD, FAAO Phoenix, AZ [email protected] ...
... Antibiotics, Optometry and the Coming Armageddon Arthur B. Epstein, OD, FAAO Phoenix, AZ [email protected] ...
Gram (-) Bacteria: Neisseria, Enterobacteriaceae, etc.
... • Lives in intestines and eliminated in feces • Enteric fever a) Typhoid fever – S. typhi; Rx- antibiotics (ampicillin) b) Paratyphoid fever – S. paratyphi; milder disease * Pathogenesis – fecal-oral route from contaminated water, food, drink, and carrier; into lymphatics, RES (liver, spleen, BM); b ...
... • Lives in intestines and eliminated in feces • Enteric fever a) Typhoid fever – S. typhi; Rx- antibiotics (ampicillin) b) Paratyphoid fever – S. paratyphi; milder disease * Pathogenesis – fecal-oral route from contaminated water, food, drink, and carrier; into lymphatics, RES (liver, spleen, BM); b ...
Line associated infections and bacteraemia
... • Secondary • Secondary infections are related to severe infections at other sites, such as the urinary tract, lung, postoperative wounds, and skin. • Cause the majority of community-acquired BSI ...
... • Secondary • Secondary infections are related to severe infections at other sites, such as the urinary tract, lung, postoperative wounds, and skin. • Cause the majority of community-acquired BSI ...
infectious disease
... List 3 common modes of disease transmission Recognize situations in which disease transmission is likely to occur ...
... List 3 common modes of disease transmission Recognize situations in which disease transmission is likely to occur ...
eprint_12_3519_349
... E coli is the most common cause of urinary tract infection and accounts for approximately 90% of first urinary tract infections in young women . Nephropathogenic E coli typically produce a hemolysin. Most of the infections are caused by E coli of a small number of O antigen types. K antigen appears ...
... E coli is the most common cause of urinary tract infection and accounts for approximately 90% of first urinary tract infections in young women . Nephropathogenic E coli typically produce a hemolysin. Most of the infections are caused by E coli of a small number of O antigen types. K antigen appears ...
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.