Bacteria and You Web Quest Part 1 Choose any two articles from
... Leptospirosis : biphasic disease with meningitis, liver damage and renal failure. Listeriosis : occurs in newborn infants, elderly people and immunocompromised patients. Lyme disease : rash and flu symptoms followed by musculoskeletal, psychiatric, neurologic, arthritic and cardiac manifestations. M ...
... Leptospirosis : biphasic disease with meningitis, liver damage and renal failure. Listeriosis : occurs in newborn infants, elderly people and immunocompromised patients. Lyme disease : rash and flu symptoms followed by musculoskeletal, psychiatric, neurologic, arthritic and cardiac manifestations. M ...
Diseases
... general malaise 10 days to 6 years after infection. • Hydrophobia • Not treatable after symptoms occur death in 100% ...
... general malaise 10 days to 6 years after infection. • Hydrophobia • Not treatable after symptoms occur death in 100% ...
Understanding Influenza
... The following groups are not more likely to get the flu. However, they are more at risk of developing complications if they do get sick: 1. Children under five years of age (especially those less than two years old) 2. Women who are pregnant 3. People with chronic conditions such as: • Heart disea ...
... The following groups are not more likely to get the flu. However, they are more at risk of developing complications if they do get sick: 1. Children under five years of age (especially those less than two years old) 2. Women who are pregnant 3. People with chronic conditions such as: • Heart disea ...
Re: Fifth`s Disease Outbreak On
... On ________, the _______ staff was notified about a confirmed outbreak of Fifth’s disease at our school via the attached Department of Health and Mental Hygiene letter from our school nurse. The notification letter identified “at risk” groups including pregnant women. I am pregnant and my obstetrici ...
... On ________, the _______ staff was notified about a confirmed outbreak of Fifth’s disease at our school via the attached Department of Health and Mental Hygiene letter from our school nurse. The notification letter identified “at risk” groups including pregnant women. I am pregnant and my obstetrici ...
OVERVIEW FOR INFECTION CONTROL BEST PRACTICES
... More than 1.5 million people reside in U.S. nursing facilities. In recent years the acuity of nursing facility residents has increased and therefore they have a higher risk for developing nosocomial infections. The term "nosocomial" is an institutional associated infection (infectious agent) typical ...
... More than 1.5 million people reside in U.S. nursing facilities. In recent years the acuity of nursing facility residents has increased and therefore they have a higher risk for developing nosocomial infections. The term "nosocomial" is an institutional associated infection (infectious agent) typical ...
Fifth Disease and Pregnancy - Region of Waterloo Public Health
... The virus can affect the developing red blood cells and cause anemia in the fetus. This can lead to fluid build up under the skin and around the organs called “fetal hydrops” which can lead to fetal loss/miscarriage. If the pregnant woman is infected, the risk of fetal loss is approximately 2–15 per ...
... The virus can affect the developing red blood cells and cause anemia in the fetus. This can lead to fluid build up under the skin and around the organs called “fetal hydrops” which can lead to fetal loss/miscarriage. If the pregnant woman is infected, the risk of fetal loss is approximately 2–15 per ...
1: Minimal change nephropathy.
... 1. Good control of blood pressure 2. Treatment of urinary tract infection 3. If chronic renal failure developed we start treatment of it Screening and genetic counseling ...
... 1. Good control of blood pressure 2. Treatment of urinary tract infection 3. If chronic renal failure developed we start treatment of it Screening and genetic counseling ...
Microorganisms
... that can be pathogenic Cause diseases – Ex. Ring worm, athlete’s foot, thrush, histopasmosis, and yeast vaginitis ...
... that can be pathogenic Cause diseases – Ex. Ring worm, athlete’s foot, thrush, histopasmosis, and yeast vaginitis ...
Management of Infections - Department of Health WA
... • Albendazole is a category D drug. Women who are within the first trimester of pregnancy, likely to become pregnant within one month, or breastfeeding can be offered Pyrantel 20mg/kg oral stat max 750mg or stool examination. Pyrantel is a category B2 drug, and the product information recommends tha ...
... • Albendazole is a category D drug. Women who are within the first trimester of pregnancy, likely to become pregnant within one month, or breastfeeding can be offered Pyrantel 20mg/kg oral stat max 750mg or stool examination. Pyrantel is a category B2 drug, and the product information recommends tha ...
Holly Leaf and Twig Blight
... Pacific coastal region of Canada and the northwestern United States. This disease is caused by a fungus-like organism, Phytophthora ilicis. There are several well known pathogens in the genus Phytophthora, many of which cause root rots or trunk cankers, including the ‘Sudden Oak Death’ pathogen, P. ...
... Pacific coastal region of Canada and the northwestern United States. This disease is caused by a fungus-like organism, Phytophthora ilicis. There are several well known pathogens in the genus Phytophthora, many of which cause root rots or trunk cankers, including the ‘Sudden Oak Death’ pathogen, P. ...
Giardia lamblia
... My name is Giardia lamblia and I am a microscopic parasite with a soiled reputation and a dirty story to tell. My presence in the human body leads to infection of the small intestine, referred to as Giardiasis, more commonly known as a contagious form of diarrhea. I am the most frequent cause of par ...
... My name is Giardia lamblia and I am a microscopic parasite with a soiled reputation and a dirty story to tell. My presence in the human body leads to infection of the small intestine, referred to as Giardiasis, more commonly known as a contagious form of diarrhea. I am the most frequent cause of par ...
Hand, Foot and Mouth disease
... Avoid close contact such as kissing, hugging, sharing utensils or cups with the infected individual. ...
... Avoid close contact such as kissing, hugging, sharing utensils or cups with the infected individual. ...
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... Latent period (syn: latency): Delay between exposure to a diseasecausing agent and the appearance of manifestations of the disease. After exposure to ionizing radiation, for instance, there is a latent period of five years, on average, before development of leukemia, and more than 20 years before de ...
... Latent period (syn: latency): Delay between exposure to a diseasecausing agent and the appearance of manifestations of the disease. After exposure to ionizing radiation, for instance, there is a latent period of five years, on average, before development of leukemia, and more than 20 years before de ...
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.