CHAPTER 27 Mycobacteria
... Mycobacterium is a genus of Gram-positive bacilli that demonstrate the staining characteristic of acid-fastness. Its most important species, Mycobacterium tuberculosis, is the etiologic agent of tuberculosis, the dread disease once called consumption. One of the oldest and most devastating of human ...
... Mycobacterium is a genus of Gram-positive bacilli that demonstrate the staining characteristic of acid-fastness. Its most important species, Mycobacterium tuberculosis, is the etiologic agent of tuberculosis, the dread disease once called consumption. One of the oldest and most devastating of human ...
Lecture Antibiotics in Dentistry File
... • Base choice of therapy on either known common pathogens (Empirical therapy) • Or culture + susceptibilty test results (Directed therapy). Need to review empirical regimen when culture results have identified m.o present + susceptibilty to A/B • Duration of use should be as short as possible + not ...
... • Base choice of therapy on either known common pathogens (Empirical therapy) • Or culture + susceptibilty test results (Directed therapy). Need to review empirical regimen when culture results have identified m.o present + susceptibilty to A/B • Duration of use should be as short as possible + not ...
Seasonal colds, flu and norovirus
... increases the risk of spreading the infection. Regularly wash hands with soap and water, especially after using the toilet; this helps to avoid and stop the spread of this virus. If you develop the symptoms then you can reduce the risk of infection in others at home thorough cleaning of hard surface ...
... increases the risk of spreading the infection. Regularly wash hands with soap and water, especially after using the toilet; this helps to avoid and stop the spread of this virus. If you develop the symptoms then you can reduce the risk of infection in others at home thorough cleaning of hard surface ...
Pulmonary hypertension
... Cardiomegaly is invariable noted. Pleural effusion was more frequent in the right side than in the left side. ...
... Cardiomegaly is invariable noted. Pleural effusion was more frequent in the right side than in the left side. ...
VETERINARY REPORT
... SUMMARY OF ABOVE ASSESSMENTS (Please comment on any tendencies/defects noted in particular age groups, coat styles or sexes, probable inheritable/congenital defects and health/behavioral problems associated with any Peterbald characteristics): I have seen extremely few medical problems and no conge ...
... SUMMARY OF ABOVE ASSESSMENTS (Please comment on any tendencies/defects noted in particular age groups, coat styles or sexes, probable inheritable/congenital defects and health/behavioral problems associated with any Peterbald characteristics): I have seen extremely few medical problems and no conge ...
Q Fever, Austria 2009 - Bundesministerium für Gesundheit und Frauen
... with domestic animals such as cattle, sheep, and, less frequently, goats. Persons at risk from Q fever included farmers, veterinarians, abattoir workers, and those in contact with dairy products. Antibodies against C. burnetii were detected in 6 % of 1,026 sheep of 435 farms tested in Tyrol in 1994 ...
... with domestic animals such as cattle, sheep, and, less frequently, goats. Persons at risk from Q fever included farmers, veterinarians, abattoir workers, and those in contact with dairy products. Antibodies against C. burnetii were detected in 6 % of 1,026 sheep of 435 farms tested in Tyrol in 1994 ...
STI`s
... Most STI’s are spread only through sexual contact You cannot tell if someone has an STI by his or her appearance A person with an STI may have no symptoms Many STI’s can be treated, but early diagnosis is vital Because treatment for STI’s vary, they must be accurately identified STI’s can recur beca ...
... Most STI’s are spread only through sexual contact You cannot tell if someone has an STI by his or her appearance A person with an STI may have no symptoms Many STI’s can be treated, but early diagnosis is vital Because treatment for STI’s vary, they must be accurately identified STI’s can recur beca ...
Weird Fungi
... (Fig. 2). These skin lesions were caused by Rhizomucor species. As therapy with amphotericin B lipid complex (ABLC) started to help heal these lesions, a new lesion started to grow on the arm that was caused by Aspergillus flavus. The treatment was changed to posaconazole, after which all skin lesio ...
... (Fig. 2). These skin lesions were caused by Rhizomucor species. As therapy with amphotericin B lipid complex (ABLC) started to help heal these lesions, a new lesion started to grow on the arm that was caused by Aspergillus flavus. The treatment was changed to posaconazole, after which all skin lesio ...
Custom, culture and health in the tropics
... genital herpes, genital warts, HIV, and Hepatitis B. Certain essentially nonvenereal infections such as scabies may also be commonly encountered in these people. Infection with any one of these may well be a marker for infection with one or more of the others. The opportunities for such STI’s (or dr ...
... genital herpes, genital warts, HIV, and Hepatitis B. Certain essentially nonvenereal infections such as scabies may also be commonly encountered in these people. Infection with any one of these may well be a marker for infection with one or more of the others. The opportunities for such STI’s (or dr ...
Case # 1: Lumps and Bumps in the Spleen A: Splenic Infarcts 1 year
... extension through the thoracic inlet. The mass is poorly circumscribed with infiltration into the surrounding tissues. On cut surface, the mass consists of variable sized homogeneous white nodules separated by irregularly thick bands of fibrous connective tissue. The heart and lungs are displaced ca ...
... extension through the thoracic inlet. The mass is poorly circumscribed with infiltration into the surrounding tissues. On cut surface, the mass consists of variable sized homogeneous white nodules separated by irregularly thick bands of fibrous connective tissue. The heart and lungs are displaced ca ...
Introduction Sinusitis
... Sinusitis is most often the result of a viral infection that causes the mucous membrane lining the inside of the nose and the sinuses to become inflamed. ...
... Sinusitis is most often the result of a viral infection that causes the mucous membrane lining the inside of the nose and the sinuses to become inflamed. ...
ANATOMY, PHISIOLOGY and ILLNESSES of the THROAT
... others. In up to 30% of cases, no organism is identified. • Most cases of pharyngitis occur during the colder months - during respiratory disease season. Spread among household members is common. The medical importance of recognizing strep throat as a cause of pharyngitis stems from the need to prev ...
... others. In up to 30% of cases, no organism is identified. • Most cases of pharyngitis occur during the colder months - during respiratory disease season. Spread among household members is common. The medical importance of recognizing strep throat as a cause of pharyngitis stems from the need to prev ...
Acute Respiratory Infection
... Corynebacterium diphtheriae is a small Gram-positive bacillus. Corynebacterium is poorly invasive. – Effects of infection are due to the exotoxin. Local effects include epithelial cell necrosis and inflammation. Pseudomembrane is composed of a mixture of fibrin, leukocytes, cell debris. – Size varie ...
... Corynebacterium diphtheriae is a small Gram-positive bacillus. Corynebacterium is poorly invasive. – Effects of infection are due to the exotoxin. Local effects include epithelial cell necrosis and inflammation. Pseudomembrane is composed of a mixture of fibrin, leukocytes, cell debris. – Size varie ...
Septic Arthritis :
... Septic arthritis is diagnosed by X-ray studies of the joint can be helpful to detect injury of bone adjacent to the joint. MRI scanning is very sensitive in evaluating joint destruction. Blood tests are frequently used to detect and monitor inflammation. These tests include the white blood cell coun ...
... Septic arthritis is diagnosed by X-ray studies of the joint can be helpful to detect injury of bone adjacent to the joint. MRI scanning is very sensitive in evaluating joint destruction. Blood tests are frequently used to detect and monitor inflammation. These tests include the white blood cell coun ...
Bali fact sheet
... Cholera is a severe, infectious diarrhoeal disease common in developing countries. It is associated with conditions of poverty & poor sanitation. It causes a sudden onset of extremely profuse, watery diarrhoea within one or two days after contact with the bacteria. Rapid dehydration can occur. Trave ...
... Cholera is a severe, infectious diarrhoeal disease common in developing countries. It is associated with conditions of poverty & poor sanitation. It causes a sudden onset of extremely profuse, watery diarrhoea within one or two days after contact with the bacteria. Rapid dehydration can occur. Trave ...
PNEUMONIA AND OTHER PATTERNS OF ACUTE LUNG INJURY
... • Fever, dry cough, dyspnoea but NO CONSOLDATION = atypical • Mycoplasma pneumoniae commonest • Others: viruses (e.g. Influenza virus), Chlamydia & Rickettsia. ...
... • Fever, dry cough, dyspnoea but NO CONSOLDATION = atypical • Mycoplasma pneumoniae commonest • Others: viruses (e.g. Influenza virus), Chlamydia & Rickettsia. ...
Bloodborne Pathogens
... in the United States. Acute or Chronic Chronic – insidious, slow & without symptoms for 2 or more decades. Symptoms include: jaundice, fatigue, abdominal pain, loss of appetite, intermittent nausea, vomiting. May lead to chronic liver disease, transplant & death. ...
... in the United States. Acute or Chronic Chronic – insidious, slow & without symptoms for 2 or more decades. Symptoms include: jaundice, fatigue, abdominal pain, loss of appetite, intermittent nausea, vomiting. May lead to chronic liver disease, transplant & death. ...
A1.4.3.Epidemiologist - Life Science Academy
... 14. In your career journal, describe how you would set up both a case-control and a cohort study looking at the link between smoking and elevated cholesterol levels. For each study design, include information about the participants in the study and describe how you might analyze study data. ...
... 14. In your career journal, describe how you would set up both a case-control and a cohort study looking at the link between smoking and elevated cholesterol levels. For each study design, include information about the participants in the study and describe how you might analyze study data. ...
STIs, Ouagadougou, and Dept of Pulmonary Care, ‘‘Sanou
... models (table 1) and in Cox models including FEV1, screening age and smoking. None of the additional covariates (BMI, immigration status, problematic drinking, bronchitis, sex and socioeconomic status) confounded the FEV1–TB association in the models with FEV1, screening age and smoking (FEV1 estima ...
... models (table 1) and in Cox models including FEV1, screening age and smoking. None of the additional covariates (BMI, immigration status, problematic drinking, bronchitis, sex and socioeconomic status) confounded the FEV1–TB association in the models with FEV1, screening age and smoking (FEV1 estima ...
Hydatid Disease - Developing Anaesthesia
... and then re-aspirated) is used in selected patients. Praziquantel followed by prolonged high-dose albendazole is used if there is cyst spillage from trauma or surgery. Praziquantel may also be used with albendazole before surgery. ...
... and then re-aspirated) is used in selected patients. Praziquantel followed by prolonged high-dose albendazole is used if there is cyst spillage from trauma or surgery. Praziquantel may also be used with albendazole before surgery. ...
Chapter 9
... Diagnosed by skin testing, chest X-ray, sputum culture Extended antibiotic therapy ...
... Diagnosed by skin testing, chest X-ray, sputum culture Extended antibiotic therapy ...
Classes of Microorganisms
... Fungi – organisms that usually enjoy a symbiotic, but sometimes parasitic relationship with their host – provide numerous drugs and foods – provide bubbles in bread, champagne, and beer – cause a number of plant and animal diseases – fungal diseases are very difficult to treat ...
... Fungi – organisms that usually enjoy a symbiotic, but sometimes parasitic relationship with their host – provide numerous drugs and foods – provide bubbles in bread, champagne, and beer – cause a number of plant and animal diseases – fungal diseases are very difficult to treat ...
Infectin, TB
... Rounded in shape & peripheral in position. Yellowish in color & they surrounded by red zone of hyperaemia. M/E: Necrosis, excess neutrophils and congested capillaries. * Arterial impaction produce septic infarction. Prognosis: It is usually fatal. ...
... Rounded in shape & peripheral in position. Yellowish in color & they surrounded by red zone of hyperaemia. M/E: Necrosis, excess neutrophils and congested capillaries. * Arterial impaction produce septic infarction. Prognosis: It is usually fatal. ...
Tick-borne encephalitis - ECDC
... TBE virus is transmitted by the bite of infected ticks. Humans may acquire infection also by consumption of infected unpasteurised dairy products. TBE virus is not directly transmitted from human to human, apart from the possibility of vertical transmission from an infected mother to the foetus. Lab ...
... TBE virus is transmitted by the bite of infected ticks. Humans may acquire infection also by consumption of infected unpasteurised dairy products. TBE virus is not directly transmitted from human to human, apart from the possibility of vertical transmission from an infected mother to the foetus. Lab ...
Parotitis - UCSF | Department of Medicine
... pharyngeal obstruction, osteomyelitis, and sepsis. II. Obstruction: can be from stone in Stenson’s duct. This can lead to a chronic sialadenitis. III. Malignancy ! Risk factors: Unclear. Seems to be an association prior irradiation and possibly EBV. Smoking and alcohol, interestingly, do not appear ...
... pharyngeal obstruction, osteomyelitis, and sepsis. II. Obstruction: can be from stone in Stenson’s duct. This can lead to a chronic sialadenitis. III. Malignancy ! Risk factors: Unclear. Seems to be an association prior irradiation and possibly EBV. Smoking and alcohol, interestingly, do not appear ...
Coccidioidomycosis
Coccidioidomycosis (/kɒkˌsɪdiɔɪdoʊmaɪˈkoʊsɪs/, kok-sid-ee-oy-doh-my-KOH-sis), commonly known as cocci, ""valley fever"", as well as ""California fever"", ""desert rheumatism"", and ""San Joaquin Valley fever"", is a mammalian fungal disease caused by Coccidioides immitis or Coccidioides posadasii. It is endemic in certain parts of Arizona, California, Nevada, New Mexico, Texas, Utah, and northern Mexico.C. immitis is a dimorphic saprophytic fungus that grows as a mycelium in the soil and produces a spherule form in the host organism. It resides in the soil in certain parts of the southwestern United States, most notably in California and Arizona. It is also commonly found in northern Mexico, and parts of Central and South America. C. immitis is dormant during long dry spells, then develops as a mold with long filaments that break off into airborne spores when it rains. The spores, known as arthroconidia, are swept into the air by disruption of the soil, such as during construction, farming, or an earthquake.Coccidioidomycosis is a common cause of community acquired pneumonia in the endemic areas of the United States. Infections usually occur due to inhalation of the arthroconidial spores after soil disruption. The disease is not contagious. In some cases the infection may recur or be permanent.