EVD - EBOLA VIRUS DISEASE West Africa
... What is the source and how can it spread ? The natural reservoir of the virus is not specifically known but specific fruit bats are considered to be the natural host of the virus. Usually, the first person gets infected through contact with an infected animal. The virus spreads in the human populati ...
... What is the source and how can it spread ? The natural reservoir of the virus is not specifically known but specific fruit bats are considered to be the natural host of the virus. Usually, the first person gets infected through contact with an infected animal. The virus spreads in the human populati ...
Meningococcal Disease Don’t Wait.
... n Up to 20 percent of survivors have long-term disabilities, such as brain damage, hearing loss, loss of kidney function or limb amputations. ...
... n Up to 20 percent of survivors have long-term disabilities, such as brain damage, hearing loss, loss of kidney function or limb amputations. ...
Sabah - Travel Doctor
... health issues that should be recognised. Pre-travel preparation will help protect your health while you are away. To assist you in recognising & understanding some of the major travel health risks you may face while travelling in Sabah, The Travel DoctorTMVC has prepared a summary of some of these i ...
... health issues that should be recognised. Pre-travel preparation will help protect your health while you are away. To assist you in recognising & understanding some of the major travel health risks you may face while travelling in Sabah, The Travel DoctorTMVC has prepared a summary of some of these i ...
Chronic Lung Disease in Children
... Specific treatment — Specific treatment is available for some ILD disorders Antimicrobials for certain infections, management of swallowing dysfunction and/or reflux in patients with chronic aspiration, avoidance of the offending antigen in hypersensitivity pneumonitis, and whole lung lavage for old ...
... Specific treatment — Specific treatment is available for some ILD disorders Antimicrobials for certain infections, management of swallowing dysfunction and/or reflux in patients with chronic aspiration, avoidance of the offending antigen in hypersensitivity pneumonitis, and whole lung lavage for old ...
There are two types of food poisoning
... • the organisms originating in the gut of cattle and poultry. • The most common source of the infection is meat, such as chicken, or contaminated milk products. • The leading cause of enteritis worldwide • Very low infective does required to cause infection • The incubation period is 2-5 days. • Col ...
... • the organisms originating in the gut of cattle and poultry. • The most common source of the infection is meat, such as chicken, or contaminated milk products. • The leading cause of enteritis worldwide • Very low infective does required to cause infection • The incubation period is 2-5 days. • Col ...
GRANITE FALLS SCHOOL DISTRICT STUDENT POLICY 5065: INFECTIOUS DISEASES
... In order to safeguard the school and community from the spread of certain communicable diseases the superintendent shall implement procedures assuring that all school buildings are in compliance with state board of health rules and regulations regarding the presence of a person(s) who have or has be ...
... In order to safeguard the school and community from the spread of certain communicable diseases the superintendent shall implement procedures assuring that all school buildings are in compliance with state board of health rules and regulations regarding the presence of a person(s) who have or has be ...
Evaluation of Epizootic Haemorrhagic Disease Virus Infection in
... have been recovered if the animals had been bled at relatively shorter intervals. Even in the absence of clinical haemorrhagic disease, certi¢cation of animals free of EHDV infection by virus isolation or serology is necessary for import/export regulations (Pearson et al., 1992). Currently, only the ...
... have been recovered if the animals had been bled at relatively shorter intervals. Even in the absence of clinical haemorrhagic disease, certi¢cation of animals free of EHDV infection by virus isolation or serology is necessary for import/export regulations (Pearson et al., 1992). Currently, only the ...
Association for Professionals in Infection Control and Epidemiology
... application of epidemiology in all health settings. APIC is committed to improve patient care, to prevent adverse outcomes and to minimize occupational hazards associated with the delivery of health care. The goals of the Association are: A) To direct, support, and improve the practice and managemen ...
... application of epidemiology in all health settings. APIC is committed to improve patient care, to prevent adverse outcomes and to minimize occupational hazards associated with the delivery of health care. The goals of the Association are: A) To direct, support, and improve the practice and managemen ...
Document
... If the death rate is per week then the average time to death or the average lifetime is 1/ weeks. If the infection rate is β per week then the average time to infection or the average age of acquiring infection is 1/β weeks. ...
... If the death rate is per week then the average time to death or the average lifetime is 1/ weeks. If the infection rate is β per week then the average time to infection or the average age of acquiring infection is 1/β weeks. ...
Communicable Diseases Outbreak
... Infectious Disease: a disease that damages or injures the host so as to impair host function. Caused by the presence and activity of a pathogenic microbial agent (e.g. viruses, bacteria, fungi, protozoa, parasites). Transmission occurs by several pathways such as through contact with infected indivi ...
... Infectious Disease: a disease that damages or injures the host so as to impair host function. Caused by the presence and activity of a pathogenic microbial agent (e.g. viruses, bacteria, fungi, protozoa, parasites). Transmission occurs by several pathways such as through contact with infected indivi ...
Infection Control
... for patient care falls to the floor, discard it or send it to the proper department to be re-cleaned. Avoid raising dust because it carries microorganisms. When cleaning , use a cloth thoroughly moistened with a disinfectant. The radiographic table should be cleaned with a disposable disinfectant to ...
... for patient care falls to the floor, discard it or send it to the proper department to be re-cleaned. Avoid raising dust because it carries microorganisms. When cleaning , use a cloth thoroughly moistened with a disinfectant. The radiographic table should be cleaned with a disposable disinfectant to ...
Hospital Acquired Pneumonia
... The duration of therapy for HAP and VAP is generally 7 to 8 days except in cases caused by Pseudomonas or Acinetobacter spp., for which treatment should continue for 14 days. Patients who do not improve within 72 hours of appropriate antimicrobial therapy should be evaluated for infectious complicat ...
... The duration of therapy for HAP and VAP is generally 7 to 8 days except in cases caused by Pseudomonas or Acinetobacter spp., for which treatment should continue for 14 days. Patients who do not improve within 72 hours of appropriate antimicrobial therapy should be evaluated for infectious complicat ...
Leprosy - sarabrennan
... History Leprosy has been around for as long as humans have been on Earth. The Disease originated in the countries of China Egypt, India, South Africa. ...
... History Leprosy has been around for as long as humans have been on Earth. The Disease originated in the countries of China Egypt, India, South Africa. ...
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... vomiting. The diarrhea and vomiting are our body’s way of attempting to rid the body of the bacteria. Viruses, while also capable of infecting the body, are vastly different than bacteria, and cannot be treated with antibiotics. As mentioned above, diseases such as the common cold, flu, or even chic ...
... vomiting. The diarrhea and vomiting are our body’s way of attempting to rid the body of the bacteria. Viruses, while also capable of infecting the body, are vastly different than bacteria, and cannot be treated with antibiotics. As mentioned above, diseases such as the common cold, flu, or even chic ...
What impact does Chagas disease have on workforce productivity in
... In order to understand the full impact of Chagas Disease in Latin America, it is first prudent to understand a little of the epidemiology and protozoan characteristics of this infectious agent. Chagas disease is a zoonosis causing heart disease, transmitted by the parasite Trypanosoma cruzi in an in ...
... In order to understand the full impact of Chagas Disease in Latin America, it is first prudent to understand a little of the epidemiology and protozoan characteristics of this infectious agent. Chagas disease is a zoonosis causing heart disease, transmitted by the parasite Trypanosoma cruzi in an in ...
Infections
... link to intervention measures. Lastly, much of the work in infection control has been done in hospitals and is not directly applicable or appropriate to the nursing ...
... link to intervention measures. Lastly, much of the work in infection control has been done in hospitals and is not directly applicable or appropriate to the nursing ...
NHQI Overview
... link to intervention measures. Lastly, much of the work in infection control has been done in hospitals and is not directly applicable or appropriate to the nursing ...
... link to intervention measures. Lastly, much of the work in infection control has been done in hospitals and is not directly applicable or appropriate to the nursing ...
Tumor Necrosis Factor-Alpha (TNF-Alpha)
... • For patients not receiving TNF-alpha antagonists extrapulmonary is reported in only 15-20% and disseminated in 1-2% of TB cases reported annually (CDC Surveillance Reports 2009). ...
... • For patients not receiving TNF-alpha antagonists extrapulmonary is reported in only 15-20% and disseminated in 1-2% of TB cases reported annually (CDC Surveillance Reports 2009). ...
Trichophyton mentagrophytes Fact Sheet
... The granular colony form typically has a powdery appearance due to the large amount of microconidia (spores) formed. The macroconidia are smooth, cigar shaped and thin walled with 4-5 cells separated by parallel cross-walls. In comparison to other fungi T. mentagrophytes grows fairly rapidly. ...
... The granular colony form typically has a powdery appearance due to the large amount of microconidia (spores) formed. The macroconidia are smooth, cigar shaped and thin walled with 4-5 cells separated by parallel cross-walls. In comparison to other fungi T. mentagrophytes grows fairly rapidly. ...
Infection Control
... • Nosocomial infections are acquired in a healthcare facility. • Usually passed from the healthcare worker to the patient • Hospitals usually have an infection control nurse to track these ...
... • Nosocomial infections are acquired in a healthcare facility. • Usually passed from the healthcare worker to the patient • Hospitals usually have an infection control nurse to track these ...
infectious disease powerpoint
... Treatment involves keeping the person as comfortable as possible. Here are things to try: Avoid scratching or rubbing the itchy areas. Keep fingernails short to avoid damaging the skin from scratching. Wear cool, light, loose bedclothes. Avoid wearing rough clothing, particularly wool, over an itchy ...
... Treatment involves keeping the person as comfortable as possible. Here are things to try: Avoid scratching or rubbing the itchy areas. Keep fingernails short to avoid damaging the skin from scratching. Wear cool, light, loose bedclothes. Avoid wearing rough clothing, particularly wool, over an itchy ...
neck infection File - Ain Shams University
... organisms including CMV, Toxoplasma, acute HIV infection, or leptospirosis. • Mononucleosis is most common in young adults, and most of the adult population has had clinically inapparent EBV disease as evidenced by antibody titers. • If patients with mononucleosis are treated with ampicillin or simi ...
... organisms including CMV, Toxoplasma, acute HIV infection, or leptospirosis. • Mononucleosis is most common in young adults, and most of the adult population has had clinically inapparent EBV disease as evidenced by antibody titers. • If patients with mononucleosis are treated with ampicillin or simi ...
Sexually Transmitted Infections and Sterility
... Symptoms of Chlamydia Infection At the initial infection, the patient experiences few symptoms, the only possible initial symptom being an increase in leukorrhea due to cervicitis. However, this is often overlooked and the condition remains untreated. Chlamydia organisms that have proliferated in th ...
... Symptoms of Chlamydia Infection At the initial infection, the patient experiences few symptoms, the only possible initial symptom being an increase in leukorrhea due to cervicitis. However, this is often overlooked and the condition remains untreated. Chlamydia organisms that have proliferated in th ...
Theileria parva infections
... eastern, central and southern Africa, except in the Addo Elephant National Park in South Africa. It is usually non-pathogenic in this species although fatal disease can occur following experimental infection. The parasite persists indefinitely in infected buffaloes in both schizont and piroplasm for ...
... eastern, central and southern Africa, except in the Addo Elephant National Park in South Africa. It is usually non-pathogenic in this species although fatal disease can occur following experimental infection. The parasite persists indefinitely in infected buffaloes in both schizont and piroplasm for ...
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.