Chapter 21: Infectious Diseases Affecting the Respiratory System
... A) Prevalent in dry, semi-arid desert areas such as seen in California, Arizona, Nevada, Utah, New Mexico, and West Texas ...
... A) Prevalent in dry, semi-arid desert areas such as seen in California, Arizona, Nevada, Utah, New Mexico, and West Texas ...
(TB) at Cornell - Cornell Health
... amount of protein derived from TB bacillus is placed just under the skin surface. Two to three days later a trained person measures any resulting reaction. Blood (e.g., Quantiferon-TB Gold; T-spot) This form of Interferon-Gamma Release Assay (IGRA) is a whole-blood test that can aid in diagnosing TB ...
... amount of protein derived from TB bacillus is placed just under the skin surface. Two to three days later a trained person measures any resulting reaction. Blood (e.g., Quantiferon-TB Gold; T-spot) This form of Interferon-Gamma Release Assay (IGRA) is a whole-blood test that can aid in diagnosing TB ...
Immunological Memory
... 5. How long is the latent period for this infection? 6. Explain this delay in production of antibodies. 7. The person was infected with the same antigen at 4 weeks. Use an arrow to mark on the graph the time of the second infection. 8. The person does not suffer any symptoms from the second infectio ...
... 5. How long is the latent period for this infection? 6. Explain this delay in production of antibodies. 7. The person was infected with the same antigen at 4 weeks. Use an arrow to mark on the graph the time of the second infection. 8. The person does not suffer any symptoms from the second infectio ...
Knowing the Process Understanding Infection
... Do you have a validated Infection Control and Sterilisation process? Do you have a policy and procedure manual and know what should be in it? If you answered ‘no’ to any of these, you should consider attending this Understanding Infection Prevention presentation. ...
... Do you have a validated Infection Control and Sterilisation process? Do you have a policy and procedure manual and know what should be in it? If you answered ‘no’ to any of these, you should consider attending this Understanding Infection Prevention presentation. ...
PRIORITY NURSING DIAGNOSIS Risk for infection related to
... inflammation / infection require evaluation / treatment. Targeted surveillance for MRSA colonization was cost-effective and provided substantial benefits by reducing the rate of health care-acquired MRSA infections in a community hospital system. Prospective surveillance study for health care acquir ...
... inflammation / infection require evaluation / treatment. Targeted surveillance for MRSA colonization was cost-effective and provided substantial benefits by reducing the rate of health care-acquired MRSA infections in a community hospital system. Prospective surveillance study for health care acquir ...
Diseases Powerpoint
... bacteria. You must take all of the prescribed medicine or it can come back! ...
... bacteria. You must take all of the prescribed medicine or it can come back! ...
Infectious Diseases Case Presentation 18 September 2002
... • D/C fluconazole and start itraconazole 400 mg QD • Patient did not take it. ...
... • D/C fluconazole and start itraconazole 400 mg QD • Patient did not take it. ...
Invasive Group A Streptococcal (iGAS) Disease
... Group A Strep is spread through direct contact with the nose or mouth secretions of an infected person, for example, through open mouth kissing, mouth-to-mouth resuscitation or through direct contact with infected sores on the skin. ...
... Group A Strep is spread through direct contact with the nose or mouth secretions of an infected person, for example, through open mouth kissing, mouth-to-mouth resuscitation or through direct contact with infected sores on the skin. ...
Nursing Fundamentals Name_______________________ 3.01
... The process of destroying most, but not all pathogenic organisms ...
... The process of destroying most, but not all pathogenic organisms ...
Week 28, 2015
... Heavy rain has resulted in an increased number of water-filled containers recently and elevated the risk of an epidemic outbreak. The public is urged to clean up and remove breeding sites. Enterovirus：The enterovirus activity continued to peak. The epidemic is expected to gradually slow down for t ...
... Heavy rain has resulted in an increased number of water-filled containers recently and elevated the risk of an epidemic outbreak. The public is urged to clean up and remove breeding sites. Enterovirus：The enterovirus activity continued to peak. The epidemic is expected to gradually slow down for t ...
Diseases
... • Incubation period is 14 – 21 days • Infectivity period from 1 week before until 5-7 days after the onset of rash • The peak incidence of infection is late winter and early spring ...
... • Incubation period is 14 – 21 days • Infectivity period from 1 week before until 5-7 days after the onset of rash • The peak incidence of infection is late winter and early spring ...
haemophilus influenzae type b (hib) disease
... irritability, lack of appetite. a tender, rapid swelling of the skin, usually on the cheek or around the eye; may also have an ear infection on the same side; also a low-grade fever. fever, trouble swallowing, tiredness, difficult and rapid breathing (often confused with viral croup, which is a mild ...
... irritability, lack of appetite. a tender, rapid swelling of the skin, usually on the cheek or around the eye; may also have an ear infection on the same side; also a low-grade fever. fever, trouble swallowing, tiredness, difficult and rapid breathing (often confused with viral croup, which is a mild ...
Hand Foot and Mouth Disease
... – Cleaning dirty surfaces and soiled items, including toys, first with soap and water and then disinfecting them by cleansing with a solution of chlorine bleach – Avoiding close contact (kissing, hugging, sharing eating utensils or cups, etc.) with persons with HFMD ...
... – Cleaning dirty surfaces and soiled items, including toys, first with soap and water and then disinfecting them by cleansing with a solution of chlorine bleach – Avoiding close contact (kissing, hugging, sharing eating utensils or cups, etc.) with persons with HFMD ...
FACT SHEET Community-Associated Methicillin
... CA-MRSA is so common, all skin and soft tissue infections should be suspect and should be cultured. Since some boils, for example, drain pus by themselves, the culture material is readily available. For others, the doctor should drain the abscess not only to obtain pus but also to relieve pain and m ...
... CA-MRSA is so common, all skin and soft tissue infections should be suspect and should be cultured. Since some boils, for example, drain pus by themselves, the culture material is readily available. For others, the doctor should drain the abscess not only to obtain pus but also to relieve pain and m ...
Respiratory Illnesses - Cook County Department of Public Health
... treatment. Children can attend school or day care if they have LTBI whether or not they are being treated. General Measures: LTBI can be detected about two to 10 weeks after exposure. Approximately 10 percent of individuals who acquire tuberculosis infection and are not given preventive therapy will ...
... treatment. Children can attend school or day care if they have LTBI whether or not they are being treated. General Measures: LTBI can be detected about two to 10 weeks after exposure. Approximately 10 percent of individuals who acquire tuberculosis infection and are not given preventive therapy will ...
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... two doses of measles-containing vaccine (commonly provided as measles, mumps rubella [MMR] vaccine) or who have had a lab-confirmed infection in the past are considered immune and not at risk for infection. Individuals who have not been immunized are at risk of developing infection and may be asked ...
... two doses of measles-containing vaccine (commonly provided as measles, mumps rubella [MMR] vaccine) or who have had a lab-confirmed infection in the past are considered immune and not at risk for infection. Individuals who have not been immunized are at risk of developing infection and may be asked ...
Letter to a School or Group Exposed to a Measles Case
... two doses of measles-containing vaccine (commonly provided as measles, mumps rubella [MMR] vaccine) or who have had a lab-confirmed infection in the past are considered immune and not at risk for infection. Individuals who have not been immunized are at risk of developing infection and may be asked ...
... two doses of measles-containing vaccine (commonly provided as measles, mumps rubella [MMR] vaccine) or who have had a lab-confirmed infection in the past are considered immune and not at risk for infection. Individuals who have not been immunized are at risk of developing infection and may be asked ...
Blood Borne Pathogens, Universal Precautions Document
... Hepatitis B Hepatitis B is an infection of the liver, caused by a virus present in the blood and other body fluids of infected people. The symptoms include: fatigue, mild fever, muscles aches, nausea/vomiting, loss of appetite, and/or abdominal pain. These symptoms may not appear up to 6 months afte ...
... Hepatitis B Hepatitis B is an infection of the liver, caused by a virus present in the blood and other body fluids of infected people. The symptoms include: fatigue, mild fever, muscles aches, nausea/vomiting, loss of appetite, and/or abdominal pain. These symptoms may not appear up to 6 months afte ...
What`s Going Around - February 2013 Skin infections
... Croup – Fall/winter is croup season. This is a viral illness with hoarseness, sore throat, fever, and a barky cough. Breathing may be distressed in infants and toddlers – especially at night. Cool mist, running the shower, or breathing cool outdoor air can help. Medication may be necessary if child ...
... Croup – Fall/winter is croup season. This is a viral illness with hoarseness, sore throat, fever, and a barky cough. Breathing may be distressed in infants and toddlers – especially at night. Cool mist, running the shower, or breathing cool outdoor air can help. Medication may be necessary if child ...
Guidelines for keeping your child home from school
... Strep throat- Keep home until student has been on antibiotics for at least 24 hours and fever is gone. ...
... Strep throat- Keep home until student has been on antibiotics for at least 24 hours and fever is gone. ...
Immunization - Abbott Animal Hospital
... Canine Leptospirosis: a bacterial infection which may lead to permanent kidney damage. The disease may be spread to other pets and to humans. Canine Coronavirus: a contagious intestinal disease causing vomiting and diarrhea in young puppies. Canine Bordetella (B. bronchiseptica): a cause of respirat ...
... Canine Leptospirosis: a bacterial infection which may lead to permanent kidney damage. The disease may be spread to other pets and to humans. Canine Coronavirus: a contagious intestinal disease causing vomiting and diarrhea in young puppies. Canine Bordetella (B. bronchiseptica): a cause of respirat ...
Tuberculosis What is Tuberculosis?
... resistant organisms, it is important to take every dose and complete the full course of treatment. The first attempt at treatment will be the one that is most likely to be effective, so it is important to take the medications properly as prescribed and in line with the recommendations of TB Control ...
... resistant organisms, it is important to take every dose and complete the full course of treatment. The first attempt at treatment will be the one that is most likely to be effective, so it is important to take the medications properly as prescribed and in line with the recommendations of TB Control ...
Notification form and information for notifiable infectious diseases in
... Was the patient hospitalised? ¨ No ¨ Yes Poliomyelitis How was diagnosis made? Psittacosis (ornithosis) Q fever ¨ Lab ¨ Result pending ¨ Linked to lab-confirmed case ¨ Clinical only Rheumatic fever (acute) – use separate form Result: Method: Rickettsial infection (typhus) Species: Ross River v ...
... Was the patient hospitalised? ¨ No ¨ Yes Poliomyelitis How was diagnosis made? Psittacosis (ornithosis) Q fever ¨ Lab ¨ Result pending ¨ Linked to lab-confirmed case ¨ Clinical only Rheumatic fever (acute) – use separate form Result: Method: Rickettsial infection (typhus) Species: Ross River v ...
Infectious Diseases Practice Quiz and Exercises ANSWERS
... 11. Typical symptoms for Shigellosis? Severe diarrhoea, often with mucous, blood and pus, stomach pain, nausea and / or vomiting, fever 12. Name 4 typical symptoms of scarlet fever. Sore throat, fever, scarlet rash (blanches under pressure, unlike meningitis spots), strawberry tongue (pale coating w ...
... 11. Typical symptoms for Shigellosis? Severe diarrhoea, often with mucous, blood and pus, stomach pain, nausea and / or vomiting, fever 12. Name 4 typical symptoms of scarlet fever. Sore throat, fever, scarlet rash (blanches under pressure, unlike meningitis spots), strawberry tongue (pale coating w ...
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.