Biological Threats - Georgia Poison Center
... • WHO declared smallpox eradicated in 1980 • No effective treatment • Person-to-person transmission (aerosol/contact) • Two strains: variola major and variola minor – Variola minor – milder disease with case fatality typically 1% or less – Variola major – more severe disease with average 30% mortali ...
... • WHO declared smallpox eradicated in 1980 • No effective treatment • Person-to-person transmission (aerosol/contact) • Two strains: variola major and variola minor – Variola minor – milder disease with case fatality typically 1% or less – Variola major – more severe disease with average 30% mortali ...
Management of human contacts of cases of leptospirosis in animals
... gastrointestinal tract symptoms and a rash. The disease is generally biphasic: a leptospiraemic or febrile stage is followed by a convalescent or immune phase. The disease can manifest as a milder, anicteric form or a more severe, icteric form (5-10% of cases). The case-fatality rate is low (1 to 5% ...
... gastrointestinal tract symptoms and a rash. The disease is generally biphasic: a leptospiraemic or febrile stage is followed by a convalescent or immune phase. The disease can manifest as a milder, anicteric form or a more severe, icteric form (5-10% of cases). The case-fatality rate is low (1 to 5% ...
Herpes Simplex: Initial and Recurrent Infections
... pletely the first time they occur. Typically, another outat the same site, and the physician initiated antiviral therbreak can appear weeks or months later at the same site, apy. A culture was positive for HSV-1. but it almost always is less severe and of shorter duration than the initial outbreak. ...
... pletely the first time they occur. Typically, another outat the same site, and the physician initiated antiviral therbreak can appear weeks or months later at the same site, apy. A culture was positive for HSV-1. but it almost always is less severe and of shorter duration than the initial outbreak. ...
IOSR Journal of Dental and Medical Sciences (IOSR-JDMS)
... The transmission depends on the number of bacilli expelled, their concentration in the air over time, the duration of an exposure to contaminated air, and host immunity [12]. Primary infection results from exposure to airborne organisms produced by someone with active pulmonary tuberculosis.Organism ...
... The transmission depends on the number of bacilli expelled, their concentration in the air over time, the duration of an exposure to contaminated air, and host immunity [12]. Primary infection results from exposure to airborne organisms produced by someone with active pulmonary tuberculosis.Organism ...
Nkemka Esiobu
... The rabies virus is a zoonotic virus that infects and afflicts warm blooded animals by causing an acute encephalitis. Small warm blooded animals serve as reservoirs, with the predominant mode of transmission being animal to animal transmission. Human infection is incidental and there have been no r ...
... The rabies virus is a zoonotic virus that infects and afflicts warm blooded animals by causing an acute encephalitis. Small warm blooded animals serve as reservoirs, with the predominant mode of transmission being animal to animal transmission. Human infection is incidental and there have been no r ...
Scientific Committee on Emerging and Zoonotic Diseases
... surveillance system was initiated on pneumonia patients with history of travel, during the 10 days prior to symptom onset, to the provinces where SARS patients were reported. The system detected 480 cases; all were investigated and the diagnosis of SARS was excluded. A further example involves the s ...
... surveillance system was initiated on pneumonia patients with history of travel, during the 10 days prior to symptom onset, to the provinces where SARS patients were reported. The system detected 480 cases; all were investigated and the diagnosis of SARS was excluded. A further example involves the s ...
174-29: Using SAS to Model the Spread of Infectious Disease
... once in contact with an infected individual. In the original version, contact of an infected with an uninfected (non-immune) has a 100% chance of transmission. The probability of infection should be governed by both the infectivity of the infected person and the susceptibility of an uninfected. It i ...
... once in contact with an infected individual. In the original version, contact of an infected with an uninfected (non-immune) has a 100% chance of transmission. The probability of infection should be governed by both the infectivity of the infected person and the susceptibility of an uninfected. It i ...
Development and Evaluation of a Real-Time RT-qPCR for Detection of Crimean-Congo
... Crimean–Congo hemorrhagic fever (CCHF) is a zoonotic disease caused by a nairovirus belonging to family Bunyaviridae. The CCHF virus (CCHFV) can be transmitted to humans by Hyalomma ticks as well as by direct contact with infected body fluids or tissues from viremic livestock or humans. Our aim was ...
... Crimean–Congo hemorrhagic fever (CCHF) is a zoonotic disease caused by a nairovirus belonging to family Bunyaviridae. The CCHF virus (CCHFV) can be transmitted to humans by Hyalomma ticks as well as by direct contact with infected body fluids or tissues from viremic livestock or humans. Our aim was ...
Pediatric - Immunizations, Childhood Infections, Safety, Child Abuse
... Immunizations- Side Effects Polio no side effects Adverse effects- paralysis (very rare) MMR same as the side effects of DPT, in addition mild rash and arthralgia- these may occur up to 10 days post immunization Adverse effects--encephalitis Varivax same as DPT but also may develop a mac ...
... Immunizations- Side Effects Polio no side effects Adverse effects- paralysis (very rare) MMR same as the side effects of DPT, in addition mild rash and arthralgia- these may occur up to 10 days post immunization Adverse effects--encephalitis Varivax same as DPT but also may develop a mac ...
ISID News Volume 14,Number1 - International Society for Infectious
... the world to identify disease outbreaks faster. EpiCore.org is a digital platform that facilitates communication about potential infectious disease outbreaks between public health surveillance professionals and trained public health professions in the area of a rumored outbreak. Over 1,000 EpiCore u ...
... the world to identify disease outbreaks faster. EpiCore.org is a digital platform that facilitates communication about potential infectious disease outbreaks between public health surveillance professionals and trained public health professions in the area of a rumored outbreak. Over 1,000 EpiCore u ...
Group A Streptococcal Infection - Sandwell and West Birmingham
... In rare cases, GAS can also cause more serious or “invasive” infection (iGAS). Where iGAS infection occurs, the bacteria may produce toxins and may cause a number of severe and sometimes fatal conditions such as: • An infection of the bloodstream (bacteraemia) • Severe infection which spreads to a ...
... In rare cases, GAS can also cause more serious or “invasive” infection (iGAS). Where iGAS infection occurs, the bacteria may produce toxins and may cause a number of severe and sometimes fatal conditions such as: • An infection of the bloodstream (bacteraemia) • Severe infection which spreads to a ...
Virus Control Begins on the Poultry Farm
... This booklet was written and published by Dow Microbial Control, a business unit of The Dow Chemical Company, to help reduce the spread of viral diseases and their causative agents including Avian Influenza, Newcastle Disease, Avian Reovirus, Avian Rotavirus, Human Corona Virus (the viral type asso ...
... This booklet was written and published by Dow Microbial Control, a business unit of The Dow Chemical Company, to help reduce the spread of viral diseases and their causative agents including Avian Influenza, Newcastle Disease, Avian Reovirus, Avian Rotavirus, Human Corona Virus (the viral type asso ...
elephantiasis elephantiasis - Men in White
... small organ behind the breastbone that is thought to play an important role in the immune system until puberty, as well as the bone marrow, which is the spongy tissue inside the cavities of bones that manufactures blood cells. Lymphatic tissue may also be located in other regions of the body, such a ...
... small organ behind the breastbone that is thought to play an important role in the immune system until puberty, as well as the bone marrow, which is the spongy tissue inside the cavities of bones that manufactures blood cells. Lymphatic tissue may also be located in other regions of the body, such a ...
BASIC DISEASE FACTS (updated 09
... Toronto in Canada. Many other countries reported imported cases only or very limited local transmission. It is currently agreed that a new coronavirus (“SARS virus”) is the major causative agent of SARS. The main symptoms and signs include high fever (>38o C or 100.4o F), cough, shortness of breath ...
... Toronto in Canada. Many other countries reported imported cases only or very limited local transmission. It is currently agreed that a new coronavirus (“SARS virus”) is the major causative agent of SARS. The main symptoms and signs include high fever (>38o C or 100.4o F), cough, shortness of breath ...
Biofilms, Methylation & Heavy Metal Detoxification in Lyme
... “Since there is currently no definitive test for Lyme disease, laboratory results should not be used to exclude an individual from treatment. Lyme disease is a clinical diagnosis and tests should be used to support rather than supersede the physician’s judgment. The early use of antibiotics can prev ...
... “Since there is currently no definitive test for Lyme disease, laboratory results should not be used to exclude an individual from treatment. Lyme disease is a clinical diagnosis and tests should be used to support rather than supersede the physician’s judgment. The early use of antibiotics can prev ...
Disease Cheat Sheet
... Yellow fever virus is found in tropical and subtropical areas in South America and Africa. The virus is transmitted to humans by the bite of an infected mosquito. Yellow fever is a very rare cause of illness in U.S. travelers. How Yellow Fever is Transmitted Yellow fever virus is an RNA virus that b ...
... Yellow fever virus is found in tropical and subtropical areas in South America and Africa. The virus is transmitted to humans by the bite of an infected mosquito. Yellow fever is a very rare cause of illness in U.S. travelers. How Yellow Fever is Transmitted Yellow fever virus is an RNA virus that b ...
Diapositiva 1 - Sintofarm Caribe Ltda.
... No "medicinal taste" to deter sick animals from eating or drinking. ...
... No "medicinal taste" to deter sick animals from eating or drinking. ...
Epidemic outbreaks on structured populations
... RC in (11) represents the expected number of infected individuals leaving their community. The numerical simulations reported in Watts et al. (2005) indicated the existence of a transition at RC ¼ 1, from local outbreaks when RC o1 to global epidemics when RC 41. I have demonstrated that there is in ...
... RC in (11) represents the expected number of infected individuals leaving their community. The numerical simulations reported in Watts et al. (2005) indicated the existence of a transition at RC ¼ 1, from local outbreaks when RC o1 to global epidemics when RC 41. I have demonstrated that there is in ...
Agent behavior becomes important when considering animal
... herds H2, H8 and H4 show signs because animals that were infected on day 3 are now in those herds. Notice that H4 is also identified as having received infected animals on day 5 form H5. On days 13, 14, and 15 H7, H6, and H11 respectively show signs of disease. On day 16 H9 is identified as having r ...
... herds H2, H8 and H4 show signs because animals that were infected on day 3 are now in those herds. Notice that H4 is also identified as having received infected animals on day 5 form H5. On days 13, 14, and 15 H7, H6, and H11 respectively show signs of disease. On day 16 H9 is identified as having r ...
Asepsis - Home | Quincy College
... • Learning objectives: At the end of the chapter, the student will be able to: define microorganisms and pathogens list the six components in the chain of infection name factors to break the chain of infection ...
... • Learning objectives: At the end of the chapter, the student will be able to: define microorganisms and pathogens list the six components in the chain of infection name factors to break the chain of infection ...
Campylobacter and Helicobacter
... Sporadic infections in humans far outnumber those affected in point-source outbreaks Sporadic cases peak in the summer in temperate climates with a secondary peak in the late fall seen in the U.S. Globally, C. jejuni subsp. jejuni accounts for more than 80% of all Campylobacter enteriti C. c ...
... Sporadic infections in humans far outnumber those affected in point-source outbreaks Sporadic cases peak in the summer in temperate climates with a secondary peak in the late fall seen in the U.S. Globally, C. jejuni subsp. jejuni accounts for more than 80% of all Campylobacter enteriti C. c ...
ABC of Hepatitis
... could, technically at least, be eradicated. Worse still, there are about 200 million people who have the hepatitis C virus. For every person infected with HIV each year, hepatitis C. In industrialised countries, this infection may only account for 20 per cent of acute hepatitis cases but it is the c ...
... could, technically at least, be eradicated. Worse still, there are about 200 million people who have the hepatitis C virus. For every person infected with HIV each year, hepatitis C. In industrialised countries, this infection may only account for 20 per cent of acute hepatitis cases but it is the c ...
African trypanosomiasis
African trypanosomiasis or sleeping sickness is a parasitic disease of humans and other animals. It is caused by protozoa of the species Trypanosoma brucei. There are two types that infect humans, Trypanosoma brucei gambiense (T.b.g) and Trypanosoma brucei rhodesiense (T.b.r.). T.b.g causes over 98% of reported cases. Both are usually transmitted by the bite of an infected tsetse fly and are most common in rural areas.Initially, in the first stage of the disease, there are fevers, headaches, itchiness, and joint pains. This begins one to three weeks after the bite. Weeks to months later the second stage begins with confusion, poor coordination, numbness and trouble sleeping. Diagnosis is via finding the parasite in a blood smear or in the fluid of a lymph node. A lumbar puncture is often needed to tell the difference between first and second stage disease.Prevention of severe disease involves screening the population at risk with blood tests for T.b.g. Treatment is easier when the disease is detected early and before neurological symptoms occur. Treatment of the first stage is with the medications pentamidine or suramin. Treatment of the second stage involves: eflornithine or a combination of nifurtimox and eflornithine for T.b.g. While melarsoprol works for both it is typically only used for T.b.r. due to serious side effects.The disease occurs regularly in some regions of sub-Saharan Africa with the population at risk being about 70 million in 36 countries. As of 2010 it caused around 9,000 deaths per year, down from 34,000 in 1990. An estimated 30,000 people are currently infected with 7000 new infections in 2012. More than 80% of these cases are in the Democratic Republic of the Congo. Three major outbreaks have occurred in recent history: one from 1896 to 1906 primarily in Uganda and the Congo Basin and two in 1920 and 1970 in several African countries. Other animals, such as cows, may carry the disease and become infected.