COMMUNICABLE DISEASES
... Which of the following statements indicates that a parent understands the treatment for his/her child who has fifth disease? (Select All That Apply) 1. “I will give antibiotic for the full 10 days” 2. “No antibiotic is needed, as this is a viral ...
... Which of the following statements indicates that a parent understands the treatment for his/her child who has fifth disease? (Select All That Apply) 1. “I will give antibiotic for the full 10 days” 2. “No antibiotic is needed, as this is a viral ...
Viral Diarrhoea and Vomiting - Worcestershire Health Services
... Infections occur throughout the year but are much more common in the cooler months. Outbreaks can occur in settings, such as schools, child care facilities, and healthcare facilities but also in other group settings, such as banquet halls, cruise ships etc. ...
... Infections occur throughout the year but are much more common in the cooler months. Outbreaks can occur in settings, such as schools, child care facilities, and healthcare facilities but also in other group settings, such as banquet halls, cruise ships etc. ...
List the ways that diseases are transmitted from one person to another
... and tuberculosis, which are spread by germs in the air, differ from the spread of diseases that depend on person-to-person contact? ...
... and tuberculosis, which are spread by germs in the air, differ from the spread of diseases that depend on person-to-person contact? ...
Lecture #4 PPT
... • Dispersal: in general limited, vast majority of spores stay within 100 m, however, longer distances are reported: 500 m up to 500 Kms, Some fungi are vectored by insects, others by water. Insects can carry spores on surface or mycelia in specialized organs called mycangia • Dormancy and survival: ...
... • Dispersal: in general limited, vast majority of spores stay within 100 m, however, longer distances are reported: 500 m up to 500 Kms, Some fungi are vectored by insects, others by water. Insects can carry spores on surface or mycelia in specialized organs called mycangia • Dormancy and survival: ...
EVD - EBOLA VIRUS DISEASE West Africa
... An outbreak of Ebola virus disease (EVD) with onset in early February 2014 continues to evolve in West Africa. This is the first such outbreak in the region. Two countries, Guinea and Liberia, have reported confirmed cases. The first cases were reported from the forested region of south-eastern Guin ...
... An outbreak of Ebola virus disease (EVD) with onset in early February 2014 continues to evolve in West Africa. This is the first such outbreak in the region. Two countries, Guinea and Liberia, have reported confirmed cases. The first cases were reported from the forested region of south-eastern Guin ...
Basic Disease Investigation in Colorado
... causing you feel so bad? Well, it's likely that your symptoms were due to one of many different types of viruses, bacteria, parasites, fungi or other microbes that live in our environment. In this chapter, you will learn about the different characteristics of disease causing agents. Another term for ...
... causing you feel so bad? Well, it's likely that your symptoms were due to one of many different types of viruses, bacteria, parasites, fungi or other microbes that live in our environment. In this chapter, you will learn about the different characteristics of disease causing agents. Another term for ...
Smallpox (Variola)
... and begin to fall off (6 days) • Scars remain where pustules were • Most gone after 3 weeks • Person still contagious until all pustules have fallen off • Person develops long-term immunity to virus ...
... and begin to fall off (6 days) • Scars remain where pustules were • Most gone after 3 weeks • Person still contagious until all pustules have fallen off • Person develops long-term immunity to virus ...
EEE Fact Sheet
... headache, and sore throat. For people with infection of the central nervous system, a sudden fever and severe headache can be followed quickly by seizures and coma. About half of these patients die from the disease. Of those that survive, many suffer permanent brain damage and require lifetime insti ...
... headache, and sore throat. For people with infection of the central nervous system, a sudden fever and severe headache can be followed quickly by seizures and coma. About half of these patients die from the disease. Of those that survive, many suffer permanent brain damage and require lifetime insti ...
worming your dog
... in young animals. Adult dogs generally show no signs of ill health but still need regular worming. Human infection (toxocariasis) may occur if mature Toxocara (roundworm) eggs are swallowed, however, it is very rare for anyone to become ill as a result. About 1-2% of healthy adults in the UK already ...
... in young animals. Adult dogs generally show no signs of ill health but still need regular worming. Human infection (toxocariasis) may occur if mature Toxocara (roundworm) eggs are swallowed, however, it is very rare for anyone to become ill as a result. About 1-2% of healthy adults in the UK already ...
Tuberculosis among people who inject drugs
... drugs and among prisoners urgently needed. • More TB ownership from prison and harm reduction services and vice versa needed. • Prompt co-treatment of TB, HIV and other comorbidities among PWUD save lives. • Services should be scaled-up in a client friendly manner with due respect to basic human rig ...
... drugs and among prisoners urgently needed. • More TB ownership from prison and harm reduction services and vice versa needed. • Prompt co-treatment of TB, HIV and other comorbidities among PWUD save lives. • Services should be scaled-up in a client friendly manner with due respect to basic human rig ...
In this issue: Innate immunity and infectious diseases
... development of autoimmune disease. The article showcases the role of innate immunity in autoimmune disease, potentially useful for development of innate immune based-therapeutics (Fig. 1). Viruses with pandemic potential are always a serious threat to humans. The third review article, by Mishra et a ...
... development of autoimmune disease. The article showcases the role of innate immunity in autoimmune disease, potentially useful for development of innate immune based-therapeutics (Fig. 1). Viruses with pandemic potential are always a serious threat to humans. The third review article, by Mishra et a ...
Colibacillosis
... Inflammation of the oviduct caused by E. coli results in decreased egg production and sporadic mortality. It is one of the most common causes of mortality in commercial layer and breeder chickens. Accumulations of caseating exudate in the body cavity resemble coagulated yolk, which is the reason for ...
... Inflammation of the oviduct caused by E. coli results in decreased egg production and sporadic mortality. It is one of the most common causes of mortality in commercial layer and breeder chickens. Accumulations of caseating exudate in the body cavity resemble coagulated yolk, which is the reason for ...
sexually transmitted infections in mchenry county
... ■ Approximately 15%-25% of people with chronic HBV develop liver damage, including liver cancer ■ Up to two-thirds of Americans living with chronic HBV do not know they are infected ■ Disproportionately affects Asian and Pacific Islanders (APIs) – APIs account for more than 50% of Americans living w ...
... ■ Approximately 15%-25% of people with chronic HBV develop liver damage, including liver cancer ■ Up to two-thirds of Americans living with chronic HBV do not know they are infected ■ Disproportionately affects Asian and Pacific Islanders (APIs) – APIs account for more than 50% of Americans living w ...
Microbiology
... Infectious diseases have been known for thousands of years, although accurate information on their etiology has only been available for about a century. In the medical teachings of Hippocrates, the cause of infections occurring frequently in a certain locality or during a certain period (epidemics) ...
... Infectious diseases have been known for thousands of years, although accurate information on their etiology has only been available for about a century. In the medical teachings of Hippocrates, the cause of infections occurring frequently in a certain locality or during a certain period (epidemics) ...
CHAPTER 27 Mycobacteria
... 2. Identification of species-specific rRNA and DNA sequences has resulted in the revision and expansion of the older phenotype-based classification system ...
... 2. Identification of species-specific rRNA and DNA sequences has resulted in the revision and expansion of the older phenotype-based classification system ...
Fast facts on Leptospirosis
... that can damage to the liver, kidneys and other organs of animals and humans. The disease occurs worldwide. Cases usually occur during the summer and fall. Large ...
... that can damage to the liver, kidneys and other organs of animals and humans. The disease occurs worldwide. Cases usually occur during the summer and fall. Large ...
Communicable Disease Notification
... The hospital shall send a letter notification to the emergency services provider agency within 72 hours after the hospital receives actual knowledge of a confirmed diagnosis of any of the diseases listed in subsection 2.of this Section, other than AIDS, ARC or HIC infection, of any patient who has b ...
... The hospital shall send a letter notification to the emergency services provider agency within 72 hours after the hospital receives actual knowledge of a confirmed diagnosis of any of the diseases listed in subsection 2.of this Section, other than AIDS, ARC or HIC infection, of any patient who has b ...
PrP sc
... Sequence differences between PrP from different species may provide (and explain?) some barrier to infection - but incomplete. E.g. Mouse mouse transfer gives more rapid infection than mouse hamster etc. But, mouse hamster hamster gives faster infection, Homologous PrPSc is better at convert ...
... Sequence differences between PrP from different species may provide (and explain?) some barrier to infection - but incomplete. E.g. Mouse mouse transfer gives more rapid infection than mouse hamster etc. But, mouse hamster hamster gives faster infection, Homologous PrPSc is better at convert ...
STDs PPT
... 1. Most people with an STD experience painful symptoms. False. Most people who are infected with an STD, do not notice any symptoms until they visit their doctor or suffer from infertility. 2. Abstinence is the best way to prevent STDs. True. Abstinence from sexual intercourse is the most effective ...
... 1. Most people with an STD experience painful symptoms. False. Most people who are infected with an STD, do not notice any symptoms until they visit their doctor or suffer from infertility. 2. Abstinence is the best way to prevent STDs. True. Abstinence from sexual intercourse is the most effective ...
Emerging infectious disease: what are the relative roles of ecology
... include fever, headache and muscle aches) in human populations in South America demonstrates how simple changes Verifying that diseases are truly emerging in ecology, in this case increased cacao and banana farming, We define disease emergence broadly as any disease can lead to rapid increases in ar ...
... include fever, headache and muscle aches) in human populations in South America demonstrates how simple changes Verifying that diseases are truly emerging in ecology, in this case increased cacao and banana farming, We define disease emergence broadly as any disease can lead to rapid increases in ar ...
File
... Effect of old age on the immune system Rational use of antibiotics UTI in the elder patient Pneumonia in the elder patient Pressure sores and soft tissue infections Tuberculosis in the elder patient Bacteraemia and Infective endocarditis ...
... Effect of old age on the immune system Rational use of antibiotics UTI in the elder patient Pneumonia in the elder patient Pressure sores and soft tissue infections Tuberculosis in the elder patient Bacteraemia and Infective endocarditis ...
HIV-AIDS powerpoint
... Can be HIV positive for up to ten years before developing AIDS With AIDS the immune system has been damaged and does not defend the body properly against germs and cancer. ...
... Can be HIV positive for up to ten years before developing AIDS With AIDS the immune system has been damaged and does not defend the body properly against germs and cancer. ...
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.