Faculty of Infectious and Tropical Diseases - Jobs
... for those who wish to go on to a full time research career. The DrPH is directed towards those who expect their careers to be more in the practice of public health. ...
... for those who wish to go on to a full time research career. The DrPH is directed towards those who expect their careers to be more in the practice of public health. ...
Pediatric Tuberculosis
... Indicates continued transmission in setting w/ poor epidemic control ...
... Indicates continued transmission in setting w/ poor epidemic control ...
DOCX ENG
... Since its description in 1968 by J ; Berger and N. Hinglais, IgA nephropathy (IgAN) has been recognized as the most common form of primary glomerulonephritis and an important cause of chronic kidney disease and end-stage kidney failure. The disease has a wide spectrum of clinical symptoms, ranging f ...
... Since its description in 1968 by J ; Berger and N. Hinglais, IgA nephropathy (IgAN) has been recognized as the most common form of primary glomerulonephritis and an important cause of chronic kidney disease and end-stage kidney failure. The disease has a wide spectrum of clinical symptoms, ranging f ...
General Considerations After a Disaster
... Patterns of mortality and injury • Disaster events that involve water are the most significant in terms of mortality • Floods, storm surges, and tsunamis all have a higher proportion of deaths relative to injuries • Earthquakes and events associated with high winds tend to exhibit more injuries tha ...
... Patterns of mortality and injury • Disaster events that involve water are the most significant in terms of mortality • Floods, storm surges, and tsunamis all have a higher proportion of deaths relative to injuries • Earthquakes and events associated with high winds tend to exhibit more injuries tha ...
Slide 1
... by transmission of its altered and pathogenic conformation to the normal host version of the protein. ...
... by transmission of its altered and pathogenic conformation to the normal host version of the protein. ...
TB disease - Croydon Health Services NHS Trust
... *With or without disease at another site ±For ...
... *With or without disease at another site ±For ...
Invasive Group A Streptococcus (GAS)
... have had direct contact on their non-intact skin or mucous membranes with secretions from wounds, nasal and oral cavities of a patient with Invasive GAS (e.g. mouth-to-mouth resuscitation, intubation without mask and eye protection, contact with wound drainage, etc.) If fluid from the nose, mouth, o ...
... have had direct contact on their non-intact skin or mucous membranes with secretions from wounds, nasal and oral cavities of a patient with Invasive GAS (e.g. mouth-to-mouth resuscitation, intubation without mask and eye protection, contact with wound drainage, etc.) If fluid from the nose, mouth, o ...
Concept 14: HIV/AIDS
... Pathophysiology and Etiology cont. • Approx 13-40% of infants born to infected mothers are infected perinatally • The virus infects cells that have the CD4 antigen • Once inside the cell, the virus sheds its protein coat and uses reverse transcriptase to convert the viral RNA to DNA • The viral DNA ...
... Pathophysiology and Etiology cont. • Approx 13-40% of infants born to infected mothers are infected perinatally • The virus infects cells that have the CD4 antigen • Once inside the cell, the virus sheds its protein coat and uses reverse transcriptase to convert the viral RNA to DNA • The viral DNA ...
Bramble
... 2. What is a virus? And how do they differ from other pathogens? Answer: 100 times smaller then most bacteria. ...
... 2. What is a virus? And how do they differ from other pathogens? Answer: 100 times smaller then most bacteria. ...
UVU Ebola FAQ
... Africa PPE, in the past outbreaks has been nearly nonexistent, meaning those caring for the sick were handling infected blood and body fluids without gloves, gown, masks, etc. They reuse equipment that has touched a sick patient. Burial practices: not embalmed, which allows the virus to continue to ...
... Africa PPE, in the past outbreaks has been nearly nonexistent, meaning those caring for the sick were handling infected blood and body fluids without gloves, gown, masks, etc. They reuse equipment that has touched a sick patient. Burial practices: not embalmed, which allows the virus to continue to ...
specific antibody response in backyard chickens to newcastle
... Control and safety of environment, feed and water supply are also essential parts of poultry farming. The selection of an ND vaccine for use in village chicken will depend on the local conditions in each country. The vaccine should be selected based on user friendliness, cost, availability, immunoge ...
... Control and safety of environment, feed and water supply are also essential parts of poultry farming. The selection of an ND vaccine for use in village chicken will depend on the local conditions in each country. The vaccine should be selected based on user friendliness, cost, availability, immunoge ...
Chlamydia and Chlamydophila species1.14 MB
... • If untreated the infection usually resolves, but a substantial proportion of these infants develop chlamydial pneumonia about 6 weeks after birth ...
... • If untreated the infection usually resolves, but a substantial proportion of these infants develop chlamydial pneumonia about 6 weeks after birth ...
My Bugaboo: Lyme disease—Can you hit the bullseye?
... The science of infectious diseases involves hundreds of bacteria, viruses, fungi, and protozoa. The amount of information available about microbial organisms poses a special problem to infection preventionists (IPs). Obviously, the impact of microbial disease cannot be overstated. Traditionally, the ...
... The science of infectious diseases involves hundreds of bacteria, viruses, fungi, and protozoa. The amount of information available about microbial organisms poses a special problem to infection preventionists (IPs). Obviously, the impact of microbial disease cannot be overstated. Traditionally, the ...
Epidemiological Impact on the Economies of Poor Nations
... There is also concern that climate change may have significant effects on health. ...
... There is also concern that climate change may have significant effects on health. ...
Infectious disease specialists are like detectives
... a doctor of internal medicine or pediatrics and two-three years' specialized training in infectious diseases. Most infectious disease specialists who treat patients also are boardcertified, meaning they have passed a difficult certification examinations by the American Board of Internal Medicine in ...
... a doctor of internal medicine or pediatrics and two-three years' specialized training in infectious diseases. Most infectious disease specialists who treat patients also are boardcertified, meaning they have passed a difficult certification examinations by the American Board of Internal Medicine in ...
Sick Day Lab
... 12) Some diseases require person-to-person contact while others are transmitted through air. How might these differences affect the amount of people the disease can infect? ...
... 12) Some diseases require person-to-person contact while others are transmitted through air. How might these differences affect the amount of people the disease can infect? ...
Sub acute Bacterial Endocarditis Endocarditis
... inflammatory reaction.GN may greatly influence the course and therapy of SLE . The incidence of clinically detectable renal disease about 50%. Histologic evidence of renal involvement by immune deposits is found in the vast majority of biopsy specimens, even in the absence of ...
... inflammatory reaction.GN may greatly influence the course and therapy of SLE . The incidence of clinically detectable renal disease about 50%. Histologic evidence of renal involvement by immune deposits is found in the vast majority of biopsy specimens, even in the absence of ...
Chapter 5
... (acquired immunodeficiency syndrome). AIDS breaks down the body’s immune system. HOW IT IS PASSED Passed through blood and body fluids Unprotected sexual contact Sharing of needles with infected drug users Accidents with needles in health care facilities Cuts and sores ...
... (acquired immunodeficiency syndrome). AIDS breaks down the body’s immune system. HOW IT IS PASSED Passed through blood and body fluids Unprotected sexual contact Sharing of needles with infected drug users Accidents with needles in health care facilities Cuts and sores ...
Full Text - Ibrahim Medical College
... Australia where it is associated with high case-fatality rates. In endemic areas, sero-epidemiological surveys have showed that the infection is fairly common in childhood as 80% of children had antibodies by the age of four years. 2 In infected individuals the organism may remain dormant inside the ...
... Australia where it is associated with high case-fatality rates. In endemic areas, sero-epidemiological surveys have showed that the infection is fairly common in childhood as 80% of children had antibodies by the age of four years. 2 In infected individuals the organism may remain dormant inside the ...
The Spread of Disease
... every year for example, and most of those are close to airports. Mosquitoes survive in the plane just long enough to bite someone when they leave. ...
... every year for example, and most of those are close to airports. Mosquitoes survive in the plane just long enough to bite someone when they leave. ...
Chapter 18
... a. No. Assuming that every chemical or technology is a serious health or environmental threat will lead to wasteful over-regulation, high costs and hinder the development of critically needed pesticides, plastics, and other commercial products. b. Yes. Preventing the commercialization of harmful che ...
... a. No. Assuming that every chemical or technology is a serious health or environmental threat will lead to wasteful over-regulation, high costs and hinder the development of critically needed pesticides, plastics, and other commercial products. b. Yes. Preventing the commercialization of harmful che ...
Unit 4 - The Spread of Disease
... US every year for example, and most of those are close to airports. Mosquitoes survive in the plane just long enough to bite someone when they leave. ...
... US every year for example, and most of those are close to airports. Mosquitoes survive in the plane just long enough to bite someone when they leave. ...
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.