Science Olympiad 2010 Disease Detectives Answer Sheet
... Not in top 10 Diptheria (40.3 per 100,000 – Rank 10). (This data is not provided in Table 3). With the exception of influenza and pneumonia, these are no longer among the 10 leading causes of death. What is an explanation for this trend? (1) a. More food and water contamination events b. Preventativ ...
... Not in top 10 Diptheria (40.3 per 100,000 – Rank 10). (This data is not provided in Table 3). With the exception of influenza and pneumonia, these are no longer among the 10 leading causes of death. What is an explanation for this trend? (1) a. More food and water contamination events b. Preventativ ...
Fusarium Wilt of Bananas - Department of Primary Industry and
... Spores of Foc in the soil germinate and grow towards the nearby roots of banana plants in response to chemical compounds exuded from the roots. Infection takes place on the secondary and finer roots and proceeds into the larger, primary roots through the xylem vessels before entering the rhizome. Th ...
... Spores of Foc in the soil germinate and grow towards the nearby roots of banana plants in response to chemical compounds exuded from the roots. Infection takes place on the secondary and finer roots and proceeds into the larger, primary roots through the xylem vessels before entering the rhizome. Th ...
Protective Measures For Prevention Of SARS Infection
... with a patient (eg. family members, doctors and nurses). • There are no recorded instances, where the disease was transmitted via casual contact, traveling in public transport etc. • A person can only pass on the infection after symptoms appear. • Only a very small percentage of the population have ...
... with a patient (eg. family members, doctors and nurses). • There are no recorded instances, where the disease was transmitted via casual contact, traveling in public transport etc. • A person can only pass on the infection after symptoms appear. • Only a very small percentage of the population have ...
W-08 Contact Information Objectives
... Acinetobacter • Carbapenems still represent the treatment of choice • Amongst these the most widely used Carbapenems include: – Meropenum – Imipenum +Cilastin • Mechanism of Action: inhibition of cell wall synthesis ...
... Acinetobacter • Carbapenems still represent the treatment of choice • Amongst these the most widely used Carbapenems include: – Meropenum – Imipenum +Cilastin • Mechanism of Action: inhibition of cell wall synthesis ...
Module C HHH 2014
... Use disposable towels to dry hands Do not share personal care items with infected person Disposable gloves should be worn if contact with body fluids is possible. Wash hands following removal Change linens and wash on a routine basis Clean environment routinely and when visibly soiled with body flui ...
... Use disposable towels to dry hands Do not share personal care items with infected person Disposable gloves should be worn if contact with body fluids is possible. Wash hands following removal Change linens and wash on a routine basis Clean environment routinely and when visibly soiled with body flui ...
Ehrlichiosis - UNC School of Medicine
... Symptoms similar to HME but less severe Usually diagnosed in immunocompromised IFA utilizes E. chaffeensis antigen No criteria for diagnostic serologies Treat with Doxycycline ...
... Symptoms similar to HME but less severe Usually diagnosed in immunocompromised IFA utilizes E. chaffeensis antigen No criteria for diagnostic serologies Treat with Doxycycline ...
Rippon JW. Medical Mycology: The Pathogenic Fungi and
... Kauffman CA. Practice guidelines for the management of patients with blastomycosis. Infectious Diseases Society of America. Clinical Infectious Diseases. 30(4):679-83, 2000 Apr. ...
... Kauffman CA. Practice guidelines for the management of patients with blastomycosis. Infectious Diseases Society of America. Clinical Infectious Diseases. 30(4):679-83, 2000 Apr. ...
Information on PCR from BBC report
... Its developers claim the test can spot all strains of the disease and could reduce both the incidence and the consequences of the disease worldwide. According to the World Health Organization, in 2008, an estimated 1.3 million people died from TB worldwide. Genetic signature The standard identificat ...
... Its developers claim the test can spot all strains of the disease and could reduce both the incidence and the consequences of the disease worldwide. According to the World Health Organization, in 2008, an estimated 1.3 million people died from TB worldwide. Genetic signature The standard identificat ...
Clostridial Disease Enzootic abortion
... kidney and black leg. Clostridial bacteria are ubiquitous in the environment and produce spores which can persist for long periods of time in soil, becoming active again if the correct conditions arise. Outbreaks of disease are often triggered by factors such as changes in management, parasitic acti ...
... kidney and black leg. Clostridial bacteria are ubiquitous in the environment and produce spores which can persist for long periods of time in soil, becoming active again if the correct conditions arise. Outbreaks of disease are often triggered by factors such as changes in management, parasitic acti ...
Principles of Infection
... » Hand washing is one of the most effective means of preventing the spread of pathogens. ...
... » Hand washing is one of the most effective means of preventing the spread of pathogens. ...
China Information System for Disease Control and Prevention
... overall reporting speed and a 33% increase in the number of complete reports. This working model gave rise to a material leap in the infectious disease surveillance and public health information management in China. “Missing reports” have been greatly reduced with the transition to real-time, Web-ba ...
... overall reporting speed and a 33% increase in the number of complete reports. This working model gave rise to a material leap in the infectious disease surveillance and public health information management in China. “Missing reports” have been greatly reduced with the transition to real-time, Web-ba ...
Powerpoint version - Chester Sexual Health
... Granuloma (plural granulomas or granulomata) is an inflammation found in many diseases. It is a collection of immune cells known as macrophages. Granulomas form when the immune system attempts to wall off substances that it perceives as foreign but is unable to eliminate. Such substances include inf ...
... Granuloma (plural granulomas or granulomata) is an inflammation found in many diseases. It is a collection of immune cells known as macrophages. Granulomas form when the immune system attempts to wall off substances that it perceives as foreign but is unable to eliminate. Such substances include inf ...
Principles of Communicable Diseases Epidemiology
... The word sporadic means “scattered about”. The cases occur irregularly, haphazardly from time to time, and generally infrequently. The cases are few and separated widely in time and place that they show no or little connection with each other, nor a recognizable common source of infection e.g. polio ...
... The word sporadic means “scattered about”. The cases occur irregularly, haphazardly from time to time, and generally infrequently. The cases are few and separated widely in time and place that they show no or little connection with each other, nor a recognizable common source of infection e.g. polio ...
Immune System Diseases and Disorders
... system is missing one or more of its parts, autoimmune diseases – diseases causing your immune system to attack your own body’s cells and tissues by mistake. Allergy – An allergy is a reaction by your immune system to something that does not bother most other people. People who have allergies often ...
... system is missing one or more of its parts, autoimmune diseases – diseases causing your immune system to attack your own body’s cells and tissues by mistake. Allergy – An allergy is a reaction by your immune system to something that does not bother most other people. People who have allergies often ...
Principles of Microbial Control in Public Health and Health Care
... improved the spread of infectious diseases, there is still an increase in the rate of infectious diseases. ...
... improved the spread of infectious diseases, there is still an increase in the rate of infectious diseases. ...
AIDS (Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome) - a virus
... several hundred. A mild fever, or a general malaise are other symptoms that may accompany this infection. In 1995, a vaccine was developed that took 15 years to receive approval from the Food and Drug Administration, though it is not widely used. If a child does contract the disease, a topical solut ...
... several hundred. A mild fever, or a general malaise are other symptoms that may accompany this infection. In 1995, a vaccine was developed that took 15 years to receive approval from the Food and Drug Administration, though it is not widely used. If a child does contract the disease, a topical solut ...
Bovine Spongiform Encephalopathy
... What is it? – Transmissible, slowly progressive, degenerative, fatal disease affecting the central nervous system of adult cattle – It is characterized by a long incubation period of up to several years (3-8), during which there is no visible incubation of the disease – It is invariable fatal; there ...
... What is it? – Transmissible, slowly progressive, degenerative, fatal disease affecting the central nervous system of adult cattle – It is characterized by a long incubation period of up to several years (3-8), during which there is no visible incubation of the disease – It is invariable fatal; there ...
Chapter 18
... • Can be transferred to infant during delivery and cause severe infection – most prevalent cause of neonatal pneumonia, sepsis, and meningitis – 15,000 infections and 5,000 deaths in US – Pregnant women should be screened and treated. ...
... • Can be transferred to infant during delivery and cause severe infection – most prevalent cause of neonatal pneumonia, sepsis, and meningitis – 15,000 infections and 5,000 deaths in US – Pregnant women should be screened and treated. ...
Epidemiology of Communicable Diseases & Bloodborne Pathogens
... Hepatitis B Vaccination • Vaccination available since ...
... Hepatitis B Vaccination • Vaccination available since ...
BBP Power Point PDF
... All human blood and certain human body fluids are treated as if known to be infected with HIV, HBV, HCV, and other bloodborne pathogens. It is your responsibility to treat every student or employee as if they were infected with a BBP, no matter how unbelievable it may seem. ...
... All human blood and certain human body fluids are treated as if known to be infected with HIV, HBV, HCV, and other bloodborne pathogens. It is your responsibility to treat every student or employee as if they were infected with a BBP, no matter how unbelievable it may seem. ...
Livestock - Clostridial diseases FVSU
... in prehension and mastication of food, hence the common name, lockjaw. In horses, the ears are erect, the tail stiff and extended, the nares dilated, and the third eyelid prolapsed. Walking, turning, and backing are difficult. Spasms of the neck and back muscles cause extension ...
... in prehension and mastication of food, hence the common name, lockjaw. In horses, the ears are erect, the tail stiff and extended, the nares dilated, and the third eyelid prolapsed. Walking, turning, and backing are difficult. Spasms of the neck and back muscles cause extension ...
Infections in the Elderly Jérôme Fennell, MB, MSc, PhD, FRCPath
... • Augmentin has no added benefit because resistance is not due to B-lactamase production but do to different Pen binding proteins • In countries where Ceftriaxone resistance occurs in significant numbers use IV Ceftriaxone and IV Vancomycin empirically ...
... • Augmentin has no added benefit because resistance is not due to B-lactamase production but do to different Pen binding proteins • In countries where Ceftriaxone resistance occurs in significant numbers use IV Ceftriaxone and IV Vancomycin empirically ...
DISEASE SURVEILLANCE An essential component of public health Burton Wilcke Zeigler Forum
... virus via mucous membranes or ingestion. No evidence of aerosol transmission. Dx: Detection of virus or viral antigen in blood. Evidence of antibody response to Ebola virus Tx: No antiviral treatment available ...
... virus via mucous membranes or ingestion. No evidence of aerosol transmission. Dx: Detection of virus or viral antigen in blood. Evidence of antibody response to Ebola virus Tx: No antiviral treatment available ...
Match the term with the correct definition A. mutation B. antigen C
... In preventative health care, the primary emphasis is on: A) accident intervention B) prophylactic medical/health services C) freedom of life style D) personal rights ...
... In preventative health care, the primary emphasis is on: A) accident intervention B) prophylactic medical/health services C) freedom of life style D) personal rights ...
Infectious Disease Epidemiology Dona Schneider ,
... latent infections where the agent is not shed Epidemiology (Schneider) ...
... latent infections where the agent is not shed Epidemiology (Schneider) ...
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.