Lyme Disease
... the center so it looks like a donut. Flu-like symptoms, such as fever, headache, stiff neck, sore and aching muscles and joints, fatigue and swollen glands may also occur. Even though these symptoms may go away by themselves, without medical treatment, some people will get the rash again in other pl ...
... the center so it looks like a donut. Flu-like symptoms, such as fever, headache, stiff neck, sore and aching muscles and joints, fatigue and swollen glands may also occur. Even though these symptoms may go away by themselves, without medical treatment, some people will get the rash again in other pl ...
Health, Gnotobiology and Infectious Diseases
... Mites • Parasites in the arachnid family • Have eight legs in the adult stage • Live on the skin, sometimes deep in the hair follicle • May be zoonotic ...
... Mites • Parasites in the arachnid family • Have eight legs in the adult stage • Live on the skin, sometimes deep in the hair follicle • May be zoonotic ...
Canine Influenza Virus
... Most highly contagious and significant of the viral diseases of dogs. It is caused by the Paramyxovirus, similar to the one that causes measles in humans and rinderpest in hoofed-animals. Dogs at any age are susceptible to this virus (other animals that can be affected are: binturong, cats, and skun ...
... Most highly contagious and significant of the viral diseases of dogs. It is caused by the Paramyxovirus, similar to the one that causes measles in humans and rinderpest in hoofed-animals. Dogs at any age are susceptible to this virus (other animals that can be affected are: binturong, cats, and skun ...
Preventive Medicine - Dassow - 11-10
... • We routinely vaccinate older adults against 2 diseases – Influenza, pneumonia, tetanus (booster) ...
... • We routinely vaccinate older adults against 2 diseases – Influenza, pneumonia, tetanus (booster) ...
TO DETERMINE AN ANIMAL`S TEMPERATURE
... Protozoans are single celled organisms that may be seen with the light microscope and magnification as little as 50 times. There are thousands of different species of protozoa found naturally in the environment on both land and in water. They ...
... Protozoans are single celled organisms that may be seen with the light microscope and magnification as little as 50 times. There are thousands of different species of protozoa found naturally in the environment on both land and in water. They ...
Medical Virology Lower Respiratory Tract Infections
... MERS-CoV isdistinct from SARS coronavirus and distinct from the common-cold coronavirus and known endemic human betacoronaviruses (HCoV-OC43 and HCoV-HKU1 Don’t memorize these two names) It’s important to know that it’s caused by a betacoronavirus. ...
... MERS-CoV isdistinct from SARS coronavirus and distinct from the common-cold coronavirus and known endemic human betacoronaviruses (HCoV-OC43 and HCoV-HKU1 Don’t memorize these two names) It’s important to know that it’s caused by a betacoronavirus. ...
Systemic lupus erythematosus
... The disease is characterised by the production of ‘self’ (auto) antibodies (directed against nuclear ‘self’ (auto) antigens), inflammation and organ damage. The presence of antinuclear antibodies has been detected in the serum of a majority of patients before the onset of clinical disease symptoms, ...
... The disease is characterised by the production of ‘self’ (auto) antibodies (directed against nuclear ‘self’ (auto) antigens), inflammation and organ damage. The presence of antinuclear antibodies has been detected in the serum of a majority of patients before the onset of clinical disease symptoms, ...
Bacterial Diseases
... slowest growing of all species multiplies within host cells in large packets called globi causes leprosy chronic disease that begins in the skin & mucous membranes & progresses into nerves ...
... slowest growing of all species multiplies within host cells in large packets called globi causes leprosy chronic disease that begins in the skin & mucous membranes & progresses into nerves ...
course of the disease
... • MG is transmitted in some of the eggs (transovarian transmission) laid by in apparent carriers. • The shed rate of the bacterium is highest (about 30%) during the acute phase of infection but decreases (to about 5%) during the chronic phase of the disease. • Chickens will remain infected after cli ...
... • MG is transmitted in some of the eggs (transovarian transmission) laid by in apparent carriers. • The shed rate of the bacterium is highest (about 30%) during the acute phase of infection but decreases (to about 5%) during the chronic phase of the disease. • Chickens will remain infected after cli ...
notes - CST Personal Home Pages
... Frequency– one of the most common food-borne illnesses but frequency is difficult to access as hospitalizations are rare (and deaths very rare). Mortality – rare Prevention – at end of lecture ...
... Frequency– one of the most common food-borne illnesses but frequency is difficult to access as hospitalizations are rare (and deaths very rare). Mortality – rare Prevention – at end of lecture ...
Office of Institutional Advancement
... Q. How has your interest in international travel dovetailed with your work? A. During my childhood, I lived in Indonesia, Nigeria, Brazil, Puerto Rico and Australia. While I have lived in the United States since high school, my career has enabled me to continue my world travels. Most HIV conferenc ...
... Q. How has your interest in international travel dovetailed with your work? A. During my childhood, I lived in Indonesia, Nigeria, Brazil, Puerto Rico and Australia. While I have lived in the United States since high school, my career has enabled me to continue my world travels. Most HIV conferenc ...
Kawasaki Disease
... • Usually see atypical course leading to rapid and severe coronary artery damage (CAD) • ECHO mandatory if considered in this age group; diagnosis very difficult ...
... • Usually see atypical course leading to rapid and severe coronary artery damage (CAD) • ECHO mandatory if considered in this age group; diagnosis very difficult ...
Rickettsia, Chlamydia, Mycoplasma, Legionella, and Gardnerella
... • Most infections AS, <5% acute disease • Incubation 14-26 days, sudden onset fever, chills, headache, no rash • Atypical pneumonia 5-14 days, low ...
... • Most infections AS, <5% acute disease • Incubation 14-26 days, sudden onset fever, chills, headache, no rash • Atypical pneumonia 5-14 days, low ...
Mycobacterium Tuberculosis
... had occurred between the TB bacteria and the immune system. 2. Infection progressing into active TB disease - occurs in some cases Active TB disease with symptoms occurs in about 1 in 20 people who breathe in some TB bacteria. In these people the immune system does not win the battle and halt the in ...
... had occurred between the TB bacteria and the immune system. 2. Infection progressing into active TB disease - occurs in some cases Active TB disease with symptoms occurs in about 1 in 20 people who breathe in some TB bacteria. In these people the immune system does not win the battle and halt the in ...
Weeds, Bugs and other Pest
... Perennial Weeds-can live for more then two years and may reproduce by seed and/or vegetative growth. Rhizomes-a stem that runs underground and gives rise to new plants at each joint (node). Stolen-a stem that runs on the surface of the ground and gives rise to new plants at each node. ...
... Perennial Weeds-can live for more then two years and may reproduce by seed and/or vegetative growth. Rhizomes-a stem that runs underground and gives rise to new plants at each joint (node). Stolen-a stem that runs on the surface of the ground and gives rise to new plants at each node. ...
Gastroenteritis Strikes Again
... The 1918 “Spanish flu” H1N1 was the most devastating flu pandemic in recent history, killing more than 500,000 people in the United States, and 20 million to 50 million people worldwide—more than the world wars of the 20th century. 1. What is a pandemic? Is a worldwide epidemic. ...
... The 1918 “Spanish flu” H1N1 was the most devastating flu pandemic in recent history, killing more than 500,000 people in the United States, and 20 million to 50 million people worldwide—more than the world wars of the 20th century. 1. What is a pandemic? Is a worldwide epidemic. ...
Chapter 7 Body Systems
... and immune status. Untreated infections can lead to a more serious form of invasive candidiasis. ...
... and immune status. Untreated infections can lead to a more serious form of invasive candidiasis. ...
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.