A1.4.3.Epidemiologist - Life Science Academy
... without the disease (called controls). Cases and controls are carefully matched on all criteria other than the one being studied. For example, cases and controls should be matched for age, gender or for underlying medical conditions. These individuals can then be surveyed about their exposure to th ...
... without the disease (called controls). Cases and controls are carefully matched on all criteria other than the one being studied. For example, cases and controls should be matched for age, gender or for underlying medical conditions. These individuals can then be surveyed about their exposure to th ...
The history of woolsorters’ disease: a Yorkshire beginning
... Required carrying of anthrax warning cards ...
... Required carrying of anthrax warning cards ...
Ed Thompson, MD, MPH Building Legal Preparedness for Public Health Emergencies
... 4. Later the same day, FDOH CDC epidemiologists and laboratory workers in Palm County PBCHDanthrax with the investigation. ofarrived Health wereBeach notified oftoaassist possible case As of October 16, two confirmed cases of inhalational anthrax have been in Palm Beach County. identified. ...
... 4. Later the same day, FDOH CDC epidemiologists and laboratory workers in Palm County PBCHDanthrax with the investigation. ofarrived Health wereBeach notified oftoaassist possible case As of October 16, two confirmed cases of inhalational anthrax have been in Palm Beach County. identified. ...
doc - ncssm
... Investigating the Spread of the H1N1 Flu Human history is crowded with devastating epidemics. In the 14th century, there were an estimated 25 million deaths in a population of 100 million Europeans attributed to an epidemic of bubonic plague. In 1520, the Aztecs suffered an epidemic of smallpox that ...
... Investigating the Spread of the H1N1 Flu Human history is crowded with devastating epidemics. In the 14th century, there were an estimated 25 million deaths in a population of 100 million Europeans attributed to an epidemic of bubonic plague. In 1520, the Aztecs suffered an epidemic of smallpox that ...
B2 – Keeping Healthy
... • New vaccines against Flu need to be developed regularly as the virus changes quickly • Difficult to develop a vaccine against HIV because this virus damages the immune system and has a high mutation rate ...
... • New vaccines against Flu need to be developed regularly as the virus changes quickly • Difficult to develop a vaccine against HIV because this virus damages the immune system and has a high mutation rate ...
Kitten Vaccinations
... rabies in animals, and the only test involves removing the brain. Untreated rabies is also fatal in humans, who catch the disease from the bites and scratches of infected animals. Dogs and cats can carry and spread the virus for weeks to months while appearing normal. Fecal Flotation- the cats stool ...
... rabies in animals, and the only test involves removing the brain. Untreated rabies is also fatal in humans, who catch the disease from the bites and scratches of infected animals. Dogs and cats can carry and spread the virus for weeks to months while appearing normal. Fecal Flotation- the cats stool ...
Cholesterol (CHOL, total cholesterol)
... The National Heart Foundation recommends that total HDL-cholesterol in adults be at least 1.0 mmol/L. ...
... The National Heart Foundation recommends that total HDL-cholesterol in adults be at least 1.0 mmol/L. ...
Human Biology General Y12 sample course outline WACE 2015_16
... • Types of natural and artificial immunity leading to the production of memory cells • Increase in allergy disorders, especially in children • Possible causes of the increase • The ‘hygiene hypothesis’ • Global variations in hygiene standards • Australia’s hygiene practices and standards • Internati ...
... • Types of natural and artificial immunity leading to the production of memory cells • Increase in allergy disorders, especially in children • Possible causes of the increase • The ‘hygiene hypothesis’ • Global variations in hygiene standards • Australia’s hygiene practices and standards • Internati ...
Coccidiosis
... The juvenile parasite invades the lining of the intestine and, once is has reached the adult stage, eggs (oocysts) are released back out into the intestine. These infectious oocysts are passed out in the faeces which are then a source of infection for other pigs. Coccidiosis is usually brought into ...
... The juvenile parasite invades the lining of the intestine and, once is has reached the adult stage, eggs (oocysts) are released back out into the intestine. These infectious oocysts are passed out in the faeces which are then a source of infection for other pigs. Coccidiosis is usually brought into ...
1 Prepare for Fieldwork 2 Confirm the Existence of an Outbreak 3
... may apply. In Arizona, a case can be defined in different ways to indicate the extent to which a person fits the case definition for a particular disease (although every disease may not be able to be classified in each of these ways). Clinically compatible case – a clinical syndrome generally compat ...
... may apply. In Arizona, a case can be defined in different ways to indicate the extent to which a person fits the case definition for a particular disease (although every disease may not be able to be classified in each of these ways). Clinically compatible case – a clinical syndrome generally compat ...
Alzheimer`s Disease and Related Dementia (ADRD)
... Americans. AD is a degenerative disease that attacks the brain, begins gradually, and progresses at a variable rate. In the last stage of AD, patients are unable to take care of themselves. AD results in impaired memory, thinking, judgment and behavior and make take anywhere from 3 to 20 years to ...
... Americans. AD is a degenerative disease that attacks the brain, begins gradually, and progresses at a variable rate. In the last stage of AD, patients are unable to take care of themselves. AD results in impaired memory, thinking, judgment and behavior and make take anywhere from 3 to 20 years to ...
Epidemiology of tuberculosis
... • weakened immunity increases risk of TB infection progressing to disease. • greater risk of misdiagnosis of TB in HIV and subsequent inadequate treatment. ...
... • weakened immunity increases risk of TB infection progressing to disease. • greater risk of misdiagnosis of TB in HIV and subsequent inadequate treatment. ...
Bioterrorism - Open Source Medicine
... Bacilli can spread to lymphatics, and untreated cases can spread to the blood (causing septicemia and death) o Inhalation Anthrax (Woolsorter’s Disease): spores germinate in the lungs after inhalation ...
... Bacilli can spread to lymphatics, and untreated cases can spread to the blood (causing septicemia and death) o Inhalation Anthrax (Woolsorter’s Disease): spores germinate in the lungs after inhalation ...
presentation source
... Epidemiology • Most frequent in tropical countries • In the US, it occurs predominantly in the southeastern states; it’s the second most common nematode infecting humans (after Enterobius), • The worm is found in areas with lots of rain, warm climate, dense shade and sanitary conditions that are co ...
... Epidemiology • Most frequent in tropical countries • In the US, it occurs predominantly in the southeastern states; it’s the second most common nematode infecting humans (after Enterobius), • The worm is found in areas with lots of rain, warm climate, dense shade and sanitary conditions that are co ...
Sex affects health - University of San Francisco (USF)
... infected (day 0), usually no symptoms are apparent. Signs and symptoms of autoimmune disease are clearly present and easily confirmed by physicians during the chronic stage of autoimmunity. However, the infection has been cleared by this time, making it difficult to establish that an infection cause ...
... infected (day 0), usually no symptoms are apparent. Signs and symptoms of autoimmune disease are clearly present and easily confirmed by physicians during the chronic stage of autoimmunity. However, the infection has been cleared by this time, making it difficult to establish that an infection cause ...
epidemics_lessonplan
... groups to think about what happens with they get sick, and what they do to feel better. Potential answers could be isolating those who are sick, vaccinations, or treatments. Also have them work with their groups to think about how they can use the classroom simulations to see what treatment might wo ...
... groups to think about what happens with they get sick, and what they do to feel better. Potential answers could be isolating those who are sick, vaccinations, or treatments. Also have them work with their groups to think about how they can use the classroom simulations to see what treatment might wo ...
Common Infectious Disease Review
... Answer: Different ways a pathogen can enter the body are your pores and basically any other opening in your body. Also, inhaling contagious viruses from another person or one on an object can get you infected. The disease/virus can spread to the openings and attack your immune system and make you si ...
... Answer: Different ways a pathogen can enter the body are your pores and basically any other opening in your body. Also, inhaling contagious viruses from another person or one on an object can get you infected. The disease/virus can spread to the openings and attack your immune system and make you si ...
Corneal Manifestations of Systemic Diseases
... Introduction: Assorted corneal findings can signal systemic disease. Many of these manifestations can bring attention to some serious, even potentially life threatening conditions. Practitioners faced with various clinical signs affecting the cornea are forced to make an appropriate differential dia ...
... Introduction: Assorted corneal findings can signal systemic disease. Many of these manifestations can bring attention to some serious, even potentially life threatening conditions. Practitioners faced with various clinical signs affecting the cornea are forced to make an appropriate differential dia ...
PACT Application: Scope Criteria
... structure and function of heart, lung and blood organ systems in normal and diseased states, as well as any disease or dysfunction of other closely related organs and systems where the problem is primarily cardiac, vascular, pulmonary or blood related. The following information identifies certain as ...
... structure and function of heart, lung and blood organ systems in normal and diseased states, as well as any disease or dysfunction of other closely related organs and systems where the problem is primarily cardiac, vascular, pulmonary or blood related. The following information identifies certain as ...
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... 10. B-cells which produce antibodies are called______________. True or False (10 points-1 point each) _____1. The thyroid gland is often located in the neck of an animal. _____2. Hypoglycemia is a result of an overdose in insulin. _____3. The spleen is not essential for an animal to live. _____4. A ...
... 10. B-cells which produce antibodies are called______________. True or False (10 points-1 point each) _____1. The thyroid gland is often located in the neck of an animal. _____2. Hypoglycemia is a result of an overdose in insulin. _____3. The spleen is not essential for an animal to live. _____4. A ...
Progress Against Neglected Tropical Diseases
... Programs to treat and control NTDs are some of the most cost-effective in public health, with remarkable rates of return from annual treatments with donated products or other interventions.8 As a result of dedicated partnerships and increased global efforts, millions of lives have been saved or impr ...
... Programs to treat and control NTDs are some of the most cost-effective in public health, with remarkable rates of return from annual treatments with donated products or other interventions.8 As a result of dedicated partnerships and increased global efforts, millions of lives have been saved or impr ...
prevalence of streptococcus a tonsillitis and rheumatic fever among
... 100,000 urban children aged from 2 to 14 years in the United States.Currently, it is less than 2 per 100,000 with a prevalence of rheumatic heart diseases of less than 1 per 1,000 school-aged children. In the past, the attack rate of rheumatic fever caused by streptococcal infections was about 3% in ...
... 100,000 urban children aged from 2 to 14 years in the United States.Currently, it is less than 2 per 100,000 with a prevalence of rheumatic heart diseases of less than 1 per 1,000 school-aged children. In the past, the attack rate of rheumatic fever caused by streptococcal infections was about 3% in ...
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.