1. How can you limit the spread of germs? Washing hands
... someone else) pregnant or contract a STD? a. Use condoms and the “pill”. b. Ask your partner if he/she has a STD. c. Practice abstinence. d. Only have sex with people you really care about. ...
... someone else) pregnant or contract a STD? a. Use condoms and the “pill”. b. Ask your partner if he/she has a STD. c. Practice abstinence. d. Only have sex with people you really care about. ...
Hand, Foot and Mouth Disease
... Is there any treatment? There is no specific treatment for Hand, Foot and Mouth Disease – it is usually a mild and self-limiting illness. If a child feels unwell paracetamol (such as Calpol or Disprol) may help. Antibiotics and creams or ointments for the blisters are not effective. Children recover ...
... Is there any treatment? There is no specific treatment for Hand, Foot and Mouth Disease – it is usually a mild and self-limiting illness. If a child feels unwell paracetamol (such as Calpol or Disprol) may help. Antibiotics and creams or ointments for the blisters are not effective. Children recover ...
Activity 2 Q/A Answers
... The T-type lymphocyte kills foreign cells on contact or helps by releasing chemicals that assist in killing invaders. T-cells recognize the surface proteins on other cells and when they come in contact with an intruder, the invading cells are killed. These lymphocytes are made in a gland at the base ...
... The T-type lymphocyte kills foreign cells on contact or helps by releasing chemicals that assist in killing invaders. T-cells recognize the surface proteins on other cells and when they come in contact with an intruder, the invading cells are killed. These lymphocytes are made in a gland at the base ...
From the School Nurse
... Exposed children will come down with the rash in 10 to 14 days. The disease is contagious during the week before the rash begins. Therefore, exposed children should try to avoid contact with pregnant women, but that can be difficult. Once a child has the bright red or lacy rash, he is no longer cons ...
... Exposed children will come down with the rash in 10 to 14 days. The disease is contagious during the week before the rash begins. Therefore, exposed children should try to avoid contact with pregnant women, but that can be difficult. Once a child has the bright red or lacy rash, he is no longer cons ...
How does the immune system protect the body against disease?
... • Attach to antigen & slow it down so WBC’s can destroy them ...
... • Attach to antigen & slow it down so WBC’s can destroy them ...
Infectious Diseases and Natural Disasters
... Infectious diseases may play a role in the post disaster period These diseases will vary depending on many factors If the disease is not present before the disaster, unlikely to be there after ...
... Infectious diseases may play a role in the post disaster period These diseases will vary depending on many factors If the disease is not present before the disaster, unlikely to be there after ...
Infectious and Noninfectious Disease Study Guide
... Living with Non-Infectious Disease: Know that people who live with most non-infectious diseases can lead normal healthy lives. Know that many non-infectious diseases can be controlled by eating a special diet, by taking medicine, avoiding certain activities, or by having special medical care. Immun ...
... Living with Non-Infectious Disease: Know that people who live with most non-infectious diseases can lead normal healthy lives. Know that many non-infectious diseases can be controlled by eating a special diet, by taking medicine, avoiding certain activities, or by having special medical care. Immun ...
Chapter 35ImmuneSystemAndDisease
... physical contact with another person. Some diseases are spread through contaminated water or food or infected animals. ...
... physical contact with another person. Some diseases are spread through contaminated water or food or infected animals. ...
Disease Lab Concepts
... 1. In this lab, you will be simulating the acquisition and transmission of disease. In the space below, describe all of the conditions necessary for a disease to occur and be spread. ...
... 1. In this lab, you will be simulating the acquisition and transmission of disease. In the space below, describe all of the conditions necessary for a disease to occur and be spread. ...
Autoimmune Disease and Hidden Pathogens
... Lupus is a classic case of an autoimmune disease of unknown cause for which modern medicine doesn’t offer any effective treatment to correct the underlying problems. Because the cause(s) of the disease is unknown, the disease is elusive and baffles medical doctors and scientists. An autoimmune disea ...
... Lupus is a classic case of an autoimmune disease of unknown cause for which modern medicine doesn’t offer any effective treatment to correct the underlying problems. Because the cause(s) of the disease is unknown, the disease is elusive and baffles medical doctors and scientists. An autoimmune disea ...
H. paragallinarum
... characteristics and disease producing potential. Incidence and Distribution Infectious coryza occurs wherever chickens are raised. Natural and Experimental Hosts The chicken is the natural host for H. paragallinarum The following species are refractory to experimental infection: Turkey, pi ...
... characteristics and disease producing potential. Incidence and Distribution Infectious coryza occurs wherever chickens are raised. Natural and Experimental Hosts The chicken is the natural host for H. paragallinarum The following species are refractory to experimental infection: Turkey, pi ...
TUBERCULOSIS - The University of Arizona Campus Health Service
... What is Active TB Disease? • People with a positive skin test and abnormal chest x-ray have “active” TB Disease. They may also have: • A long lasting cough (greater than 3 weeks) • Chest pain and coughing up blood • General symptoms such as fever, chills, night sweats, getting tired easily, loss of ...
... What is Active TB Disease? • People with a positive skin test and abnormal chest x-ray have “active” TB Disease. They may also have: • A long lasting cough (greater than 3 weeks) • Chest pain and coughing up blood • General symptoms such as fever, chills, night sweats, getting tired easily, loss of ...
Invasive Group A Streptococcal (iGAS) Disease
... What are the signs and symptoms of iGAS disease? A person with this serious form of Group A Strep infection can become very ill within 12 – 24 hours. There can be a history of flu-like symptoms such as fever, pain and muscle aches before signs of infection or rash quickly develop. In other cases the ...
... What are the signs and symptoms of iGAS disease? A person with this serious form of Group A Strep infection can become very ill within 12 – 24 hours. There can be a history of flu-like symptoms such as fever, pain and muscle aches before signs of infection or rash quickly develop. In other cases the ...
Glossary
... Glossary acute:: An infection that has a sudden onset and lasts a limited period of time; usually days or a few weeks antibody: A protein substance produced by the body’s defense systems in response to something foreign. Antibodies help protect against infections antigen: Any substance that is forei ...
... Glossary acute:: An infection that has a sudden onset and lasts a limited period of time; usually days or a few weeks antibody: A protein substance produced by the body’s defense systems in response to something foreign. Antibodies help protect against infections antigen: Any substance that is forei ...
Fundamentals of TB Pre- and Post
... d. night sweats e. weight loss 8. Miliary TB occurs when tubercle bacilli: a. enter the blood stream and are carried to all parts of the body b. convert from an active state to an inactive, dormant state c. become visible on chest x-rays d. are encapsulated by the body’s immune system e. none of abo ...
... d. night sweats e. weight loss 8. Miliary TB occurs when tubercle bacilli: a. enter the blood stream and are carried to all parts of the body b. convert from an active state to an inactive, dormant state c. become visible on chest x-rays d. are encapsulated by the body’s immune system e. none of abo ...
DOC - Global Tuberculosis Institute
... d. night sweats e. weight loss 8. Miliary TB occurs when tubercle bacilli: a. enter the blood stream and are carried to all parts of the body b. convert from an active state to an inactive, dormant state c. become visible on chest x-rays d. are encapsulated by the body’s immune system e. none of abo ...
... d. night sweats e. weight loss 8. Miliary TB occurs when tubercle bacilli: a. enter the blood stream and are carried to all parts of the body b. convert from an active state to an inactive, dormant state c. become visible on chest x-rays d. are encapsulated by the body’s immune system e. none of abo ...
(+) Virulence Factors and Diseases
... Protective Ag - binds receptor (broadly expressed)… Binding initiates cleavage that form entry pores for… LF: destroys MAP, leading to lysis - macrophage EF: increases cAMP levels, leading to edema One of two pathogenic species among 70 - with most virulence factor genes on plasmids pXO1-2. ...
... Protective Ag - binds receptor (broadly expressed)… Binding initiates cleavage that form entry pores for… LF: destroys MAP, leading to lysis - macrophage EF: increases cAMP levels, leading to edema One of two pathogenic species among 70 - with most virulence factor genes on plasmids pXO1-2. ...
African Horse Sickness
... Followed by severe respiratory distress Mild respiratory signs Followed by edema and death Diagnosed by necropsy ...
... Followed by severe respiratory distress Mild respiratory signs Followed by edema and death Diagnosed by necropsy ...
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... to be made available on www.researchinvestments.org ) International AIDS Vaccine Initiative Irish government Medical Research Council Miscellaneous National Blood Service NHS Other NIH Own account / local funding Professional body or society Scottish government funding UK government, non DH Unfunded ...
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.