Fast-killing parasites can be favoured in spatially structured
... metapopulations were founded with single (and unique) viral clones in each subpopulation (high relatedness (genetically identical) treatments), while six metapopulations had 12 individual subpopulations founded with one fast-killing clone and one slow-killing clone, with each of the 12 viral clones ...
... metapopulations were founded with single (and unique) viral clones in each subpopulation (high relatedness (genetically identical) treatments), while six metapopulations had 12 individual subpopulations founded with one fast-killing clone and one slow-killing clone, with each of the 12 viral clones ...
Adaptation of Infectious Bursal Disease Virus by Cultivation in
... experiment, virulence of virus and availability of nutrients in the eggs for virus multiplication. Immune response to IBD virus live attenuated vaccine (local) measured by IHA test was much higher in comparison with commercial vaccine as is depicted from the curves of figure (01). This difference mi ...
... experiment, virulence of virus and availability of nutrients in the eggs for virus multiplication. Immune response to IBD virus live attenuated vaccine (local) measured by IHA test was much higher in comparison with commercial vaccine as is depicted from the curves of figure (01). This difference mi ...
THE KEY ROLE OF PREVENTATIVE STRATEGIES IN CHRONIC
... developing the condition.8 Historically, CB has been viewed as a relatively benign condition. However, assessment of the disease burden reveals a different clinical reality. In those without COPD, CB is associated with an accelerated decline in lung function (1.7−22.8 mL/year), particularly in women ...
... developing the condition.8 Historically, CB has been viewed as a relatively benign condition. However, assessment of the disease burden reveals a different clinical reality. In those without COPD, CB is associated with an accelerated decline in lung function (1.7−22.8 mL/year), particularly in women ...
The Plague
... Prevention for the plague consists of avoiding rodents, using gloves while handling animals that may be infected, using bug repellent, and protecting household pets from fleas (6). There are vaccines for the Plague, but according to the World Health Organization they have “… not been shown to be ver ...
... Prevention for the plague consists of avoiding rodents, using gloves while handling animals that may be infected, using bug repellent, and protecting household pets from fleas (6). There are vaccines for the Plague, but according to the World Health Organization they have “… not been shown to be ver ...
Human Infectious Diseases Response Framework
... An incident in which two or more people experiencing a similar illness are linked in time/place; and/or A greater than expected rate of infection compared with the usual background rate for the place and time where the outbreak has occurred; and/or A single case of certain rare diseases such a ...
... An incident in which two or more people experiencing a similar illness are linked in time/place; and/or A greater than expected rate of infection compared with the usual background rate for the place and time where the outbreak has occurred; and/or A single case of certain rare diseases such a ...
Paull et al. 2012 superspreaders
... 1997; Lloyd-Smith et al. 2005). Even more effective control is possible when individuals with the potential for disproportionate transmission can be predicted before infecting others (LloydSmith et al. 2005; Hudson et al. 2008), for example based on host characteristics such as weight or sex (eg Per ...
... 1997; Lloyd-Smith et al. 2005). Even more effective control is possible when individuals with the potential for disproportionate transmission can be predicted before infecting others (LloydSmith et al. 2005; Hudson et al. 2008), for example based on host characteristics such as weight or sex (eg Per ...
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... after infection with Treponema pallidum. About 5% of all primary chancres are found in extra genital locations and the majority of them occur in the mouth (40 75%) although they can be observed on any part of the body (5). The lip is the most common extragenital site for primary syphilitic lesions. ...
... after infection with Treponema pallidum. About 5% of all primary chancres are found in extra genital locations and the majority of them occur in the mouth (40 75%) although they can be observed on any part of the body (5). The lip is the most common extragenital site for primary syphilitic lesions. ...
A survey of feline babesiosis in South Africa
... Eastern Cape and KwaZulu-Natal Provinces. Overall incidence is highest in summer, but seasonality is less pronounced in non-seasonal and winter rainfall areas. No age, breed or sex predisposition was identified. Weight loss, weakness, anaemia, fever and icterus are common clinical findings. Complica ...
... Eastern Cape and KwaZulu-Natal Provinces. Overall incidence is highest in summer, but seasonality is less pronounced in non-seasonal and winter rainfall areas. No age, breed or sex predisposition was identified. Weight loss, weakness, anaemia, fever and icterus are common clinical findings. Complica ...
Shigellosis, Diagnosis, Treatment, and Methods to Deal with It in
... military [4 5]. At recent 100 past years, S. dysenteriae serotype 1 was introduced as the essential cause of epidemic diarrhea with different mortality rate through the world. [24]. During 30 past years several wide pandemics caused by S. dysenteriae serotype 1 has been reported in Central Ameri ...
... military [4 5]. At recent 100 past years, S. dysenteriae serotype 1 was introduced as the essential cause of epidemic diarrhea with different mortality rate through the world. [24]. During 30 past years several wide pandemics caused by S. dysenteriae serotype 1 has been reported in Central Ameri ...
The Feasibility of Gamma Irradiation for
... Vaccination is historically the most effective way to control infectious disease such as malaria. Vaccines are designed to stimulate the immune system to protect against micro-organisms such as viruses or bacteria, by introducing a small amount of the virus or bacteria into the body. When this forei ...
... Vaccination is historically the most effective way to control infectious disease such as malaria. Vaccines are designed to stimulate the immune system to protect against micro-organisms such as viruses or bacteria, by introducing a small amount of the virus or bacteria into the body. When this forei ...
Arboviruses
... Togaviridae, and, unlike most other togaviruses, is not known to be transmitted by an arthropod. Only one genetically stable serotype of rubella virus has been identified. ...
... Togaviridae, and, unlike most other togaviruses, is not known to be transmitted by an arthropod. Only one genetically stable serotype of rubella virus has been identified. ...
Rift Valley fever: Real or perceived threat for Zambia?
... out in 5 traditionally managed herds that graze in the Kafue flats (flood plain grasslands [Figure 1]) showed that RVF was not only a threat to the commercial exotic breeds but also to the indigenous local breeds. For instance, a study carried out by Ghirotti et al. (1991) in the Kafue flats showed ...
... out in 5 traditionally managed herds that graze in the Kafue flats (flood plain grasslands [Figure 1]) showed that RVF was not only a threat to the commercial exotic breeds but also to the indigenous local breeds. For instance, a study carried out by Ghirotti et al. (1991) in the Kafue flats showed ...
Campylobacter - International Scientific Forum on Home Hygiene
... surveillance. An estimate of the true infection rates comes from a UK study of the incidence of GI in the UK in the community which indicates that there are up to 17 million sporadic community cases of infectious intestinal disease annually. Of these, Campylobacter accounts for 500,000 cases and 130 ...
... surveillance. An estimate of the true infection rates comes from a UK study of the incidence of GI in the UK in the community which indicates that there are up to 17 million sporadic community cases of infectious intestinal disease annually. Of these, Campylobacter accounts for 500,000 cases and 130 ...
Infectious diseases
... strain from the community and one circulating endemically or causing an outbreak within the hospital. The prevention and control strategies are different in each case, and thus it is important to make a distinction between them. A second application of molecular tools in surveillance is to identify ...
... strain from the community and one circulating endemically or causing an outbreak within the hospital. The prevention and control strategies are different in each case, and thus it is important to make a distinction between them. A second application of molecular tools in surveillance is to identify ...
Bacterial Infections in Drug Users
... ers are acquired either from the drug user’s com- been injected by a “street doctor” at the same mensal flora or from organisms contaminating the “shooting gallery,” using the gallery’s drug paradrugs, drug adulterants, or paraphernalia. Exam- phernalia.50 In Zurich, 31 injection-drug users were ple ...
... ers are acquired either from the drug user’s com- been injected by a “street doctor” at the same mensal flora or from organisms contaminating the “shooting gallery,” using the gallery’s drug paradrugs, drug adulterants, or paraphernalia. Exam- phernalia.50 In Zurich, 31 injection-drug users were ple ...
Blastocystis sp. Infection Mimicking Clostridium
... His vital signs included blood pressure of 166/106 mmHg, heart rate of 136 bpm, temperature of 100.7 F, and respiratory rate of 16 breaths/min. Physical examination was remarkable for generalized maculopapular rash and abdominal tenderness. The rest of the physical evaluation was unremarkable. Perti ...
... His vital signs included blood pressure of 166/106 mmHg, heart rate of 136 bpm, temperature of 100.7 F, and respiratory rate of 16 breaths/min. Physical examination was remarkable for generalized maculopapular rash and abdominal tenderness. The rest of the physical evaluation was unremarkable. Perti ...
Black Band Disease Pathogenesis and Impacts in the Florida Keys
... • Are certain areas or coral populations more resistant to disease in the Florida Keys? • Are particular coral or zooxanthellae genotypes more resistant to disease? • Do resistant corals harbor different bacterial assemblages than susceptible corals? • Do any of the above change when environmental c ...
... • Are certain areas or coral populations more resistant to disease in the Florida Keys? • Are particular coral or zooxanthellae genotypes more resistant to disease? • Do resistant corals harbor different bacterial assemblages than susceptible corals? • Do any of the above change when environmental c ...
Evolution of virulence - Population Health Sciences
... from immobilized hosts and therefore should evolve to a higher level of virulence than directly transmitted parasites. A comparison of viral, bacterial, and protozoal agents of human diseases showed that vector-borne pathogens are more lethal on a per-infection basis than are directly transmitted pa ...
... from immobilized hosts and therefore should evolve to a higher level of virulence than directly transmitted parasites. A comparison of viral, bacterial, and protozoal agents of human diseases showed that vector-borne pathogens are more lethal on a per-infection basis than are directly transmitted pa ...
FOWL CHOLERA IN NORTH DAKOTA Fowl cholera or
... Case IV—Five hundred 9-week-old chicks were changed from a growing mash to a whole grain-protein concentrate ration. Only a few died but laboratory diagnosis showed that they died of fowl cholera. This case is unusual because birds of this age usually do not die from fowl cholera. Case V—This outbre ...
... Case IV—Five hundred 9-week-old chicks were changed from a growing mash to a whole grain-protein concentrate ration. Only a few died but laboratory diagnosis showed that they died of fowl cholera. This case is unusual because birds of this age usually do not die from fowl cholera. Case V—This outbre ...
Communicable Disease Control Manual, Chapter 1
... The purpose of chemoprophylaxis is to eradicate nasopharyngeal colonization by N. meningitidis and thus prevent disease in contacts and transmission to susceptible persons. Levels of chemotherapeutic agents in nasal secretions may prevent acquisition of the organisms for a few days. Chemoprophylaxis ...
... The purpose of chemoprophylaxis is to eradicate nasopharyngeal colonization by N. meningitidis and thus prevent disease in contacts and transmission to susceptible persons. Levels of chemotherapeutic agents in nasal secretions may prevent acquisition of the organisms for a few days. Chemoprophylaxis ...
Influenza - WordPress.com
... and may then cause devastating outbreaks in domestic poultry or give rise to human influenza pandemics. • The type A viruses are the most virulent human pathogens among the three influenza types and cause the most severe disease. The influenza A virus can be subdivided into different serotypes based ...
... and may then cause devastating outbreaks in domestic poultry or give rise to human influenza pandemics. • The type A viruses are the most virulent human pathogens among the three influenza types and cause the most severe disease. The influenza A virus can be subdivided into different serotypes based ...
Epidemiology - The University of Iowa 2016
... disease, risk factors for disease in the general population, behavioral factors in disease, use and outcome of health interventions and care, and the establishment and evaluation of disease control measures in the community. Students are guided by faculty members whose research interests include epi ...
... disease, risk factors for disease in the general population, behavioral factors in disease, use and outcome of health interventions and care, and the establishment and evaluation of disease control measures in the community. Students are guided by faculty members whose research interests include epi ...
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.