Device Related Infections - FINAL to upload
... Joseph Lister (1827–1912), a professor of surgery at Glasgow, was the first to see the connection between Pasteur's discovery of the fermentation process and the suppuration of wounds. In April 1867 he published his ground-breaking paper on antisepsis, stating that "all the local inflammatory mischi ...
... Joseph Lister (1827–1912), a professor of surgery at Glasgow, was the first to see the connection between Pasteur's discovery of the fermentation process and the suppuration of wounds. In April 1867 he published his ground-breaking paper on antisepsis, stating that "all the local inflammatory mischi ...
STD Unit 46
... from other causes. Occasional painless lesions. The patient is not infectious. Syphilis can attack fetus in pregnancy & kill or seriously deform it. ...
... from other causes. Occasional painless lesions. The patient is not infectious. Syphilis can attack fetus in pregnancy & kill or seriously deform it. ...
Rapid spread of emerging Zika virus in the Pacific area. Clinical
... mild disease characterized by low-grade fever, maculopapular rash, arthralgia, and conjunctivitis. In November, a patient presented with Guillain–Barre syndrome (GBS), an autoimmune disease causing acute or subacute flaccid paralysis, 1 week after a confirmed acute ZIKV infection [5]. Subsequent GBS c ...
... mild disease characterized by low-grade fever, maculopapular rash, arthralgia, and conjunctivitis. In November, a patient presented with Guillain–Barre syndrome (GBS), an autoimmune disease causing acute or subacute flaccid paralysis, 1 week after a confirmed acute ZIKV infection [5]. Subsequent GBS c ...
Scabies - Frequently Asked Questions
... an infected person. Scabies mites can live off the body for 24-36 hours. It can be spread by sharing bedding, clothes or towels with an ...
... an infected person. Scabies mites can live off the body for 24-36 hours. It can be spread by sharing bedding, clothes or towels with an ...
BACTERIAL AGENTS Bacterial Infectious DiseasesAnthrax
... AIDS related complex : individuals susceptible to opportunistic infections and tumors. Chickenpox (Varicella) : caused by varicella-zoster virus and spots appear mainly on the body and head. Common cold : disease of the upper respiratory system. Also called acute viral nasopharyngitis. Cytomegalovir ...
... AIDS related complex : individuals susceptible to opportunistic infections and tumors. Chickenpox (Varicella) : caused by varicella-zoster virus and spots appear mainly on the body and head. Common cold : disease of the upper respiratory system. Also called acute viral nasopharyngitis. Cytomegalovir ...
Infection Control the Handouts OBJECTIVES
... and non-intact skin • Treat the blood and body fluids of every patient as infectious at all times ...
... and non-intact skin • Treat the blood and body fluids of every patient as infectious at all times ...
Diagnosis and monitoring of the main materno
... • Varicella (Chickenpox) is the primary infection, usually benign for children but potentially severe for adults, immunocompromised patients or newborns. It is one of the most contagious infections. 90 to 95% of adults are immune. • Herpes zoster (shingles) is the reactivated form of latent VZV infe ...
... • Varicella (Chickenpox) is the primary infection, usually benign for children but potentially severe for adults, immunocompromised patients or newborns. It is one of the most contagious infections. 90 to 95% of adults are immune. • Herpes zoster (shingles) is the reactivated form of latent VZV infe ...
Infectious Bronchitis Infectious bronchitis is an acute, rapidly
... laryngotracheitis, and infectious coryza. Seroconversion or a rise in IBV antibody titer shown by ELISA, hemagglutination inhibition, or virus neutralization tests can be used for diagnosis given a history of respiratory disease or reduced egg production. A definitive diagnosis is generally based on ...
... laryngotracheitis, and infectious coryza. Seroconversion or a rise in IBV antibody titer shown by ELISA, hemagglutination inhibition, or virus neutralization tests can be used for diagnosis given a history of respiratory disease or reduced egg production. A definitive diagnosis is generally based on ...
immunology and medical microbiology
... wound into mice or guinea-pigs. Molecular diagnostic methods such as PCR should be used. Prevention and Control Tetanus can be prevented by vaccination. One tetanus booster presently used is called DPT (a protection from diphtheria, pertussis and tetanus). An initial dose is administered a few month ...
... wound into mice or guinea-pigs. Molecular diagnostic methods such as PCR should be used. Prevention and Control Tetanus can be prevented by vaccination. One tetanus booster presently used is called DPT (a protection from diphtheria, pertussis and tetanus). An initial dose is administered a few month ...
Foundations in Microbiology
... – exotoxins – proteins secreted by Gram-positive and Gram-negative bacteria ...
... – exotoxins – proteins secreted by Gram-positive and Gram-negative bacteria ...
What are Healthcare Associated Infections?
... Patients with a HCAI are approx. 7 times more likely to die in hospital than uninfected patients Costs the NHS over £1bn per year [include local information if possible] Add local information in text box and delete THIS box. ...
... Patients with a HCAI are approx. 7 times more likely to die in hospital than uninfected patients Costs the NHS over £1bn per year [include local information if possible] Add local information in text box and delete THIS box. ...
CLINICAL MOLECULAR LABORATORY SERVICES at
... twice as many new infections are estimated to occur each year as are reported. In the United States, the highest reported rates of infection are among sexually active teenagers, young adults, and African Americans. Gonorrhea is spread through contact with the penis, vagina, mouth, or anus. Ejaculati ...
... twice as many new infections are estimated to occur each year as are reported. In the United States, the highest reported rates of infection are among sexually active teenagers, young adults, and African Americans. Gonorrhea is spread through contact with the penis, vagina, mouth, or anus. Ejaculati ...
section 2 chain of infection
... Cork and Kerry Infection Prevention and Control Committee Kerry Infection Prevention and Control Committee IPCG 2/ 2012 Revision number ...
... Cork and Kerry Infection Prevention and Control Committee Kerry Infection Prevention and Control Committee IPCG 2/ 2012 Revision number ...
chapter 8
... Define mutagen, teratogen, and carcinogen. Summarize current research implying chemical effects on the immune, nervous, and endocrine systems. ...
... Define mutagen, teratogen, and carcinogen. Summarize current research implying chemical effects on the immune, nervous, and endocrine systems. ...
Cat and Kitten Vaccinations
... vaccinated population. Rabies is fatal and highly contagious to humans. Cats do not show typical symptoms and infection can be mistaken for many other conditions. ...
... vaccinated population. Rabies is fatal and highly contagious to humans. Cats do not show typical symptoms and infection can be mistaken for many other conditions. ...
Communicable diseases - PGGCG
... of infection. Patients remaining HBS Ag positive for more than 6 months, following acute hepatitis B infection are called chronic carriers. The chronic carrier state may persist for years and may lead to chronic liver disease. This mainly contaminated blood and blood fractions and less frequently ot ...
... of infection. Patients remaining HBS Ag positive for more than 6 months, following acute hepatitis B infection are called chronic carriers. The chronic carrier state may persist for years and may lead to chronic liver disease. This mainly contaminated blood and blood fractions and less frequently ot ...
Document
... Mycobacterium tuberculosis. It has been known since 1000 B.C. 1900’s Approximately all of Europe’s adult population infected with TB No treatment Up till the ’50s Sanatorium with Emphasis on rest, good nutrition, and fresh mountainous air Isolation led to in transmission ...
... Mycobacterium tuberculosis. It has been known since 1000 B.C. 1900’s Approximately all of Europe’s adult population infected with TB No treatment Up till the ’50s Sanatorium with Emphasis on rest, good nutrition, and fresh mountainous air Isolation led to in transmission ...
The Chain of Infection
... Many germs have more than one mode of transmission. People may also need to fight off more than one contagious infection at a time. In some situations, it may be necessary to implement a combination of strategies for preventing transmission. ...
... Many germs have more than one mode of transmission. People may also need to fight off more than one contagious infection at a time. In some situations, it may be necessary to implement a combination of strategies for preventing transmission. ...
Asepsis - Home | Quincy College
... • Specific adaptive immunity -Requires time to react -Provides permanent immunity -Involves B- and T lymphocytes -Produces specific antibodies ...
... • Specific adaptive immunity -Requires time to react -Provides permanent immunity -Involves B- and T lymphocytes -Produces specific antibodies ...
The infection with HBV and HCV and their relationship to ABO blood
... virus that is transmitted primarily through blood exposure and sexual contact. (1) Most people who become infected with HBV are able to clear the virus without treatment, and they subsequently become immune to HBV. A small proportion of the individual infected with HBV (approximately 10% in the gene ...
... virus that is transmitted primarily through blood exposure and sexual contact. (1) Most people who become infected with HBV are able to clear the virus without treatment, and they subsequently become immune to HBV. A small proportion of the individual infected with HBV (approximately 10% in the gene ...
4-MERS-COV and other viruses transmitted through respiratory
... • Some people also had gastrointestinal symptoms including diarrhea and nausea/vomiting. • Some infected people had mild symptoms (such as cold-like symptoms) or no symptoms at all and they recovered completely. ...
... • Some people also had gastrointestinal symptoms including diarrhea and nausea/vomiting. • Some infected people had mild symptoms (such as cold-like symptoms) or no symptoms at all and they recovered completely. ...
Slajd 1
... Drug-Resistant TB primary resistance - caused by person-to-person transmission of drug-resistant organisms secondary resistance - develops during TB treatment: patient was not given appropriate treatment regimen or patient did not follow treatment regimen as prescribed poly-resistant - resistant to ...
... Drug-Resistant TB primary resistance - caused by person-to-person transmission of drug-resistant organisms secondary resistance - develops during TB treatment: patient was not given appropriate treatment regimen or patient did not follow treatment regimen as prescribed poly-resistant - resistant to ...
Syphilis Fact Sheet
... Information for Sexual Partners All sexual and needle sharing partners need to be tested and then treated if they are infected. A public health nurse can help an infected person notify their partner(s). Your name will be kept confidential. • In the primary stage, it is important to tell partners wi ...
... Information for Sexual Partners All sexual and needle sharing partners need to be tested and then treated if they are infected. A public health nurse can help an infected person notify their partner(s). Your name will be kept confidential. • In the primary stage, it is important to tell partners wi ...
Hepatitis C
Hepatitis C is an infectious disease affecting primarily the liver, caused by the hepatitis C virus (HCV). The infection is often asymptomatic, but chronic infection can lead to scarring of the liver and ultimately to cirrhosis, which is generally apparent after many years. In some cases, those with cirrhosis will go on to develop liver failure, liver cancer, or life-threatening esophageal and gastric varices.HCV is spread primarily by blood-to-blood contact associated with intravenous drug use, poorly sterilized medical equipment, and transfusions. An estimated 150–200 million people worldwide are infected with hepatitis C. The existence of hepatitis C – originally identifiable only as a type of non-A non-B hepatitis – was suggested in the 1970s and proven in 1989. Hepatitis C infects only humans and chimpanzees. It is one of five known hepatitis viruses: A, B, C, D, and E.The virus persists in the liver in about 85% of those infected. This chronic infection can be treated with medication: the standard therapy is a combination of peginterferon and ribavirin, with either boceprevir or telaprevir added in some cases. Overall, 50–80% of people treated are cured. Those who develop cirrhosis or liver cancer may require a liver transplant. Hepatitis C is the leading reason for liver transplantation, though the virus usually recurs after transplantation. No vaccine against hepatitis C is available. About 343,000 deaths due to liver cancer from hepatitis C occurred in 2013, up from 198,000 in 1990. An additional 358,000 in 2013 occurred due to cirrhosis.