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... The incubation period of HCV ranges from 60-to-150 days; however, it may take up to six months for infection by the virus to be detectable by laboratory tests. About 80% of newlyinfected individuals develop chronic infection; of these, 10%-to-20% develop cirrhosis.9 The most common complaints are f ...
... The incubation period of HCV ranges from 60-to-150 days; however, it may take up to six months for infection by the virus to be detectable by laboratory tests. About 80% of newlyinfected individuals develop chronic infection; of these, 10%-to-20% develop cirrhosis.9 The most common complaints are f ...
LIFE CYCLE OF THE EBOLA VIRUS
... One of the deadliest known viruses, Ebola can have a fatality rate of up to 90%. Infection triggers a severe immune response that damages cells and causes massive internal bleeding and organ failure. ...
... One of the deadliest known viruses, Ebola can have a fatality rate of up to 90%. Infection triggers a severe immune response that damages cells and causes massive internal bleeding and organ failure. ...
meningococcal disease and hepatitis b
... droplets (e.g., coughing, sneezing). The bacteria can also be transmitted through direct contact with an infected person, such as kissing. If not treated early, meningitis can lead to death or permanent disabilities. One in five of those who survive will suffer from long-term side effects, such as b ...
... droplets (e.g., coughing, sneezing). The bacteria can also be transmitted through direct contact with an infected person, such as kissing. If not treated early, meningitis can lead to death or permanent disabilities. One in five of those who survive will suffer from long-term side effects, such as b ...
Northern Ireland Regional Hepatitis B & C Managed Care Network
... particularly among IDUs. •To diagnose Hepatitis C infected persons, ...
... particularly among IDUs. •To diagnose Hepatitis C infected persons, ...
Recap of Chain of Infection Case Study
... Infection” Standard precautions http://www.hpsc.ie/AZ/MicrobiologyAntimicrobialResistance/Infect ...
... Infection” Standard precautions http://www.hpsc.ie/AZ/MicrobiologyAntimicrobialResistance/Infect ...
Guidelines for Preparing PowerPoint® Presentations
... • Caused by retrovirus HIV • Diagnosis – CD4 T cell count less than 200 cells/mm³ – Presentation of AIDS-defining diseases ...
... • Caused by retrovirus HIV • Diagnosis – CD4 T cell count less than 200 cells/mm³ – Presentation of AIDS-defining diseases ...
Infection Control Policy
... feet and palms of the hands. This may progress into a latent phase if not treated. Testing for the exposure would include a blood test. D. Hepatitis B: Hepatitis is a term which means inflammation of the liver. This disease is transmitted by blood to blood contact, sexual contact, or indirect contac ...
... feet and palms of the hands. This may progress into a latent phase if not treated. Testing for the exposure would include a blood test. D. Hepatitis B: Hepatitis is a term which means inflammation of the liver. This disease is transmitted by blood to blood contact, sexual contact, or indirect contac ...
Hepatitis A
... • IgM antibodies to HEV, • HEV RNA assay • Both IgG and IgM antibody tests are available • Available only at the National Microbiology ...
... • IgM antibodies to HEV, • HEV RNA assay • Both IgG and IgM antibody tests are available • Available only at the National Microbiology ...
STI Presentation
... Neurosyphilis stage: (10-30 years) person loses coordinated movement and may experience blindness and mental illness Congenital syphilis: passed on from the mother ...
... Neurosyphilis stage: (10-30 years) person loses coordinated movement and may experience blindness and mental illness Congenital syphilis: passed on from the mother ...
TB form
... I understand that by declining this screening, I continue to be at risk of acquiring tuberculosis, a serious disease. If in the future I continue to have occupational exposure to blood or other potentially infectious materials and I want to be screened for tuberculosis, I can receive the screening a ...
... I understand that by declining this screening, I continue to be at risk of acquiring tuberculosis, a serious disease. If in the future I continue to have occupational exposure to blood or other potentially infectious materials and I want to be screened for tuberculosis, I can receive the screening a ...
AASLD poster 2014 - TARA
... A Universal Testing Programme for Blood Borne Viruses in an Urban Emergency Department – a call for widespread ED testing in Ireland S O’Connell1, D Lillis2, S O’Dea1, H Tuite4, C Fleming4, H Barry5, L Dalby5, D Shields2, S Norris3, B Crowley5, P Plunkett2, C Bergin1,6 1. Infectious Disease Departme ...
... A Universal Testing Programme for Blood Borne Viruses in an Urban Emergency Department – a call for widespread ED testing in Ireland S O’Connell1, D Lillis2, S O’Dea1, H Tuite4, C Fleming4, H Barry5, L Dalby5, D Shields2, S Norris3, B Crowley5, P Plunkett2, C Bergin1,6 1. Infectious Disease Departme ...
Quick overview of immune system
... – Liver especially important in metabolism • Breakdown of drugs, toxins, waste products – Damage results in accumulation of bilirubin • Bilirubin is stage in hemoglobin breakdown • Results in yellow color: jaundice – Hepatitis can be caused by several different viruses • Hepatitis A, B, and C viruse ...
... – Liver especially important in metabolism • Breakdown of drugs, toxins, waste products – Damage results in accumulation of bilirubin • Bilirubin is stage in hemoglobin breakdown • Results in yellow color: jaundice – Hepatitis can be caused by several different viruses • Hepatitis A, B, and C viruse ...
HEPATITIS B and C
... The hepatitis C virus is a bloodborne virus. It is most commonly transmitted through: sharing of injection equipment, the reuse or inadequate sterilization of medical equipment, the transfusion of unscreened blood and blood products. HCV can also be transmitted sexually and can be passed from an ...
... The hepatitis C virus is a bloodborne virus. It is most commonly transmitted through: sharing of injection equipment, the reuse or inadequate sterilization of medical equipment, the transfusion of unscreened blood and blood products. HCV can also be transmitted sexually and can be passed from an ...
4_Jessica_Lestion_NPAIHB QBM JAN 2016_v2
... largely unrecognized health problem. An estimated 3.5 million persons in the US are currently living with HCV, most of whom are unaware of their infection. ...
... largely unrecognized health problem. An estimated 3.5 million persons in the US are currently living with HCV, most of whom are unaware of their infection. ...
Circular of Information CBS to Begin using HCV RNA and HIV
... This notice is to advise you that the Canadian Blood Services (CBS) Circular of Information currently lists all Nucleic Acid Testing (NAT) as unlicensed, however CBS will begin using the FDA and Health Canada licensed HCV and HIV-1 RNA test kits in the mid-May 2004 timeframe. The Circular ...
... This notice is to advise you that the Canadian Blood Services (CBS) Circular of Information currently lists all Nucleic Acid Testing (NAT) as unlicensed, however CBS will begin using the FDA and Health Canada licensed HCV and HIV-1 RNA test kits in the mid-May 2004 timeframe. The Circular ...
Slide 1
... • Born between 1945-1965 get tested once, regardless of risk factors. (CDC April 2013) • If you are a nurse with any exposure history: get tested. • If you have any of these risk factors: get tested. – Injection drug use – Straw or sniffer use for cocaine – Blood transfusion before 1982 – Use of blo ...
... • Born between 1945-1965 get tested once, regardless of risk factors. (CDC April 2013) • If you are a nurse with any exposure history: get tested. • If you have any of these risk factors: get tested. – Injection drug use – Straw or sniffer use for cocaine – Blood transfusion before 1982 – Use of blo ...
Hepatitis Viruses
... Anti-HBs immunoglobulins should be given immediately after delivery together with the recombinant HBV vaccine. (90% protected) 2. after needlestick exposure. 3. after sexual exposure. 4. after liver transplantations in patients who are HBsAgpositive pretransplantation. ...
... Anti-HBs immunoglobulins should be given immediately after delivery together with the recombinant HBV vaccine. (90% protected) 2. after needlestick exposure. 3. after sexual exposure. 4. after liver transplantations in patients who are HBsAgpositive pretransplantation. ...
Iowa Wing Bloodborne Pathogens
... • Transmitted by: – Blood – Semen or Vaginal secretions – Childbirth with an infected mother – Breast-feeding – Body fluids – CSF ...
... • Transmitted by: – Blood – Semen or Vaginal secretions – Childbirth with an infected mother – Breast-feeding – Body fluids – CSF ...
BBP-Presentation.pps
... which is found in the blood of persons who have the disease. The infection is spread by contact through exposure to the blood of an infected person, and is generally not transmitted easily through occupational exposure to blood. This virus can be spread through blood-to-blood and sexual contact, tat ...
... which is found in the blood of persons who have the disease. The infection is spread by contact through exposure to the blood of an infected person, and is generally not transmitted easily through occupational exposure to blood. This virus can be spread through blood-to-blood and sexual contact, tat ...
Adjustments in Hepatitis C Infection
... Management of the Neuropsychiatric Side Effects of Interferon Therapy ...
... Management of the Neuropsychiatric Side Effects of Interferon Therapy ...
Cleaning and Disinfecting Surfaces Contaminated with Blood
... Hepatitis is disease affecting the liver. Although there are many causes of hepatitis, the most common cause in the United States is infection by the Hepatitis A, B or C virus. Because Hepatitis B and C viruses are also bloodborne pathogens they are a particular concern for anyone who may be exposed ...
... Hepatitis is disease affecting the liver. Although there are many causes of hepatitis, the most common cause in the United States is infection by the Hepatitis A, B or C virus. Because Hepatitis B and C viruses are also bloodborne pathogens they are a particular concern for anyone who may be exposed ...
Slide 1
... time low! We may have an indication of [the reason for] his conversion to Au+.” Alton Sutnick (from patient’s chart) ...
... time low! We may have an indication of [the reason for] his conversion to Au+.” Alton Sutnick (from patient’s chart) ...
Hepatitis A
... adults, the virus is cleared by the healthy immune system in about 95% of cases, leading to natural immunity Immune tolerant phase, there is active viral replication. ALT and AST are normal. Immune system does not recognize HBV as “foreign” In the immune clearance phase, enzymes rise reflecting immu ...
... adults, the virus is cleared by the healthy immune system in about 95% of cases, leading to natural immunity Immune tolerant phase, there is active viral replication. ALT and AST are normal. Immune system does not recognize HBV as “foreign” In the immune clearance phase, enzymes rise reflecting immu ...
Powerpoint Document What is Your Responsibility?
... Acute hepatitis – 50% Carriers – 10% (at high risk for chronic liver disease, cirrhosis, liver cancer and are infectious to others) Death – 1% with acute hepatitis ...
... Acute hepatitis – 50% Carriers – 10% (at high risk for chronic liver disease, cirrhosis, liver cancer and are infectious to others) Death – 1% with acute hepatitis ...
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.