Rapid risk assessment: Zika virus
... unprotected sexual contact. There are documented cases of transmission from males to females and males to males, and there is a case report suggesting that transmission may occur from females to males.3-5 The potential for transmission by breast milk, saliva and urine requires further study and no d ...
... unprotected sexual contact. There are documented cases of transmission from males to females and males to males, and there is a case report suggesting that transmission may occur from females to males.3-5 The potential for transmission by breast milk, saliva and urine requires further study and no d ...
Modeling General Epidemics: SIR MODEL
... epidemic process. Provided that the sample size is not small, the deterministic model will provide sufficient understanding of the process; if at anytime population numbers do become too small, then the stochastic analysis is vital (Renshaw, 1991). Included in this presentation will be the syntax to ...
... epidemic process. Provided that the sample size is not small, the deterministic model will provide sufficient understanding of the process; if at anytime population numbers do become too small, then the stochastic analysis is vital (Renshaw, 1991). Included in this presentation will be the syntax to ...
microbiology - UtechDMD2015
... • Obligate parasite in humans • Spread from person to person via air droplets or direct contact with Skin or Fomites • Pharyngitis most common in Winter & Spring • Highest incidence in Adolescents • Contaminated Milk & Eggs causes for foodborne epidemics • Impetigo-like Skin infection mostly in summ ...
... • Obligate parasite in humans • Spread from person to person via air droplets or direct contact with Skin or Fomites • Pharyngitis most common in Winter & Spring • Highest incidence in Adolescents • Contaminated Milk & Eggs causes for foodborne epidemics • Impetigo-like Skin infection mostly in summ ...
Freshwater crayfish Astacus astacus
... Infectious pancreatic necrosis (IPN),a viral disease of young salmonid fishes, causes severe losses in cultured salmonids. The disease agent, infectious pancreatic necrosis virus (IPNV), has been found in cyclostomata (1 species) and in many teleost fishes (37 species) as well as in molluscs (6 spec ...
... Infectious pancreatic necrosis (IPN),a viral disease of young salmonid fishes, causes severe losses in cultured salmonids. The disease agent, infectious pancreatic necrosis virus (IPNV), has been found in cyclostomata (1 species) and in many teleost fishes (37 species) as well as in molluscs (6 spec ...
Your Mental and Emotional Health
... In this lesson, you will learn to: • Examine how technology has impacted the health of persons with HIV • Identify world and community health services available for people living with HIV/AIDS • Develop refusal skills and ways to avoid unsafe ...
... In this lesson, you will learn to: • Examine how technology has impacted the health of persons with HIV • Identify world and community health services available for people living with HIV/AIDS • Develop refusal skills and ways to avoid unsafe ...
Quarterly Report on Syphilis in Ireland
... Table 1 shows a breakdown of the cases in Quarter 2 2013 by HSE area and stage of infection. ...
... Table 1 shows a breakdown of the cases in Quarter 2 2013 by HSE area and stage of infection. ...
Measles is a serious disease * Vaccination is the only effective
... vaccine that protects against the three diseases with only one shot. Some people fear that combination vaccines or giving several vaccines at the same time overloads a child’s immune system or increases the risk of harmful side effects. But all combination vaccines have been thoroughly tested agains ...
... vaccine that protects against the three diseases with only one shot. Some people fear that combination vaccines or giving several vaccines at the same time overloads a child’s immune system or increases the risk of harmful side effects. But all combination vaccines have been thoroughly tested agains ...
Using Clinical Guidelines
... 3 days (if local resistance G20%) for acute cystitis. In some instances, trimethoprim alone is used. The guidelines also discuss other choices based on availability outside North America. Although efficacious, the fluoroquinolones should be reserved for resistant organisms because of their potential ...
... 3 days (if local resistance G20%) for acute cystitis. In some instances, trimethoprim alone is used. The guidelines also discuss other choices based on availability outside North America. Although efficacious, the fluoroquinolones should be reserved for resistant organisms because of their potential ...
Risks associated with toxoplasmosis during pregnancy
... Toxoplasmosis, which is caused by the parasite Toxoplasma gondii, is usually asymptomatic and selflimiting. Symptoms when they occur include swollen lymph nodes, muscle aches and pains and fever. When women who have not previously been exposed to the parasite (eg are non-immune) become infected duri ...
... Toxoplasmosis, which is caused by the parasite Toxoplasma gondii, is usually asymptomatic and selflimiting. Symptoms when they occur include swollen lymph nodes, muscle aches and pains and fever. When women who have not previously been exposed to the parasite (eg are non-immune) become infected duri ...
What is Dengue?1
... infection and include high fever, severe headache, pain behind the eyes, severe joint and muscle pain (hence the name “break-bone fever”, often used to describe the disease) , nausea, vomiting, and skin rash. Some cases develop much milder symptoms, which can be mistaken for a flu or other viral inf ...
... infection and include high fever, severe headache, pain behind the eyes, severe joint and muscle pain (hence the name “break-bone fever”, often used to describe the disease) , nausea, vomiting, and skin rash. Some cases develop much milder symptoms, which can be mistaken for a flu or other viral inf ...
Chickenpox - Spokane Regional Health District
... It is spread from person to person by direct contact or through the air by coughing or sneezing. It is highly contagious. Direct contact spread of the virus occurs when a non-immune person is exposed to the fluid from blisters of a person who either has chickenpox or shingles. A person who has never ...
... It is spread from person to person by direct contact or through the air by coughing or sneezing. It is highly contagious. Direct contact spread of the virus occurs when a non-immune person is exposed to the fluid from blisters of a person who either has chickenpox or shingles. A person who has never ...
East Carolina University Police Department Manual of General Orders INFECTION CONTROL
... guidelines for preventing the transmission of bloodborne pathogens such as HIV/AIDS virus, Hepatitis B, and Hepatitis C from contact with blood or other potentially infectious body fluid. Policy It is the responsibility of the ECU Police Department to take all reasonable measures to allow its member ...
... guidelines for preventing the transmission of bloodborne pathogens such as HIV/AIDS virus, Hepatitis B, and Hepatitis C from contact with blood or other potentially infectious body fluid. Policy It is the responsibility of the ECU Police Department to take all reasonable measures to allow its member ...
Pediatric Pharyngitis (Sore Throat) - College of Registered Nurses of
... antibiotics. For this reason it is important to utilize a sore throat score and diagnostic testing as available. ...
... antibiotics. For this reason it is important to utilize a sore throat score and diagnostic testing as available. ...
Syphilis - McKinley Health Center
... signs and symptoms of syphilis are identical to other diseases so it is often called “the great imitator.” ...
... signs and symptoms of syphilis are identical to other diseases so it is often called “the great imitator.” ...
INFECTION AT WORK: CONTROLLING THE RISKS FROM HUMAN REMAINS
... infectious diseases. There is also a requirement for those in charge of premises where there is a body of a person who died while suffering from a notifiable disease to take reasonable steps to prevent others unnecessarily coming into contact with, or proximity of, that body. Environmental protectio ...
... infectious diseases. There is also a requirement for those in charge of premises where there is a body of a person who died while suffering from a notifiable disease to take reasonable steps to prevent others unnecessarily coming into contact with, or proximity of, that body. Environmental protectio ...
Swine Origin Influenza A (H1N1) Virus Infection
... patients in isolation with confirmed, suspected, or probable novel H1N1 influenza should wear a fit-tested disposable N95 respirator or better. Respiratory protection should be donned when entering a patient’s room. Note that this recommendation differs from current infection control guidance for se ...
... patients in isolation with confirmed, suspected, or probable novel H1N1 influenza should wear a fit-tested disposable N95 respirator or better. Respiratory protection should be donned when entering a patient’s room. Note that this recommendation differs from current infection control guidance for se ...
infection at work: controlling the risks from human remains
... infectious diseases. There is also a requirement for those in charge of premises where there is a body of a person who died while suffering from a notifiable disease to take reasonable steps to prevent others unnecessarily coming into contact with, or proximity of, that body. Environmental protectio ...
... infectious diseases. There is also a requirement for those in charge of premises where there is a body of a person who died while suffering from a notifiable disease to take reasonable steps to prevent others unnecessarily coming into contact with, or proximity of, that body. Environmental protectio ...
STRIVE Report No. 109 Norovirus in wastewater and shellfisheries Summary Findings -
... Abstract Norovirus is a leading cause of gastroenteritis in humans. This report describes the survival of Norovirus (NoV) through wastewater treatment, in the aquatic environment, and subsequent uptake in oysters. As NoV cannot be grown, recently developed molecular methods were used to determine No ...
... Abstract Norovirus is a leading cause of gastroenteritis in humans. This report describes the survival of Norovirus (NoV) through wastewater treatment, in the aquatic environment, and subsequent uptake in oysters. As NoV cannot be grown, recently developed molecular methods were used to determine No ...
Methicillin-Resistant Staphylococcus aureus: An Update
... in particular, hVISA, in which a small, resistant subpopulation of cells is present—remains difficult or impossible. Several tests, including the macrodilution Etest, Etest glycopeptide resistance detection, and Mueller-Hinton agar with 5 mg/L teicoplanin have been proposed, but which assay best pre ...
... in particular, hVISA, in which a small, resistant subpopulation of cells is present—remains difficult or impossible. Several tests, including the macrodilution Etest, Etest glycopeptide resistance detection, and Mueller-Hinton agar with 5 mg/L teicoplanin have been proposed, but which assay best pre ...
Fever In Children In the name of God Fever Fever Fever is a
... aureus, Neisseria meningitides, andSalmonella spp Most bacterial infections in children over 3 months are caused by S pneumoniae (in non-immunised children), N meningitidis, or Salmonella spp All febrile children under 3 years old who have toxic manifestations should be admitted to hospital, be full ...
... aureus, Neisseria meningitides, andSalmonella spp Most bacterial infections in children over 3 months are caused by S pneumoniae (in non-immunised children), N meningitidis, or Salmonella spp All febrile children under 3 years old who have toxic manifestations should be admitted to hospital, be full ...
Control of communicable disease in schools and nurseries
... Always wash hands after using the toilet and before eating or handling foods, using warm running water and a mild, preferably liquid, soap. It is not necessary to use “antibacterial” soap. ...
... Always wash hands after using the toilet and before eating or handling foods, using warm running water and a mild, preferably liquid, soap. It is not necessary to use “antibacterial” soap. ...
The biology of bovine herpesvirus 1 (BoHV-1)
... disease resulting from BoHV-1 infection of elephants has been listed. BoHV-1 has been isolated from pronghorn antelope, wildebeest, mink and ferrets in the absence of disease (Porter et al. 1975), and from the soft-shelled tick Ornithodoros coriaceus (Taylor et al. 1982). It remains unclear if ticks ...
... disease resulting from BoHV-1 infection of elephants has been listed. BoHV-1 has been isolated from pronghorn antelope, wildebeest, mink and ferrets in the absence of disease (Porter et al. 1975), and from the soft-shelled tick Ornithodoros coriaceus (Taylor et al. 1982). It remains unclear if ticks ...
Zika, a Mosquito-Transmitted Virus
... with only 14 known human infections prior to 2007 (Duffy et al. 2009, Hayes et al. 2009). Zika virus has experienced a geographic expansion over the last decade, spreading to islands of the Pacific region (since 2007) and the Americas (since 2015) (ECDC 2015), and causing epidemics. A large outbreak ...
... with only 14 known human infections prior to 2007 (Duffy et al. 2009, Hayes et al. 2009). Zika virus has experienced a geographic expansion over the last decade, spreading to islands of the Pacific region (since 2007) and the Americas (since 2015) (ECDC 2015), and causing epidemics. A large outbreak ...
Infection prevention in points of dispensing
... fluids are always considered to potentially infectious and that precautions are taken to prevent the worker from being exposed to microorganisms in these fluids. This involves the use of PPE for greeters (ie, those who conduct initial triage/screening of POD visitors), medical evaluation staff (ie, ...
... fluids are always considered to potentially infectious and that precautions are taken to prevent the worker from being exposed to microorganisms in these fluids. This involves the use of PPE for greeters (ie, those who conduct initial triage/screening of POD visitors), medical evaluation staff (ie, ...
Q: What is meningitis? - Cherokee Public Health
... are related to drugs. Meningitis caused by viral infections is sometimes called "aseptic meningitis." Q: Is viral meningitis a serious disease? A: Viral ("aseptic") meningitis is serious but rarely fatal in people with normal immune systems. Usually, the symptoms last from 7 to 10 days and the patie ...
... are related to drugs. Meningitis caused by viral infections is sometimes called "aseptic meningitis." Q: Is viral meningitis a serious disease? A: Viral ("aseptic") meningitis is serious but rarely fatal in people with normal immune systems. Usually, the symptoms last from 7 to 10 days and the patie ...
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.