Bloodborne Pathogens & Standard Precautions
... Most Hepatitis C infections become chronic and lead to liver disease and liver failure There is no vaccine for Hepatitis C ...
... Most Hepatitis C infections become chronic and lead to liver disease and liver failure There is no vaccine for Hepatitis C ...
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... of 2 of the following 3 c Bartonella henselae History of contact with kittens, large single lymph node enlargement, teria has 92% sensitivity in identify systemic involvement tuberculous lymphadenitis. The c teria are (1) a positive PPD skin t result, (2) an abnormal chest radiograph, and (3) cont U ...
... of 2 of the following 3 c Bartonella henselae History of contact with kittens, large single lymph node enlargement, teria has 92% sensitivity in identify systemic involvement tuberculous lymphadenitis. The c teria are (1) a positive PPD skin t result, (2) an abnormal chest radiograph, and (3) cont U ...
When To Test When to Treat
... Fever (> 100°F or 2.4°F > baseline) AND at least one of the following that is new or increased □ Urgency □ Frequency □ Suprapubic pain □ Gross hematuria □ Costovertebral angle tenderness □ Urinary incontinence □ Change in mental status* □ Rigors (shaking chills)* If accompanied only by fever, rule o ...
... Fever (> 100°F or 2.4°F > baseline) AND at least one of the following that is new or increased □ Urgency □ Frequency □ Suprapubic pain □ Gross hematuria □ Costovertebral angle tenderness □ Urinary incontinence □ Change in mental status* □ Rigors (shaking chills)* If accompanied only by fever, rule o ...
CCG mission, aim and values Presentation to staff Monday 10
... Both organisms are highly contagious and is transmitted by contact with : • Direct contact with vomit or diarrhoea without good hygiene measures, especially when projectile vomiting/explosive diarrhoea (airbourne) • C.diff spores can survive for months in the environment and on surfaces/furnishings; ...
... Both organisms are highly contagious and is transmitted by contact with : • Direct contact with vomit or diarrhoea without good hygiene measures, especially when projectile vomiting/explosive diarrhoea (airbourne) • C.diff spores can survive for months in the environment and on surfaces/furnishings; ...
Infection Control Guidelines for Community Shelters and Group
... basic infection control principles, applied to a different population and setting. More recently, schools and some child care centres have instituted programs addressing their particular infection control requirements. Wherever infection control measures have been introduced, their effectiveness in ...
... basic infection control principles, applied to a different population and setting. More recently, schools and some child care centres have instituted programs addressing their particular infection control requirements. Wherever infection control measures have been introduced, their effectiveness in ...
EVD - EBOLA VIRUS DISEASE West Africa
... An outbreak of Ebola virus disease (EVD) with onset in early February 2014 continues to evolve in West Africa. This is the first such outbreak in the region. Two countries, Guinea and Liberia, have reported confirmed cases. The first cases were reported from the forested region of south-eastern Guin ...
... An outbreak of Ebola virus disease (EVD) with onset in early February 2014 continues to evolve in West Africa. This is the first such outbreak in the region. Two countries, Guinea and Liberia, have reported confirmed cases. The first cases were reported from the forested region of south-eastern Guin ...
Skin and Soft Tissue: Diabetic Foot Infections
... sensitive S. aureus; P= pulse; PaCO2= partial pressure of carbon dioxide; Q= every; RR= respiratory rate; SIRS= Systemic Inflammatory Syndrome; spp= species; white blood cellmethicillin resistant S. aureus; MSSA= methicillin BPM= beats orResponse breaths per minute; H= hour(s); IV=WBC= intravenous; ...
... sensitive S. aureus; P= pulse; PaCO2= partial pressure of carbon dioxide; Q= every; RR= respiratory rate; SIRS= Systemic Inflammatory Syndrome; spp= species; white blood cellmethicillin resistant S. aureus; MSSA= methicillin BPM= beats orResponse breaths per minute; H= hour(s); IV=WBC= intravenous; ...
RT Infections II
... Also needs to be on buffered medium (pH restrictions) Slow growth (2-5 days) o PCR: used by reference lab for identification (most human infections caused by Philadelphia strain) o Microscopic exam of tissue required: since Gram stain not useful ...
... Also needs to be on buffered medium (pH restrictions) Slow growth (2-5 days) o PCR: used by reference lab for identification (most human infections caused by Philadelphia strain) o Microscopic exam of tissue required: since Gram stain not useful ...
Bloodborne Pathogens Annual Training Module
... *HCV accounts for more liver transplants in the U.S. than any other condition. The incubation period ranges from 2-6 months, most commonly 2-3 months. The period of communicability ranges from one or more weeks before onset of symptoms to months / years. 85% persist indefinitely and are chronic carr ...
... *HCV accounts for more liver transplants in the U.S. than any other condition. The incubation period ranges from 2-6 months, most commonly 2-3 months. The period of communicability ranges from one or more weeks before onset of symptoms to months / years. 85% persist indefinitely and are chronic carr ...
No Slide Title - National Orthopaedic Hospital
... Two hospital outbreaks in Imo state 34 patients 6 nurses; 2 surgeons; 1 physician Diagnosis: All clinically consistent; 11 serological; 5 virus isolation Attack rate = 55% 22 deaths (65%) Likely cause: Parenteral drug rounds and sharing of needles Inference: Elucidates the high price of poor medical ...
... Two hospital outbreaks in Imo state 34 patients 6 nurses; 2 surgeons; 1 physician Diagnosis: All clinically consistent; 11 serological; 5 virus isolation Attack rate = 55% 22 deaths (65%) Likely cause: Parenteral drug rounds and sharing of needles Inference: Elucidates the high price of poor medical ...
Infectious Disease and Population Growth
... 10. What are some ways you can prevent the spread of an infectious disease? 11. Our simulation showed the way a disease could spread if the spread of disease depends on person-to-person contact. Examples of this kind of disease include pink eye, chickenpox and herpes (lip sores). Other diseases, suc ...
... 10. What are some ways you can prevent the spread of an infectious disease? 11. Our simulation showed the way a disease could spread if the spread of disease depends on person-to-person contact. Examples of this kind of disease include pink eye, chickenpox and herpes (lip sores). Other diseases, suc ...
Infection Control
... NEBH Infection Control Manual and the Infectious Waste Disposal Policy for more information and the definition of medical infectious waste. 2. Sharp receptacles are located at several sites throughout the unit. 3. Gloves and facesheilds are located at each cubicle. 4. Biohazard waste trash container ...
... NEBH Infection Control Manual and the Infectious Waste Disposal Policy for more information and the definition of medical infectious waste. 2. Sharp receptacles are located at several sites throughout the unit. 3. Gloves and facesheilds are located at each cubicle. 4. Biohazard waste trash container ...
Canine Babesiosis
... species. ● Tick infestation or exposure (transmission ● Historically, canine Babesia spp have been time from tick to the host is unknown). divided into two categories—large and ...
... species. ● Tick infestation or exposure (transmission ● Historically, canine Babesia spp have been time from tick to the host is unknown). divided into two categories—large and ...
Melioidosis in Ubon Ratchathani
... Cases reported from veterans of World War II 343 cases in American soldiers fighting in Vietnam were reported to be melioidosis ...
... Cases reported from veterans of World War II 343 cases in American soldiers fighting in Vietnam were reported to be melioidosis ...
Respiratory syncytial virus
... Respiratory infection was caused by a coronavirus named SARS-CoV. • Disease extended to more than 24 countries in North-America, South-America, Europe and Asia. • 8,098 persons presented the disease and 774 died. 21% health workers ...
... Respiratory infection was caused by a coronavirus named SARS-CoV. • Disease extended to more than 24 countries in North-America, South-America, Europe and Asia. • 8,098 persons presented the disease and 774 died. 21% health workers ...
Potential Biological Hazards and Controls
... decontamination. Compliance with all infection prevention and control practices. Immunization program. Worker education ...
... decontamination. Compliance with all infection prevention and control practices. Immunization program. Worker education ...
Infectious disease epidemiology
... cases occur irregularly, haphazardly from time to time, and generally infrequently. The cases are few and separated widely in time and place that they show no or little connection with each other, nor a recognizable common source of infection e.g. polio, meningococcal meningitis, ...
... cases occur irregularly, haphazardly from time to time, and generally infrequently. The cases are few and separated widely in time and place that they show no or little connection with each other, nor a recognizable common source of infection e.g. polio, meningococcal meningitis, ...
Pandemic Flu vs. Zika Virus – Comparison and Context
... passed from a mother to her baby during pregnancy. Through infected blood or sexual contact Note: Zika virus has also been detected in urine and saliva, but no evidence of its being transmissible by those means has been identified as of this time. Most healthy adults are able to infect other peopl ...
... passed from a mother to her baby during pregnancy. Through infected blood or sexual contact Note: Zika virus has also been detected in urine and saliva, but no evidence of its being transmissible by those means has been identified as of this time. Most healthy adults are able to infect other peopl ...
NORTHPOINTE BEHAVIORAL HEALTHCARE SYSTEMS
... PURPOSE: To prevent contamination or the spread of bloodborne pathogens, microorganisms or other potential infectious material (OPIM). DEFINITIONS: Universal Precautions: Universal precautions is an approach to infection control to treat all human blood and certain human body fluids as if they were ...
... PURPOSE: To prevent contamination or the spread of bloodborne pathogens, microorganisms or other potential infectious material (OPIM). DEFINITIONS: Universal Precautions: Universal precautions is an approach to infection control to treat all human blood and certain human body fluids as if they were ...
Trichinosis
Trichinosis, trichinellosis or trichiniasis is a parasitic disease caused by roundworms of the genus Trichinella. Several subspecies cause human disease, but T. spiralis is the most known. Infection may occur without symptoms, while intestinal invasion can cause diarrhea, abdominal pain or vomiting. Larval migration into muscle tissue (one week after being infected) can cause edema of the face or around the eyes, conjunctivitis, fever, muscle pains, splinter hemorrhages, rashes, and peripheral eosinophilia. Life-threatening cases can result in myocarditis, central nervous system involvement, and pneumonitis. Larval encystment in the muscles causes pain and weakness, followed by slow progression of symptoms.Trichinosis is mainly caused by eating undercooked meat containing encysted larval Trichinella. In the stomach the larvae are exposed to stomach acid and pepsin which releases them from their cysts. They then start invading wall of the small intestine, where they develop into adult worms. Females are 2.2 mm in length; males 1.2 mm. The life span in the small intestine is about four weeks. After 1 week, the females release more larvae that migrate to voluntarily controlled muscles where they encyst. Diagnosis is usually made based on symptoms, and is confirmed by serology or by finding encysted or non-encysted larvae in biopsy or autopsy samples.The best way to prevent trichinellosis is to cook meat to safe temperatures. Using food thermometers can make sure the temperature inside the meat is high enough to kill the parasites. The meat should not be tasted until it is completely cooked. Once infection has been verified treatment with antiparasitic drugs such as albendazole or mebendazole should be started at once. A fast response may help kill adult worms and thereby stop further release of larvae. Once the larvae have established in muscle cells, usually by 3 to 4 weeks after infection, treatment may not completely get rid of the infection or symptoms. Both drugs are considered safe but have been associated with side effects such as bone marrow suppression. Patients on longer courses should be monitored though regular blood counts to detect adverse effects quickly and then discontinue treatment. Both medicines should be treated with caution during pregnancy or children under the age of 2 years, but the WHO weighs the benefits of treatment higher than the risks. In addition to antiparasitic medication, treatment with steroids is sometimes required in severe cases.Trichinosis can be acquired by eating both domestic and wild animals, but is not soil-transmitted.