History and definitions of HAI
... syphilis) and become evident ≥48 hours after birth Reactivation of a latent infection (eg, herpes zoster [shingles], herpes simplex, syphilis, or tuberculosis). ...
... syphilis) and become evident ≥48 hours after birth Reactivation of a latent infection (eg, herpes zoster [shingles], herpes simplex, syphilis, or tuberculosis). ...
Diseases
... of them, such as rheumatism, bronchitis, diarrhea or gonorrhea are well enough known to be self-explanatory. A brief description of most of the diseases listed is included. The most prevalent disease was fever, either intermittent (one that comes and goes within a 24-hour period) or continuous (whic ...
... of them, such as rheumatism, bronchitis, diarrhea or gonorrhea are well enough known to be self-explanatory. A brief description of most of the diseases listed is included. The most prevalent disease was fever, either intermittent (one that comes and goes within a 24-hour period) or continuous (whic ...
Facts about ebola
... There is no specific treatment that is approved for general use against Ebola virus disease but supportive treatment– hospital care to relieve symptoms and to prevent further complications and side effects-can be given. ...
... There is no specific treatment that is approved for general use against Ebola virus disease but supportive treatment– hospital care to relieve symptoms and to prevent further complications and side effects-can be given. ...
Are we really what we eat? Listeria and foodborne illnesses
... Salmonella - Treatment • Rehydration • Antibiotics not used in those at low risk for complications • If bacteremia or infant < 3 months old, immunocompromised patient treat with: – Ampicillin, Septra (trimethoprimsulfamethoxazole), Ceftriaxone, ciprofloxacin <18 ...
... Salmonella - Treatment • Rehydration • Antibiotics not used in those at low risk for complications • If bacteremia or infant < 3 months old, immunocompromised patient treat with: – Ampicillin, Septra (trimethoprimsulfamethoxazole), Ceftriaxone, ciprofloxacin <18 ...
841 Experiments 7 and 8 indicate that the ef
... Experiments 7 and 8 indicate that the effective dose was probably 200 gm./ton of feed but would have to be increased to as much as 400 gm./ton in severe E. coli exposure. The results of experiment 9 indicate that high doses of furaltadone in the feed could result in the recovery of many sick birds. ...
... Experiments 7 and 8 indicate that the effective dose was probably 200 gm./ton of feed but would have to be increased to as much as 400 gm./ton in severe E. coli exposure. The results of experiment 9 indicate that high doses of furaltadone in the feed could result in the recovery of many sick birds. ...
neck lump history
... depression, mild cognitive impairment and confusion), groans (constipation), bones (boney pain).’ Other symptoms can include: anorexia and nausea, vomiting, lethargy, muscle weakness, pancreatitis, polyuria, polydipsia, dyspepsia, abdominal pain and arrythmias. ...
... depression, mild cognitive impairment and confusion), groans (constipation), bones (boney pain).’ Other symptoms can include: anorexia and nausea, vomiting, lethargy, muscle weakness, pancreatitis, polyuria, polydipsia, dyspepsia, abdominal pain and arrythmias. ...
Sexually Transmitted Diseases (STD`s) What You Should Know.
... a third of people who are not treated for syphilis will develop tertiary syphilis. At this stage, it can cause serious damage to the body. Treatment If diagnosed early, syphilis can be easily treated with antibiotics, usually penicillin injections however, if it is not treated, syphilis can progress ...
... a third of people who are not treated for syphilis will develop tertiary syphilis. At this stage, it can cause serious damage to the body. Treatment If diagnosed early, syphilis can be easily treated with antibiotics, usually penicillin injections however, if it is not treated, syphilis can progress ...
Hepatitis C pdf, 169kb
... born to an HCV-infected mother. It is less commonly transmitted through sex with an infected person and sharing of personal items contaminated with infectious blood. Hepatitis C is not spread through breastmilk, food or water or by casual contact such as hugging, kissing and sharing food or drinks w ...
... born to an HCV-infected mother. It is less commonly transmitted through sex with an infected person and sharing of personal items contaminated with infectious blood. Hepatitis C is not spread through breastmilk, food or water or by casual contact such as hugging, kissing and sharing food or drinks w ...
Medical Reference Manual - International Service Learning
... jungle and another around human establishment. The disparate nature of these two locations suggests there may be a mediator animal between both of them, thus forming an intermediate reservoir. The Trypanisoma cruzii is very sensitive to environment changes. However, despite this fragility, it can su ...
... jungle and another around human establishment. The disparate nature of these two locations suggests there may be a mediator animal between both of them, thus forming an intermediate reservoir. The Trypanisoma cruzii is very sensitive to environment changes. However, despite this fragility, it can su ...
Team Medical Manual Name: ____________________
... jungle and another around human establishment. The disparate nature of these two locations suggests there may be a mediator animal between both of them, thus forming an intermediate reservoir. The Trypanisoma cruzii is very sensitive to environment changes. However, despite this fragility, it can su ...
... jungle and another around human establishment. The disparate nature of these two locations suggests there may be a mediator animal between both of them, thus forming an intermediate reservoir. The Trypanisoma cruzii is very sensitive to environment changes. However, despite this fragility, it can su ...
Nipah
... plausible means for infected secretions of primary hosts to enter installations of pigs o swine enclosures in proximity of fruit trees where bats reside; direct contact with infected secretions, contaminated fruit or dead bats o scavenging animals may also play a role in transport of virus into prox ...
... plausible means for infected secretions of primary hosts to enter installations of pigs o swine enclosures in proximity of fruit trees where bats reside; direct contact with infected secretions, contaminated fruit or dead bats o scavenging animals may also play a role in transport of virus into prox ...
Cholera Definition
... group-special H antigen: protein, strain-special Vi antigen: polysaccharide ...
... group-special H antigen: protein, strain-special Vi antigen: polysaccharide ...
What is Anaplasmosis? Anaplasmosis is an infectious disease that
... the internal organs to make sure there is no internal organ involvement. All pets with clinical disease are screened for several other infectious organisms that may have also been transmitted and for which there are no in office tests. How is Anaplasmosis treated? Doxycycline is an antibiotic that w ...
... the internal organs to make sure there is no internal organ involvement. All pets with clinical disease are screened for several other infectious organisms that may have also been transmitted and for which there are no in office tests. How is Anaplasmosis treated? Doxycycline is an antibiotic that w ...
File - Working Toward Zero HAIs
... Shingles is a painful viral infection that affects almost one million people worldwide and 30 percent of Americans every year. Known as herpes zoster, it’s caused by the same virus that causes chicken pox, the varicella-zoster virus. The outbreak occurs mostly in people older than 50 because the vir ...
... Shingles is a painful viral infection that affects almost one million people worldwide and 30 percent of Americans every year. Known as herpes zoster, it’s caused by the same virus that causes chicken pox, the varicella-zoster virus. The outbreak occurs mostly in people older than 50 because the vir ...
Pediatrics Presentation - Mad River Community Hospital
... • At 7 years of age, tonsils done growing • From 6 to 8 years of age, sinuses develop • Diaphragm expands and contracts, negative pressure created, aveoli expand • 4mm to 12 mm • FB more likely to lodge in Right bronchus • Immature lung tissue, fully developed at about age 12 • Surface area of alveo ...
... • At 7 years of age, tonsils done growing • From 6 to 8 years of age, sinuses develop • Diaphragm expands and contracts, negative pressure created, aveoli expand • 4mm to 12 mm • FB more likely to lodge in Right bronchus • Immature lung tissue, fully developed at about age 12 • Surface area of alveo ...
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.