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... • Symptoms of malaria include fever, shivering, arthralgia (joint pain), vomiting, anemia caused by rupture of red blood cells and convulsions. • The classical symptom of malaria is cyclical occurrence of sudden coldness followed by rigor and then fever and sweating lasting four to six hours, • Seve ...
... • Symptoms of malaria include fever, shivering, arthralgia (joint pain), vomiting, anemia caused by rupture of red blood cells and convulsions. • The classical symptom of malaria is cyclical occurrence of sudden coldness followed by rigor and then fever and sweating lasting four to six hours, • Seve ...
bloodborne pathogens - Buncombe County Schools
... healthy immune system would usually not develop. • a person is able to transmit the virus even though they may not have any symptoms. •AIDS, or acquired immune deficiency syndrome, is caused by HIV. •Once a person is infected with HIV, it may be years before they actually develop AIDS The symptoms o ...
... healthy immune system would usually not develop. • a person is able to transmit the virus even though they may not have any symptoms. •AIDS, or acquired immune deficiency syndrome, is caused by HIV. •Once a person is infected with HIV, it may be years before they actually develop AIDS The symptoms o ...
Pandemic Influenza
... and worsening of chronic conditions such as congestive heart disease, asthma and diabetes ...
... and worsening of chronic conditions such as congestive heart disease, asthma and diabetes ...
PowerPoint Presentation - Infectious Diseases of the Respiratory
... • Duration 1 week, self limited ...
... • Duration 1 week, self limited ...
Bovine Respiratory Disease
... Some of the viral agents produce only mild clinical signs by themselves, but they may cause severe signs and death when combined with other viral or bacterial agents and stress. Many normal cattle carry one or more of the bacterial and viral agents in their upper respiratory system with no ill effec ...
... Some of the viral agents produce only mild clinical signs by themselves, but they may cause severe signs and death when combined with other viral or bacterial agents and stress. Many normal cattle carry one or more of the bacterial and viral agents in their upper respiratory system with no ill effec ...
HIV infection - UM
... Transmitted through exposure to blood, semen, transplanted organs, vaginal secretions, and breast milk ...
... Transmitted through exposure to blood, semen, transplanted organs, vaginal secretions, and breast milk ...
Epstein-barr virus and infectious mononucleosis
... • Heterophile is not always present in children with IM • Antibodies (heterophile) detected by the Monospot can be caused by conditions other than EBV or Mononucleosis • A + monospot may indicate that the pt has a typical case of IM, but it does not confirm an EBV infection • (CDC, 2014b) ...
... • Heterophile is not always present in children with IM • Antibodies (heterophile) detected by the Monospot can be caused by conditions other than EBV or Mononucleosis • A + monospot may indicate that the pt has a typical case of IM, but it does not confirm an EBV infection • (CDC, 2014b) ...
Infectious Disease Outline
... wastes such as alcohol, drugs, and poison, and is what helps clot our blood when we are bleeding. The liver is what produces bile which our body uses to breakdown and digest fats. The liver is so important that we would only survive no more then two days once it shuts down. It is also regenerative, ...
... wastes such as alcohol, drugs, and poison, and is what helps clot our blood when we are bleeding. The liver is what produces bile which our body uses to breakdown and digest fats. The liver is so important that we would only survive no more then two days once it shuts down. It is also regenerative, ...
Proper Shipment of Patient Specimens and Infectious Substances
... quantity limits, however the shipment must still comply with Packing Instruction 602. Specimens transported in accordance with this Special Provision must be noted on the Shipper’s Declaration of Dangerous Goods in the “Authorization” column of the Declaration form. A48 – Packaging tests are not con ...
... quantity limits, however the shipment must still comply with Packing Instruction 602. Specimens transported in accordance with this Special Provision must be noted on the Shipper’s Declaration of Dangerous Goods in the “Authorization” column of the Declaration form. A48 – Packaging tests are not con ...
Differentiate between contamination/contact, colonization, infection
... Why is attachment/adhesion an important step in the progress of an infection? Pathogens cannot all bind to the same types of cells, for example rhinoviruses bind only to respiratory cells. How do they identify the cell’s type? What are some structures that aid in the attachment/ adhesion of pathogen ...
... Why is attachment/adhesion an important step in the progress of an infection? Pathogens cannot all bind to the same types of cells, for example rhinoviruses bind only to respiratory cells. How do they identify the cell’s type? What are some structures that aid in the attachment/ adhesion of pathogen ...
Infectious Mononucleosis as a Cause of Severe
... artifact caused by antibody (generally IgG) - mediated platelet aggregation secondary to blood sample collection and processing in a medium containing ethylenediaminetetraacetic acid (EDTA). It can be associated to autoimmune disorders, drugs, solid tumors, and myeloproliferative and lymphoprolifera ...
... artifact caused by antibody (generally IgG) - mediated platelet aggregation secondary to blood sample collection and processing in a medium containing ethylenediaminetetraacetic acid (EDTA). It can be associated to autoimmune disorders, drugs, solid tumors, and myeloproliferative and lymphoprolifera ...
Immunology - FIV - Prestige Animal Hospital
... cells so that they no longer function properly. FIV acts in both of these ways. Initially, for a few weeks after infection as the virus is spreading through the body, the cat may have a low-grade fever, enlarged lymph nodes, or other vague signs of illness that may never be detected. After this peri ...
... cells so that they no longer function properly. FIV acts in both of these ways. Initially, for a few weeks after infection as the virus is spreading through the body, the cat may have a low-grade fever, enlarged lymph nodes, or other vague signs of illness that may never be detected. After this peri ...
Pandemic Control Measures
... era and society. The basic reproduction number for the Spanish flu was approximately 1.8, meaning 1 person infected 1.8 other individuals on an average. This figure was enough to give rise to a global pandemic in 6 months. Incidentally, the basic reproductive number for measles is 12. If a completel ...
... era and society. The basic reproduction number for the Spanish flu was approximately 1.8, meaning 1 person infected 1.8 other individuals on an average. This figure was enough to give rise to a global pandemic in 6 months. Incidentally, the basic reproductive number for measles is 12. If a completel ...
Risks and Prevention of Nosocomial Transmission of
... Americans are increasingly exposed to exotic zoonotic diseases through travel, contact with exotic pets, occupational exposure, and leisure pursuits. Appropriate isolation precautions are required to prevent nosocomial transmission of rare zoonotic diseases for which person-to-person transmission ha ...
... Americans are increasingly exposed to exotic zoonotic diseases through travel, contact with exotic pets, occupational exposure, and leisure pursuits. Appropriate isolation precautions are required to prevent nosocomial transmission of rare zoonotic diseases for which person-to-person transmission ha ...
Communicable Disease Guidelines for Schools and Childcare
... burst to form a crust • sores are usually around the mouth but can be around the nose and eyes Cause: bacteria • purulent conjunctivitis: pink or red conjunctiva (the white of the eye) with white or yellow ...
... burst to form a crust • sores are usually around the mouth but can be around the nose and eyes Cause: bacteria • purulent conjunctivitis: pink or red conjunctiva (the white of the eye) with white or yellow ...
Hepatitis Disease
... to a serious, lifelong illness. Hepatitis B can be either acute or chronic. Acute Hepatitis B virus infection is a short-term illness that occurs within the first 6 months after someone is exposed to the Hepatitis B virus. Acute infection can — but does not always — lead to chronic infection. Chroni ...
... to a serious, lifelong illness. Hepatitis B can be either acute or chronic. Acute Hepatitis B virus infection is a short-term illness that occurs within the first 6 months after someone is exposed to the Hepatitis B virus. Acute infection can — but does not always — lead to chronic infection. Chroni ...
MICR 454L - Cal State LA - Instructional Web Server
... Those most likely to succumb to the disease are usually the elderly and the very young. Why? ...
... Those most likely to succumb to the disease are usually the elderly and the very young. Why? ...
Community Training - Pandemic Influenza
... Care has been taken to confirm the accuracy of the information presented in this guide, however, the authors, editors and publisher are not responsible for errors or omissions or for any consequences from application of the information in the guide and make no warranty, express or implied, with resp ...
... Care has been taken to confirm the accuracy of the information presented in this guide, however, the authors, editors and publisher are not responsible for errors or omissions or for any consequences from application of the information in the guide and make no warranty, express or implied, with resp ...
Infection Control Induction Program 2009
... An infection occurs when invading microorganisms cause ill health ...
... An infection occurs when invading microorganisms cause ill health ...
Laboratory Acquired Infections
... Route of Exposure: Mucous membrane exposure (right eye) Source: Splash of bodily fluid from macaque to unprotected eyes (no safety glasses/goggles worn at time of exposure) Result: Fatality of 22-year old female (approx. 6 weeks following exposure) Other findings: No report of exposure until after o ...
... Route of Exposure: Mucous membrane exposure (right eye) Source: Splash of bodily fluid from macaque to unprotected eyes (no safety glasses/goggles worn at time of exposure) Result: Fatality of 22-year old female (approx. 6 weeks following exposure) Other findings: No report of exposure until after o ...
PowerPoint 演示文稿
... Prevents Virus Binding to Host Target Cell Antibodies Block Binding Cleft in HA for Host Cell Membrane Sialic Acid Antibody titer peaks within a few days after infection Decreases for six months Plateaus and persists for several years Antigenic Shift involving entire viral single-stranded RNA's inco ...
... Prevents Virus Binding to Host Target Cell Antibodies Block Binding Cleft in HA for Host Cell Membrane Sialic Acid Antibody titer peaks within a few days after infection Decreases for six months Plateaus and persists for several years Antigenic Shift involving entire viral single-stranded RNA's inco ...