Bloodborne Pathogens (Powerpoint Presentation)
... • It may be many years before AIDS actually develops. • HIV attacks the body's immune system, weakening it so that it cannot fight other deadly diseases. AIDS is a fatal disease, and while treatment for it is improving, there is no known cure. ...
... • It may be many years before AIDS actually develops. • HIV attacks the body's immune system, weakening it so that it cannot fight other deadly diseases. AIDS is a fatal disease, and while treatment for it is improving, there is no known cure. ...
Veterinary Clinic Disease Control
... What is the difference between a bacterial, viral and parasitic disease? ...
... What is the difference between a bacterial, viral and parasitic disease? ...
Bioterrorism
... illness or death in people, animals, or plants. These agents are typically found in nature, but it is possible that they could be mutated or altered to increase their ability to cause disease, make them resistant to current medicines, or to increase their ability to be spread into the environment. B ...
... illness or death in people, animals, or plants. These agents are typically found in nature, but it is possible that they could be mutated or altered to increase their ability to cause disease, make them resistant to current medicines, or to increase their ability to be spread into the environment. B ...
Human Herpesviruses
... and bovine erythrocytes not on guinea pig kidney cells • Detected at the end of first week , lasts for several months • Monotest, ELISA: specific antibodies • VCA-IgM, antibody to early antigen (EA): recent infection • VCA-IgG, EBNA: previous infection ...
... and bovine erythrocytes not on guinea pig kidney cells • Detected at the end of first week , lasts for several months • Monotest, ELISA: specific antibodies • VCA-IgM, antibody to early antigen (EA): recent infection • VCA-IgG, EBNA: previous infection ...
Immunology
... -intact skin and low pH of the skin -acidity of stomach -tears from the eye -sneezing and coughing -complement components -neutrophils -NK (certain types of Lymphocytes) -inflammation -etc… ...
... -intact skin and low pH of the skin -acidity of stomach -tears from the eye -sneezing and coughing -complement components -neutrophils -NK (certain types of Lymphocytes) -inflammation -etc… ...
immunocompromise
... T4/T8 ratio reduced to about 1 persistent lymphadenopathy oral candidiasis constitutional symptoms : night sweats, diarrhea, weight loss, fever malaise, weakness ...
... T4/T8 ratio reduced to about 1 persistent lymphadenopathy oral candidiasis constitutional symptoms : night sweats, diarrhea, weight loss, fever malaise, weakness ...
Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) VACCINE
... over the last 30 years has seen scientists also consider developing a vaccine to slow the progression of the disease. Such a vaccine would enable the HIV positive to join the ranks of the elite controller (those infected with HIV but able to control the infection without antiretroviral therapy), whi ...
... over the last 30 years has seen scientists also consider developing a vaccine to slow the progression of the disease. Such a vaccine would enable the HIV positive to join the ranks of the elite controller (those infected with HIV but able to control the infection without antiretroviral therapy), whi ...
RBC Morphology
... Heartworm Disease in Cats Heartworm disease in the cat may involve some or all of the following: Pulmonary arterial, bronchial, and alveolar disease—Heartworm Associated Respiratory Disease (HARD)—is associated with the death of developing juvenile worms. Cats may present with cough, dyspnea, and/o ...
... Heartworm Disease in Cats Heartworm disease in the cat may involve some or all of the following: Pulmonary arterial, bronchial, and alveolar disease—Heartworm Associated Respiratory Disease (HARD)—is associated with the death of developing juvenile worms. Cats may present with cough, dyspnea, and/o ...
What is hepatitis A virus (HAV)? Transmission • Anal/oral contact, by
... • Adults may become quite ill suddenly, experiencing jaundice, fatigue nausea, vomiting, abdominal pain, dark urine/light stools and fever. • The incubation period averages 30 days; however, an infected individual can transmit the virus to others as early as two weeks before symptoms appear. • Sympt ...
... • Adults may become quite ill suddenly, experiencing jaundice, fatigue nausea, vomiting, abdominal pain, dark urine/light stools and fever. • The incubation period averages 30 days; however, an infected individual can transmit the virus to others as early as two weeks before symptoms appear. • Sympt ...
Neonatal Sepsis
... 94% grow by 48 hours of age Don’t need in infants <24 hours old because UTIs are exceedingly rare in this age group ...
... 94% grow by 48 hours of age Don’t need in infants <24 hours old because UTIs are exceedingly rare in this age group ...
Sexually Transmitted Infections
... Spread from open sores during sexual contact, but it also can be released when lesions are not present ...
... Spread from open sores during sexual contact, but it also can be released when lesions are not present ...
Porcine Endogenous Retrovirus
... to their intimate contacts has been hypothesized. Other exposures, such as those related to animal husbandry, would also be theoretical routes. ...
... to their intimate contacts has been hypothesized. Other exposures, such as those related to animal husbandry, would also be theoretical routes. ...
Infectious Bronchitis Virus - EDIS
... Serologic testing to determine if a response to IB virus has occurred in a suspect flock is performed by comparing 2 sets of serum samples, one collected at onset of clinical disease and the second at 3 ½ to 4 weeks later. Serologic procedures commonly used include enzyme labelled immunosorbent assa ...
... Serologic testing to determine if a response to IB virus has occurred in a suspect flock is performed by comparing 2 sets of serum samples, one collected at onset of clinical disease and the second at 3 ½ to 4 weeks later. Serologic procedures commonly used include enzyme labelled immunosorbent assa ...
BLOODBORNE PATHOGENS
... For those who have not been vaccinated, the risk of contracting a blood borne infection after a sharps injury are: 1 in 6 will acquire Hepatitis B 1 in 20 will acquire Hepatitis C 1 in 300 will acquire HIV (provided the source individual is infected with the ...
... For those who have not been vaccinated, the risk of contracting a blood borne infection after a sharps injury are: 1 in 6 will acquire Hepatitis B 1 in 20 will acquire Hepatitis C 1 in 300 will acquire HIV (provided the source individual is infected with the ...
Emerging Infectious Diseases - EDIS
... and can infect humans who breathe contaminated dust after disturbing or cleaning rodent droppings or nests, or who live or work in rodent-infested settings. The major diseases caused by Hanta viruses are hantavirus pulmonary syndrome (HPS) and hemorrhagic fever with renal syndrome (HFRS). Regions es ...
... and can infect humans who breathe contaminated dust after disturbing or cleaning rodent droppings or nests, or who live or work in rodent-infested settings. The major diseases caused by Hanta viruses are hantavirus pulmonary syndrome (HPS) and hemorrhagic fever with renal syndrome (HFRS). Regions es ...
Infectious Respiratory Diseases
... Infection of the nose, throat, and lungs Can cause complications (elderly, babies, people with chronic diseases) Constantly changing (harder to form antibodies) ...
... Infection of the nose, throat, and lungs Can cause complications (elderly, babies, people with chronic diseases) Constantly changing (harder to form antibodies) ...
Serology: Screening for Vaccine Preventable Diseases
... • Vaccines are preparations administered orally or parenterally, which stimulate a specific protective immune response in the recipient without themselves causing diseases. • Vaccines prevent disease (protective immunity) but do not necessarily prevent infection (sterilising immunity). • Viral vacci ...
... • Vaccines are preparations administered orally or parenterally, which stimulate a specific protective immune response in the recipient without themselves causing diseases. • Vaccines prevent disease (protective immunity) but do not necessarily prevent infection (sterilising immunity). • Viral vacci ...
Hepatitis C Virus (HCV) - Emory EHSO
... the liver, liver cancer, death Infectious Dose Unknown Incubation 14 – 180 days (45 day average) Period MEDICAL PRECAUTIONS / TREATMENT Prophylaxis None available Vaccines None available • Acute Infection: Antiviral and supportive treatment Treatment • Chronic Infection: Monitoring for liver disease ...
... the liver, liver cancer, death Infectious Dose Unknown Incubation 14 – 180 days (45 day average) Period MEDICAL PRECAUTIONS / TREATMENT Prophylaxis None available Vaccines None available • Acute Infection: Antiviral and supportive treatment Treatment • Chronic Infection: Monitoring for liver disease ...
Herpesviridae INTRODUCTION human pathogens. Clinically, the herpes ...
... The length of the replication cycle varies from about 18 hours for herpes simplex virus to over 70 hours for cytomegalovirus. Immune system evasions Herpesviruses are known for their ability to establish lifelong infections. One way this is possible is through immune evasion. ...
... The length of the replication cycle varies from about 18 hours for herpes simplex virus to over 70 hours for cytomegalovirus. Immune system evasions Herpesviruses are known for their ability to establish lifelong infections. One way this is possible is through immune evasion. ...
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... Viruses have no metabolic activity outside susceptible host cells; they do not possess any ribosomes or protein-synthesizing apparatus, cannot make energy or proteins independent of a host cell, therefore, they multiply only in living cells. On entry, the genome or nucleic acid is transcribed into – ...
... Viruses have no metabolic activity outside susceptible host cells; they do not possess any ribosomes or protein-synthesizing apparatus, cannot make energy or proteins independent of a host cell, therefore, they multiply only in living cells. On entry, the genome or nucleic acid is transcribed into – ...
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... Viruses have no metabolic activity outside susceptible host cells; they do not possess any ribosomes or protein-synthesizing apparatus, cannot make energy or proteins independent of a host cell, therefore, they multiply only in living cells. On entry, the genome or nucleic acid is transcribed into – ...
... Viruses have no metabolic activity outside susceptible host cells; they do not possess any ribosomes or protein-synthesizing apparatus, cannot make energy or proteins independent of a host cell, therefore, they multiply only in living cells. On entry, the genome or nucleic acid is transcribed into – ...
MINISTRY OF HEALTH OF UKRAINE VINNYTSIA NATIONAL
... The main clinical manifestations are headache, fever, meningism (often mild), and general symptoms such as fatigue and myalgia. The causative virus is identified by serologic testing. The natural course of aseptic meningitis is usually favorable, provided the brain is not involved (i. e., provided t ...
... The main clinical manifestations are headache, fever, meningism (often mild), and general symptoms such as fatigue and myalgia. The causative virus is identified by serologic testing. The natural course of aseptic meningitis is usually favorable, provided the brain is not involved (i. e., provided t ...
Bloodborne Pathogens Test
... A. HIV survives for extended periods of time outside of the body. B. HIV weakens a persons immune system making the person more susceptible to other infections. C. There is no vaccine to prevent infection with the HIV virus. D. The risk of becoming infected with HIV from a workplace exposure is very ...
... A. HIV survives for extended periods of time outside of the body. B. HIV weakens a persons immune system making the person more susceptible to other infections. C. There is no vaccine to prevent infection with the HIV virus. D. The risk of becoming infected with HIV from a workplace exposure is very ...