Active Immunization
... • Peak incidence is first year of life, 40% in age < 5 yrs • Risk factors include overcrowding, poverty, cigarette smoke exposure, prior respiratory infection, congenital impairment of phagocytosis • Transmission by respiratory droplets, close direct contact • Endotoxin (lipopolysaccharide) causes e ...
... • Peak incidence is first year of life, 40% in age < 5 yrs • Risk factors include overcrowding, poverty, cigarette smoke exposure, prior respiratory infection, congenital impairment of phagocytosis • Transmission by respiratory droplets, close direct contact • Endotoxin (lipopolysaccharide) causes e ...
Document
... Classified as metabolic, mechanical, vascular, or infectious based on cause. Common causes include alcohol abuse, gallstones, elevated serum lipids, or drugs. ...
... Classified as metabolic, mechanical, vascular, or infectious based on cause. Common causes include alcohol abuse, gallstones, elevated serum lipids, or drugs. ...
Bronchial disease in the dog and cat - Acapulco-Vet
... Aetiology Kennel cough is an infectious disease where the pathogens can act on their own or in a group. The most commonly isolated agents are Bordetella bronchiseptica, Parainfluenza III, but also canine distemper, canine herpes virus, adenovirus II and reovirus. However more recently Mycoplasma spp ...
... Aetiology Kennel cough is an infectious disease where the pathogens can act on their own or in a group. The most commonly isolated agents are Bordetella bronchiseptica, Parainfluenza III, but also canine distemper, canine herpes virus, adenovirus II and reovirus. However more recently Mycoplasma spp ...
http://ecdc.europa.eu/en/publications/Publications/Zika-virus-French-Polynesia-rapid-risk-assessment.pdf
... Laboratory diagnosis Zika diagnosis is primarily based on detection of viral RNA from clinical specimens. The viraemic period has not been established but is believed to be short, allowing for direct virus detection during the first 3–5 days after onset of symptoms [1,14]. Specific assays have been ...
... Laboratory diagnosis Zika diagnosis is primarily based on detection of viral RNA from clinical specimens. The viraemic period has not been established but is believed to be short, allowing for direct virus detection during the first 3–5 days after onset of symptoms [1,14]. Specific assays have been ...
California Tuberculosis Risk Assessment USER GUIDE (MS Word)
... The USPSTF has recommended testing foreign born persons born-in or former residents of a country with an elevated tuberculosis rate and persons who live in or have lived in high-risk congregate settings such as homeless shelters and correctional facilities. Because the increased risk of exposure to ...
... The USPSTF has recommended testing foreign born persons born-in or former residents of a country with an elevated tuberculosis rate and persons who live in or have lived in high-risk congregate settings such as homeless shelters and correctional facilities. Because the increased risk of exposure to ...
IDSA Recommendations on Addressing the Zika Virus Outbreak
... surveillance and control of mosquito vectors and other risk factors for diseases. Better information about the endemic distribution of the Aedes mosquito vector is needed, because these areas are susceptible to local transmission of Zika virus and action will be needed to reduce the populations of t ...
... surveillance and control of mosquito vectors and other risk factors for diseases. Better information about the endemic distribution of the Aedes mosquito vector is needed, because these areas are susceptible to local transmission of Zika virus and action will be needed to reduce the populations of t ...
Emerging Infectious Diseases - International Risk Governance Council
... primates). Many well known human pathogens, such as the measles virus, emerged from related animal viruses in the remote past. Infections described as emerging recently are caused by many classes of agents (bacteria, fungi, protozoa, helminths, prions, viruses) and have many different routes of tran ...
... primates). Many well known human pathogens, such as the measles virus, emerged from related animal viruses in the remote past. Infections described as emerging recently are caused by many classes of agents (bacteria, fungi, protozoa, helminths, prions, viruses) and have many different routes of tran ...
Module E HHH 2014 - nc
... Free of all microorganisms except high numbers of bacterial spores. Kills all microorganisms except high numbers of bacterial spores. ...
... Free of all microorganisms except high numbers of bacterial spores. Kills all microorganisms except high numbers of bacterial spores. ...
Infectious Disease Epidemiology in the 21st Century: Will It Be
... caused by Streptococcus pneumoniae (the pneumococcus), influenza virus, and a panoply of other etiologic agents, has never gone away and has consistently been one of the leading causes of mortality around the world, as has tuberculosis, which is, in essence, a form of pneumonia (i.e., an infection o ...
... caused by Streptococcus pneumoniae (the pneumococcus), influenza virus, and a panoply of other etiologic agents, has never gone away and has consistently been one of the leading causes of mortality around the world, as has tuberculosis, which is, in essence, a form of pneumonia (i.e., an infection o ...
Bioweapons - Texas A&M University–Central Texas
... on highly nationalist web sites – but no trials in 1954…) ...
... on highly nationalist web sites – but no trials in 1954…) ...
March 2003: Volume 31, Number 2 (PDF: 102KB/8 pages)
... 2. MMR: Do not administer MMR vaccine before 12 months of age. Administer 2nd dose of MMR routinely at 4-6 years of age or earlier, if desired. 3. Varicella: Do not administer varicella vaccine before 12 months of age. Give 2-dose series to all susceptible adolescents >13 years of age. 4. PCV: Us ...
... 2. MMR: Do not administer MMR vaccine before 12 months of age. Administer 2nd dose of MMR routinely at 4-6 years of age or earlier, if desired. 3. Varicella: Do not administer varicella vaccine before 12 months of age. Give 2-dose series to all susceptible adolescents >13 years of age. 4. PCV: Us ...
Document
... funeral services workers, people responsible for giving first aid, others who may be exposed to blood or other body fluids on the job. • PEOPLE YOU COME IN CONTACT WITH while doing your job. They depend on you for assistance and to prevent the spread of infectious diseases. Universal precautions can ...
... funeral services workers, people responsible for giving first aid, others who may be exposed to blood or other body fluids on the job. • PEOPLE YOU COME IN CONTACT WITH while doing your job. They depend on you for assistance and to prevent the spread of infectious diseases. Universal precautions can ...
Herpes simplex and varicella-zoster virus infections during pregnancy
... studies have shown that the determination of antibodies including virus-speciWc IgM does not allow an early diagnosis of neonatal HSV infections [18]. In most cases, serological studies are only convenient for retrospective diagnosis. However, detection of type-speciWc antibodies can be of great sig ...
... studies have shown that the determination of antibodies including virus-speciWc IgM does not allow an early diagnosis of neonatal HSV infections [18]. In most cases, serological studies are only convenient for retrospective diagnosis. However, detection of type-speciWc antibodies can be of great sig ...
Microbiological Contamination
... MRSA currently causes about 1 % of all staphylococcus infections and more than 50 % of health-care associated staphylococcus infections. After Staphylococcus epidermidis, Staphylococcus aureus is the second most common pathogen causing health care-associated infections in the United States, and 49 % ...
... MRSA currently causes about 1 % of all staphylococcus infections and more than 50 % of health-care associated staphylococcus infections. After Staphylococcus epidermidis, Staphylococcus aureus is the second most common pathogen causing health care-associated infections in the United States, and 49 % ...
Fact Sheet: Trichinosis - Southern Nevada Health District
... Who gets trichinosis? Anyone can get trichinosis if they eat raw or undercooked pork and wild game products infected with Trichinella. Infection occurs worldwide, but is most common in areas where raw or undercooked pork, such as ham or sausage, is eaten. How is trichinosis spread? You get trichinos ...
... Who gets trichinosis? Anyone can get trichinosis if they eat raw or undercooked pork and wild game products infected with Trichinella. Infection occurs worldwide, but is most common in areas where raw or undercooked pork, such as ham or sausage, is eaten. How is trichinosis spread? You get trichinos ...
Broward Regional Infectious Disease and
... Emergency Medical Services (EMS) system responders deliver medical care in many unique and oftentimes dangerous environments. They render care to increasingly mobile populations who potentially have a higher likelihood of having an infectious or emerging disease. In addition to treating accident vic ...
... Emergency Medical Services (EMS) system responders deliver medical care in many unique and oftentimes dangerous environments. They render care to increasingly mobile populations who potentially have a higher likelihood of having an infectious or emerging disease. In addition to treating accident vic ...
P. falciparum
... – The periodic increase in numbers of parasites results from a residual population persisting at very low levels in the blood after inadequate or incomplete treatment of the initial infection. – The asymptomatic situation may last for as long as 53 years. ...
... – The periodic increase in numbers of parasites results from a residual population persisting at very low levels in the blood after inadequate or incomplete treatment of the initial infection. – The asymptomatic situation may last for as long as 53 years. ...
The Effects of HIV/AIDS
... below 200 or if they have HIV with certain diseases such as tuberculosis ...
... below 200 or if they have HIV with certain diseases such as tuberculosis ...
Infection Control Plan - Bluebonnet Trails Community Services
... the Incident Report for individuals living in the Community (including provider homes) or individuals having the potential to co-habitat with other individuals receiving services. This form will delivered confidentially to the MEDICAL DIRECTOR for these cases. REPORTING PROCESS 1. Any client illness ...
... the Incident Report for individuals living in the Community (including provider homes) or individuals having the potential to co-habitat with other individuals receiving services. This form will delivered confidentially to the MEDICAL DIRECTOR for these cases. REPORTING PROCESS 1. Any client illness ...
Hepatitis B
Hepatitis B is an infectious disease caused by the hepatitis B virus (HBV) which affects the liver. It can cause both acute and chronic infections. Many people have no symptoms during the initial infection. Some develop a rapid onset of sickness with vomiting, yellowish skin, feeling tired, dark urine and abdominal pain. Often these symptoms last a few weeks and rarely does the initial infection result in death. It may take 30 to 180 days for symptoms to begin. In those who get infected around the time of birth 90% develop chronic hepatitis B while less than 10% of those infected after the age of five do. Most of those with chronic disease have no symptoms; however, cirrhosis and liver cancer may eventually develop. These complications results in the death of 15 to 25% of those with chronic disease.The virus is transmitted by exposure to infectious blood or body fluids. Infection around the time of birth or from contact with other people's blood during childhood is the most frequent method by which hepatitis B is acquired in areas where the disease is common. In areas where the disease is rare, intravenous drug use and sexual intercourse are the most frequent routes of infection. Other risk factors include working in healthcare, blood transfusions, dialysis, living with an infected person, travel in countries where the infection rate is high, and living in an institution. Tattooing and acupuncture led to a significant number of cases in the 1980s; however, this has become less common with improved sterility. The hepatitis B viruses cannot be spread by holding hands, sharing eating utensils, kissing, hugging, coughing, sneezing, or breastfeeding. The infection can be diagnosed 30 to 60 days after exposure. Diagnosis is typically by testing the blood for parts of the virus and for antibodies against the virus. It is one of five known hepatitis viruses: A, B, C, D, and E.The infection has been preventable by vaccination since 1982. Vaccination is recommended by the World Health Organization in the first day of life if possible. Two or three more doses are required at a later time for full effect. This vaccine works about 95% of the time. About 180 countries gave the vaccine as part of national programs as of 2006. It is also recommended that all blood be tested for hepatitis B before transfusion and condoms be used to prevent infection. During an initial infection, care is based on the symptoms that a person has. In those who develop chronic disease antiviral medication such as tenofovir or interferon maybe useful, however these drugs are expensive. Liver transplantation is sometimes used for cirrhosis.About a third of the world population has been infected at one point in their lives, including 240 million to 350 million who have chronic infections. Over 750,000 people die of hepatitis B each year. About 300,000 of these are due to liver cancer. The disease is now only common in East Asia and sub-Saharan Africa where between 5 and 10% of adults have chronic disease. Rates in Europe and North America are less than 1%. It was originally known as serum hepatitis. Research is looking to create foods that contain HBV vaccine. The disease may affect other great apes as well.