Talking Points - Wisconsin Hospital Association
... o Caregivers interact with patients with compromised immune systems o Flu is deadly, especially coupled with another illness o As many as 49,000 people in the U.S. die from the flu annually. (CDC numbers) o People are contagious before symptoms arise (Organization/Coalition) believes that all heal ...
... o Caregivers interact with patients with compromised immune systems o Flu is deadly, especially coupled with another illness o As many as 49,000 people in the U.S. die from the flu annually. (CDC numbers) o People are contagious before symptoms arise (Organization/Coalition) believes that all heal ...
Respiratory System
... • Symptoms: cough, low grade fever in the afternoon, weight loss, night sweats • Diagnosis – TB skin test • If skin test positive – follow up with chest x-ray and sputum sample • RX – antibiotic ...
... • Symptoms: cough, low grade fever in the afternoon, weight loss, night sweats • Diagnosis – TB skin test • If skin test positive – follow up with chest x-ray and sputum sample • RX – antibiotic ...
viral_rep_Hammer
... Viral Replication I. Steps in Viral Replication A. Attachment. This is the first step in viral replication. Surface proteins of the virus interact with specific receptors on the target cell surface. These may be specialized proteins with limited distribution or molecules that are more widely distrib ...
... Viral Replication I. Steps in Viral Replication A. Attachment. This is the first step in viral replication. Surface proteins of the virus interact with specific receptors on the target cell surface. These may be specialized proteins with limited distribution or molecules that are more widely distrib ...
What is meningitis? - University of Bolton
... Be aware that not all symptoms may present themselves - be particularly alert to unusually severe headache and/or high fever. When seeking medical advice, tell the doctor that cases of meningitis have recently occurred at the University. How is it spread? The infection can be spread from one person ...
... Be aware that not all symptoms may present themselves - be particularly alert to unusually severe headache and/or high fever. When seeking medical advice, tell the doctor that cases of meningitis have recently occurred at the University. How is it spread? The infection can be spread from one person ...
The Road to a better infection control program
... Comment. It should be noted that urine culture results are not included in the criteria. However, if an appropriately collected and processed urine specimen was sent and if the resident was not taking antibiotics at the time, then the culture must be reported as either positive or contaminated. Beca ...
... Comment. It should be noted that urine culture results are not included in the criteria. However, if an appropriately collected and processed urine specimen was sent and if the resident was not taking antibiotics at the time, then the culture must be reported as either positive or contaminated. Beca ...
5-Step Quick Reference P.E.P. - Clinical management of non
... When indicated, HBIg should be given as soon as possible, preferably within 24 hours after the exposure. Efficacy decreases substantially when it is given > 48 hours post-exposure, and effectiveness when administered after 7 days is unknown ...
... When indicated, HBIg should be given as soon as possible, preferably within 24 hours after the exposure. Efficacy decreases substantially when it is given > 48 hours post-exposure, and effectiveness when administered after 7 days is unknown ...
Issue no. 24 ::: March-April
... of being implemented and so vulnerable populations build up in low biosecurity systems. Risk reduction has to arise either from strengthened exclusion measures or improved vaccines. Often vaccination is seen as a substitute for good poultry farming practices and biosecurity. Duck farmers tend to be ...
... of being implemented and so vulnerable populations build up in low biosecurity systems. Risk reduction has to arise either from strengthened exclusion measures or improved vaccines. Often vaccination is seen as a substitute for good poultry farming practices and biosecurity. Duck farmers tend to be ...
LBC-101 Unit -1 Lect
... normal activity of the cell. Its capsid is made from 2130 molecules of coat protein and one molecule of genomic single strand RNA 6400 bases long. The protein monomer consists of 158 amino acids which are assembled into four main alpha-helices, which are joined by a prominent loop proximal to the ax ...
... normal activity of the cell. Its capsid is made from 2130 molecules of coat protein and one molecule of genomic single strand RNA 6400 bases long. The protein monomer consists of 158 amino acids which are assembled into four main alpha-helices, which are joined by a prominent loop proximal to the ax ...
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... during the process of virus disassembly. As such, these drastic alterations to membranes may elicit downstream pro-death signals that prompt infected cells to commit suicide [36]. However, certain viruses have evolved strategies to both counteract and induce apoptosis in order to maximize the produc ...
... during the process of virus disassembly. As such, these drastic alterations to membranes may elicit downstream pro-death signals that prompt infected cells to commit suicide [36]. However, certain viruses have evolved strategies to both counteract and induce apoptosis in order to maximize the produc ...
HCV post-exposure prophylaxis in the healthcare worker: Why DAAs
... particular, we will discuss what role, if any, direct acting antivirals (DAAs) for HCV should play in PEP. Due to the rapidly changing standard of care of HCV treatment, we ...
... particular, we will discuss what role, if any, direct acting antivirals (DAAs) for HCV should play in PEP. Due to the rapidly changing standard of care of HCV treatment, we ...
Bloodborne Pathogen Standard
... after any manipulation of the catheter Strict adherence to aseptic technique during insertion and when obtaining urine sample Use urinary catheters only when necessary Catheters left in place only as long as necessary Keep catheter bag below level of the bladder ...
... after any manipulation of the catheter Strict adherence to aseptic technique during insertion and when obtaining urine sample Use urinary catheters only when necessary Catheters left in place only as long as necessary Keep catheter bag below level of the bladder ...
Chapter 1: The Microbial World and You
... • An effective vaccine was developed in 1870s by Edward Jenner, using a related virus (cowpox). • Smallpox was the first and only viral disease to be completely eradicated (1977). • Worldwide immunization campaign in 1960s. • Only infects humans. ...
... • An effective vaccine was developed in 1870s by Edward Jenner, using a related virus (cowpox). • Smallpox was the first and only viral disease to be completely eradicated (1977). • Worldwide immunization campaign in 1960s. • Only infects humans. ...
Xenotransplantation — A special case of One Health
... is well known that allotransplantation has been associated with the transmission of viruses and other microorganisms to the recipient, including viruses such as the human immunodeficiency virus 1 (HIV-1), human hepatitis B and hepatitis C viruses, rabies virus, West Nile virus, hepatitis E virus (HEV ...
... is well known that allotransplantation has been associated with the transmission of viruses and other microorganisms to the recipient, including viruses such as the human immunodeficiency virus 1 (HIV-1), human hepatitis B and hepatitis C viruses, rabies virus, West Nile virus, hepatitis E virus (HEV ...
Eastern Europe - Travel Doctor
... you catch a cold). Vaccination for type C meningitis might be considered for those backpacking or staying in crowed hostel style accommodation. This vaccine was offered to all Australians aged less than 19 years in 2003, but some young travellers may not have been vaccinated. ...
... you catch a cold). Vaccination for type C meningitis might be considered for those backpacking or staying in crowed hostel style accommodation. This vaccine was offered to all Australians aged less than 19 years in 2003, but some young travellers may not have been vaccinated. ...
FACT SHEET - Kymbrook Pre School
... Pertussis, or whooping cough, is a respiratory infection. It is caused by a bacterium – Bordetella pertussis. Who gets pertussis? Pertussis can occur at any age, although it is most common in children. How is pertussis spread? Pertussis is primarily spread by direct contact with discharges from the ...
... Pertussis, or whooping cough, is a respiratory infection. It is caused by a bacterium – Bordetella pertussis. Who gets pertussis? Pertussis can occur at any age, although it is most common in children. How is pertussis spread? Pertussis is primarily spread by direct contact with discharges from the ...
Microbiology 1: Bacterial Properties
... 4. This causes monomeric actin to polymerise into filaments in the vicinity of the bacterium 5. Polymerisation of actin causes ruffling of the plasma membrane of the host cell 6. This caps the bacterium and seals it into a vacuole 7. The bacterium enters the cell Motility and invasion require 2 rela ...
... 4. This causes monomeric actin to polymerise into filaments in the vicinity of the bacterium 5. Polymerisation of actin causes ruffling of the plasma membrane of the host cell 6. This caps the bacterium and seals it into a vacuole 7. The bacterium enters the cell Motility and invasion require 2 rela ...
HIGH CONSEQUENCE DISEASES AND YOUR LIVESTOCK
... While there are many disease threats for livestock, some can be of special concern based on their ability to spread rapidly and cause severe illness, and often death. These diseases include emerging, and “exotic” or foreign animal diseases. These high consequence diseases can have devastating econom ...
... While there are many disease threats for livestock, some can be of special concern based on their ability to spread rapidly and cause severe illness, and often death. These diseases include emerging, and “exotic” or foreign animal diseases. These high consequence diseases can have devastating econom ...
channel catfish virus disease
... never mixed with other groups of fish. Fish surviving an outbreak may be stunted, but will eventually grow to market size. However, these fish should not be mixed with susceptible fry or fingerlings or placed in ponds with no known history of the disease. It should be assumed that survivors carry CC ...
... never mixed with other groups of fish. Fish surviving an outbreak may be stunted, but will eventually grow to market size. However, these fish should not be mixed with susceptible fry or fingerlings or placed in ponds with no known history of the disease. It should be assumed that survivors carry CC ...
Pet-Related Infections - American Academy of Family Physicians
... zoonotic diseases in the world, and Leptospira spp. are carried by a variety of wildlife and domestic animals. In the United States, the disease remains uncommon, but it may be increasing in incidence.25 Dogs appear to ...
... zoonotic diseases in the world, and Leptospira spp. are carried by a variety of wildlife and domestic animals. In the United States, the disease remains uncommon, but it may be increasing in incidence.25 Dogs appear to ...
Kennel Cough: Questions and Answers
... How contagious are these agents? Unfortunately, all of the causes for kennel cough are highly contagious. Most infections are spread through aerosol (moisture droplets) from sneezing or coughing, and also through fomites. A fomite is any object which can transport the virus including people, clothi ...
... How contagious are these agents? Unfortunately, all of the causes for kennel cough are highly contagious. Most infections are spread through aerosol (moisture droplets) from sneezing or coughing, and also through fomites. A fomite is any object which can transport the virus including people, clothi ...
Unit 13: General Animal Diseases
... Nursing calves born to infected mothers have high risk for infection Organism is shed in extremely high numbers from infected animals before clinical symptoms Fecal contamination considered to be #1 mode of infection ...
... Nursing calves born to infected mothers have high risk for infection Organism is shed in extremely high numbers from infected animals before clinical symptoms Fecal contamination considered to be #1 mode of infection ...
1960 THRESH, J. M. Quarantine arrangements for intercepting
... ties. Under these circumstances, symptoms cuttings from which the soil has been removed. tend to be very inconspicuous and restricted This is sometimes successful but heavy losses to a few leaves, perhaps those appearing only have been experienced within West Africa at certain stages of development. ...
... ties. Under these circumstances, symptoms cuttings from which the soil has been removed. tend to be very inconspicuous and restricted This is sometimes successful but heavy losses to a few leaves, perhaps those appearing only have been experienced within West Africa at certain stages of development. ...
CCG mission, aim and values Presentation to staff Monday 10
... • Other people can become colonised if they ingest these spores • Norovirus (winter vomiting bug) • Is a virus spread by direct contact and can be airbourne • common cause of infectious gastroenteritis (diarrhoea and vomiting or ‘tummy bug’) in England and Wales. • Can be mild • Can be severe and de ...
... • Other people can become colonised if they ingest these spores • Norovirus (winter vomiting bug) • Is a virus spread by direct contact and can be airbourne • common cause of infectious gastroenteritis (diarrhoea and vomiting or ‘tummy bug’) in England and Wales. • Can be mild • Can be severe and de ...
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.