Communicable Diseases - Preventing Nurse to Client Transmission
... practising unsafely and is endangering clients, the LPN has a responsibility to take action, up to and including reporting the colleague to his or her supervisor and/or the colleague's regulatory organization. ...
... practising unsafely and is endangering clients, the LPN has a responsibility to take action, up to and including reporting the colleague to his or her supervisor and/or the colleague's regulatory organization. ...
hepatitis B
... Anyone who comes in contact with the blood or body fluids of an infected person is at risk for hepatitis B. Certain behaviors can increase the risk, including unprotected sex (vaginal, anal, and oral); contact sports (sports during which players may be exposed to each other’s blood or saliva); getti ...
... Anyone who comes in contact with the blood or body fluids of an infected person is at risk for hepatitis B. Certain behaviors can increase the risk, including unprotected sex (vaginal, anal, and oral); contact sports (sports during which players may be exposed to each other’s blood or saliva); getti ...
drugs and meds answers antivirals
... 1) Compare viruses and bacteria in terms of size, cell structure, and reproduction. Bacteria are a cell and have cell wall, cytoplasm, and nucleus, virus just dna in protein coat Bacteria are much larger than virus Bacteria reproduce by cell division, virus uses host cell to replicate its dna ...
... 1) Compare viruses and bacteria in terms of size, cell structure, and reproduction. Bacteria are a cell and have cell wall, cytoplasm, and nucleus, virus just dna in protein coat Bacteria are much larger than virus Bacteria reproduce by cell division, virus uses host cell to replicate its dna ...
Blood and Bloody Fluid Exposures
... Ebola is a highly contagious viral disease. The disease is transmitted via body fluids such as blood, sweat, saliva or tears. Those caring for sufferers are therefore susceptible to the Ebola virus, which can spread to health staff and family members, if appropriate infection control measures are no ...
... Ebola is a highly contagious viral disease. The disease is transmitted via body fluids such as blood, sweat, saliva or tears. Those caring for sufferers are therefore susceptible to the Ebola virus, which can spread to health staff and family members, if appropriate infection control measures are no ...
Virus Ebola Ebola Virus Dis
... blood, secretions, organs or other bodily fluids of infected animals. Some fruit bats are considered to be the natural host of the Ebola virus. It then spreads in the community through human-to-human ...
... blood, secretions, organs or other bodily fluids of infected animals. Some fruit bats are considered to be the natural host of the Ebola virus. It then spreads in the community through human-to-human ...
Lymphocytic Choriomeningitis Virus
... The reaction of laboratory mice to infection with LCMV depends upon age, viral strain, and route of exposure. Naturally infected mice do not generally present clinical signs. Animals infected in utero are tolerant to the virus, which results in systemic, persistent subclinical infection. In utero in ...
... The reaction of laboratory mice to infection with LCMV depends upon age, viral strain, and route of exposure. Naturally infected mice do not generally present clinical signs. Animals infected in utero are tolerant to the virus, which results in systemic, persistent subclinical infection. In utero in ...
Bloodborne Pathogen Awareness Training by North
... disease, liver cancer, and death Vaccination available since ...
... disease, liver cancer, and death Vaccination available since ...
Viruses*
... Obligate endoparasites: only reproduces inside host cells Called bacteriophages or Phage* if it infects bacteria Structure o Genome: DNA or RNA; double or single stranded, contains info to make a virus o Capsid: protein shell, surrounds genome o Envelope: membranous cover over capsid; derived ...
... Obligate endoparasites: only reproduces inside host cells Called bacteriophages or Phage* if it infects bacteria Structure o Genome: DNA or RNA; double or single stranded, contains info to make a virus o Capsid: protein shell, surrounds genome o Envelope: membranous cover over capsid; derived ...
Phase 1
... • Ointment of acylovir works to relieve initial symptoms, while oral drug valaciclovir (Valtrex) is most often prescribed for treatment of recurrent symptoms. ...
... • Ointment of acylovir works to relieve initial symptoms, while oral drug valaciclovir (Valtrex) is most often prescribed for treatment of recurrent symptoms. ...
Infection Control - Women`s and Children`s Hospital
... P. aeruginosa status, proximity to other CF patients see p 8 Patient at risk of having been exposed to agent ...
... P. aeruginosa status, proximity to other CF patients see p 8 Patient at risk of having been exposed to agent ...
Seminar 092111 (PDF)
... and have been introduced into Europe and North America by global travelers. Currently, there is no licensed vaccine or treatment to treat or prevent the hemorrhagic fever caused by these viruses. Although major efforts have been made to develop vaccine platforms. We are employing a recombinant vesic ...
... and have been introduced into Europe and North America by global travelers. Currently, there is no licensed vaccine or treatment to treat or prevent the hemorrhagic fever caused by these viruses. Although major efforts have been made to develop vaccine platforms. We are employing a recombinant vesic ...
Infectious Mononucleosis Fever Sore Throat
... Avoid ampicillin and amoxicillin Steroids reserved for most severe of cases ...
... Avoid ampicillin and amoxicillin Steroids reserved for most severe of cases ...
Southern Europe
... This very common infectious disease can now be prevented through immunisation. Many people miss the disease in childhood only to have a significant illness as an adult. ...
... This very common infectious disease can now be prevented through immunisation. Many people miss the disease in childhood only to have a significant illness as an adult. ...
Bloodborne Pathogen Standard (BBP)
... • HBV can be transmitted indirectly if you touch a contaminated surface and then touch your nose, mouth, eyes, or broken skin – HBV can survive dried and at room temperature on surfaces up to a week ...
... • HBV can be transmitted indirectly if you touch a contaminated surface and then touch your nose, mouth, eyes, or broken skin – HBV can survive dried and at room temperature on surfaces up to a week ...
Viral diseases in Family Practice CPD Editorial
... Difficulty in interpreting the markers of hepatitis B infection is frequently encountered in clinical practice. In the article on “Viral Hepatitis” the five most common “Hepatitis viruses” are discussed with reference to clinical disease patterns, their complications, diagnoses and treatment. Althou ...
... Difficulty in interpreting the markers of hepatitis B infection is frequently encountered in clinical practice. In the article on “Viral Hepatitis” the five most common “Hepatitis viruses” are discussed with reference to clinical disease patterns, their complications, diagnoses and treatment. Althou ...
Chapter 18 - Virus Notes
... protein or virus while antibodies are produced by the body to fight them. Active immunity is achieved when the body has actually been exposed to antigens through the pathogen itself or through a vaccine. This process stimulates the production of antibodies. Passive immunity is received from the anti ...
... protein or virus while antibodies are produced by the body to fight them. Active immunity is achieved when the body has actually been exposed to antigens through the pathogen itself or through a vaccine. This process stimulates the production of antibodies. Passive immunity is received from the anti ...
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.