Immunity and how vaccines work
... Achieved by growing numerous generations in lab Stimulates immune system to react as it does to natural infection Produces long lasting immune response after one or two doses Can cause mild form of the disease e.g. mini measles which is not transmissible CANNOT be given to immuno‐compromised pers ...
... Achieved by growing numerous generations in lab Stimulates immune system to react as it does to natural infection Produces long lasting immune response after one or two doses Can cause mild form of the disease e.g. mini measles which is not transmissible CANNOT be given to immuno‐compromised pers ...
Additional Bacteria of Medical Importance
... Additional Bacteria of Medical Importance New names frequently appear among the species of medically important bacteria. This occurs partly because virulent new species have been discovered, and partly because existing species are re-named as newer methods of examining bacteria reveal unexpected rel ...
... Additional Bacteria of Medical Importance New names frequently appear among the species of medically important bacteria. This occurs partly because virulent new species have been discovered, and partly because existing species are re-named as newer methods of examining bacteria reveal unexpected rel ...
Contagious childhood Illness
... that occurs in spasms during which the child may vomit. After the coughing spell child may give a loud whoop when hey breathe in. Report to Public Health Nurse. ...
... that occurs in spasms during which the child may vomit. After the coughing spell child may give a loud whoop when hey breathe in. Report to Public Health Nurse. ...
How Is Cancer Treated?
... Both normal cells and cancer cells are affected by radiation therapy. Cancer cells are preferentially killed because they divide more rapidly than normal cells and don’t repair themselves of the DNA damage as well as normal cells do. An advantage to radiation therapy is the ability to focus the ener ...
... Both normal cells and cancer cells are affected by radiation therapy. Cancer cells are preferentially killed because they divide more rapidly than normal cells and don’t repair themselves of the DNA damage as well as normal cells do. An advantage to radiation therapy is the ability to focus the ener ...
Respiratory viruses
... where do “new” HA and NA come from? • 13 types HA • 9 types NA – all circulate in birds ...
... where do “new” HA and NA come from? • 13 types HA • 9 types NA – all circulate in birds ...
Oncological Conference on
... 5. Describe supplemental SSI prevention activities that hospitals can consider implementing. 6. Discuss SSI surveillance strategies. 7. Know the current status of CDI prevention efforts. 8. Understand the limitations of the current methods. 9. Learn the new approaches under clinical development to p ...
... 5. Describe supplemental SSI prevention activities that hospitals can consider implementing. 6. Discuss SSI surveillance strategies. 7. Know the current status of CDI prevention efforts. 8. Understand the limitations of the current methods. 9. Learn the new approaches under clinical development to p ...
NIAID/GSK Experimental Ebola Vaccine Appears Safe, Prompts
... of immune system cells called T cells. A recent study by VRC scientist Nancy J. Sullivan, Ph.D., and colleagues showed that non-human primates inoculated with the candidate NIAID/GSK vaccine developed both antibody and T-cell responses, and that these were sufficient to protect vaccinated animals fr ...
... of immune system cells called T cells. A recent study by VRC scientist Nancy J. Sullivan, Ph.D., and colleagues showed that non-human primates inoculated with the candidate NIAID/GSK vaccine developed both antibody and T-cell responses, and that these were sufficient to protect vaccinated animals fr ...
Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) VACCINE
... are being used to protect high risk individuals from contracting HIV, in a treatment regimen known as pre-exposure prophylaxis or alternatively post-exposure prophylaxis. It works but it is expensive, difficult to implement and the toxicity of the drugs results in significant adverse effects being ...
... are being used to protect high risk individuals from contracting HIV, in a treatment regimen known as pre-exposure prophylaxis or alternatively post-exposure prophylaxis. It works but it is expensive, difficult to implement and the toxicity of the drugs results in significant adverse effects being ...
TB Basics - Slides - Treatment Action Group
... MTB has the ability to block this process in order to survive in the macrophage’s phagosome and prevent its transport to the lysosome for degradation and disposal. c. Waste material is expelled ...
... MTB has the ability to block this process in order to survive in the macrophage’s phagosome and prevent its transport to the lysosome for degradation and disposal. c. Waste material is expelled ...
Infection Control Compliance - University of Maryland, Baltimore
... UMB Dental School I.C. Standards; Areas 5-8 of Non-compliance 5. Food and beverages, or personal grooming in patient ...
... UMB Dental School I.C. Standards; Areas 5-8 of Non-compliance 5. Food and beverages, or personal grooming in patient ...
Peer-reviewed Article PDF
... Dear Editor, the Nipah virus is an important emerging infectious disease that is still included in the list of disease to be surveillance by WHO [1]. The neurological involvement in Nipah virus infection is an important clinical manifestation. This pathogenic virus of this disease was firstly detect ...
... Dear Editor, the Nipah virus is an important emerging infectious disease that is still included in the list of disease to be surveillance by WHO [1]. The neurological involvement in Nipah virus infection is an important clinical manifestation. This pathogenic virus of this disease was firstly detect ...
understanding fistulising crohn`s disease
... an immune response against infection and tissue damage, which results in inflammation. The immune system is then counterbalanced by other cytokines that normalise the inflammatory response. In conditions such as Crohn’s disease, the inflammatory response is magnified due to an over expression of TNF ...
... an immune response against infection and tissue damage, which results in inflammation. The immune system is then counterbalanced by other cytokines that normalise the inflammatory response. In conditions such as Crohn’s disease, the inflammatory response is magnified due to an over expression of TNF ...
Conference paper
... the design of effective vaccines extremely difficult. • The understanding of the dynamics of antigenic escape from immunological response has been that a mutation may enable the virus to have a selection advantage. • Because there is an asymmetric interaction between immunological specificity and vi ...
... the design of effective vaccines extremely difficult. • The understanding of the dynamics of antigenic escape from immunological response has been that a mutation may enable the virus to have a selection advantage. • Because there is an asymmetric interaction between immunological specificity and vi ...
What are the symptoms of SARS?
... the property of surviving in dry air/surfaces for up to 3 hours. In these conditions, the virus crystallizes, and can float in the air like dust. ...
... the property of surviving in dry air/surfaces for up to 3 hours. In these conditions, the virus crystallizes, and can float in the air like dust. ...
(-1.5) Life Expectancy for Children Born Last Year
... age 5 – 20 times the risk faced here. • In many countries, one of every 12 young women will die from pregnancy or childbirth before reaching the end of her reproductive years – 250 times the risk faced here. • In some southern African countries, the likelihood that any given adolescent will die from ...
... age 5 – 20 times the risk faced here. • In many countries, one of every 12 young women will die from pregnancy or childbirth before reaching the end of her reproductive years – 250 times the risk faced here. • In some southern African countries, the likelihood that any given adolescent will die from ...
Survey of Microbes Part I: Important prokaryotes
... 1. Leprosy: mainly affects the skin, peripheral nerves, upper respiratory tract. ...
... 1. Leprosy: mainly affects the skin, peripheral nerves, upper respiratory tract. ...
Group B Streptococcal Disease: From Trials and
... group B streptococcal disease is the use of antimicrobial prophylaxis during labor and delivery. Implementation of prevention guidelines appears to double the rates of use of antibiotics during labor. While the guidelines were being developed, authorities voiced concern about adverse effects of incr ...
... group B streptococcal disease is the use of antimicrobial prophylaxis during labor and delivery. Implementation of prevention guidelines appears to double the rates of use of antibiotics during labor. While the guidelines were being developed, authorities voiced concern about adverse effects of incr ...
Cat Scratch Disease - Winn Feline Foundation
... For almost 100 years, cat scratches have been associated with illness in people. Cat Scratch Disease (CSD) is also called Cat Scratch Fever and benign lymphoreticulosis. While CSD is found all over the world, it is an uncommon disease. One estimate by the Centers for Disease Control found that there ...
... For almost 100 years, cat scratches have been associated with illness in people. Cat Scratch Disease (CSD) is also called Cat Scratch Fever and benign lymphoreticulosis. While CSD is found all over the world, it is an uncommon disease. One estimate by the Centers for Disease Control found that there ...
The General Practitioner - Western Connecticut State University
... sometimes riding great distances in bad weather. On one occasion he almost lost his own life when visiting a patient ten miles from home, during a blizzard. His medical practice did not abandon those too poor to pay for treatment. Between 1796 and 1804 Reverend Robert Ferryman, built for him a small ...
... sometimes riding great distances in bad weather. On one occasion he almost lost his own life when visiting a patient ten miles from home, during a blizzard. His medical practice did not abandon those too poor to pay for treatment. Between 1796 and 1804 Reverend Robert Ferryman, built for him a small ...
Rickettsialpox - Boston Public Health Commission
... Rickettsialpox What is Rickettsialpox? Rickettsialpox is a mild disease carried by mites and caused by the bacterial organism Rickettsia akari. This is a primarily urban disease first discovered in New York City in 1946. Who is at risk for getting Rickettsialpox? Anyone bitten by infected mites can ...
... Rickettsialpox What is Rickettsialpox? Rickettsialpox is a mild disease carried by mites and caused by the bacterial organism Rickettsia akari. This is a primarily urban disease first discovered in New York City in 1946. Who is at risk for getting Rickettsialpox? Anyone bitten by infected mites can ...
Hepatitis B Status Declaration Form
... I have already received 3 vaccinations required for Hepatitis B Vaccination Series and I am able to provide the vaccination records as proof of these inoculations at this time. ...
... I have already received 3 vaccinations required for Hepatitis B Vaccination Series and I am able to provide the vaccination records as proof of these inoculations at this time. ...
The Vital 90 Days and Why It`s Important to a Successful Lactation
... to assure the dairy cow has a successful dry period and transition into early lactation. The exact cost of these interventions are often not known, yet when asked to detail them dairy producers soon realize the investment during The Vital 90 Days can be substantial. Failure during this period leads ...
... to assure the dairy cow has a successful dry period and transition into early lactation. The exact cost of these interventions are often not known, yet when asked to detail them dairy producers soon realize the investment during The Vital 90 Days can be substantial. Failure during this period leads ...
Chagas Disease, Human African Trypanosomiasis, and Hookworms
... was introduced to the vector, known as “theBarber,”becauseitfedonthefaces of its victims – Dissection by Dr. Chagas led to the discovery of Trypanosoma cruzi, named after his mentor Oswaldo Cruz, in the hind-gut of the vector. – Dr. Chagas was then able to identify the parasi ...
... was introduced to the vector, known as “theBarber,”becauseitfedonthefaces of its victims – Dissection by Dr. Chagas led to the discovery of Trypanosoma cruzi, named after his mentor Oswaldo Cruz, in the hind-gut of the vector. – Dr. Chagas was then able to identify the parasi ...