Pertussis Epidemic
... pertussis, which prevents the disease from spreading quickly to unvaccinated individuals. ...
... pertussis, which prevents the disease from spreading quickly to unvaccinated individuals. ...
Lassa fever and Marburg virus disease
... in several important respects. Cases occurred over a period of more than a year and, in most instances, the infection appeared to have originated outside the hospital. The results of epidemiological and serological studies favour (but do not prove) the hypothesis that the virus was spread within cer ...
... in several important respects. Cases occurred over a period of more than a year and, in most instances, the infection appeared to have originated outside the hospital. The results of epidemiological and serological studies favour (but do not prove) the hypothesis that the virus was spread within cer ...
Bioterrorism PP
... – Rash scabs over in 1-2 weeks – Rash occurs in all areas at once, not in crops ...
... – Rash scabs over in 1-2 weeks – Rash occurs in all areas at once, not in crops ...
Implementation of a National Monitoring System for West Nile Fever
... : Recurrent infections from birds and mosquitoes, spread by infected mosquitoes to humans and horses by blood ingestion ...
... : Recurrent infections from birds and mosquitoes, spread by infected mosquitoes to humans and horses by blood ingestion ...
Study Session 42 Epidemic Investigation and Management
... days and in water for up to seven days. Water polluted by faecal matter is therefore the main source of infection for typhoid. If the whole community drinks water from the same water source (Figure 42.3), which has been contaminated with Salmonella typhi, there will be a common source outbreak of ty ...
... days and in water for up to seven days. Water polluted by faecal matter is therefore the main source of infection for typhoid. If the whole community drinks water from the same water source (Figure 42.3), which has been contaminated with Salmonella typhi, there will be a common source outbreak of ty ...
feline vaccinations - Deer Run Animal Hospital
... Bordetella and Chlamydophila Vaccines are for bacterial respiratory infections but are not routinely recommended by the AAFP. They may be of benefit in certain high risk situations such as high density animal shelters. Ringworm Vaccine- not currently recommended for the treatment or prevention of th ...
... Bordetella and Chlamydophila Vaccines are for bacterial respiratory infections but are not routinely recommended by the AAFP. They may be of benefit in certain high risk situations such as high density animal shelters. Ringworm Vaccine- not currently recommended for the treatment or prevention of th ...
Global Journal of Health Science
... systemic symptoms identified by negative Wright, Coomb's Wright and 2-mercaptoethanol tests as well as 20 patients with symptoms of atypical pneumonia who did not respond to conventional therapy were enrolled. At the beginning of hospitalization and 3-4 weeks later, 10cc blood was obtained from each ...
... systemic symptoms identified by negative Wright, Coomb's Wright and 2-mercaptoethanol tests as well as 20 patients with symptoms of atypical pneumonia who did not respond to conventional therapy were enrolled. At the beginning of hospitalization and 3-4 weeks later, 10cc blood was obtained from each ...
Why Were Older Men in the Past in Such Poor Health?
... cause both scarlet fever and acute rheumatic fever (which may follow scarlet fever). Rheumatic heart disease, the acute involvement of the heart (carditis), results from rheumatic fever, but in about half of all the cases will develop in the absence of any history of acute rheumatic fever, having be ...
... cause both scarlet fever and acute rheumatic fever (which may follow scarlet fever). Rheumatic heart disease, the acute involvement of the heart (carditis), results from rheumatic fever, but in about half of all the cases will develop in the absence of any history of acute rheumatic fever, having be ...
Modeling Infectious Diseases from a Real World Perspective
... Emerging infectious disease: An infectious disease that has newly appeared in a population or that has been known for some time but is rapidly increasing in incidence or geographic range. ...
... Emerging infectious disease: An infectious disease that has newly appeared in a population or that has been known for some time but is rapidly increasing in incidence or geographic range. ...
PPT
... S Risk of recurrence 14-70% depending on risk factors (<18 months, fever less than 1 hour prior to seizure, temp < 104, first degree relative with febrile seizure) S 2% lifetime risk of epilepsy ...
... S Risk of recurrence 14-70% depending on risk factors (<18 months, fever less than 1 hour prior to seizure, temp < 104, first degree relative with febrile seizure) S 2% lifetime risk of epilepsy ...
exposure to communicable diseases - University of Florida Health
... A communicable disease is defined as an infection that can be transmitted from one individual to another, directly or indirectly, and poses a significant threat to the health and well-being of an individual. All suspected exposures to communicable diseases must be reported to Employee Health. A resi ...
... A communicable disease is defined as an infection that can be transmitted from one individual to another, directly or indirectly, and poses a significant threat to the health and well-being of an individual. All suspected exposures to communicable diseases must be reported to Employee Health. A resi ...
Infectious Diseases in Latin America and the
... Leptospirosis is a persistent, often under-recognized, problem to which the international community has paid relatively little attention. In Nicaragua, public health interest was sparked by concern that the epidemic of a new disease would pose a threat to other communities and countries, but attenti ...
... Leptospirosis is a persistent, often under-recognized, problem to which the international community has paid relatively little attention. In Nicaragua, public health interest was sparked by concern that the epidemic of a new disease would pose a threat to other communities and countries, but attenti ...
Vaccination of Small Poultry Flocks - EDIS
... diseases, but is an excellent preventive measure for use in outbreaks and in epidemic areas. State approval is required prior to vaccination. Do not vaccinate unless you have a problem on your farm or in your area. If an owner chooses to vaccinate, all chickens on the premises must be vaccinated, in ...
... diseases, but is an excellent preventive measure for use in outbreaks and in epidemic areas. State approval is required prior to vaccination. Do not vaccinate unless you have a problem on your farm or in your area. If an owner chooses to vaccinate, all chickens on the premises must be vaccinated, in ...
Viral Hemorrhagic fever jULY 2008
... ascites. Lassa fever requires a high index of suspicion because clinical features are nonspecific and vary from patient to patient. Recovery generally begins around day 10 but may be accompanied by prolonged weakness and fatigue.16 Considerations for children: Clinical features of Lassa fever infect ...
... ascites. Lassa fever requires a high index of suspicion because clinical features are nonspecific and vary from patient to patient. Recovery generally begins around day 10 but may be accompanied by prolonged weakness and fatigue.16 Considerations for children: Clinical features of Lassa fever infect ...
Ehrlichiosis and Anaplasmosis
... C. jejuni causes most cases of this foodborne disease. the leading cause of bacterial diarrheal ( 5 and 14 percent of all diarrheal illness worldwide). C. jejuni primarily affects children less than 5 years old and young adults 15 to 29 years old. ...
... C. jejuni causes most cases of this foodborne disease. the leading cause of bacterial diarrheal ( 5 and 14 percent of all diarrheal illness worldwide). C. jejuni primarily affects children less than 5 years old and young adults 15 to 29 years old. ...
Vaccine Antibody response to influenza vaccination in the elderly
... infectious, or b) with no flu vaccine viruses at all (which is the case for recombinant influenza vaccine). The nasal spray flu vaccine does contain live viruses. However, the viruses are attenuated (weakened), and therefore cannot cause flu illness. The weakened viruses are cold-adapted, which mean ...
... infectious, or b) with no flu vaccine viruses at all (which is the case for recombinant influenza vaccine). The nasal spray flu vaccine does contain live viruses. However, the viruses are attenuated (weakened), and therefore cannot cause flu illness. The weakened viruses are cold-adapted, which mean ...
HERPESVIRIDAE
... • compare and contrast different types of vaccine with some veterinary examples. • describe the influence of maternal antibody on vaccination outcome. • list some of possible reasons for the failure of vaccines to protect against disease. ...
... • compare and contrast different types of vaccine with some veterinary examples. • describe the influence of maternal antibody on vaccination outcome. • list some of possible reasons for the failure of vaccines to protect against disease. ...
Biological Disaster (Epidemics in India)
... We shall now deal with measles. Measles also known as morbilli, rebeola or red measles is a highly contagious infection caused by the measles virus. Initial signs and symptoms typically include fever, often greaten than 400F or 4 degree Celsius , cough, runny nose, and red eyes. Two or three days af ...
... We shall now deal with measles. Measles also known as morbilli, rebeola or red measles is a highly contagious infection caused by the measles virus. Initial signs and symptoms typically include fever, often greaten than 400F or 4 degree Celsius , cough, runny nose, and red eyes. Two or three days af ...
vaccine
... excess of the expected level for a given time period • Pandemic: epidemic spread over several countries or continents, affecting a large number of people ...
... excess of the expected level for a given time period • Pandemic: epidemic spread over several countries or continents, affecting a large number of people ...
viral hemorrhagic fever
... with person-to-person transmission from direct contact with infected blood and bodily secretions. Effective therapies and prophylaxis are extremely limited for VHF; therefore, early detection and strict adherence to infection control measures are essential. The Working Group for Civilian Biodefense ...
... with person-to-person transmission from direct contact with infected blood and bodily secretions. Effective therapies and prophylaxis are extremely limited for VHF; therefore, early detection and strict adherence to infection control measures are essential. The Working Group for Civilian Biodefense ...
LEUCOCYTES BENIGN DISORDERS
... To understand the etiology and pathology of reactive changes in the number and morphology of granulocytes. To understand the etiology and pathology of reactive changes in the number and morphology of lymphocytes and monocytes. To know the definition & causes of Infectious Mononucleosis. To know the ...
... To understand the etiology and pathology of reactive changes in the number and morphology of granulocytes. To understand the etiology and pathology of reactive changes in the number and morphology of lymphocytes and monocytes. To know the definition & causes of Infectious Mononucleosis. To know the ...
Respiratory Illness Fact sheets
... as possible to limit the spread of illness to other children. It is also advisable for them to stay away from people who are likely to suffer more serious illness, should as the very young, the elderly and those with chronic health problems. ...
... as possible to limit the spread of illness to other children. It is also advisable for them to stay away from people who are likely to suffer more serious illness, should as the very young, the elderly and those with chronic health problems. ...
Risk assessment for safe handling of severe fever with
... subtropical and tropical regions of Asia, north-eastern Australia, Madagascar, southeastern Africa, the Caribbean, South and Central America and Mexico (13). Thus SFTSV could be more widespread than the 7 provinces in China where it has been detected so far, and indeed a possible case imported from ...
... subtropical and tropical regions of Asia, north-eastern Australia, Madagascar, southeastern Africa, the Caribbean, South and Central America and Mexico (13). Thus SFTSV could be more widespread than the 7 provinces in China where it has been detected so far, and indeed a possible case imported from ...
HEPATITIS INFORMATION SHEET
... yeast cells. The yeast derived vaccines contain no human plasma so there is absolutely no possibility that they can cause HIV infection. This was a concern, without merit, with the previous vaccine derived by inactivated antigen from the plasma of chronic HBV carriers. The vaccine is given in a seri ...
... yeast cells. The yeast derived vaccines contain no human plasma so there is absolutely no possibility that they can cause HIV infection. This was a concern, without merit, with the previous vaccine derived by inactivated antigen from the plasma of chronic HBV carriers. The vaccine is given in a seri ...
Typhoid fever
Typhoid fever, also known simply as typhoid, is a symptomatic bacterial infection due to Salmonella typhi. Symptoms may vary from mild to severe and usually begin six to thirty days after exposure. Often there is a gradual onset of a high fever over several days. Weakness, abdominal pain, constipation, and headaches also commonly occur. Diarrhea and vomiting are uncommon. Some people develop a skin rash with rose colored spots. In severe cases there may be confusion. Without treatment symptoms may last weeks or months. Other people may carry the bacterium without being affected; however, they are still able to spread the disease to others. Typhoid fever is a type of enteric fever along with paratyphoid fever.The cause is the bacterium Salmonella typhi, also known as Salmonella enterica serotype typhi, growing in the intestines and blood. Typhoid is spread by eating or drinking food or water contaminated with the feces of an infected person. Risk factors include poor sanitation and poor hygiene. Those who travel to the developing world are also at risk. Humans are the only animal infected. Diagnosis is by either culturing the bacteria or detecting the bacterium's DNA in the blood, stool, or bone marrow. Culturing the bacterium can be difficult. Bone marrow testing is the most accurate. Symptoms are similar to that of many other infectious diseases. Typhus is a different disease.A typhoid vaccine can prevent about 50% to 70% of cases. The vaccine may be effective for up to seven years. It is recommended for those at high risk or people traveling to areas where the disease is common. Other efforts to prevent the disease include providing clean drinking water, better sanitation, and better handwashing. Until it has been confirmed that an individual's infection is cleared, the individual should not prepare food for others. Treatment of disease is with antibiotics such as azithromycin, fluoroquinolones or third generation cephalosporins. Resistance to these antibiotics has been developing, which has made treatment of the disease more difficult.In 2010 there were 27 million cases reported. The disease is most common in India, and children are most commonly affected. Rates of disease decreased in the developed world in the 1940s as a result of improved sanitation and use of antibiotics to treat the disease. About 400 cases are reported and the disease is estimated to occur in about 6,000 people per year in the United States. In 2013 it resulted in about 161,000 deaths – down from 181,000 in 1990 (about 0.3% of the global total). The risk of death may be as high as 25% without treatment, while with treatment it is between 1 and 4%. The name typhoid means ""resembling typhus"" due to the similarity in symptoms.