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... year when only the garden-variety strains circulate, an estimated 1-1.5 million people worldwide die from influenza infections or related complications. In a pandemic lasting 12 to 36 months, the number of cases and deaths would rise dramatically. Recent clinical, epidemiological, and laboratory evi ...
... year when only the garden-variety strains circulate, an estimated 1-1.5 million people worldwide die from influenza infections or related complications. In a pandemic lasting 12 to 36 months, the number of cases and deaths would rise dramatically. Recent clinical, epidemiological, and laboratory evi ...
Interim Guidance on Antiviral Recommendations for Patients with
... of the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP), 2008). At this time, no outbreaks of novel influenza A (H1N1) have been reported in such settings. However, if such outbreaks were to occur, it is recommended that ill patients be treated with oseltamivir or zanamivir and that chemoprophyla ...
... of the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP), 2008). At this time, no outbreaks of novel influenza A (H1N1) have been reported in such settings. However, if such outbreaks were to occur, it is recommended that ill patients be treated with oseltamivir or zanamivir and that chemoprophyla ...
Avian influenza A H5N1 infection on human cellular microRNA
... In this study, influenza A virus infection altered the regulation of cellular miRNAs; the extent was greater in H5N1 infection than in H1N1 infection. The expression of miR-141 was affected by influenza A virus infection. The altered miR-141 expression then affected the expression of the cytokine TG ...
... In this study, influenza A virus infection altered the regulation of cellular miRNAs; the extent was greater in H5N1 infection than in H1N1 infection. The expression of miR-141 was affected by influenza A virus infection. The altered miR-141 expression then affected the expression of the cytokine TG ...
2009 Influenza A & Building’s Indoor Air
... 1966. Human Influenza form Aerosol inhalation. Proceeding of the Society Environmental Microbiological Medicine . Found that it took only .6 to 3 viruses to infect “volunteers” with aerosolized influenza. Contrast that with studies showing it took 80,000 to 180,000 viruses to infect someone nasophar ...
... 1966. Human Influenza form Aerosol inhalation. Proceeding of the Society Environmental Microbiological Medicine . Found that it took only .6 to 3 viruses to infect “volunteers” with aerosolized influenza. Contrast that with studies showing it took 80,000 to 180,000 viruses to infect someone nasophar ...
Highly pathogenic H5N1 avian influenza outbreaks in poultry and in
... majority of cases have occurred in previously healthy children and young adults. At present the species barrier is significant: the virus does not easily cross from birds to humans. Most, but not all, of these cases have been linked to close contact with live or dead infected poultry or their secret ...
... majority of cases have occurred in previously healthy children and young adults. At present the species barrier is significant: the virus does not easily cross from birds to humans. Most, but not all, of these cases have been linked to close contact with live or dead infected poultry or their secret ...
Healthcare Epidemiology
... Transmitted person-to-person through close contact Droplet, contact, and airborne (short-range) may occur Several studies suggest at least some component of airborne transmission Droplet likely most important (via coughs and sneezes) ...
... Transmitted person-to-person through close contact Droplet, contact, and airborne (short-range) may occur Several studies suggest at least some component of airborne transmission Droplet likely most important (via coughs and sneezes) ...
H1N1 Vaccine - California Maternal Quality Care Collaborative
... getting the State Legislators (2006) to write a law that pregnant women should not get Thimerasol Given the shortages, on October 15, 2009 Director of California DPH issued an order suspending the ban on Thimerosal… (temporarily: Oct 12 to Nov 30) ...
... getting the State Legislators (2006) to write a law that pregnant women should not get Thimerasol Given the shortages, on October 15, 2009 Director of California DPH issued an order suspending the ban on Thimerosal… (temporarily: Oct 12 to Nov 30) ...
Some viruses could survive on children`s toys for
... "People don't really think about getting viruses from inanimate objects," said lead author Richard Bearden II, who holds a master of science degree in biology from Georgia State. "They think about getting them from other people. Children are vulnerable to contracting infectious disease because they ...
... "People don't really think about getting viruses from inanimate objects," said lead author Richard Bearden II, who holds a master of science degree in biology from Georgia State. "They think about getting them from other people. Children are vulnerable to contracting infectious disease because they ...
flu_1_schloss
... Avian Influenza – “the Bird Flu” • 160 humans infected, ~80 dead, millions of birds dead, only transmissible from birds to humans so far • Spreading from East Asia to Europe, recently found in Italy • The bird flu will likely evolve the ability to pass from human to human. If this ...
... Avian Influenza – “the Bird Flu” • 160 humans infected, ~80 dead, millions of birds dead, only transmissible from birds to humans so far • Spreading from East Asia to Europe, recently found in Italy • The bird flu will likely evolve the ability to pass from human to human. If this ...
Avian bird flu
... Bird flu, which has killed at least 13 people in Vietnam, is largely transmitted through bird droppings and uncooked meat, the World Health Organization (WHO) said, doubting the need to ban imports of chicken meat by some countries. ...
... Bird flu, which has killed at least 13 people in Vietnam, is largely transmitted through bird droppings and uncooked meat, the World Health Organization (WHO) said, doubting the need to ban imports of chicken meat by some countries. ...
Scenario-Based Pandemic Preparedness and Response SOP
... The provisions and procedures contained in the SASOP are generally applicable to any disaster, particularly disasters that cause physical damage to utilities/infrastructures and where search and rescue efforts are primarily required. When confronted with an epidemic or pandemic, the SASOP provisions ...
... The provisions and procedures contained in the SASOP are generally applicable to any disaster, particularly disasters that cause physical damage to utilities/infrastructures and where search and rescue efforts are primarily required. When confronted with an epidemic or pandemic, the SASOP provisions ...
Information for people who are identified as contacts of a confirmed
... bird flu at the same time. Having bird and human flu together could lead to changes ...
... bird flu at the same time. Having bird and human flu together could lead to changes ...
Media Release
... evolution of more-virulent strains of the virus that the controversial theory predicted. Marek's disease used to be a minor disease that did not do much harm to chickens in the 1950s, but the virulence of the virus has evolved and today it even is capable of killing all the unvaccinated birds in pou ...
... evolution of more-virulent strains of the virus that the controversial theory predicted. Marek's disease used to be a minor disease that did not do much harm to chickens in the 1950s, but the virulence of the virus has evolved and today it even is capable of killing all the unvaccinated birds in pou ...
Milestones in the discovery of virus
... Notes on Influenza 1. What is Influenza? [1] Influenza is one of the most common viral infections in Hong Kong. According to the Centers for Health Promotion (CHP) in Hong Kong, Influenza (also called “the flu”) is a highly contagious respiratory* illness caused by influenza viruses. The infection u ...
... Notes on Influenza 1. What is Influenza? [1] Influenza is one of the most common viral infections in Hong Kong. According to the Centers for Health Promotion (CHP) in Hong Kong, Influenza (also called “the flu”) is a highly contagious respiratory* illness caused by influenza viruses. The infection u ...
Acute Disease Service: Hot Topics in Infectious - cmsa
... in healthcare-associated infections • The environment can lays an important part in infection control and prevention • Use of antibiotics affects your community • Infections can be prevented through the use of ...
... in healthcare-associated infections • The environment can lays an important part in infection control and prevention • Use of antibiotics affects your community • Infections can be prevented through the use of ...
The role of animal reservoirs in social– environmental landscapes
... Peru. Despite the great impact of the Spanish flu, little is known about the epidemiology of this pandemic (20). It is presumed that at least 50 million people died, in most cases from pneumonia resulting from a secondary bacterial infection. The symptoms were so unusual that it was first confused w ...
... Peru. Despite the great impact of the Spanish flu, little is known about the epidemiology of this pandemic (20). It is presumed that at least 50 million people died, in most cases from pneumonia resulting from a secondary bacterial infection. The symptoms were so unusual that it was first confused w ...
Influenza Update N° 281
... In West Africa, influenza continued to be detected in Ghana with B viruses dominating. In the Caribbean countries and Central America, influenza and other respiratory virus activity remained low in general. In tropical South America, influenza and other respiratory viruses activity remained low. In ...
... In West Africa, influenza continued to be detected in Ghana with B viruses dominating. In the Caribbean countries and Central America, influenza and other respiratory virus activity remained low in general. In tropical South America, influenza and other respiratory viruses activity remained low. In ...
Common cold - WordPress.com
... respiratory tract. The most commonly implicated virus is a rhinovirus (30–80%), a type of picornavirus with 99 known serotypes.[10][11] Others include: coronavirus (10–15%), influenza (5–15%),[3] human parainfluenza viruses, human respiratory syncytial virus, adenoviruses, enteroviruses, and metapne ...
... respiratory tract. The most commonly implicated virus is a rhinovirus (30–80%), a type of picornavirus with 99 known serotypes.[10][11] Others include: coronavirus (10–15%), influenza (5–15%),[3] human parainfluenza viruses, human respiratory syncytial virus, adenoviruses, enteroviruses, and metapne ...
WHO surveys BCG programmes
... and Wales (3), 2118 people reported a total of 16 443 days of illness, 236 people were admitted to hospital for a total of 946 days, and 17 325 days were lost from work. A provisional total of 5278 reports of cryptosporidiosis were received in 2000. Two large outbreaks, a waterborne community outbre ...
... and Wales (3), 2118 people reported a total of 16 443 days of illness, 236 people were admitted to hospital for a total of 946 days, and 17 325 days were lost from work. A provisional total of 5278 reports of cryptosporidiosis were received in 2000. Two large outbreaks, a waterborne community outbre ...
Athlete`s foot (Tinea) factsheet
... Chickenpox may initially begin with cold-like symptoms followed by a high temperature and an intensely itchy, vesicular (fluidfilled blister-like) rash. Clusters of vesicular spots appear over 3 to 5 days, mostly over the trunk and more sparsely over the ...
... Chickenpox may initially begin with cold-like symptoms followed by a high temperature and an intensely itchy, vesicular (fluidfilled blister-like) rash. Clusters of vesicular spots appear over 3 to 5 days, mostly over the trunk and more sparsely over the ...
Efforts to Increase Influenza Testing in New Mexico
... there were some minor differences at this hospital between the two seasons: fewer patients received antibiotic treatment during the 2007-08 season and nonadmitted patients spent slightly more time in the emergency room. It is unclear whether these differences were related to increased availability o ...
... there were some minor differences at this hospital between the two seasons: fewer patients received antibiotic treatment during the 2007-08 season and nonadmitted patients spent slightly more time in the emergency room. It is unclear whether these differences were related to increased availability o ...
Sept2_Lecture3
... problems, influenza poses a serious risk. In these people, the infection may lead to severe complications of underlying diseases, pneumonia and death. ...
... problems, influenza poses a serious risk. In these people, the infection may lead to severe complications of underlying diseases, pneumonia and death. ...
C4D & Child Survival in West and Central Africa
... • What is a pandemic? How is it related to bird flu? • What % of countries reported to UNISIC they have developed pandemic preparedness plans? • Why are we more vulnerable each year to new infectious disease threats? • Why is George Bush worried about the pandemic? ...
... • What is a pandemic? How is it related to bird flu? • What % of countries reported to UNISIC they have developed pandemic preparedness plans? • Why are we more vulnerable each year to new infectious disease threats? • Why is George Bush worried about the pandemic? ...
Seasonal colds, flu and norovirus
... Antibiotics are usually reserved for patients who become very unwell and whose infection seems to be getting worse. Seasonal Flu Public Health alth England latest reports show that the number of cases of flu last winter was low. lo Flu symptoms include a sudden fever, cough, sore throat, as well as ...
... Antibiotics are usually reserved for patients who become very unwell and whose infection seems to be getting worse. Seasonal Flu Public Health alth England latest reports show that the number of cases of flu last winter was low. lo Flu symptoms include a sudden fever, cough, sore throat, as well as ...
Cover up: The lack of evidence for vaccinate or mask policies
... of the expert witnesses who provided testimony defending the compulsory policy, stating that they did not explain “to my satisfaction, or to my understanding, why masking should not be required generally if the risk of [health care worker] transmission is as serious as they maintain and if masks act ...
... of the expert witnesses who provided testimony defending the compulsory policy, stating that they did not explain “to my satisfaction, or to my understanding, why masking should not be required generally if the risk of [health care worker] transmission is as serious as they maintain and if masks act ...
Influenza
Influenza, commonly known as ""the flu"", is an infectious disease caused by the influenza virus. Symptoms can be mild to severe. The most common symptoms include: a high fever, runny nose, sore throat, muscle pains, headache, coughing, and feeling tired. These symptoms typically begin two days after exposure to the virus and most last less than a week. The cough, however, may last for more than two weeks. In children there may be nausea and vomiting but these are not common in adults. Nausea and vomiting occur more commonly in the unrelated infection gastroenteritis, which is sometimes inaccurately referred to as ""stomach flu"" or ""24-hour flu"". Complications of influenza may include viral pneumonia, secondary bacterial pneumonia, sinus infections, and worsening of previous health problems such as asthma or heart failure.Three types of influenza affect people. Usually, the virus is spread through the air from coughs or sneezes. This is believed to occur mostly over relatively short distances. It can also be spread by touching surfaces contaminated by the virus and then touching the mouth or eyes. A person may be infectious to others both before and during the time they are sick. The infection may be confirmed by testing the throat, sputum, or nose for the virus. A number of rapid tests are available; however, people may still have the infection if the results are negative. A type of polymerase chain reaction that detects the virus's RNA is more accurate.Frequent hand washing reduces the risk of infection because the virus is inactivated by soap. Wearing a surgical mask is also useful. Yearly vaccinations against influenza are recommended by the World Health Organization for those at high risk. The vaccine is usually effective against three or four types of influenza. It is usually well tolerated. A vaccine made for one year may not be useful in the following year, since the virus evolves rapidly. Antiviral drugs such as the neuraminidase inhibitors oseltamivir among others have been used to treat influenza. Their benefits in those who are otherwise healthy do not appear to be greater than their risks. No benefit has been found in those with other health problems.Influenza spreads around the world in a yearly outbreak, resulting in about three to five million cases of severe illness and about 250,000 to 500,000 deaths. In the Northern and Southern parts of the world outbreaks occur mainly in winter while in areas around the equator outbreaks may occur at any time of the year. Death occurs mostly in the young, the old and those with other health problems. Larger outbreaks known as pandemics are less frequent. In the 20th century three influenza pandemics occurred: Spanish influenza in 1918, Asian influenza in 1958, and Hong Kong influenza in 1968, each resulting in more than a million deaths. The World Health Organization declared an outbreak of a new type of influenza A/H1N1 to be a pandemic in June 2009. Influenza may also affect other animals, including pigs, horses and birds.