The common cold is best described as: The most
... The expression of M proteins required for viral fusion protein synthesis that enter the host cell ...
... The expression of M proteins required for viral fusion protein synthesis that enter the host cell ...
1 The Role of Factory Farming in the Cause and Spread of Swine
... demonstrated (Brown, 2000). There is therefore a risk of animals, including pigs, being infected with the current human form of the virus. According to the OIE, “urgent scientific research must be started in order to know the susceptibility of animals to this new virus, and if relevant to implement ...
... demonstrated (Brown, 2000). There is therefore a risk of animals, including pigs, being infected with the current human form of the virus. According to the OIE, “urgent scientific research must be started in order to know the susceptibility of animals to this new virus, and if relevant to implement ...
UC works to monitor, prevent, contain avian flu
... 90% probability that the Asian strain will eventually be introduced into California bird populations,” says Scott Layne, epidemiologist at UCLA’s School of Public Health. Although human cases are extremely rare, as of June 20, 228 people in Asia, Europe and Africa had contracted the disease, and all ...
... 90% probability that the Asian strain will eventually be introduced into California bird populations,” says Scott Layne, epidemiologist at UCLA’s School of Public Health. Although human cases are extremely rare, as of June 20, 228 people in Asia, Europe and Africa had contracted the disease, and all ...
Slide 1
... diagnosed H5N1 patient without proper precautions – Touching or being within 1 meter of a person who has severe pneumonia or dies from an acute respiratory illness without proper precautions ...
... diagnosed H5N1 patient without proper precautions – Touching or being within 1 meter of a person who has severe pneumonia or dies from an acute respiratory illness without proper precautions ...
Oct. 29 - University of Washington
... A batch of potentially disease-carrying exotic mosquito larvae has been found in Auckland's port, the 30th similar invasion in the past seven years. Quarantine staff found the larvae 11 Oct 2004 in used tires being shipped from Rarotonga to Fiji via Auckland. One of the species is suspected to be Ae ...
... A batch of potentially disease-carrying exotic mosquito larvae has been found in Auckland's port, the 30th similar invasion in the past seven years. Quarantine staff found the larvae 11 Oct 2004 in used tires being shipped from Rarotonga to Fiji via Auckland. One of the species is suspected to be Ae ...
Pandemics: emergence, spread and the formulation of control or
... HIV/AIDS • 2.6 million new infections, 1.8 miilion deaths in ...
... HIV/AIDS • 2.6 million new infections, 1.8 miilion deaths in ...
Influenza Marc A Bellazzini, MD University of Wisconsin Objectives
... Differentiate antigenic shift from drift Describe clinical presentation, course and complications of influenza Discuss laboratory assays for influenza Describe anti-viral therapy for influenza Summarize vaccination options for influenza ...
... Differentiate antigenic shift from drift Describe clinical presentation, course and complications of influenza Discuss laboratory assays for influenza Describe anti-viral therapy for influenza Summarize vaccination options for influenza ...
Antifungal Drugs
... HIV protease is an enzyme required for the production of structural proteins and enzymes (including reverse transcriptase and integrase) of the virus. Blocking the active site of the enzyme → inhibit the replication of HIV → HIV-infected cells produce immature noninfectious viral progeny → preve ...
... HIV protease is an enzyme required for the production of structural proteins and enzymes (including reverse transcriptase and integrase) of the virus. Blocking the active site of the enzyme → inhibit the replication of HIV → HIV-infected cells produce immature noninfectious viral progeny → preve ...
Influenza A
... one year of age — twice-daily doses of 30 mg for those weighing 15 kg or less, 45 mg for those weighing more than 15 to 23 kg, 60 mg for those weighing more than 23 to 40 kg, and 75 mg for those weighing more than 40 kg) are reasonable for treating early, mild cases of influenza A (H5N1) ...
... one year of age — twice-daily doses of 30 mg for those weighing 15 kg or less, 45 mg for those weighing more than 15 to 23 kg, 60 mg for those weighing more than 23 to 40 kg, and 75 mg for those weighing more than 40 kg) are reasonable for treating early, mild cases of influenza A (H5N1) ...
Acute Exacerbation of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease
... disease in the United States. A considerable proportion of these ALRTIs are attributable to influenza. The objective of this study is to discover how frequently Influenza virus is isolated in adult patients hospitalized with Acute Bronchitis, Acute Exacerbation of COPD (AECOPD), Community Acquired P ...
... disease in the United States. A considerable proportion of these ALRTIs are attributable to influenza. The objective of this study is to discover how frequently Influenza virus is isolated in adult patients hospitalized with Acute Bronchitis, Acute Exacerbation of COPD (AECOPD), Community Acquired P ...
PIDPIC SOT Working Group
... • Highest shedding shown to be day 2, with mean days of shedding of 7 • It is reasonable to assume that transplant recipient who has received flu vaccine has some immunity to the LAIV virus ...
... • Highest shedding shown to be day 2, with mean days of shedding of 7 • It is reasonable to assume that transplant recipient who has received flu vaccine has some immunity to the LAIV virus ...
characterization of isolated avian influenza virus
... selected point mutations within two surface glycoproteins: HA and NA. The new variants are able to elude host defenses and there is, therefore, no lasting immunity against the virus, neither after natural infection nor after vaccination, as is the case with small-pox, yellow fever, polio and measles ...
... selected point mutations within two surface glycoproteins: HA and NA. The new variants are able to elude host defenses and there is, therefore, no lasting immunity against the virus, neither after natural infection nor after vaccination, as is the case with small-pox, yellow fever, polio and measles ...
Influenza Immunization for Health Care Workers Dr. Lisa Simon
... rationale and effective strategies ...
... rationale and effective strategies ...
2010-2011 DSHS Flu Report Week 15
... Texas participants in NREVSS are summarized in the table below. Influenza Testing Results Reported by Texas NREVSS Laboratories Testing Information ...
... Texas participants in NREVSS are summarized in the table below. Influenza Testing Results Reported by Texas NREVSS Laboratories Testing Information ...
Influenza is an acute disease characterized by cough, coryza, fever
... risk for infection and illness. In past pandemics, influenza viruses have spread worldwide within months and are expected to spread even more quickly given modern travel patterns. Pandemic viruses also have the ability to infect, within a year, one third or more of large populations and lead to tens ...
... risk for infection and illness. In past pandemics, influenza viruses have spread worldwide within months and are expected to spread even more quickly given modern travel patterns. Pandemic viruses also have the ability to infect, within a year, one third or more of large populations and lead to tens ...
Avian Influenza Facts - American College of Veterinary Pathologists
... birds in Asia and parts of Europe, the Near East and Africa, about 60% of those people reported infected with the virus have died. Most cases have occurred in previously healthy children and young ...
... birds in Asia and parts of Europe, the Near East and Africa, about 60% of those people reported infected with the virus have died. Most cases have occurred in previously healthy children and young ...
How vaccines work.
... (say measles virus), the immune system produces proteins called antibodies designed to identify it. • This takes time . . . usually the immune system can’t work fast enough to prevent the antigen from causing disease (lysis), so the child still gets sick. • However, the immune system “remembers” tha ...
... (say measles virus), the immune system produces proteins called antibodies designed to identify it. • This takes time . . . usually the immune system can’t work fast enough to prevent the antigen from causing disease (lysis), so the child still gets sick. • However, the immune system “remembers” tha ...
Stages of viral infection
... • Herpes simplex virus 2 and Papillomaviruses are the major viruses infecting the genital area. • Sexual transmission is the main way of acquiring the agent. • Herpes manifests as painful itchy ulcerated vesicular lesions occasionally accompanied by fever and malaise especially in woman. Spread to t ...
... • Herpes simplex virus 2 and Papillomaviruses are the major viruses infecting the genital area. • Sexual transmission is the main way of acquiring the agent. • Herpes manifests as painful itchy ulcerated vesicular lesions occasionally accompanied by fever and malaise especially in woman. Spread to t ...
Identification and characterization of influenza virus isolated from
... recognition, by the HI test. Therefore, these snake isolates were identified as an influenza virus (tables 1 and 2). The PCR product cDNA obtained from the snake “b” isolates by RT-PCR techniques, using primer (flu) that amplified 189 bp fragments of NS1 gene of the influenza virus, showed an electr ...
... recognition, by the HI test. Therefore, these snake isolates were identified as an influenza virus (tables 1 and 2). The PCR product cDNA obtained from the snake “b” isolates by RT-PCR techniques, using primer (flu) that amplified 189 bp fragments of NS1 gene of the influenza virus, showed an electr ...
virus web quest - Aurora City Schools
... West Nile virus is spread by the bite of a __________________________. Is there evidence that West Nile virus can be spread from one person to another? ...
... West Nile virus is spread by the bite of a __________________________. Is there evidence that West Nile virus can be spread from one person to another? ...
Pandemic Preparedness and Awareness Course
... least as serious as seasonal flu, if not more so, especially given the fact that there currently is no vaccine available against this virus. • Because this is a new virus, most people will not have immunity to it, and illness may be more severe and widespread as a result. ...
... least as serious as seasonal flu, if not more so, especially given the fact that there currently is no vaccine available against this virus. • Because this is a new virus, most people will not have immunity to it, and illness may be more severe and widespread as a result. ...
Influenza Prevention and Control
... infected with an influenza virus each year. However, some infected children do not show signs or symptoms of illness. Influenza looks like other common cough and cold viruses but can be more serious. We do not know which children with respiratory illnesses have influenza. During a local influenza ou ...
... infected with an influenza virus each year. However, some infected children do not show signs or symptoms of illness. Influenza looks like other common cough and cold viruses but can be more serious. We do not know which children with respiratory illnesses have influenza. During a local influenza ou ...
high risk personnel - Virginia Head Start Association
... Increased Varicella in Older Children and Adults who have: Never received the vaccine Have waning immunity Have less booster exposures to VZV later varicella disease herpes zoster ...
... Increased Varicella in Older Children and Adults who have: Never received the vaccine Have waning immunity Have less booster exposures to VZV later varicella disease herpes zoster ...
03. Viral disease and their symptomatic manifestation in oral cavity
... of acquiring the virus, and often is characterized by a flu- or mono-like illness that generally resolves within weeks. • The stage of chronic asymptomatic infection (meaning a long duration of infection without symptoms) lasts an average of eight to 10 years. • The stage of symptomatic infection, i ...
... of acquiring the virus, and often is characterized by a flu- or mono-like illness that generally resolves within weeks. • The stage of chronic asymptomatic infection (meaning a long duration of infection without symptoms) lasts an average of eight to 10 years. • The stage of symptomatic infection, i ...
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.