Newsletter - NHS Grampian
... and a history of probable exposure to ticks - common among forest walkers, forestry workers, farmers and gamekeepers. Laboratory testing is helpful in the later stages where confirmation of the disease is by demonstration of elevated IgM antibody. Most cases of Lyme Disease can be treated ...
... and a history of probable exposure to ticks - common among forest walkers, forestry workers, farmers and gamekeepers. Laboratory testing is helpful in the later stages where confirmation of the disease is by demonstration of elevated IgM antibody. Most cases of Lyme Disease can be treated ...
Disease/Public Health PPT
... falling ill with TB of 10%. However persons with compromised immune systems, such as people living with HIV, malnutrition or diabetes, or people who use tobacco, have a much higher risk of falling ill. Spreads via ill persons through air and casual contact Multi-drug resistant TB (MDR-TB) is present ...
... falling ill with TB of 10%. However persons with compromised immune systems, such as people living with HIV, malnutrition or diabetes, or people who use tobacco, have a much higher risk of falling ill. Spreads via ill persons through air and casual contact Multi-drug resistant TB (MDR-TB) is present ...
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... sources. The research reported was completed in March 1970, and at that time we had no idea that the disease would develop in epidemic proportions that year. Fortunately, we had an extensive field program of research12 which clearly confirmed our first publication. The disease was brought under comp ...
... sources. The research reported was completed in March 1970, and at that time we had no idea that the disease would develop in epidemic proportions that year. Fortunately, we had an extensive field program of research12 which clearly confirmed our first publication. The disease was brought under comp ...
Document
... Usual medication regimen for treating TB infection Isoniazid (INH) for 9 months Rifampin for 4 months is alternative in certain circumstances ...
... Usual medication regimen for treating TB infection Isoniazid (INH) for 9 months Rifampin for 4 months is alternative in certain circumstances ...
Vaccines - Margie Patlak
... doses), or brain damage (1 in every 330,000 doses). Although these complications have made the DTP vaccine quite controversial, itt not clear whether these problems stem from the shot itself or are coincidental to its administration. As frightening as these rare side effects are, the American Counci ...
... doses), or brain damage (1 in every 330,000 doses). Although these complications have made the DTP vaccine quite controversial, itt not clear whether these problems stem from the shot itself or are coincidental to its administration. As frightening as these rare side effects are, the American Counci ...
What is Meningitis?
... travel to the meninges and cause inflammation. Septicaemia - when bacteria are present in the blood stream they can multiply rapidly and release toxins that poison the blood. (The rash associated with meningitis is due to septicaemia.) Meningitis and septicaemia often occur together. ...
... travel to the meninges and cause inflammation. Septicaemia - when bacteria are present in the blood stream they can multiply rapidly and release toxins that poison the blood. (The rash associated with meningitis is due to septicaemia.) Meningitis and septicaemia often occur together. ...
Invasive Group A Streptococcal (iGAS) Disease
... What are the signs and symptoms of iGAS disease? A person with this serious form of Group A Strep infection can become very ill within 12 – 24 hours. There can be a history of flu-like symptoms such as fever, pain and muscle aches before signs of infection or rash quickly develop. In other cases the ...
... What are the signs and symptoms of iGAS disease? A person with this serious form of Group A Strep infection can become very ill within 12 – 24 hours. There can be a history of flu-like symptoms such as fever, pain and muscle aches before signs of infection or rash quickly develop. In other cases the ...
3-5 Protists
... into projections called pseudopods (false feet) and then flowing their entire body in the direction of travel. They also use their pseudopods to capture food. Once captured the food particle is taken into the body whole (phagocytosis). The main symptom of dysentery is severe diarrhea but these sympt ...
... into projections called pseudopods (false feet) and then flowing their entire body in the direction of travel. They also use their pseudopods to capture food. Once captured the food particle is taken into the body whole (phagocytosis). The main symptom of dysentery is severe diarrhea but these sympt ...
Immunisations and Swan Hill Rural City Council
... (HPV), which is spread through genital skin-to-skin contact during sexual activity. • Tetanus: is a serious bacterial disease that causes muscle spasms and breathing problems. ...
... (HPV), which is spread through genital skin-to-skin contact during sexual activity. • Tetanus: is a serious bacterial disease that causes muscle spasms and breathing problems. ...
Research Paper Example 2 - Flushing Community Schools
... Anti-Vaccination and Its Negative Effects on Society In a first world country, vaccines are often taken for granted. Some have even started their own personal crusade against vaccines, saying that they will harm their children rather than protect them from disease. However, vaccines are an important ...
... Anti-Vaccination and Its Negative Effects on Society In a first world country, vaccines are often taken for granted. Some have even started their own personal crusade against vaccines, saying that they will harm their children rather than protect them from disease. However, vaccines are an important ...
Speakers` Bureau - State of New Jersey
... A Message From the Communicable Disease Service It is with much pleasure that we offer the NJ Department of Health and Senior Services, Communicable Disease Service “Speakers’ Bureau.” As many of you already know, the Communicable Disease Service is home to some of the state’s top public health exp ...
... A Message From the Communicable Disease Service It is with much pleasure that we offer the NJ Department of Health and Senior Services, Communicable Disease Service “Speakers’ Bureau.” As many of you already know, the Communicable Disease Service is home to some of the state’s top public health exp ...
Canine Parvovirus is incredibly contagious and most commonly
... Destruction of the cells that line the intestines reduces the guts ability to absorb nutrients but also disrupts the barrier between the gut contents and blood stream. This means that bacteria and other nasties can gain access to the rest of the body. Signs of disease usually develop 3-7 days after ...
... Destruction of the cells that line the intestines reduces the guts ability to absorb nutrients but also disrupts the barrier between the gut contents and blood stream. This means that bacteria and other nasties can gain access to the rest of the body. Signs of disease usually develop 3-7 days after ...
Lumpy Skin Disease
... The clinical signs are more severely expressed in milking cows during the peak of the lactation and in young calves. The disease is present in Africa and the Middle East, in the recent years outbreaks were registered in Turkey. In 2015 outbreaks were reported in Greece and in 2016 the disease reoccu ...
... The clinical signs are more severely expressed in milking cows during the peak of the lactation and in young calves. The disease is present in Africa and the Middle East, in the recent years outbreaks were registered in Turkey. In 2015 outbreaks were reported in Greece and in 2016 the disease reoccu ...
The Sociology of Infectious Disease: Using
... • An outbreak or epidemic exists when there are more cases of a particular disease than expected in a given area, or among a specific group of people, over a particular time. – Example: Seasonal flu ...
... • An outbreak or epidemic exists when there are more cases of a particular disease than expected in a given area, or among a specific group of people, over a particular time. – Example: Seasonal flu ...
Healthcare Delivery System
... • For example, they count the number of times a condition (disease) occurs in relation to the total number of people. • We call that PREVALENCE • So, if we counted the number of children with asthma in a community and determined that 5% had asthma, we could say that the PREVALENCE of asthma is 5% in ...
... • For example, they count the number of times a condition (disease) occurs in relation to the total number of people. • We call that PREVALENCE • So, if we counted the number of children with asthma in a community and determined that 5% had asthma, we could say that the PREVALENCE of asthma is 5% in ...
Meningococcal Meningitis
... although the risk remains higher among young infants and the elderly • Ceftriaxone is one of the most commonly used antibiotics for meningococcal meningitis • Penicillin in high doses is almost always effective, too. • If the patient is allergic to penicillin, chloramphenicol may be used ...
... although the risk remains higher among young infants and the elderly • Ceftriaxone is one of the most commonly used antibiotics for meningococcal meningitis • Penicillin in high doses is almost always effective, too. • If the patient is allergic to penicillin, chloramphenicol may be used ...
Sample Letter Viral Meningitis
... fever-reducing medicine. The following information will help you understand viral meningitis: ...
... fever-reducing medicine. The following information will help you understand viral meningitis: ...
imovax polio
... − Usual contraindications to any immunization : vaccination should be postponed in those suffering from fever, acute disease or progressive chronic disease. − Hypersensitivity subsequent to a previous injection of the vaccine. − Acute febrile infectious disease : wait till the recovery − True allerg ...
... − Usual contraindications to any immunization : vaccination should be postponed in those suffering from fever, acute disease or progressive chronic disease. − Hypersensitivity subsequent to a previous injection of the vaccine. − Acute febrile infectious disease : wait till the recovery − True allerg ...
Informed Consent & HIPAA
... planning a research project to improve the ability to diagnose Lyme Disease. Lyme Disease is caused by the bacterium and is transmitted to humans through the bite of infected blacklegged ticks. Typical symptoms include: Fever, Headache, Fatigue, And, a characteristic skin rash called erythem ...
... planning a research project to improve the ability to diagnose Lyme Disease. Lyme Disease is caused by the bacterium and is transmitted to humans through the bite of infected blacklegged ticks. Typical symptoms include: Fever, Headache, Fatigue, And, a characteristic skin rash called erythem ...
lec 1a
... than expected in a given area or among a specific group of people over a particular period of time. ...
... than expected in a given area or among a specific group of people over a particular period of time. ...
Terms in Epidemiology
... The administration of chemicals, including antibiotics, to prevent the development of an infection or the progression of an infection to active disease or to eliminate the carriage of a specific infectious agent to prevent its transmission to disease. ...
... The administration of chemicals, including antibiotics, to prevent the development of an infection or the progression of an infection to active disease or to eliminate the carriage of a specific infectious agent to prevent its transmission to disease. ...
Fatal case of diphtheria in an unvaccinated infant
... meningococcal meningitis for pilgrims planning to travel to Mecca on haj or Umrah were reported in last week’s Communicable Disease Report (1). An outbreak of meningococcal serogroup A infection occurred among pilgrims on the haj pilgrimage of 1987, resulting in outbreaks in other countries includin ...
... meningococcal meningitis for pilgrims planning to travel to Mecca on haj or Umrah were reported in last week’s Communicable Disease Report (1). An outbreak of meningococcal serogroup A infection occurred among pilgrims on the haj pilgrimage of 1987, resulting in outbreaks in other countries includin ...
Biochemistry - u.arizona.edu
... 1% of population are seropositive, 50-85% hemophiliacs and 8% people with hemodialyis are seropositive 50% progress to chronic disease, Incubation period is 2-26 weeks Clinical course in milder, Anti-HCV IgG does not provide immunity 6) Bacterial infections of the liver are usually secondary to syst ...
... 1% of population are seropositive, 50-85% hemophiliacs and 8% people with hemodialyis are seropositive 50% progress to chronic disease, Incubation period is 2-26 weeks Clinical course in milder, Anti-HCV IgG does not provide immunity 6) Bacterial infections of the liver are usually secondary to syst ...
Lecture 25
... origin are routinely used for vaccination of chickens and turkeys in areas where the disease is endemic. ...
... origin are routinely used for vaccination of chickens and turkeys in areas where the disease is endemic. ...
Meningococcal disease
Meningococcal disease describes infections caused by the bacterium Neisseria meningitidis (also termed meningococcus). It carries a high mortality rate if untreated but is a vaccine-preventable disease. While best known as a cause of meningitis, widespread blood infection can result in sepsis, which is a more damaging and dangerous condition. Meningitis and meningococcemia are major causes of illness, death, and disability in both developed and under-developed countries.There are approximately 2,600 cases of bacterial meningitis per year in the United States, and on average 333,000 cases in developing countries. The case fatality rate ranges between 10 and 20 percent. The incidence of endemic meningococcal disease during the last 13 years ranges from 1 to 5 per 100,000 in developed countries, and from 10 to 25 per 100,000 in developing countries. During epidemics the incidence of meningococcal disease approaches 100 per 100,000. Meningococcal vaccines have sharply reduced the incidence of the disease in developed countries.The disease's pathogenesis is not fully understood. The pathogen colonises a large number of the general population harmlessly, but in some very small percentage of individuals it can invade the blood stream, and the entire body but notably limbs and brain, causing serious illness. Over the past few years, experts have made an intensive effort to understand specific aspects of meningococcal biology and host interactions, however the development of improved treatments and effective vaccines is expected to depend on novel efforts by workers in many different fields.While meningococcal disease is not as contagious as the common cold (which is spread through casual contact), it can be transmitted through saliva and occasionally through close, prolonged general contact with an infected person.