Infectious Disease - Boston Public Health Commission
... Influenza, or the “flu,” is a respiratory system (nose, throat, and lungs) infection caused by the influenza virus. Every year, a flu epidemic hits the United States during the fall and winter months, commonly referred to as flu season. Flu is very contagious, and an infected individual can spread i ...
... Influenza, or the “flu,” is a respiratory system (nose, throat, and lungs) infection caused by the influenza virus. Every year, a flu epidemic hits the United States during the fall and winter months, commonly referred to as flu season. Flu is very contagious, and an infected individual can spread i ...
Viral Hepatitis_HIV
... Acute hepatitis caused by HBV cannot be clinically distinguished from hepatitis caused by HAV. HBV infections are characterized by a long incubation period, ranging from 50 to 180 days. Symptoms such as fever, rash, and arthritis begin insidiously, and the severity of the infection varies widely. Mi ...
... Acute hepatitis caused by HBV cannot be clinically distinguished from hepatitis caused by HAV. HBV infections are characterized by a long incubation period, ranging from 50 to 180 days. Symptoms such as fever, rash, and arthritis begin insidiously, and the severity of the infection varies widely. Mi ...
Active Immunization
... • Peak incidence is first year of life, 40% in age < 5 yrs • Risk factors include overcrowding, poverty, cigarette smoke exposure, prior respiratory infection, congenital impairment of phagocytosis • Transmission by respiratory droplets, close direct contact • Endotoxin (lipopolysaccharide) causes e ...
... • Peak incidence is first year of life, 40% in age < 5 yrs • Risk factors include overcrowding, poverty, cigarette smoke exposure, prior respiratory infection, congenital impairment of phagocytosis • Transmission by respiratory droplets, close direct contact • Endotoxin (lipopolysaccharide) causes e ...
Lecture 1 Definition of epidemiology as a science
... The Black Death of 1347 to 1352 killed 25 million in Europe over 5 years (estimated to be between 25 and 50% of the populations of Europe, Asia, and Africa - the world population at the time was 500 million). The introduction of smallpox, measles, and typhus to the areas of Central and South America ...
... The Black Death of 1347 to 1352 killed 25 million in Europe over 5 years (estimated to be between 25 and 50% of the populations of Europe, Asia, and Africa - the world population at the time was 500 million). The introduction of smallpox, measles, and typhus to the areas of Central and South America ...
What is exposure control?
... infected with HCV per year HCV is associated with 8,000 - 10,000 deaths each year (chronic liver disease > 85% of people who become infected with HCV will go on to develop chronic infection ...
... infected with HCV per year HCV is associated with 8,000 - 10,000 deaths each year (chronic liver disease > 85% of people who become infected with HCV will go on to develop chronic infection ...
Roseola Fact Sheet
... pink, raised rash may appear first on the trunk and neck, and then may spread to the arms, legs, and face as the fever ends and as the child appears to be recovering. The rash is not itchy. • Rash may fade within hours or last for up to one to two days Rare complications include seizures due t ...
... pink, raised rash may appear first on the trunk and neck, and then may spread to the arms, legs, and face as the fever ends and as the child appears to be recovering. The rash is not itchy. • Rash may fade within hours or last for up to one to two days Rare complications include seizures due t ...
(T/F) The outer membrane for G+ and the cell membrane for G
... Describe the disease associated with M. avium-intracellulare. often resistant to multiple drugs; causes disseminated disease in AIDS. Describe the H. flu vaccine. When is it given? contains type b capsulare polysaccharide conjugated to diphtheria toxoid or other protein. -Given b/t 2m and 18m. Descr ...
... Describe the disease associated with M. avium-intracellulare. often resistant to multiple drugs; causes disseminated disease in AIDS. Describe the H. flu vaccine. When is it given? contains type b capsulare polysaccharide conjugated to diphtheria toxoid or other protein. -Given b/t 2m and 18m. Descr ...
Urinary Tract Infection
... symptoms. If your child is sick and has a fever, the best method is to treat with intra-venous (IV) antibiotics. Occasionally, when children are so ill that they cannot keep food down, they may require admission to the hospital for IV fluids and antibiotics. In other cases, treatment is usually as a ...
... symptoms. If your child is sick and has a fever, the best method is to treat with intra-venous (IV) antibiotics. Occasionally, when children are so ill that they cannot keep food down, they may require admission to the hospital for IV fluids and antibiotics. In other cases, treatment is usually as a ...
ICE Handout final
... Herpes labilias - Human herpes virus 1 (HHV1) (HSV1) Genital herpes - Human herpes virus 2 (HHV2) is also called herpes simplex virus 2 (HSV2) Varicella-Zoster - Human herpes virus 3 (HHV3) causes chickenpox. Can cause a recurrent viral infection such as herpes zoster or shingles Epstein-Barr Human ...
... Herpes labilias - Human herpes virus 1 (HHV1) (HSV1) Genital herpes - Human herpes virus 2 (HHV2) is also called herpes simplex virus 2 (HSV2) Varicella-Zoster - Human herpes virus 3 (HHV3) causes chickenpox. Can cause a recurrent viral infection such as herpes zoster or shingles Epstein-Barr Human ...
Viruses Living or Not
... Stimulate natural defenses with in the body. Contain a component of or a weakened or killed virus particles. Are developed for many once common illnesses such as smallpox, polio, mumps, chicken pox. Not available for all viruses. ...
... Stimulate natural defenses with in the body. Contain a component of or a weakened or killed virus particles. Are developed for many once common illnesses such as smallpox, polio, mumps, chicken pox. Not available for all viruses. ...
Blackleg and Other Clostridial Diseases (Livestock Health Series
... Typically, animals infected with blackleg die rapidly without any signs of illness. However, clinical signs that may be noted very early in the disease include lameness, loss of appetite, fever and depres sion. Animals quickly die within 12 to 48 hours after contracting the disease. Although treat ...
... Typically, animals infected with blackleg die rapidly without any signs of illness. However, clinical signs that may be noted very early in the disease include lameness, loss of appetite, fever and depres sion. Animals quickly die within 12 to 48 hours after contracting the disease. Although treat ...
STREP THROAT / SCARLET FEVER - Dickinson
... What is Strep Throat? Scarlet Fever? Strep Throat is a sore throat caused by streptococcal bacteria. It is important to diagnose and treat Strep Throat with an antibiotic because significant problems may result if left untreated. Strep Throat can occur at any age, but is most common in school age ch ...
... What is Strep Throat? Scarlet Fever? Strep Throat is a sore throat caused by streptococcal bacteria. It is important to diagnose and treat Strep Throat with an antibiotic because significant problems may result if left untreated. Strep Throat can occur at any age, but is most common in school age ch ...
Viruses - holyoke
... Stimulate natural defenses with in the body. Contain a component of or a weakened or killed virus particles. Are developed for many once common illnesses such as smallpox, polio, mumps, chicken pox. Not available for all viruses. ...
... Stimulate natural defenses with in the body. Contain a component of or a weakened or killed virus particles. Are developed for many once common illnesses such as smallpox, polio, mumps, chicken pox. Not available for all viruses. ...
stevens johnsons ten
... The core may be vesicular, purpuric, or necrotic; that zone is surrounded by macular erythema. Some have called these targetoid lesions. o Lesions may become bullous and later rupture, leaving denuded skin. The skin becomes susceptible to secondary infection. o Urticarial lesions typically are not p ...
... The core may be vesicular, purpuric, or necrotic; that zone is surrounded by macular erythema. Some have called these targetoid lesions. o Lesions may become bullous and later rupture, leaving denuded skin. The skin becomes susceptible to secondary infection. o Urticarial lesions typically are not p ...
Chapter 1: The Microbial World and You
... Edward Jenner, using a related virus (cowpox). • Smallpox was the first and only viral disease to be completely eradicated (1977). • Worldwide immunization campaign in 1960s. • Only infects humans. ...
... Edward Jenner, using a related virus (cowpox). • Smallpox was the first and only viral disease to be completely eradicated (1977). • Worldwide immunization campaign in 1960s. • Only infects humans. ...
Septic Arthritis :
... called arthrocentesis is commonly used to make an accurate diagnosis of septic arthritis. This procedure involves a surgical puncture of the joint to draw a sample of the joint fluid, known as synovial fluid. Normally, this fluid is sterile and acts as a lubricant. Septic arthritis treatments includ ...
... called arthrocentesis is commonly used to make an accurate diagnosis of septic arthritis. This procedure involves a surgical puncture of the joint to draw a sample of the joint fluid, known as synovial fluid. Normally, this fluid is sterile and acts as a lubricant. Septic arthritis treatments includ ...
ID immunity-part1
... >80% women infected in 1st trimester; affected infants Infants with congenital rubella may shed virus for over a year ...
... >80% women infected in 1st trimester; affected infants Infants with congenital rubella may shed virus for over a year ...
Resurgence of Schmallenberg virus in Belgium after 3 - ORBi
... ARSIA, 2013: Rapport annuel 2013. Association Régionale de Santé et d’Identification Animales, Ciney, Belgium, pp. 79. De Regge, N., T. van den Berg, L. Georges, and B. Cay, 2013: Diagnosis of Schmallenberg ...
... ARSIA, 2013: Rapport annuel 2013. Association Régionale de Santé et d’Identification Animales, Ciney, Belgium, pp. 79. De Regge, N., T. van den Berg, L. Georges, and B. Cay, 2013: Diagnosis of Schmallenberg ...
Ebola period 9-10
... - Any needles that have been in contact with someone contaminated with the virus. - Direct contact with body fluids, blood or corpse who is infected. - Health care workers, Doctors, and Nurses are most likely ...
... - Any needles that have been in contact with someone contaminated with the virus. - Direct contact with body fluids, blood or corpse who is infected. - Health care workers, Doctors, and Nurses are most likely ...
Diagnostic Methods for Bacterial Blight of Grape Xylophilus
... Epidemiology of bacterial blight indicates that no insect vector of importance has been found. The major sources of infection are apparently infected propagating material and epiphytic bacteria that enter through wounds. Bacteria overwinter in the vines, emerge, probably in spring and are carried to ...
... Epidemiology of bacterial blight indicates that no insect vector of importance has been found. The major sources of infection are apparently infected propagating material and epiphytic bacteria that enter through wounds. Bacteria overwinter in the vines, emerge, probably in spring and are carried to ...
Kate Birch, RSHom(NA), CCH, CMT - Minnesota Department of Health
... prevention. I have been practicing for over 18 years. There is mounting evidence supporting the use of Homeopathy for infectious disease prevention without the risks of vaccination (Article One, as below). In the 18 years of practice the number of families coming to me with vaccine injured children ...
... prevention. I have been practicing for over 18 years. There is mounting evidence supporting the use of Homeopathy for infectious disease prevention without the risks of vaccination (Article One, as below). In the 18 years of practice the number of families coming to me with vaccine injured children ...
Pediatric Resident Academic Half Day
... 1) the most common infectious cause of lower abdominal pain in young women is cystitis 2) Most PID is associated with more than one organism 3) Most cases of PID present to ER 4) There is no long-term sequelae from PID ...
... 1) the most common infectious cause of lower abdominal pain in young women is cystitis 2) Most PID is associated with more than one organism 3) Most cases of PID present to ER 4) There is no long-term sequelae from PID ...
Chickenpox
Chickenpox, also known as varicella, is a highly contagious disease caused by the initial infection with varicella zoster virus (VZV). The disease results in a characteristic skin rash that forms small, itchy blisters, which eventually scab over. It usually starts on the face, chest, and back and then spreads to the rest of the body. Other symptoms may include fever, feeling tired, and headaches. Symptoms usually last five to ten days. Complications may occasionally include pneumonia, inflammation of the brain, or bacterial infections of the skin among others. The disease is often more severe in adults than children. Symptoms begin ten to twenty one days after exposure to the virus.Chickenpox is an airborne disease which spreads easily through the coughs and sneezes of an infected person. It may be spread from one to two days before the rash appears until all lesions have crusted over. It may also spread through contact with the blisters. Those with shingles may spread chickenpox to those who are not immune through contact with the blisters. The disease can usually be diagnosed based on the presenting symptom; however, in unusual cases may be confirmed by polymerase chain reaction (PCR) testing of the blister fluid or scabs. Testing for antibodies may be done to determine if a person is or is not immune. People usually only get the disease once.The varicella vaccine has resulted in a decrease in the number of cases and complications from the disease. It protects about 70 to 90 percent of people from disease with a greater benefit for severe disease. Routine immunization of children is recommended in many countries. Immunization within three days of exposure may improve outcomes in children. Treatment of those infected may include calamine lotion to help with itching, keeping the fingernails short to decrease injury from scratching, and the use of paracetamol (acetaminophen) to help with fevers. For those at increased risk of complications antiviral medication such as aciclovir are recommended.Chickenpox occurs in all parts of the world. Before routine immunization the number of cases occurring each year was similar to the number of people born. Since immunization the number of infections in the United States has decreased nearly 90%. In 2013 chickenpox resulted in 7,000 deaths globally – down from 8,900 in 1990. Death occurs in about 1 per 60,000 cases. Chickenpox was not separated from smallpox until the late 19th century. In 1888 its connection to shingles was determined. The first documented use of the term chicken pox was in 1658. Various explanations have been suggested for the use of ""chicken"" in the name, one being the relative mildness of the disease.