Sources and spread of infection
... C/C ratio is low in typhoid or dysentery where cases hugely outnumber carriers. C/C ratio is high say, for Staphyloccus where carriers greatly outnumber cases ...
... C/C ratio is low in typhoid or dysentery where cases hugely outnumber carriers. C/C ratio is high say, for Staphyloccus where carriers greatly outnumber cases ...
Suggestion from clinicians
... nephrotoxicity include slowing the rate of IV infusion (over 1-2 hours), dose reductions in the presence of chronic kidney disease, avoidance of concurrent nephrotoxic medications, and adequate hydration to ensure high urinary flow (100-150 mL/h).31,32 In this population-based study of more than 160 ...
... nephrotoxicity include slowing the rate of IV infusion (over 1-2 hours), dose reductions in the presence of chronic kidney disease, avoidance of concurrent nephrotoxic medications, and adequate hydration to ensure high urinary flow (100-150 mL/h).31,32 In this population-based study of more than 160 ...
Pet-Related Infections - American Academy of Family Physicians
... feces-contaminated soil), and consumption of undercooked meat.17 Dogs have been implicated as mechanical vectors of toxoplasmosis because of their inclination for rolling in feces and carcasses. Toxoplasmosis in adults is usually asymptomatic, but patients may develop cervical lymphadenopathy and a ...
... feces-contaminated soil), and consumption of undercooked meat.17 Dogs have been implicated as mechanical vectors of toxoplasmosis because of their inclination for rolling in feces and carcasses. Toxoplasmosis in adults is usually asymptomatic, but patients may develop cervical lymphadenopathy and a ...
TB Disease - Registered Nurses` Association of Ontario
... • >65, benefits will likely only outweigh potential harms of treatment if at high risk of reactivation and no comorbidities • In patients <65 who are at slightly increased risk or low risk, decision should be primarily the patient’s ...
... • >65, benefits will likely only outweigh potential harms of treatment if at high risk of reactivation and no comorbidities • In patients <65 who are at slightly increased risk or low risk, decision should be primarily the patient’s ...
What is meningitis? - University of Bolton
... Be aware that not all symptoms may present themselves - be particularly alert to unusually severe headache and/or high fever. When seeking medical advice, tell the doctor that cases of meningitis have recently occurred at the University. How is it spread? The infection can be spread from one person ...
... Be aware that not all symptoms may present themselves - be particularly alert to unusually severe headache and/or high fever. When seeking medical advice, tell the doctor that cases of meningitis have recently occurred at the University. How is it spread? The infection can be spread from one person ...
Talk – Dentistry Oral cavity – disorders of soft tissues
... periodontal ligament and alveolar bone – Long-term periodontitis is associated with increased risk of diabetes, heart disease, stroke and preterm birth – birth control pills, diabetes, steroids, Down syndrome, Langerhans cell histiocytosis, HIV predispose to periodontitis – Juvenile periodontitis is ...
... periodontal ligament and alveolar bone – Long-term periodontitis is associated with increased risk of diabetes, heart disease, stroke and preterm birth – birth control pills, diabetes, steroids, Down syndrome, Langerhans cell histiocytosis, HIV predispose to periodontitis – Juvenile periodontitis is ...
Cat Scratch Fever - by Hardy Diagnostics
... estimated that there are over 20,000 cases of CSD in people in the United States each year. The usual mode of transmission is by cat scratches and bites. It can also be transmitted by contact of cat saliva on broken skin or the sclera of the eye. Chronic lymph node swelling in children is often due ...
... estimated that there are over 20,000 cases of CSD in people in the United States each year. The usual mode of transmission is by cat scratches and bites. It can also be transmitted by contact of cat saliva on broken skin or the sclera of the eye. Chronic lymph node swelling in children is often due ...
W When nice kitties go bad Bartonella henselae
... estimated that there are over 20,000 cases of CSD in people in the United States each year. The usual mode of transmission is by cat scratches and bites. It can also be transmitted by contact of cat saliva on broken skin or the sclera of the eye. Chronic lymph node swelling in children is often due ...
... estimated that there are over 20,000 cases of CSD in people in the United States each year. The usual mode of transmission is by cat scratches and bites. It can also be transmitted by contact of cat saliva on broken skin or the sclera of the eye. Chronic lymph node swelling in children is often due ...
tick-borne lymphadenopathy - IS MU
... • Laboratory evidence: none • Clinical findings are sufficient for the diagnosis of EM ...
... • Laboratory evidence: none • Clinical findings are sufficient for the diagnosis of EM ...
Meningitis
... Usually clears up in a week or two with no specific treatment Common; rarely serious infection of fluid in the spinal cord or fluid that surrounds the brain Also called aseptic meningitis ...
... Usually clears up in a week or two with no specific treatment Common; rarely serious infection of fluid in the spinal cord or fluid that surrounds the brain Also called aseptic meningitis ...
Bactin
... 12 hourly 7-14 days Infected Diarrhoea: 500 mg 12 hourly 5-7 days Chronic Salmonella Carriers: 500-750 mg 12 hourly 28 days Complicated UT!: 500 mg 12 hourly 3-5 days Uncomplicated UTI: 250 mg 12 hourly 3-5 days Respiratory Tract Infection: 500-750 mg 12 hourly 7-14 days Skin and Soft Tissue Infecti ...
... 12 hourly 7-14 days Infected Diarrhoea: 500 mg 12 hourly 5-7 days Chronic Salmonella Carriers: 500-750 mg 12 hourly 28 days Complicated UT!: 500 mg 12 hourly 3-5 days Uncomplicated UTI: 250 mg 12 hourly 3-5 days Respiratory Tract Infection: 500-750 mg 12 hourly 7-14 days Skin and Soft Tissue Infecti ...
Vaccination ppt
... ‘treated’ so that they are weakened (attenuated) and are unable to cause disease. • Dead micro-organisms. • Some part or product of the micro-organism that can produce an immune response. Vaccine production. ...
... ‘treated’ so that they are weakened (attenuated) and are unable to cause disease. • Dead micro-organisms. • Some part or product of the micro-organism that can produce an immune response. Vaccine production. ...
transmission of disease
... It occur by transmission of infectious disease from mother (one generation )to an infant (next generation). During: A) Pregnancy (through transplacental way e.g. rubella in the first three months of pregnancy) B.)Delivery (through infection e.g. toxoplasmosis, cytomegalovirus) C.) Breast feeding *tr ...
... It occur by transmission of infectious disease from mother (one generation )to an infant (next generation). During: A) Pregnancy (through transplacental way e.g. rubella in the first three months of pregnancy) B.)Delivery (through infection e.g. toxoplasmosis, cytomegalovirus) C.) Breast feeding *tr ...
Firefighters and ebola patients
... when somebody is sick or dead from ebola. Once infected, there is a high risk of death (4090%). 3 Is there a treatment? There is no vaccine or cure for ebola available at this time. Treatment consists mainly of controlling the complications. Ebola creates such severe symptoms that people always need ...
... when somebody is sick or dead from ebola. Once infected, there is a high risk of death (4090%). 3 Is there a treatment? There is no vaccine or cure for ebola available at this time. Treatment consists mainly of controlling the complications. Ebola creates such severe symptoms that people always need ...
Sexually Transmitted Diseases
... The incubation period for HSV is 2 to 10 days. Genital HSV infection may manifest as a primary, nonprimary, or recurrent infection. Primary infections are infections that occur in a person who is seronegative for antibody to HSV-1 or HSV-2. Initial nonprimary infections refer to the first clinical ep ...
... The incubation period for HSV is 2 to 10 days. Genital HSV infection may manifest as a primary, nonprimary, or recurrent infection. Primary infections are infections that occur in a person who is seronegative for antibody to HSV-1 or HSV-2. Initial nonprimary infections refer to the first clinical ep ...
MMR Serology Table
... (Prepared with the assistance of the National Centre for Immunisation Research and Surveillance) ...
... (Prepared with the assistance of the National Centre for Immunisation Research and Surveillance) ...
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.