Facts about Tularemia
... tularemia bacteria. These symptoms can include ulcers on the skin or mouth, swollen and painful lymph glands, swollen and painful eyes, and a sore throat. Symptoms usually appear 3 to 5 days after exposure to the bacteria, but can take as long as 14 days. Transmission Tularemia is not known to be sp ...
... tularemia bacteria. These symptoms can include ulcers on the skin or mouth, swollen and painful lymph glands, swollen and painful eyes, and a sore throat. Symptoms usually appear 3 to 5 days after exposure to the bacteria, but can take as long as 14 days. Transmission Tularemia is not known to be sp ...
Eastern Equine Encephalitis (EEE)
... What is an eastern equine encephalitis virus infection? Eastern equine encephalitis (EEE) virus is a rare but serious disease spread to people through the bite of an infected mosquito. How is EEE virus spread? The virus that causes EEE is spread through the bite of an infected mosquito. Mosquitoes b ...
... What is an eastern equine encephalitis virus infection? Eastern equine encephalitis (EEE) virus is a rare but serious disease spread to people through the bite of an infected mosquito. How is EEE virus spread? The virus that causes EEE is spread through the bite of an infected mosquito. Mosquitoes b ...
Complete laboratory diagnosis of Zika virus infections
... a supplement to RT-PCR in acute cases. It is especially useful in cases where viral RNA is no longer detectable, for example if the infection is resolved or has moved into the chronic phase. Serological detection is particularly relevant in prenatal diagnostics, sexual healthcare and epidemiological ...
... a supplement to RT-PCR in acute cases. It is especially useful in cases where viral RNA is no longer detectable, for example if the infection is resolved or has moved into the chronic phase. Serological detection is particularly relevant in prenatal diagnostics, sexual healthcare and epidemiological ...
Bloodborne Pathogens - Fullerton, School of Nursing
... Incubation of HCV o 2 weeks- 6months, usually 6-9 weeks. o Chronic infection can be present for up to 20 years before liver disease ensues. o Only 15% of acute infections resolve, the remainder progress to chronic infection which is one of the most common causes of cirrhosis and end-stage liver dis ...
... Incubation of HCV o 2 weeks- 6months, usually 6-9 weeks. o Chronic infection can be present for up to 20 years before liver disease ensues. o Only 15% of acute infections resolve, the remainder progress to chronic infection which is one of the most common causes of cirrhosis and end-stage liver dis ...
Sore Mouth (Orf Virus) - Boston Public Health Commission
... Sore mouth (also known as “scabby mouth”, contagious ecthyma, or orf) is caused by a germ (virus) passed to people from sheep and goats. This disease can cause sores on people’s hands, but not sores around the mouth like it does in animals. It cannot spread from person to person. How is it transmitt ...
... Sore mouth (also known as “scabby mouth”, contagious ecthyma, or orf) is caused by a germ (virus) passed to people from sheep and goats. This disease can cause sores on people’s hands, but not sores around the mouth like it does in animals. It cannot spread from person to person. How is it transmitt ...
USMLE Step 1 Web Prep — Medically Important Viruses, Part 3
... Herpes genital infections-painful vesicular lesions of genitals and anal area; latent in sacral nerve ganglia Neonatal herpes may be one of three presentations: 1. Disseminated with liver involvement; high mortality 2. Encephalitis; high mortality 3. Skin, eyes, or mouth The Tzanck smear (Giem ...
... Herpes genital infections-painful vesicular lesions of genitals and anal area; latent in sacral nerve ganglia Neonatal herpes may be one of three presentations: 1. Disseminated with liver involvement; high mortality 2. Encephalitis; high mortality 3. Skin, eyes, or mouth The Tzanck smear (Giem ...
Document
... • Infection occurs after implantation of virus on the oropharyngeal or respiratory mucosa • Day 3-4: viral multiplication in lymph nodes; asymptomatic viremia • Viral spread to spleen, bone marrow, lymph nodes • Day 8: secondary viremia followed by fever and toxemia ...
... • Infection occurs after implantation of virus on the oropharyngeal or respiratory mucosa • Day 3-4: viral multiplication in lymph nodes; asymptomatic viremia • Viral spread to spleen, bone marrow, lymph nodes • Day 8: secondary viremia followed by fever and toxemia ...
Paediatric Resp
... Viral infection (mainly RSV) Coryzal symptoms followed by dry cough with increasing SOB Tachypnoea, hyperinflation, bilateral fine crackles and wheeze CXR: chest hyperinflation Supportive management to address hypoxia and maintain hydration (1% require assisted ventilation) ...
... Viral infection (mainly RSV) Coryzal symptoms followed by dry cough with increasing SOB Tachypnoea, hyperinflation, bilateral fine crackles and wheeze CXR: chest hyperinflation Supportive management to address hypoxia and maintain hydration (1% require assisted ventilation) ...
Urinary Tract Infections in Long Term Care
... Treat muscle aches / fever with NSAIDs, ASA, Tylenol Cough / lethargy can last 2 – 3 weeks depending on frailty Infectious from 1-2 days before symptoms start until 1-2 days after coughing stops ...
... Treat muscle aches / fever with NSAIDs, ASA, Tylenol Cough / lethargy can last 2 – 3 weeks depending on frailty Infectious from 1-2 days before symptoms start until 1-2 days after coughing stops ...
Smallpox Overview
... Exposure to the virus is followed by an incubation period during which people do not have any symptoms and may feel fine. This incubation period averages about 12 to 14 days but can range from 7 to 17 days. During this time, people are not contagious. The first symptoms of smallpox include fever, ma ...
... Exposure to the virus is followed by an incubation period during which people do not have any symptoms and may feel fine. This incubation period averages about 12 to 14 days but can range from 7 to 17 days. During this time, people are not contagious. The first symptoms of smallpox include fever, ma ...
CHLAMYDIA and CHLAMYDOPHILA
... (walking pneumonia) similar to those caused by Mycoplasma pneumoniae and Legionella pneumoniae. In addition it can cause a pharyngitis, bronchitis, sinusitis and possibly atherosclerosis. The organism was originally called the TWAR strain from the names of the two original isolates - Taiwan (TW-183) ...
... (walking pneumonia) similar to those caused by Mycoplasma pneumoniae and Legionella pneumoniae. In addition it can cause a pharyngitis, bronchitis, sinusitis and possibly atherosclerosis. The organism was originally called the TWAR strain from the names of the two original isolates - Taiwan (TW-183) ...
Biohazards
... In addition to the immediate injury, broken skin provides easy entry for infectious agents carried by the animal. Secondary infection may occur as a result of exposure to a variety of aerobic and anaerobic bacteria from the animal, including Pasteurella multocida and Clostridium tetani. Clostridium ...
... In addition to the immediate injury, broken skin provides easy entry for infectious agents carried by the animal. Secondary infection may occur as a result of exposure to a variety of aerobic and anaerobic bacteria from the animal, including Pasteurella multocida and Clostridium tetani. Clostridium ...
Tuberculosis * Old Disease, New Disease
... – Other medical and psychosocial conditions complicate therapy • TB may be more severe • Drug-drug interactions common ...
... – Other medical and psychosocial conditions complicate therapy • TB may be more severe • Drug-drug interactions common ...
Infection Control Power Point
... Cannot live outside the cells of another living organism Found in fleas, lice, ticks and mites Transmitted to humans by the bites of these insects Cause-Typhus Fever, Rocky Mountain Spotted Fever ...
... Cannot live outside the cells of another living organism Found in fleas, lice, ticks and mites Transmitted to humans by the bites of these insects Cause-Typhus Fever, Rocky Mountain Spotted Fever ...
VIRUSES AND KOCH`S POSTULATES1 Diseases at
... several viruses produce the same clinical and pathological pictures, and at times the same virus does not induce similar changes in different hosts. Consequently, regardless of the disease picture produced in the experimental animals, one is still faced with the problem of demonstrating that the vir ...
... several viruses produce the same clinical and pathological pictures, and at times the same virus does not induce similar changes in different hosts. Consequently, regardless of the disease picture produced in the experimental animals, one is still faced with the problem of demonstrating that the vir ...
Universal Precautions - Lake Station Community Schools
... 1. Sharing intravenous needles and/or syringes with someone who is infected. 2. Penetrating the skin with instruments used to penetrate the skin with someone who is infected, such as those used in tattooing, acupuncture and ear piercing or razors. 3. Sexual activity with someone infected with the di ...
... 1. Sharing intravenous needles and/or syringes with someone who is infected. 2. Penetrating the skin with instruments used to penetrate the skin with someone who is infected, such as those used in tattooing, acupuncture and ear piercing or razors. 3. Sexual activity with someone infected with the di ...
Group A Streptococcal Infection - Sandwell and West Birmingham
... In rare cases, GAS can also cause more serious or ‘invasive’ infection (iGAS). Where iGAS infection occurs, the bacteria may produce toxins and may cause a number of severe and sometimes fatal conditions such as: • An infection of the bloodstream (bacteraemia). • Severe infection which spreads to ...
... In rare cases, GAS can also cause more serious or ‘invasive’ infection (iGAS). Where iGAS infection occurs, the bacteria may produce toxins and may cause a number of severe and sometimes fatal conditions such as: • An infection of the bloodstream (bacteraemia). • Severe infection which spreads to ...
Policy Statement Disclaimer - Leeds Community Healthcare
... precaution in the policies to ensure safe practice for themselves and their patients. Good healthcare practice can substantially reduce healthcare associated infections. By having high levels of infection control awareness in the wider community can increase the recognition of early outbreaks, allow ...
... precaution in the policies to ensure safe practice for themselves and their patients. Good healthcare practice can substantially reduce healthcare associated infections. By having high levels of infection control awareness in the wider community can increase the recognition of early outbreaks, allow ...
Serologic Analysis of the IgG Antibody Response in
... lifelong immunity, breakthrough infections can occur months to years after VZV immunization and are caused by wild-type virus as a result of vaccine failure.4 Vaccine failure can be divided into 2 types. Whereas primary failure is defined as nonmeasurable immune response on primary vaccination, seco ...
... lifelong immunity, breakthrough infections can occur months to years after VZV immunization and are caused by wild-type virus as a result of vaccine failure.4 Vaccine failure can be divided into 2 types. Whereas primary failure is defined as nonmeasurable immune response on primary vaccination, seco ...
Skin Infection
... Interdigital: Also called toe web infection, this is the most common kind of athlete's foot. It usually occurs between the two smallest toes. This form of athlete's foot can cause itching, burning, and scaling and the infection can spread to the sole of the foot. Moccasin: A moccasin-type infection ...
... Interdigital: Also called toe web infection, this is the most common kind of athlete's foot. It usually occurs between the two smallest toes. This form of athlete's foot can cause itching, burning, and scaling and the infection can spread to the sole of the foot. Moccasin: A moccasin-type infection ...
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.