morbidity and mortality
... specific time ÷ no of persons exposed to the risk of developing of disease during the same period *100% * prevalence rate: no. of case in a defined population at a particular point in time or during a specified period Prevalence rate = no. of total cases (old &new) of disease present in population a ...
... specific time ÷ no of persons exposed to the risk of developing of disease during the same period *100% * prevalence rate: no. of case in a defined population at a particular point in time or during a specified period Prevalence rate = no. of total cases (old &new) of disease present in population a ...
The worm turns - James Cook University
... • Prior S stercoralis infection determined by ELISA • Ninety two (36%) had prior infection and 131 (51%) had T2DM • Those with prior S stercoralis infection were 60% less likely to have T2DM than those uninfected [adjusted for age, triglycerides, blood pressure and BMI using propensity score: OR=0.3 ...
... • Prior S stercoralis infection determined by ELISA • Ninety two (36%) had prior infection and 131 (51%) had T2DM • Those with prior S stercoralis infection were 60% less likely to have T2DM than those uninfected [adjusted for age, triglycerides, blood pressure and BMI using propensity score: OR=0.3 ...
Leptospirosis in cats
... § Transmission of leptospires occurs by direct or indirect contact. - Cats mostly become infected through feeding on natural reservoir hosts, such as when hunting rodents. Cats can also be exposed to urine of cohabitating dogs. - Transmission through water contact is less likely in cats. § Aft ...
... § Transmission of leptospires occurs by direct or indirect contact. - Cats mostly become infected through feeding on natural reservoir hosts, such as when hunting rodents. Cats can also be exposed to urine of cohabitating dogs. - Transmission through water contact is less likely in cats. § Aft ...
Neuromuscular weakness and paralysis
... Muscles of our body are controlled via motor nerves that are stimulating their contraction. If this nervous transmission is interrupted by nerve or muscle disease then weakness of the involved muscles will result. The two common causes of severe neuromuscular weakness are myasthenia gravis and the G ...
... Muscles of our body are controlled via motor nerves that are stimulating their contraction. If this nervous transmission is interrupted by nerve or muscle disease then weakness of the involved muscles will result. The two common causes of severe neuromuscular weakness are myasthenia gravis and the G ...
Epidemiology Midterm, Spring `01
... 16. The “natural history of disease” refers to: a. the progress of a disease in an individual over time ** b. the period between exposure and first symptoms c. the period from first symptoms to recovery, disability, or death d. the broad scope of manifestations of a disease in different individuals ...
... 16. The “natural history of disease” refers to: a. the progress of a disease in an individual over time ** b. the period between exposure and first symptoms c. the period from first symptoms to recovery, disability, or death d. the broad scope of manifestations of a disease in different individuals ...
NYSSGHAP Zoonotic Diseases from Sheep/Goats
... diseases are grouped in alphabetical order within groups of common routes for human infection. Many of these diseases, whether in animals or humans, are reportable to State and Federal Authorities. Contact your State Veterinarian or your State/Local Health Department for information about State dise ...
... diseases are grouped in alphabetical order within groups of common routes for human infection. Many of these diseases, whether in animals or humans, are reportable to State and Federal Authorities. Contact your State Veterinarian or your State/Local Health Department for information about State dise ...
Frequent bacterial skin and soft tissue infections: diagnostic
... frequent infections worldwide. They are a frequent reason for hospitalization and application of antibiotics. The nomenclature for different soft tissue infections is heterogeneous. However, we think accurate definitions and diagnosis of the respective infection is crucial, for only this allows for ...
... frequent infections worldwide. They are a frequent reason for hospitalization and application of antibiotics. The nomenclature for different soft tissue infections is heterogeneous. However, we think accurate definitions and diagnosis of the respective infection is crucial, for only this allows for ...
Vaccine Handout - Shoreland, Inc
... receive 1 dose of pneumococcal conjugate vaccine (PCV13) followed by 1 dose of pneumococcal polysaccharide vaccine (PPSV23) given 1 year later (8 weeks later if necessary prior to travel). Younger adults who smoke, have asthma, or are immunocompromised may also need one or both vaccines. Side effect ...
... receive 1 dose of pneumococcal conjugate vaccine (PCV13) followed by 1 dose of pneumococcal polysaccharide vaccine (PPSV23) given 1 year later (8 weeks later if necessary prior to travel). Younger adults who smoke, have asthma, or are immunocompromised may also need one or both vaccines. Side effect ...
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... massive production of infectious particles [7]. These cells become activated early upon infection, indicated by a release of proinflammatory cytokines such as TNF-a [7]. Patients display increased cytokine levels, suggesting monocyte/macrophage activation in vivo as well [8]. Therefore, it seems rea ...
... massive production of infectious particles [7]. These cells become activated early upon infection, indicated by a release of proinflammatory cytokines such as TNF-a [7]. Patients display increased cytokine levels, suggesting monocyte/macrophage activation in vivo as well [8]. Therefore, it seems rea ...
One hundred years of animal virology
... Paul Frosch from Robert Koch’s Institute of Infectious Diseases in Berlin (Loeffler & Frosch, 1898). The Commission had been set up the previous year by the Prussian Ministry of Culture, following a request from the ‘ Partei der Landwirte ’ of the ‘ Reichstag ’. The Prussian State had a special inte ...
... Paul Frosch from Robert Koch’s Institute of Infectious Diseases in Berlin (Loeffler & Frosch, 1898). The Commission had been set up the previous year by the Prussian Ministry of Culture, following a request from the ‘ Partei der Landwirte ’ of the ‘ Reichstag ’. The Prussian State had a special inte ...
How to Field Patient Questions About Gardasil and Zostavax 24 Infectious Diseases
... a physician can show that a patient has been exposed only to HPV types 6 and 11, she could still receive protection against HPV types 16 and 18, which cause cervical cancer. The American Cancer Society predicts more than 11,000 women will be diagnosed with cervical cancer in the United States this y ...
... a physician can show that a patient has been exposed only to HPV types 6 and 11, she could still receive protection against HPV types 16 and 18, which cause cervical cancer. The American Cancer Society predicts more than 11,000 women will be diagnosed with cervical cancer in the United States this y ...
Chapter 22: The Gastrointestinal Tract and Its Defenses
... 2) Salmonella is among the normal flora of the GI tract of many animals a) Frequently found in food products such as eggs, poultry, milk, and mayonnaise b) Transmission is primarily by eating raw or undercooked food products 3) Symptoms include fever, abdominal cramps, and diarrhea lasting 4-7 days ...
... 2) Salmonella is among the normal flora of the GI tract of many animals a) Frequently found in food products such as eggs, poultry, milk, and mayonnaise b) Transmission is primarily by eating raw or undercooked food products 3) Symptoms include fever, abdominal cramps, and diarrhea lasting 4-7 days ...
What You Need to Know about Serogroup B Meningococcal
... treatment, approximately one out of every 10 people who get the disease will die and two in 10 will suffer serious and permanent complications including brain damage, kidney damage, hearing loss, and amputation of arms, legs, fingers, or toes. What are the symptoms? Early meningococcal disease sympt ...
... treatment, approximately one out of every 10 people who get the disease will die and two in 10 will suffer serious and permanent complications including brain damage, kidney damage, hearing loss, and amputation of arms, legs, fingers, or toes. What are the symptoms? Early meningococcal disease sympt ...
syphilis - Lovelife.ch
... If untreated, syphilis manifests in different stages: The first signs and symptoms can appear as early as one week and as late as three months after infection, for example as red spots, lumps or sores at the entry point of the bacterium. Spots in the area of the anus, vagina or throat often remain u ...
... If untreated, syphilis manifests in different stages: The first signs and symptoms can appear as early as one week and as late as three months after infection, for example as red spots, lumps or sores at the entry point of the bacterium. Spots in the area of the anus, vagina or throat often remain u ...
Rapid spread of emerging Zika virus in the Pacific area. Clinical
... mild disease characterized by low-grade fever, maculopapular rash, arthralgia, and conjunctivitis. In November, a patient presented with Guillain–Barre syndrome (GBS), an autoimmune disease causing acute or subacute flaccid paralysis, 1 week after a confirmed acute ZIKV infection [5]. Subsequent GBS c ...
... mild disease characterized by low-grade fever, maculopapular rash, arthralgia, and conjunctivitis. In November, a patient presented with Guillain–Barre syndrome (GBS), an autoimmune disease causing acute or subacute flaccid paralysis, 1 week after a confirmed acute ZIKV infection [5]. Subsequent GBS c ...
Bloodborne Pathogens - School District of Holmen
... anywhere including your workplace. Infection on the job most often occurs by direct exposure to blood. At school, your risk is low because contact with blood is infrequent--but still possible. ...
... anywhere including your workplace. Infection on the job most often occurs by direct exposure to blood. At school, your risk is low because contact with blood is infrequent--but still possible. ...
infectious Diseases policy
... Testing for HIV/AIDS/Hepatitis antibodies involves a blood test. In the case of HIV/AIDS/Hepatitis a positive test indicates the person is infected with HIV/AIDS /Hepatitis. A negative result may mean either the person is not infected or is infected but has not yet developed antibodies to HIV/AIDS/H ...
... Testing for HIV/AIDS/Hepatitis antibodies involves a blood test. In the case of HIV/AIDS/Hepatitis a positive test indicates the person is infected with HIV/AIDS /Hepatitis. A negative result may mean either the person is not infected or is infected but has not yet developed antibodies to HIV/AIDS/H ...
here - Office of the Vice Provost
... All immunocompromised employees who might potentially be exposed to Toxoplasma during routine work should be advised to self-identify to Employee Health Clinic (Boston) or Occupational Medical Clinics (Grafton/Medford) for further evaluation and discussion of the specific risks associated with immun ...
... All immunocompromised employees who might potentially be exposed to Toxoplasma during routine work should be advised to self-identify to Employee Health Clinic (Boston) or Occupational Medical Clinics (Grafton/Medford) for further evaluation and discussion of the specific risks associated with immun ...
Mycoplasma
... • Greek: “rough eye” • arid parts of Africa and Asia, almost all children are infected early in their lives • 500 million active cases worldwide and 7 million blinded victims • occurs occasionally in the southwestern U.S. • transmitted by hand contact or by sharing personal objects ...
... • Greek: “rough eye” • arid parts of Africa and Asia, almost all children are infected early in their lives • 500 million active cases worldwide and 7 million blinded victims • occurs occasionally in the southwestern U.S. • transmitted by hand contact or by sharing personal objects ...
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.