EBOLA VIRUS WHAT NURSES NEED TO KNOW
... Ebola is typically transmitted from human-to-human by direct contact with the blood or secretions of an infected person or exposure to objects that have been contaminated with infected secretions. An infected patient cannot transmit the disease until symptoms manifest. The CDC has opined that airbor ...
... Ebola is typically transmitted from human-to-human by direct contact with the blood or secretions of an infected person or exposure to objects that have been contaminated with infected secretions. An infected patient cannot transmit the disease until symptoms manifest. The CDC has opined that airbor ...
Strep Throat Information
... These illnesses are usually not serious; however, rare problems such as rheumatic fever (which can damage heart valves) or kidney disease may develop if children do not receive proper antibiotic treatment. ...
... These illnesses are usually not serious; however, rare problems such as rheumatic fever (which can damage heart valves) or kidney disease may develop if children do not receive proper antibiotic treatment. ...
Overview of the Arthropod-Borne Animal Diseases Unit – OCT 2016
... Significant vertical transmission in cattle reported Significant negative affects on cattle fertility reported • Are North American deer and sheep susceptible? Yes • What North American Culicoides species would be able to transmit BTV8? C. sonorensis, others? • Transmission processes, immune respons ...
... Significant vertical transmission in cattle reported Significant negative affects on cattle fertility reported • Are North American deer and sheep susceptible? Yes • What North American Culicoides species would be able to transmit BTV8? C. sonorensis, others? • Transmission processes, immune respons ...
unmet needs and research priorities
... Define the molecular mechanisms and consequences of Roseolovirus chromosomal integration. Develop animal models to understand roseolovirus pathogenesis and evaluate therapeutic approaches. Clinical research objectives Epidemiologic studies to understand the natural history and clinical significance ...
... Define the molecular mechanisms and consequences of Roseolovirus chromosomal integration. Develop animal models to understand roseolovirus pathogenesis and evaluate therapeutic approaches. Clinical research objectives Epidemiologic studies to understand the natural history and clinical significance ...
Foot and Mouth Disease United Kingdom 2001
... • Government vets are to test 50,000 sheep in North Yorkshire in the most intensive campaign yet against foot and mouth, amid renewed concern the virus could spread to Britain's premier pig farms a few miles south. • Police and council trading standards officers yesterday started patrolling roads an ...
... • Government vets are to test 50,000 sheep in North Yorkshire in the most intensive campaign yet against foot and mouth, amid renewed concern the virus could spread to Britain's premier pig farms a few miles south. • Police and council trading standards officers yesterday started patrolling roads an ...
Chain of Infection
... they cannot live outside the cells of another living organism. Commonly found in fleas, lice, ticks, mites ...
... they cannot live outside the cells of another living organism. Commonly found in fleas, lice, ticks, mites ...
Fundamentals of Microbiology: Disease transmission
... • Attack rate Number of new infections Person-time at risk of infection • Attack rate is usually used during an epidemic • Incidence during a limited period of time • Example: people who ate at a certain restaurant ...
... • Attack rate Number of new infections Person-time at risk of infection • Attack rate is usually used during an epidemic • Incidence during a limited period of time • Example: people who ate at a certain restaurant ...
Listeris, Legionella, and small gram
... 5 m to 5 y (<3 m protected by maternal antibody). Hi type b conjugated vaccine was introduced in 1987 which greatly reduced the incidence of disease (>90%). Now infections occur in nonimmune children or adults with waning immunity. ...
... 5 m to 5 y (<3 m protected by maternal antibody). Hi type b conjugated vaccine was introduced in 1987 which greatly reduced the incidence of disease (>90%). Now infections occur in nonimmune children or adults with waning immunity. ...
The Chain of Infection
... cannot live outside the cells of another living organism. Commonly found in ...
... cannot live outside the cells of another living organism. Commonly found in ...
and was responsible for 150,000 reported cases and 5,000 deaths
... The bacteria can infect the throat and sometimes the skin. The bacteria release a toxin that causes cardiac toxicity (myocarditis, heart block) and neurological damage. Death occurs in 5-10% of all cases. Incubation period The incubation period ranges between 2-5 days. Period of infectivity Those in ...
... The bacteria can infect the throat and sometimes the skin. The bacteria release a toxin that causes cardiac toxicity (myocarditis, heart block) and neurological damage. Death occurs in 5-10% of all cases. Incubation period The incubation period ranges between 2-5 days. Period of infectivity Those in ...
Infection control annual statement 2015/2016
... All staff receive infection control training at induction and undertake annual refresher training. All staff have completed their annual update The infection control leads meet at regular intervals throughout the year Infection control is a set item on the monthly nurse meeting ...
... All staff receive infection control training at induction and undertake annual refresher training. All staff have completed their annual update The infection control leads meet at regular intervals throughout the year Infection control is a set item on the monthly nurse meeting ...
October 9, 2005 Sleuthing a Rash By LISA SANDERS, M.D. 1
... throughout her body. In the E.R. they would be able to test her blood and get a better sense of what was going on. The doctor in the emergency room ordered what seemed like an endless stream of blood tests as well as a chest X-ray. But when all the tests came back normal, he decided she was well eno ...
... throughout her body. In the E.R. they would be able to test her blood and get a better sense of what was going on. The doctor in the emergency room ordered what seemed like an endless stream of blood tests as well as a chest X-ray. But when all the tests came back normal, he decided she was well eno ...
Toxoplasma gondii
... Over 50% of seropositives in the US are chronically infected as demonstrated by the presence of bradyzoites in tissues. Parasitemia has been reported to persist as long as 1 year after infection in otherwise well individuals. Latent infections are reactivated when individuals become immunocompromise ...
... Over 50% of seropositives in the US are chronically infected as demonstrated by the presence of bradyzoites in tissues. Parasitemia has been reported to persist as long as 1 year after infection in otherwise well individuals. Latent infections are reactivated when individuals become immunocompromise ...
New Study Ties West Nile Virus to Risk of Shorter Life Span
... national fatality rate for WNV recorded between 1999 and 2015 by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), though those statistics accounted only for deaths that occurred during the acute phase of illness. WNV, which also can infect birds that help spread the virus further, has been ...
... national fatality rate for WNV recorded between 1999 and 2015 by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), though those statistics accounted only for deaths that occurred during the acute phase of illness. WNV, which also can infect birds that help spread the virus further, has been ...
Reducing Risk of Communicable Disease Policy
... Consult with a health care provider about using a prophylaxis medication such as antimicrobial or antiviral medications. Such medications are taken by a healthy individual (e.g. nurse, contact) to prevent illness before or after being exposed to an individual with an infectious disease (e.g. influen ...
... Consult with a health care provider about using a prophylaxis medication such as antimicrobial or antiviral medications. Such medications are taken by a healthy individual (e.g. nurse, contact) to prevent illness before or after being exposed to an individual with an infectious disease (e.g. influen ...
Free Living Amoeba
... Trophozoite : 7-20µm, large, broad pseudopods, single nucleus, large central karyosome. ...
... Trophozoite : 7-20µm, large, broad pseudopods, single nucleus, large central karyosome. ...
Chapter 21
... • Spirochete binds to epithelium (mucous membrane or abraded skin), multiplies, and penetrates capillaries • Moves into circulation and multiplies • Untreated syphilis marked by 3 clinical stages: – Primary, secondary, tertiary ...
... • Spirochete binds to epithelium (mucous membrane or abraded skin), multiplies, and penetrates capillaries • Moves into circulation and multiplies • Untreated syphilis marked by 3 clinical stages: – Primary, secondary, tertiary ...
Symptoms of Ebola virus disease
... WHO link: http://www.who.int/csr/disease/ebola/situation-reports/en/ ...
... WHO link: http://www.who.int/csr/disease/ebola/situation-reports/en/ ...
noroviridae - Nexus Academic Publishers
... Burden: - ca. 267,000,000 annual cases - 612,000 hospitalizations - 3,000 deaths Highly contagious: fewer than 100 virus particles can cause infection 2002- Cruise ship bound for Alaska13% of 1266 on board were affected; contaminated drinking water ...
... Burden: - ca. 267,000,000 annual cases - 612,000 hospitalizations - 3,000 deaths Highly contagious: fewer than 100 virus particles can cause infection 2002- Cruise ship bound for Alaska13% of 1266 on board were affected; contaminated drinking water ...
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.