HepA
... Hepatitis A is a non blood borne virus that is transmitted via the fecal oral route. It is one of numerous hepatitis viruses. In Canada 2.9 persons per 100,000 people were infected in 1999. The Calgary Health Region Communicable Disease section reports that there were 14 positive case’s in our regi ...
... Hepatitis A is a non blood borne virus that is transmitted via the fecal oral route. It is one of numerous hepatitis viruses. In Canada 2.9 persons per 100,000 people were infected in 1999. The Calgary Health Region Communicable Disease section reports that there were 14 positive case’s in our regi ...
Tips to Help Fight Off Cold and Flu and to Help Recover Faster
... Taking Zinc at a dose of 50-65mg/day has shown ability to enhance recovery Those who consume 1-5 cups of green tea per day tend to have fewer infections. Steep the green tea yourself, drink it hot, and add cinnamon if you like. Avoid processed and bottled green teas. Yes, chicken soup does hel ...
... Taking Zinc at a dose of 50-65mg/day has shown ability to enhance recovery Those who consume 1-5 cups of green tea per day tend to have fewer infections. Steep the green tea yourself, drink it hot, and add cinnamon if you like. Avoid processed and bottled green teas. Yes, chicken soup does hel ...
Genital Herpes Treatments
... Other Information • AIDS is diagnosed when a person tests positive for HIV and also has one or more of the "opportunistic infections" of AIDS (there are 27) and/or has a laboratory marker test of 200 or less T-cells. ...
... Other Information • AIDS is diagnosed when a person tests positive for HIV and also has one or more of the "opportunistic infections" of AIDS (there are 27) and/or has a laboratory marker test of 200 or less T-cells. ...
Infectious Disease
... Prophylactic Ig may be administered w/I 2 weeks of exposure » Prophylaxis if traveling to less developed countries » ...
... Prophylactic Ig may be administered w/I 2 weeks of exposure » Prophylaxis if traveling to less developed countries » ...
infection control 2015
... I can list the different types of transmission based precautions I can describe the role of OSHA and CDC in infection control I can give examples of blood borne pathogens/illnesses I can describe the chain of infection I can explain the difference in an epidemic and pandemic I can recognize biohazar ...
... I can list the different types of transmission based precautions I can describe the role of OSHA and CDC in infection control I can give examples of blood borne pathogens/illnesses I can describe the chain of infection I can explain the difference in an epidemic and pandemic I can recognize biohazar ...
Lesson 3 - Preventive Health Programs
... Which type of vaccine is likely to stimulate a more pronounced immune response? What is the typical age we can begin to vaccinate a puppy? Why might a puppy vaccinated with a modified live virus be lethargic or sleepy for a day or so? List a prominent symptom of each disease: ...
... Which type of vaccine is likely to stimulate a more pronounced immune response? What is the typical age we can begin to vaccinate a puppy? Why might a puppy vaccinated with a modified live virus be lethargic or sleepy for a day or so? List a prominent symptom of each disease: ...
Informed Consent & HIPAA
... through the bite of infected blacklegged ticks. Typical symptoms include: Fever, Headache, Fatigue, And, a characteristic skin rash called erythema migrans. Lyme Disease is diagnosed based on symptoms, physical findings (e.g., rash), and the possibility of exposure to infected ticks; laborat ...
... through the bite of infected blacklegged ticks. Typical symptoms include: Fever, Headache, Fatigue, And, a characteristic skin rash called erythema migrans. Lyme Disease is diagnosed based on symptoms, physical findings (e.g., rash), and the possibility of exposure to infected ticks; laborat ...
Strep Throat/Scarlet Fever
... blanches with pressure. The rash appears most often on the neck, chest, elbow, and groin, and in the inner thigh and folds of the armpit. Later on, there may be peeling of the skin on the fingertips and toes. These illnesses are usually not serious; however, rare problems such as rheumatic fever (wh ...
... blanches with pressure. The rash appears most often on the neck, chest, elbow, and groin, and in the inner thigh and folds of the armpit. Later on, there may be peeling of the skin on the fingertips and toes. These illnesses are usually not serious; however, rare problems such as rheumatic fever (wh ...
Document
... • TB cases continue to be reported in every state • Drug-resistant cases reported in almost every state • Estimated 10-15 million persons in U.S. infected with M. tuberculosis - Without intervention, about 10% will develop TB disease at some point in life ...
... • TB cases continue to be reported in every state • Drug-resistant cases reported in almost every state • Estimated 10-15 million persons in U.S. infected with M. tuberculosis - Without intervention, about 10% will develop TB disease at some point in life ...
Digestive Diseases
... Pus, mucus, and blood may appear in stools as a result of the intestinal ulceration (typical of this infection) ...
... Pus, mucus, and blood may appear in stools as a result of the intestinal ulceration (typical of this infection) ...
How does the body fight off a virus?
... genes and these accumulate as the virus passes from one person to another. During this process, the virus alters its appearance and our immune memory cells struggle to recognise it, leaving the virus free to infect us once more. This is why you can keep catching the flu - new mutated strains constan ...
... genes and these accumulate as the virus passes from one person to another. During this process, the virus alters its appearance and our immune memory cells struggle to recognise it, leaving the virus free to infect us once more. This is why you can keep catching the flu - new mutated strains constan ...
Nestling disease in Budgerigars and its connection with the problem of
... No vaccine is available as yet. Interrupting breeding for several months (3 - 4) in Budgerigars ...
... No vaccine is available as yet. Interrupting breeding for several months (3 - 4) in Budgerigars ...
A New Look At Lyme Disease
... yme disease burst to the forefront of infectious medicine when a number of cases were identified in 1975 near the town of Lyme, Connecticut (hence its name). In 1981 a specific tick carrying the Borrelia burgdorferi bacteria was incriminated as the causative agent, and since then it is recognized th ...
... yme disease burst to the forefront of infectious medicine when a number of cases were identified in 1975 near the town of Lyme, Connecticut (hence its name). In 1981 a specific tick carrying the Borrelia burgdorferi bacteria was incriminated as the causative agent, and since then it is recognized th ...
3A chicken pox (edited)
... • Common, extremely infectious childhood disease • Produces a red, itchy, blistery rash. • Also known as varicella. • Caused by a virus called varicella-zoster. • You know you have chicken pox if you feel weak, have itchy rashes or blisters, and have a headache. ...
... • Common, extremely infectious childhood disease • Produces a red, itchy, blistery rash. • Also known as varicella. • Caused by a virus called varicella-zoster. • You know you have chicken pox if you feel weak, have itchy rashes or blisters, and have a headache. ...
Annual Infection Control Statement 2015
... rooms. A risk assessment was made after a report received stating a child in another surgery had accidently squirted the gel into his eyes while using a wall mounted dispenser ...
... rooms. A risk assessment was made after a report received stating a child in another surgery had accidently squirted the gel into his eyes while using a wall mounted dispenser ...
Hand Foot and Mouth Disease
... frequently, on the knees, elbows, buttocks, or genital area. The rash has flat or raised red spots, sometimes with blisters, however persons with HFMD may only get some of the symptoms. Complications, while rare, do occur and can include the following. While rare, HFMD can be fatal. ...
... frequently, on the knees, elbows, buttocks, or genital area. The rash has flat or raised red spots, sometimes with blisters, however persons with HFMD may only get some of the symptoms. Complications, while rare, do occur and can include the following. While rare, HFMD can be fatal. ...
Epidemiological Characteristics of Infectious Diseases
... Short period for some months: Cholera – Plague vaccines. About 3 years: TAB vaccine. 3-5 years: DPT- Tetanus toxoid. 5 or more years: BCG, Epidemic typhus vaccine. Life time protection: Yellow fever & MMR vaccines. ...
... Short period for some months: Cholera – Plague vaccines. About 3 years: TAB vaccine. 3-5 years: DPT- Tetanus toxoid. 5 or more years: BCG, Epidemic typhus vaccine. Life time protection: Yellow fever & MMR vaccines. ...
Cardiovascular diseases
... caused by Epstein-Barr virus. remain latent in the B-lymphocytes. Symptoms sore throat, mild fever, enlarged spleen, and an elevation of infected Blymphocytes known as Downey cells. The viruses are often transmitted by saliva. Treatment usually consists of extensive bed rest, and recurrences are pos ...
... caused by Epstein-Barr virus. remain latent in the B-lymphocytes. Symptoms sore throat, mild fever, enlarged spleen, and an elevation of infected Blymphocytes known as Downey cells. The viruses are often transmitted by saliva. Treatment usually consists of extensive bed rest, and recurrences are pos ...
BIOLOGICAL HAZARDS
... Symptoms resemble a form of pneumonia and can be treated accordingly About 15% of known cases have been fatal ...
... Symptoms resemble a form of pneumonia and can be treated accordingly About 15% of known cases have been fatal ...
viral eye infections and treatment
... Arises frequently (longer treatments) •10% In Retinitis and organ transplants •Change in polymerase, viral protein kinase or both ...
... Arises frequently (longer treatments) •10% In Retinitis and organ transplants •Change in polymerase, viral protein kinase or both ...
Immune System - Duplin County Schools
... B-cell activated: antibody binds to antigen to mark it for destruction B-memory cells “remember” antigen in case of second infection ...
... B-cell activated: antibody binds to antigen to mark it for destruction B-memory cells “remember” antigen in case of second 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.