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... Serologic studies (demonstrate antibodies to Dengue viruses) Serum studies from samples taken during acute illness and convalescence (High in titer to Dengue antigen) ...
... Serologic studies (demonstrate antibodies to Dengue viruses) Serum studies from samples taken during acute illness and convalescence (High in titer to Dengue antigen) ...
notice to passengers on novel influenza virus outbreak
... cases of novel influenza virus infections you monitor your health condition carefully. In case you start experiencing nausea, fever, sore throat, cough and muscle pain, you should immediately consult your doctor and seek their advice. If you fall ill, make sure you don't spread the disease: ...
... cases of novel influenza virus infections you monitor your health condition carefully. In case you start experiencing nausea, fever, sore throat, cough and muscle pain, you should immediately consult your doctor and seek their advice. If you fall ill, make sure you don't spread the disease: ...
Enteroviruses
... occur 6-9 days after exposure but may occur earlier and persist longer. Major symptoms occur after the viremia, which disseminates infection to target organs. For poliovirus, the incubation period is estimated to be 9-12 days (range: 5-35 days) and 11-17 days (range: 8-36 days) until the onset of pa ...
... occur 6-9 days after exposure but may occur earlier and persist longer. Major symptoms occur after the viremia, which disseminates infection to target organs. For poliovirus, the incubation period is estimated to be 9-12 days (range: 5-35 days) and 11-17 days (range: 8-36 days) until the onset of pa ...
Intrauterine fetal infection
... - Incidence in pregnancy 0.4 – 0.7 : 1000 Maternal - Pneumonia increase mortality Fetal Congenital Varicella Syndrome in 1st tri mester - Skin Scar, Limb Hyproplasia - Chrioretinitis, Microcephally ...
... - Incidence in pregnancy 0.4 – 0.7 : 1000 Maternal - Pneumonia increase mortality Fetal Congenital Varicella Syndrome in 1st tri mester - Skin Scar, Limb Hyproplasia - Chrioretinitis, Microcephally ...
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... Frequency with which resistant genes arise naturally among bacteria through mutation Overuse of antibiotics ...
... Frequency with which resistant genes arise naturally among bacteria through mutation Overuse of antibiotics ...
Communicable_Diseases_8
... – Some strains of HIV may be aggressive, others benign – Current anti-viral drugs can suppress proliferation and damage but CANNOT completely eliminate the virus, which persists indefinitely in infected tissues of host ...
... – Some strains of HIV may be aggressive, others benign – Current anti-viral drugs can suppress proliferation and damage but CANNOT completely eliminate the virus, which persists indefinitely in infected tissues of host ...
Faculty of Public Health
... Direct contact The organism is passed to a susceptible person when he or she has contact with an infected person’s skin, mucus membranes or body fluid (blood, urine, feces). ...
... Direct contact The organism is passed to a susceptible person when he or she has contact with an infected person’s skin, mucus membranes or body fluid (blood, urine, feces). ...
sti patient education tool
... I can be spread by touching another person who already has me, even if the person has no symptoms; this is called viral shedding. You can also become infected by touching one of my sores or the body fluids of an infected partner. After my first infection, I may come back from time to time in the for ...
... I can be spread by touching another person who already has me, even if the person has no symptoms; this is called viral shedding. You can also become infected by touching one of my sores or the body fluids of an infected partner. After my first infection, I may come back from time to time in the for ...
Chapter 21 - Georgia Highlands College
... e) The bacteria can survive in the tubercle for many years 3) Most individuals recover completely from this infection ...
... e) The bacteria can survive in the tubercle for many years 3) Most individuals recover completely from this infection ...
Infectious Mononucleosis
... occurs in 2% of cases during the first 2 weeks. In most cases, the anemia is Coombs-positive, with cold ...
... occurs in 2% of cases during the first 2 weeks. In most cases, the anemia is Coombs-positive, with cold ...
The Chain of Infection
... -the person that the pathogen enters A susceptible person is someone at higher risk for developing an infection ...
... -the person that the pathogen enters A susceptible person is someone at higher risk for developing an infection ...
the adoption of precaution towards emergent and recurring
... United States developed plans to address bioterrorism preparedness and response. In 2003, healthcare facilities were at the center of the severe acute respiratory syndrome (SARS) outbreak Corona virus that emerged in China and spread globally. Currently, healthcare facilities in several countries ar ...
... United States developed plans to address bioterrorism preparedness and response. In 2003, healthcare facilities were at the center of the severe acute respiratory syndrome (SARS) outbreak Corona virus that emerged in China and spread globally. Currently, healthcare facilities in several countries ar ...
Individual Virology
... (5) they can give rise to viraemia (6) resistance: resistant to lipo-solvents, pH3-5, resist 56℃ 30min (7) variety of clinical sign: CNS, diarrhea, myocardial damage, rash, etc (8) they are common in children than adults (9) in temperate climates they cause infections usually in the summer and autum ...
... (5) they can give rise to viraemia (6) resistance: resistant to lipo-solvents, pH3-5, resist 56℃ 30min (7) variety of clinical sign: CNS, diarrhea, myocardial damage, rash, etc (8) they are common in children than adults (9) in temperate climates they cause infections usually in the summer and autum ...
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) ...
Infection Control
... • Hepatitis B, C & HIV/AIDS • Transmission by direct blood contact – sexual intercourse, sharing needles, needlestick injuries, razors etc. • Standard precautions only – Personal protective equipment when anticipating contact with body fluids ...
... • Hepatitis B, C & HIV/AIDS • Transmission by direct blood contact – sexual intercourse, sharing needles, needlestick injuries, razors etc. • Standard precautions only – Personal protective equipment when anticipating contact with body fluids ...
Spring 2009 - AVC Online
... What is the difference between an intermediate host and a definitive host for helminths? ...
... What is the difference between an intermediate host and a definitive host for helminths? ...
B2B Pop Health, April 6_2009, part 2
... • need to collect full information base • need to take action in absence of full information Effective and clear communication with general public is essential • SARS outbreak • designate one spokesperson • regular press briefings April 7, 2009 ...
... • need to collect full information base • need to take action in absence of full information Effective and clear communication with general public is essential • SARS outbreak • designate one spokesperson • regular press briefings April 7, 2009 ...
Prevention of rubella infection
... Because antenatal measures had been used to decrease the risk of mother to child transmission from 30% to < 2%. Antenatal care of women who are HIV positive: Management should be by a multidisciplinary team, including an HIV physician, obstetrician, specialist ,midwife, health advisor and paedia ...
... Because antenatal measures had been used to decrease the risk of mother to child transmission from 30% to < 2%. Antenatal care of women who are HIV positive: Management should be by a multidisciplinary team, including an HIV physician, obstetrician, specialist ,midwife, health advisor and paedia ...
Infectious Disease
... • Bacterial infections – antibiotics • Viral infections – no cure, symptoms are treated, must run its course. • Fungal infections – OTC antifungal, oral meds in severe cases. • Protozoan infections – prescription meds. • Parasitic infections – medicated shampoos (lice), prescription meds. ...
... • Bacterial infections – antibiotics • Viral infections – no cure, symptoms are treated, must run its course. • Fungal infections – OTC antifungal, oral meds in severe cases. • Protozoan infections – prescription meds. • Parasitic infections – medicated shampoos (lice), prescription meds. ...
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.