'Respiratory droplets' presentation slideshows

Designated Infection Control Officer Training

California Fire Chiefs Southern EMS Section. Designated Infection Control Officer Training. What will be discussed. Communicable Diseases Overview Transmission of Diseases and Common Diseases Designated Officer Laws and Regulations Designated Infection Control Officer

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Respiratory infections

Respiratory infections . Maisa Mansour , MD Faculty of Medicine Respiratory Department . Why is this important?. The respiratory system is the most commonly infected system. Health care providers will see more respiratory infections than any other type. Respiratory System Functions .

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Chapter 19

Chapter 19 . Infectious Diseases Affecting the Nervous System. The Nervous System and Its Defenses. 19.1 The Nervous System and Its Defenses A . Two component parts to the nervous system

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Gram-Positive Cocci (Streptococci)

Dr. Nariman Sindi. Gram-Positive Cocci (Streptococci). classification. The classification of streptococci is based on: Hemolysis: Alpha- hemolytic streptococci ( ? - hemolytic ):

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Clin Med II Infectious Disease

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Viral infection of the respiratory tract --- 1

Viral infection of the respiratory tract --- 1. Dr. Mohammed Arif Associate professor Consultant virologist Head of the virology unit. Viral infection of the respiratory tract. Respiratory infections are common in both children and adults. Mostly caused by viruses.

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Dr. wasan Abdul-ilah Bakir

THE BORDETELLAE. Dr. wasan Abdul-ilah Bakir. THE BORDETELLAE. There are several species of Bordetella : 1- Bordetella pertussis , a highly communicable and important pathogen of humans, causes whooping cough (pertussis).

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The RESPIRATORY System

The RESPIRATORY System. Unit 3 Transportation Systems. The Respiratory System. Functions of the Respiratory System. Warms, moistens, and filters incoming air Nasal cavity Resonating chambers for speech and sound production Larynx generates the sound, many chambers for resonation

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Bioterrorism Agents: Plague

Bioterrorism Agents: Plague. Lesson 1 Introduction and Overview. Objectives. Identify plague bacterium Epidemiology Natural Occurrence. Bio-Terror Threat. Plague can cause large numbers of cases Could create panic Considered for use since 14 th century. Clinical Syndromes. Bubonic

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Influenza

Influenza. Causative Agent Orthomyxovirus Influenza A virus Infulenza B virus SS RNA virus 8 linear segments Enveloped with spikes H spike N spikes. Signs and symptoms Sudden high fever, pharyngitis, congestion, dry cough, headache and myalgia Acute symptoms decline within a week

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Nervous System Infections

Nervous System Infections. Chapter 27. Meningococcal Meningitis. Symptoms First symptoms similar regardless of agent Mild cold followed by onset of throbbing headache Fever Pain and stiffness of neck and back Nausea and vomiting

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Scarlet Fever

Scarlet Fever. Laura Guzman & Daniela Hernandez. What is Scarlet Fever? Etiology Epidemiology Mode of transmission Clinical Manifestations Diagnostic Treatment Prevention Bibliography. What is Scarlet Fever?.

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Responding to Pandemic Flu in the Classroom

Responding to Pandemic Flu in the Classroom. Background. Pandemic influenza: Occurs when a new flu virus emerges for which there is little or no immunity in the human population. Has the potential to affect 30 percent of the population and disrupt 40 percent of the workforce.

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PRECAUTIONS

PRECAUTIONS. By: Lane Dickerson & Kirsten Stallings. Isolation Precautions. - Special precautionary measures, practices, and procedures used in the care of patients with contagious or communicable diseases. Standard.

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