21. Diptheria Bioterrorism Information for Health Care Providers http://tmsyn.wc.ask.com/r?t=an&s=hb&uid=24312681243126812&sid=343126

22. Diptheria, Measles Cases Rise- The Times Of India diptheria, measles cases rise Add to Clippings TIMES NEWS NETWORK SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 07, 2004 111703 PM . NEW DELHI International focus on polio http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/articleshow/915216.cms

23. Diptheria, Measles Cases Rise- The Times Of India diptheria, measles cases rise TIMES NEWS NETWORK SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 07, 2004 111703 PM . NEW DELHI International focus on polio eradication in India may http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/articleshow/msid-915216,prtpage-1.cms

var ttrendlogmostviewed=1; var doweshowbellyad=1; The Times of India Online Printed from timesofindia.indiatimes.com Health/Science Diptheria, measles cases rise TIMES NEWS NETWORK [ SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 07, 2004 11:17:03 PM ] Citibank NRI Offer NEW DELHI: International focus on polio eradication in India may well have saved thousands of children from the crippling disease but an increasing number of children are now dying of various other vaccine-preventable diseases such as diphtheria and measles, leading to a slowing down of the decline in infant mortality rates. At a presentation before senior officials, scientists and members of international agencies, it was disclosed that before the launch of the pulse polio programme, the infant mortality rate (IMR) was declining by 3.2 per cent. However, over the past few years, the decline has been a negligible 0.8 per cent. The pulse polio programme was launched in 1995. Dr H P S Sachdev, former president of the Indian Academy of Paediatrics, pointed out during this presentation that the decline of IMR in the post new-born period had fallen from 1.8 per cent being noticed before the pulse polio programme to zero per cent in 2001. IMR is a crucial indicator of the social and economic well-being of a society. A slow rate of decline of IMR has been causing serious concern. As per data published in 2003, the IMR is 63 for every 1,000 live births.

24. Diphtheria Toxoid Diphtheria toxoid. Public Health strategies; WHO perspective; Special issues; Administration summary; References; Statistics on diphtheria coverage and http://www.who.int/vaccines/en/diptheria.shtml

World Health Organization [English] Text only About Us Documents ... Vaccines Home Diphtheria toxoid Public Health strategies WHO perspective Special issues Administration summary ... Other useful links Public health strategies Diphtheria is a bacterial infection caused by Corynebacterium diphtheriae , transmitted from person to person through close physical and respiratory contact. It can cause infection of the nasopharynx, which may lead to breathing difficulties and death. It was a cyclical epidemic disease but, with rising immunization levels in all countries, epidemics gave way to sporadic cases and intermittent outbreaks of low intensity. This change occurred in the 1940s and 1950s in most industrialized countries, coinciding with an increased use of DTP. No longer was diphtheria thought of as a child killer. Tropical countries are more likely to experience cases of skin infection than the outbreaks of diphtheria which, in cooler climates, tend to be nasopharyngeal infection. Recent large epidemics of diphtheria in several countries of Eastern Europe again called attention to this disease. They highlighted the need for the following five major activities in diphtheria control:

25. Diptheria Health Information Diseases and Conditions Infectious Diseases diptheria. diptheria. Diphtheria. What is diphtheria? Diphtheria is an acute bacterial http://medicalcenter.osu.edu/patientcare/healthinformation/diseasesandconditions

Skip Navigation home about us referring ... Diptheria Diptheria Diphtheria What is diphtheria? Diphtheria is an acute bacterial disease that can infect the body in two areas: the throat (respiratory diphtheria) and the skin (skin or cutaneous diphtheria). A common childhood disease in the 1930s, a vaccine against diphtheria has made it very rare in the US and other developing countries today. How is diphtheria transmitted? The diphtheria bacterium can enter the body through the nose and mouth. However, it can also enter through a break in the skin. It is transmitted from person to person by respiratory secretions or droplets in the air. After being exposed to the bacterium, it usually takes 2 to 4 days for symptoms to develop. What are the symptoms of diphtheria? The following are the most common symptoms of diphtheria. However, each individual may experience symptoms differently. Symptoms may include: respiratory diphtheria When a person is infected with diphtheria, the bacterium usually multiplies in the throat, leading to the respiratory version of diphtheria. A membrane may form over the throat and tonsils, causing a sore throat. Other common symptoms of respiratory diphtheria may include: breathing difficulty husky voice enlarged lymph glands increased heart rate stridor (a shrill breathing sound heard on inspiration) nasal drainage swelling of the palate (roof of the mouth) sore throat low-grade fever malaise Persons may die from asphyxiation when the membrane obstructs breathing. Other complications of respiratory diphtheria are caused by the diphtheria toxin released in the blood, leading to heart failure.

26. Case University Health Service - Diptheria And Tetanus diptheria and Tetanus. Tetanus is caused by a germ that enters the body through a cut or a wound. Td Vaccine is the vaccine for diptheria and Tetanus. http://studentaffairs.case.edu/health/immunizations/diptheria_tetanus.html

CASE.EDU: HOME DIRECTORIES SEARCH UNIVERSITY HEALTH SERVICE Home Staff Directory Services for Students Basic First Aid ... Needle Stick Injuries Resources Medical Forms Immunizations Sexual Health Birth Control ... Links SITE SEARCH: SEARCH Diptheria and Tetanus Td Vaccine Td Vaccine is the vaccine for Diptheria and Tetanus. Some side effects from the vaccine may be soreness of the arm, fever, and decreased appetite. An aspirin free pain reliever can be taken for 24 hours for relief of these symptoms. Recommendations for entrance into Case: Must get the Td Vaccine every 10 years Cost at UHS Department Home Contact Information Staff Directory Student Affairs Home ... healthservice@case.edu

27. Diptheria Fact Sheet The major responsibilities of the Communicable Disease Control Program are to identify disease outbreaks, respond rapidly to suspect and confirmed diseases http://health.utah.gov/els/epidemiology/epifacts/dipth.htm

A to Z list DELS Home Page Communicable Disease Control Epidemiology ... State Public Health Lab Diptheria (*PDF version) for printing. What is diphtheria? Diphtheria is an acute bacterial disease that usually affects the tonsils, throat, nose or skin. It is extremely rare in the United States. Who gets diphtheria? Diphtheria is most common where people live in crowded conditions. Unimmunized children under 15 years of age are likely to contract diphtheria. The disease is often found among adults whose immunization was neglected, and is most severe in unimmunized or inadequately immunized individuals. How is diphtheria spread? Diphtheria is transmitted to others through close contact with discharge from an infected person s nose, throat, skin, eyes and lesions. What are the symptoms of diphtheria?

28. Diphtheria Health, educational and cultural information, referral and outreach services by, for and about American Indians. http://aihc1998.tripod.com/diptheria.html

setAdGroup('67.18.104.18'); var cm_role = "live" var cm_host = "tripod.lycos.com" var cm_taxid = "/memberembedded" Search: Lycos Tripod Free Games Share This Page Report Abuse Edit your Site ... Next What is diphtheria? Diphtheria is an acute bacterial disease that usually affects the tonsils, throat, nose and/or skin. It is passed from person to person by droplet transmission, usually by breathing in diphtheria bacteria after an infected person has coughed, sneezed or even laughed. It can also be spread by handling used tissues or by drinking from a glass used by an infected person. Diphtheria can lead to breathing problems, heart failure, paralysis and sometimes death. Mortality/Morbidity The overall fatality rate for diphtheria is 5-10%, with higher death rates (20%) in persons younger than 5 years or older than 40 years. This rate has changed very little over the last 50 years. The mortality rate in the untreated patient is as much as 50% in some epidemics. In recent decades, the mortality rate has been nearly 10% in the United States. In a recent Swedish outbreak, the mortality rate was 18%. The mortality rate of the epidemic in the newly independent states of the former Soviet Union ranged from 3-23%.

29. International Travel Clinic - Vaccine Information Tetanus, diptheria Vaccine. What is tetanus? Tetanus is caused by a bacteria which produces a poison (toxin); Tetanus spores are spread through a wound, http://www.saskatoonhealthregion.ca/your_health/ps_itc_vaccine_tetanus.htm

document.write(doClock("M3","/","D1","/","Y1")); + Addiction Services About Addiction Services + Calder Centre About Calder Centre ... Other Health Related Topics Public Health International Travel Clinic Vaccine Information small font large font Tetanus, Diptheria Vaccine What is tetanus? Tetanus is caused by a bacteria which produces a poison (toxin) Tetanus spores are spread through a wound, bite or burn Tetanus causes painful tightening of the muscles, usually all over the body About 10% of people with tetanus will die. What is diphtheria? Diphtheria is caused by a bacteria which produces a poison (toxin) The bacteria is spread by nasal droplets The toxin damages the lining of the nose and throat, making breathing difficult or impossible It can lead to breathing problems, paralysis, heart failure and even death About 10% of people with diphtheria will die What does Td vaccine contain? Td vaccine contains thimersol, aluminum phosphate and formaldehyde

30. International Travel Clinic - Vaccine Information Tetanus, diptheria Polio Vaccine (Td_Polio). What is tetanus? Tetanus is caused by a bacteria which produces a poison (toxin); Tetanus spores are spread http://www.saskatoonhealthregion.ca/your_health/ps_itc_vaccine_tdpolio.htm

document.write(doClock("M3","/","D1","/","Y1")); + Addiction Services About Addiction Services + Calder Centre About Calder Centre ... Other Health Related Topics Public Health International Travel Clinic Vaccine Information small font large font What is tetanus? Tetanus is caused by a bacteria which produces a poison (toxin) Tetanus spores are spread through a wound, bite or burn Tetanus causes painful tightening of the muscles, usually all over the body About 10% of people with tetanus will die. What is diphtheria? Diphtheria is caused by a bacteria which produces a poison (toxin) The bacteria is spread by nasal droplets The toxin damages the lining of the nose and throat, making breathing difficult or impossible It can lead to breathing problems, paralysis, heart failure and even death About 10% of people with diphtheria will die What is polio? Polio is a very infectious disease caused by a virus Polio is spread by eating or drinking food or water contaminated by human feces It can also be spread by human saliva It can destroy nerve cells in the spinal cord that control muscles When the nerve cell dies, the muscle becomes weak or paralyzed

31. Diptheria Toxins produced by diptheria bacteria destroy mucous membranes lining throat, If diptheria is suspected, consult your doctor if there is no improvement http://www.drlockie.com/disease/dipther.htm

Diptheria Acute bacterial infection of the throat (larynx, pharynx, tonsils), once common but now rare due to immunization and improved hygiene. Toxins produced by diptheria bacteria destroy mucous membranes lining throat, giving them a grey, veil-like appearance, and causing swelling of underlying tissues. As membranes slough off and tissues swell, breathing may be obstructed. Toxins can also damage nervous system (see Neuritis ) and affect heart. First signs are Fever Headache Sore throat , and swollen glands in neck; later signs may be obstructed breathing, irregular pulse, vomiting, and difficulty swallowing or focusing. Incubation is 2-6 days, but child remains infectious for at least 10 days after onset of fever. If diptheria is suspected, consult your doctor if there is no improvement in 12 hours . Conventional treatment is penicillin and injections of anti-toxin serum. Specific remedy to be taken hourly until help arrives Mercurius cyan. 30c Immunization Both homeopathic and orthodox medicine offer immunization based on the diptheria bacteria ( Corynebacterium diptheriae ) or its toxins. Orthodox immunization is usually part of 'triple' immunization, which boosts resistance to tetanus and

32. HealthySA - Information On Diptheria Women / Immunisation / diptheria. Immunisation for Adults, Origin Australia. Adequate vaccination is just as important for adults as it is for children. http://www.healthysa.sa.gov.au/results.asp?action=load&keyid=3927&keyword=Dipthe

33. HealthySA - Information On Diptheria You searched for information on diptheria. Immunisation for Adults, Origin Australia. Adequate vaccination is just as important for adults as it is for http://www.healthysa.sa.gov.au/results-az.asp?action=load&keyword=Diptheria

34. All Diptheria All products relating to diptheria. We have 7 products in Cell Biology Microbiology Bacteria Bacterial Toxins diptheria http://www.abcam.com/?c=650

35. Saskatchewan Health - Diptheria, Pertussis, Tetanus, Polio, And Haemophilus Infl Diphtheria, Pertussis, Tetanus, Polio and Haemophilus influenza B Immunization Information. What is Diphtheria? Diphtheria is a bacterial infection of the http://www.health.gov.sk.ca/rr_dpt_polio_hib.html

Programs and Services Online Forms The Reading Room Common Questions ... Home Diphtheria, Pertussis, Tetanus, Polio and Haemophilus influenza B - Immunization Information What is Diphtheria? Diphtheria is a bacterial infection of the nose and throat that can lead to problems breathing. Diphtheria can cause heart failure and paralysis. One of every 10 people who get diphtheria dies from the disease. What is Pertussis? Pertussis, also called whooping cough, is a bacterial infection of the respiratory tract. It usually leads to severe coughing spells and problems with breathing that can last for weeks or months. Pertussis can cause pneumonia and sometimes inflammation of the brain (encephalitis). Infants are likely to be most severely affected by the disease. One of every 100 people who gets pertussis dies from the disease.

36. Saskatchewan Health - Tetanus, Diptheria, And Acellular Pertussis Booster Tetanus, Diphtheria, and Acellular Pertussis Booster. Saskatchewan Immunization Program. PDF gif Tetanus, Diphtheria, and Acellular Pertussis Booster http://www.health.gov.sk.ca/rr_tetanus_diptheria.html

Programs and Services Online Forms The Reading Room Common Questions ... Home Tetanus, Diphtheria, and Acellular Pertussis Booster Saskatchewan Immunization Program Tetanus, Diphtheria, and Acellular Pertussis Booster - Print version What is tetanus? Tetanus, commonly known as lockjaw, is a disease caused by bacteria that live in soil and dirt. Infection occurs when the bacteria gets into cuts and wounds. Tetanus causes serious and painful spasms in muscles. This can lead to an inability to open your mouth, swallow or breathe and can result in death. What is diphtheria? Diphtheria is a disease caused by bacteria that is spread by close contact with someone who is infected with diphtheria. Diphtheria causes a thick coating to form in the nose, throat and airway. It can lead to breathing problems, heart failure, paralysis and death.

37. Diptheria diptheria By Phillip Margulies. Well done book on a disease unfamiliar to most students. Aledo Middle School, Texas ISBN 1404202536 © 2005 List Price! http://www.rosenpublishing.com/showbook.cfm?id=Book3646

38. Immunizations diptheria, Tetanus, and Pertussis. Diphtheria. Diphtheria is caused by a bacterium, Corynebacterium diphtheriae, which can occur as either a toxic or http://adam.about.com/reports/000090_1.htm

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39. Newly Approved Drug Therapies (43): Tripedia (Diptheria And Tetanus Toxoids And Listing for Tripedia (diptheria and Tetanus Toxoids and Acellular Pertussis Vaccine Absorbed) in FDA Approved Drug Therapies Archives from CenterWatch http://www.centerwatch.com/patient/drugs/dru43.html

Description of Medical Areas About the FDA Approved Listings Drugs Approved by the FDA Drug Name: Tripedia (Diptheria and Tetanus Toxoids and Acellular Pertussis Vaccine Absorbed) The following information is obtained from various newswires, published medical journal articles, and medical conference presentations. Company: Connaught Laboratories Approval Status: Approved August 1996 Treatment for: whooping cough General Information Tripedia has been approved as an injected whooping cough vaccine for children up to three years of age. Whooping cough, or pertussis, is a highly contagious disease that usually hits children under age three, causing severe coughing and difficulty in breathing. Tripedia is made of just a portion of the killed pertussis bacteria. This acellular vaccine has also been approved in the United States for booster shots in older children, and it has been used for 15 years in Japan for children of all ages. American infants will be given this acellular vaccine at ages two, four and six months as well as booster shots later. Clinical Results A large-scale phase III efficacy study was conducted in Germany from 1993 to 1995 and enrolled 16,780 infants between six and 17 weeks of age. Tripedia was administered to 12,517 of the infants. The efficacy of the acellular pertussis vaccine in the German case-control study was 80% for culture-confirmed pertussis cough of 21 days.

40. DIPTHERIA. Essay Sample. Free Term Papers For College Students Free Essays, Free Term Papers, Free Book Reports and Free Research Papers. http://www.essaysample.com/essay/000977.html

ESSAY SAMPLE ON "DIPTHERIA" Diphtheria (Corynebacterium diphtheriae) Corynebacteria are Gram-positive, aerobic, nonmotile, rod-shaped bacteria related to the Actinomycetes. They do not form spores or branch as do the actinomycetes, but they have the characteristic of forming irregular shaped, club-shaped or V-shaped arrangements in normal growth. They undergo snapping movements just after cell division which brings them into characteristic arrangements resembling Chinese letters. The genus Corynebacterium consists of a diverse group of bacteria including animal and plant pathogens, as well as saprophytes. Some corynebacteria are part of the normal flora of humans, finding a suitable niche in virtually every anatomic site. The best known and most widely studied species is Corynebacterium diphtheriae, the causal agent of the disease diphtheria. History and Background No bacterial disease of humans has been as successfully studied as diphtheria. The etiology, mode of transmission, pathogenic mechanism and molecular basis of exotoxin structure, function, and action have been clearly established. Consequently, highly effective methods of treatment and prevention of diphtheria have been developed. The study of Corynebacterium diphtheriae traces closely the development of medical microbiology, immunology and molecular biology. Many contributions to these fields, as well as to our understanding of host-bacterial interactions, have been made studying diphtheria and the diphtheria toxin.

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