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Meningococcal Disease
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Author : Andrew J. Pollard
language : en
Publisher: Springer Science & Business Media
Release Date : 2008-02-02
Meningococcal Disease written by Andrew J. Pollard and has been published by Springer Science & Business Media this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2008-02-02 with Medical categories.
Meningococcal septicemia and meningitis continue to be important causes of devastating illness, death, and long-term disability in both developed and resource-poor countries of the world. Few diseases have attracted as much public attention, or are as feared by parents and family members, as well as the medical staff who have to care for affected patients. The unexpected and unp- dictable occurrence of the disease in previously healthy children and young adults, its rapid progression, and the frequent occurrence of purpura fulminans with the resulting gangrene of limbs and digits and the requirement for mutilating s- gery, have all heightened both public and medical interest in the disease. Over the past two decades there has been a rapid increase in knowledge of many aspects of meningococcal disease as a result of intensive efforts by workers in many different fields: clinicians have studied the early presenting features and acute pathophysiology of the disorder; clinical scientists have explored the immunopathological mechanisms responsible for disease and have highlighted the important roles played by the host inflammatory response and pro-inflammatory cytokines in mediating damage to blood vessels and organs; microbiologists have developed new diagnostic methods; public health phy- cians and epidemiologists have improved surveillance techniques with the help of molecular tools provided by bacterial population biologists; and basic sci- tists have used the powerful new tools in molecular and cell biology to elucidate virulence mechanisms.
Handbook Of Meningococcal Disease Management
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Author : Ian Feavers
language : en
Publisher: Springer
Release Date : 2016-01-20
Handbook Of Meningococcal Disease Management written by Ian Feavers and has been published by Springer this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2016-01-20 with Medical categories.
This concise pocketbook will provide readers with an overview and background of meningococcal disease, treatment options and emerging therapies, and methods of prevention. The book was originally commissioned due to recent developments in vaccinations to prevent meningococcal disease. This book reviews the disease progression and associated risk factors; its pathogenesis and diagnosis; methods of treatment and prevention, both current and emerging; and the future directions of meningococcal disease management. The book is ideal for busy healthcare professionals, as it covers all aspects of the disease and its treatment in a condensed and manageable format, whilst including the most up-to-date treatment guidelines and algorithms.
Ecab Invasive Meningococcal Disease E Book
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Author : Swati Y. Bhave
language : en
Publisher: Elsevier Health Sciences
Release Date : 2014-12-11
Ecab Invasive Meningococcal Disease E Book written by Swati Y. Bhave and has been published by Elsevier Health Sciences this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2014-12-11 with Medical categories.
ECAB Invasive Meningococcal Disease - E-Book
Handbook Of Meningococcal Disease
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Author : Matthias Frosch
language : en
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons
Release Date : 2008-11-21
Handbook Of Meningococcal Disease written by Matthias Frosch and has been published by John Wiley & Sons this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2008-11-21 with Medical categories.
A comprehensive overview of recent advances, from current basic research and epidemiology, to novel therapeutic strategies and clinical management. Here, the leading scientists who have made major advances in the field provide up-to-date reviews and describe their current knowledge and concepts. As such, this is the first volume to summarize the implications of the meningococcus genome-sequencing project, emphasizing the novel strategies in vaccine development. Following a look at the history, the authors go on to treat the epidemiology of meningococcal disease, as well as the genetics, structure and function of virulence factors. Further chapters cover cross-talk between meningococci and host cells, genomics and immunobiology. The result is a standard handbook for all scientists working in the field. While aimed at advanced specialists in basic research, epidemiologists, public health workers, vaccine developers and clinicians, the book is equally appropriate as introductory reading for graduates embarking on their career in this field.
Meningococcal Vaccines
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Author : Andrew J. Pollard
language : en
Publisher: Springer Science & Business Media
Release Date : 2008-02-02
Meningococcal Vaccines written by Andrew J. Pollard and has been published by Springer Science & Business Media this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2008-02-02 with Medical categories.
Since the first recognition of outbreaks of cerebrospinal or spotted fever at the end of the nineteenth and the beginning of the twentieth centuries, the menace of the meningococcus has been high on the list of public health prio- ties. Few if any pathogens surpass the meningococcus in the rapidity and sev- ity with which it devastates previously healthy individuals. The challenge of understanding the biology of this fascinating microbe is immense, but few will doubt that successful control of meningococcal meningitis and septicemia will only transpire through the application of a body of extraordinary detailed inf- mation, including key minutiae of its molecular biology. In the first of two companion volumes, Meningococcal Vaccines, the team of experts gathered by Andy Pollard and Martin Maiden converge to p- vide an impressive accumulation of molecular tools with which to lay bare the secrets of the meningococcus. The results of this ambitious and welcome v- ume represent an exciting and much needed resource for all of us in the field.
In The Blink Of An Eye
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Author : Andrew W. Artenstein
language : en
Publisher: Springer Science & Business Media
Release Date : 2012-10-28
In The Blink Of An Eye written by Andrew W. Artenstein and has been published by Springer Science & Business Media this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2012-10-28 with Medical categories.
Written by the son of one of the lead scientists involved, this book offers a firsthand account of the development of the meningococcal meningitis vaccine, one of the most important historical events in the world of medicine.
The Response To And Cost Of Meningococcal Disease Outbreaks In University Campus Settings
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Author : Sean D. Candrilli
language : en
Publisher: RTI Press
Release Date : 2019-10-13
The Response To And Cost Of Meningococcal Disease Outbreaks In University Campus Settings written by Sean D. Candrilli and has been published by RTI Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2019-10-13 with Medical categories.
Invasive meningococcal disease (IMD) is a contagious bacterial infection that can occur sporadically in healthy individuals. Symptoms are typically similar to other common diseases, which can result in delayed diagnosis and treatment until patients are critically ill. In the United States, IMD outbreaks are rare and unpredictable. During an outbreak, rapidly marshalling the personnel and monetary resources to respond is paramount to controlling disease spread. If a community lacks necessary resources for a quick and efficient outbreak response, the resulting economic cost can be overwhelming. We developed a conceptual framework of activities implemented by universities, health departments, and community partners when responding to university-based IMD outbreaks. Next, cost data collected from public sources and interviews were applied to the conceptual framework to estimate the economic cost, both direct and indirect, of a university-based IMD outbreak. We used data from two recent university outbreaks in Oregon as case studies. Findings indicate a university-based IMD outbreak response relies on coordination between health care providers/insurers, university staff, media, government, and volunteers, along with many other community members. The estimated economic cost was $12.3 million, inclusive of the cost of vaccines ($7.35 million). Much of the total cost was attributable to wrongful death and indirect costs (e.g., productivity loss resulting from death). Understanding the breadth of activities and the economic cost of such a response may inform budgeting for future outbreak preparedness and development of alternative strategies to prevent and/or control IMD.
Meningitis
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Author : Melissa Abramovitz
language : en
Publisher: Greenhaven Publishing LLC
Release Date : 2014-10-06
Meningitis written by Melissa Abramovitz and has been published by Greenhaven Publishing LLC this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2014-10-06 with Young Adult Nonfiction categories.
Author Melissa Abramovitz discusses the illness known as meningitis. This book gives details on the symptoms of the disease, how it is contracted, known treatments as well as possible new treatments, and how the disease may be prevented. This book also includes an annotated bibliography and a list of organizations that can be contacted for support.
Meningitis
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Author : Connie Goldsmith
language : en
Publisher: Twenty-First Century Books
Release Date : 2007-07-31
Meningitis written by Connie Goldsmith and has been published by Twenty-First Century Books this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2007-07-31 with Juvenile Nonfiction categories.
Describes meningitis and how it can be prevented or treated.
Meningitis
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Author : Sylvia Engdahl
language : en
Publisher: Greenhaven Publishing LLC
Release Date : 2010-05-14
Meningitis written by Sylvia Engdahl and has been published by Greenhaven Publishing LLC this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2010-05-14 with Young Adult Nonfiction categories.
Infection is the most common cause of Meningitis. It is caused by many different germs: bacteria, viruses, fungi, and parasites. It has the power to cause disability or death within hours of infection. Provide your readers with essential information on Meningitis. This book serves as a historical survey, by providing information on the controversies surrounding its causes. Compelling first-person narratives by people coping with Meningitis give readers a first-hand experience. Readers will learn from the words of patients, family members, or caregivers. The symptoms, causes, treatments, and potential cures are explained in detail. Alternative treatments are also covered. Student researchers and readers will find this book easily accessible through its careful and conscientious editing and a thorough introduction to each essay. Includes charts, graphs, and tables.