Category Archives: Infectious Diseases

Lyme Disease

Introduction: Lyme disease (or Lyme borreliosis), is an infectious inflammatory disease. It is the most common tick-borne disease in the Northern Hemisphere. Causes: Lyme disease is caused by at least 3 species of bacteria (genus Borrelia). Certain ticks (“hard ticks”) … Continue reading

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Leprosy

Leprosy is a chronic granulomatous infection caused by Mycobacterium Leprae, an acid-fast bacillus. It prefers to infect cooler regions of the body like the skin, mucous membranes and peripheral nerves. M. leprae’s incubation period is frequently 3 to 5 years, … Continue reading

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Polio : An American Story

This well-grounded account documents the quest for a polio vaccine. It reveals professional rivalries and clinical breakthroughs, describes a new era in approaches to public philanthropy, and re-creates the tenor of American culture during the 1940s and ’50s, when every … Continue reading

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We Are All Welcome Here : A Novel

A polio victim and her 13-year-old daughter work miracles from their Tupelo, Miss., home during the summer of 1964 in Berg’s latest carefully calibrated domestic drama (after The Year of Pleasures). Having contracted polio at 22 while pregnant, Paige Dunn … Continue reading

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The Bird-flu Primer: The Guide to Being Prepared And Surviving an Avian Flu Pandemic

Many people believe the outbreak of a bird flu pandemic is an end-of-world scenario. They believe the only recourse is to trust those in charge, but the truth is, while devastating to the economy and society in general, most experts … Continue reading

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The Monster at Our Door: The Global Threat of Avian Flu

“We are talking at least seven million deaths, but maybe more 10 million, 20 million, and the worst case, 100 million.” Shigeru Omi, Regional Director, western pacific office of the World Health Organization, November 2004Avian influenza is a viral asteroid … Continue reading

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Poliomyelitis

What is polio (poliomyelitis)? Polio (poliomyelitis) is a highly infectious disease caused by the poliovirus. The virus invades the nervous system and causes paralysis. Blog this! Bookmark on Delicious Digg this post Recommend on Facebook Share on fark Buzz it … Continue reading

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Symptoms of Avian Flu

Related Info The Bird-flu Primer The Monster at Our Door What is Avian Influenza Avian influenza, or “Avian Flu”, is a contagious disease caused by the H5N1 virus that normally infects only birds. For unknown reasons, domestic poultry flocks are … Continue reading

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3M N95 Particulate Respirator Mask

3M recommended for sandin, rindin, sawin, sweeping and insulating Adjustable noseclip Soft nosefoamqPatented filter media N95 approved Blog this! Bookmark on Delicious Digg this post Recommend on Facebook Share on fark Buzz it up Share on Linkedin Share via MySpace … Continue reading

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N95 Mask & Respirator

N95 Particulate Respirator Mask * Certified under 42CFR84 * Exhale valve lets wearers breathe easy and stay cool * Dura-Mesh shell resists collapsing in heat and humidity * Molded nose bridge seals easily and comfortably without a metal noseband * … Continue reading

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