InfectionImmunityMucosalInfectious diseaseSystemicIntestinal inflammationNematodesFungalHelminthsSpeciesBacterialHumansInfectionsAllergicCentersWhipwormsAcuteSecondaryPreventionInflammatory diseasesWormsGenusChronicParasitesCrohn'sInoculationInnateSevereNeurologicalFelineFibrinImmune responseEpidemiologyOccursAsthmaGenesInvolvesIntestinesBowelCardiovascularOccurVaccinesAbstractUveitisTherapiesToxoplasmaTherapeuticSyndromeTissueDisordersControl
Infection13
- Even with treatment, damage to the CNS may be permanent and result in a variety of negative outcomes depending on the location of the infection, and the patient may experience chronic pain as a result of infection. (wikipedia.org)
- Due to high zoonotic potential and the risk of infection via shared marine food resources, these findings may also indicate potential health threats for other animals and humans. (frontiersin.org)
- In intermediate hosts, T. gondii tachyzoites spread systemically, often causing subclinical infection in healthy animals and humans. (frontiersin.org)
- Chagas disease, also known as American trypanosomiasis, is caused by infection with the protozoan parasite Trypanosoma cruzi . (medscape.com)
- A minority of persons with long-standing T cruzi infection develop the serious cardiac and gastrointestinal problems that characterize chronic symptomatic Chagas disease. (medscape.com)
- To assess the effects of intestinal parasitic infection on the microbiome and the role of type 2 cytokines in mediating these effects. (ucsf.edu)
- To examine the physiological trade-off between immunity and reproduction, we explored the effects of a long-lived parasitic infection on female sand crickets, Gryllus firmus , with our observations focused on reproductive capacity and quality of resulting offspring. (creighton.edu)
- Although this may help offspring survive their own parasitic infection, over-investing in immunity as a juvenile may result in decreased reproductive capacity as an adult. (creighton.edu)
- Toxoplasmosis is considered a "Neglected Parasitic Infection," one of five parasitic diseases that the CDC has identified for public health action. (deniseblough.com)
- infection of cats has also been associated directly or indirectly with a variety of clinical manifestations like fever, lethargy, lymphadenopathy, uveitis, gingivitis, and neurological diseases. (vin.com)
- Administration of doxycycline, amoxicillin-clavulanate, erythromycin, or fluoroquinolones can limit bacteremia but does not cure infection in all cats and has not been shown to lessen the risk of cat scratch disease. (vin.com)
- Infection in humans and animals caused by fungi in the class Zygomycetes. (lookformedical.com)
- It is increasingly recognised that the evolutionary conserved UPR signalling has an important role in mucosal inflammation and infection. (distantreader.org)
Immunity5
- Societal benefits include creation and maintenance of herd immunity against communicable diseases, prevention of disease outbreaks, and reduction in health-care--related costs. (cdc.gov)
- Immunity produced when an animal's own immune system reacts to a stimulus e.g., a virus or bacteria, and produces antibodies and cells which will protect it from the disease caused by the bacteria or virus. (mysanantoniovet.com)
- Proteins that activated immunity are potential antigens for immunization and the multi-omics phylum-spanning prioritization database that was created is a valuable resource for identifying target proteins in a wide array of different parasitic nematodes. (frontiersin.org)
- Allergic immunity is an increasing problem in developed countries, including the United States, but little is known regarding the basic mechanisms driving this process.We propose that a new type of innate lymphoid cell may link inflammation of the linings of the lung and intestines with how energy is utilized, and thus contribute to our understanding of factors that might be driving epidemics of allergy, inflammation and obesity. (ucsf.edu)
- Inflammation and Immunity Group, Institute of Molecular Medicine, Trinity Centre for Health Sciences, St James' Hospital, Dublin 8, Ireland. (tcd.ie)
Mucosal2
- We seek to answer the hypothesis that ILC2 cells link mucosal integrity with metabolic homeostasis by attenuating lung and intestinal mucosal inflammation while sustaining systemic energy demands. (ucsf.edu)
- Ulceration occurs due to the disease causing changes to hydration, blood supply, stomach acid levels, and the ability to repair the mucosal lining. (canna-pet.com)
Infectious disease2
- Carter said she was interested in infectious disease research because her cat died of Feline Infectious Peritonitis when she was young, and there was very little information about why FIP occurred in cats or how it was treated. (deniseblough.com)
- Ar- asthma, permanent allergic rhinitis and atopic dermatitis thropod vectors of infectious disease agents have special (eczema) among sensitive individuals ( 4,5 ). (who.int)
Systemic1
- A secondary form is a virulent, severe, chronic, progressive granulomatous disease with systemic involvement. (lookformedical.com)
Intestinal inflammation2
- In a chemical colitis model, PA ingestion dampened intestinal inflammation and repressed gut microbial diversity. (usda.gov)
- When mice are infected with T. gondii , they show lethargy, severe weight loss and intestinal inflammation during the acute stage, Carter said. (deniseblough.com)
Nematodes2
- Parasitic nematodes elicit a Th2-type immune response that most often is not protective. (frontiersin.org)
- Hayes SK, Hager R, Grencis RK (2014) Sex-dependent genetics effects on immune responses to parasitic nematodes. (genenetwork.org)
Fungal2
- Fungi (6-10 μm) were connected in chains to adjacent fungal bodies by a thin neck ( Figure 1 , panel B). Other findings included parasitic migratory tracts in the brain, parasitized lungs, and pterygoid sinuses. (cdc.gov)
- Histologic findings from dermal nodules included granulomatous inflammation with numerous fungal yeast-like structures as in case KLC020. (cdc.gov)
Helminths4
- An immunologist, Dr Joel Weinstock provoked mixed reactions from the scientific community when he suggested that in line with Strachan's hygiene theory [1] and Rook's 'old friend's theory, [2] that the removal from the western world of helminths, had provided the opportunity for inflammatory diseases of the bowel and elsewhere to increase in frequency. (clinicaleducation.org)
- Helminths are parasitic animals which, depending on species, live in locations such as the intestinal lumen, blood stream, or muscles of the host. (clinicaleducation.org)
- The result being that helminths appear to regulate our immune system and prevent excessive inflammatory responses, which could underlie the mechanism of protection offered by these organisms in the inhibition and prevention of inflammatory bowel disease. (clinicaleducation.org)
- Helminths, being parasitic, evolved independently of the 'worms' people often think of, such as earthworms. (clinicaleducation.org)
Species7
- They belong to the family Cavidae, which contains 14 species of animals commonly known as cavies and Patagonian hares (or maras). (merckvetmanual.com)
- Here, we used a genomics/proteomics approach (including immunoblot experiments from pigs infected with T. suis ) to prioritize putative immunogenic excretory/secretory (E/S) proteins conserved across and specific to several gastrointestinal (GI) parasitic nematode species. (frontiersin.org)
- Leishmaniasis refers to a broad group of vector-borne parasitic diseases caused by species of the genus Leishmania . (biomedcentral.com)
- The percentage of the Alaska salmon harvest resulting from ocean ranching depends upon the species of salmon and location. (wikipedia.org)
- Flukes are parasitic flatworms that infect various parts of the body (eg, blood vessels, gastrointestinal tract, lungs, liver) depending on the species. (msdmanuals.com)
- the other Schistosoma species cause intestinal disease. (msdmanuals.com)
- Transmission of these species does not occur within the United States (including Puerto Rico) and Canada, but the disease may be present in travelers and immigrants from endemic areas. (msdmanuals.com)
Bacterial2
Humans6
- Infected insects take blood meals from humans and their domestic animals and deposit parasite-laden feces. (medscape.com)
- Parasites belonging to the phylum Nematoda cause numerous diseases and economic loss in humans, animals, and plants. (frontiersin.org)
- L. monocytogenes poses a much higher risk for animals (including humans) that are immunocompromised. (deniseblough.com)
- The organism is the most common cause of cat scratch disease as well as bacillary angiomatosis, and bacillary peliosis, common disorders in humans with AIDS. (vin.com)
- While most feline infectious diseases affect only cats, and most human infectious diseases affect only humans, it is important to be aware that some of these diseases-called zoonotic diseases-can be transmitted between cats and people. (snapcats.org)
- For as long as modern humans have existed, they have carried parasitic worms. (clinicaleducation.org)
Infections5
- 1,000 animals over 24 years) were negative for prior cases of severe T. gondii -associated steatitis prior to the cases described herein, and no sublethal COUG T. gondii infections have been previously indentified in sea otters. (frontiersin.org)
- Disease outcome after inoculation depends on the inherent virulence of the Leishmania strain, individual immune response, host health status and intercurrent infections, among other factors [ 13 , 14 ]. (biomedcentral.com)
- There are a variety of toxic substances, infections, and diseases that can lead to the development of stomach ulcers. (canna-pet.com)
- CLASSIFICATION OF DISEASES AND INJURIES I. INFECTIOUS AND PARASITIC DISEASES (001-139) Includes: diseases generally recognized as communicable or transmissible as well as a few diseases of unknown but possibly infectious origin Excludes: acute respiratory infections (460-466) influenza (487. (cdc.gov)
- certain localized infections Note: Categories for "late effects" of infectious and parasitic diseases are to be found at 137. (cdc.gov)
Allergic3
- We seek to understand the processes driving the increasing prevalence of allergic immune diseases in developing countries. (ucsf.edu)
- The main diseases addressed are allergic lung inflammation (asthma), skin inflammation (eczema) and inflammatory bowel disease (ulcerative colitis and Crohn's disease). (tcd.ie)
- In so doing, they often minimise immunopathology and, it is suggested, reduce host susceptibility to, and severity of allergic and autoimmune diseases. (clinicaleducation.org)
Centers4
- Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. (cdc.gov)
- The survey was conducted by the Ambulatory Care Statistics Branch of the National Center for Health Statistics, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. (cdc.gov)
- An estimated 30 percent of the world is infected with the parasite Toxoplasma gondii , including 60 million people in the U.S., according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. (deniseblough.com)
- See also the World Health Organization (WHO) and Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) information on schistosomiasis. (msdmanuals.com)
Whipworms1
- A study has identified the master regulator that maintains a healthy gut and limits damage by parasitic whipworms. (biotechnology.report)
Acute2
- Acute disseminated encephalomyelitis in childhood: epidemiologic, clinical and laboratory features. (jamanetwork.com)
- If caught in the acute stage, the disease can be treated, but since it's hard to detect and requires a specific blood test it often moves to the chronic stage, creating cysts in muscle and brain tissue. (deniseblough.com)
Secondary1
- An alteration in taste or smell may be a secondary process in various disease states, or it may be the primary symptom. (medscape.com)
Prevention1
- Health surveillance and prevention of infes- tation for these arthropods could have an immense impact on the control of the allergenic arthropod community, preven- tion of respiratory diseases, and personal health in Shiraz. (who.int)
Inflammatory diseases1
- The objective of the Fallon research team is to elucidate underlying mechanisms of aberrant immune function and develop novel therapeutic strategies for inflammatory diseases. (tcd.ie)
Worms1
- Also protects against parasitic worms. (freezingblue.com)
Genus1
- Abdominal angiostrongyliasis (AA) is a gylus costaricensis, which causes abdominal parasitic disease caused by the genus angiostrongyliasis. (bvsalud.org)
Chronic3
- Crohn's disease (CD) is a chronic inflammatory condition that plagues millions all over the world. (wjgnet.com)
- The parasite causes a condition called Toxoplasmosis, which can cause a range of issues in people who don't have a fully functioning immune system, including fever, pneumonia, chronic inflammation, central nervous system disorders and fatality. (deniseblough.com)
- Results are currently pending, and will be useful in understanding the wasting processes that occur in diseases like MS, cancer cachexia or chronic kidney disease. (deniseblough.com)
Parasites2
- Parasites can make a flock more susceptible to disease or worsen a current disease condition. (farmanimalreport.com)
- However, simple precautions, common sense, and good hygiene, including careful handling of litter boxes and treating cats with fleas and other parasites, can further reduce the risk of zoonotic disease. (snapcats.org)
Crohn's1
- Naser SA, Sagramsingh SR, Naser AS, Thanigachalam S. Mycobacterium avium subspecies paratuberculosis causes Crohn's disease in some inflammatory bowel disease patients. (wjgnet.com)
Inoculation1
- If you are traveling to an area where, for example, yellow fever or cholera is endemic, inoculation against this disease may be necessary. (sportsdoctor.com)
Innate1
- As shown here, these cell types are maintained in adipose tissues by constitutive activation of innate helper type 2 (ILC2) cells, a novel type of innate lymphoid cell simultaneously reported by this and two other laboratories. (ucsf.edu)
Severe1
- Other individuals have a multitude of the most severe symptoms of end-stage liver disease and a limited chance for survival. (medscape.com)
Neurological1
- However, fatal neurological disease can occur, particularly in immunosuppressed individuals. (frontiersin.org)
Feline2
Fibrin1
- however, with certain diseases (e.g. exudate with fibrin formation), these fenestrae can become occluded, effectively forming a complete mediastinum. (dvm360.com)
Immune response1
- The faster and greater immune response produced by an animal who has previously encountered that specific antigen. (mysanantoniovet.com)
Epidemiology1
- Vaccine recommendations are based on characteristics of the immunobiologic product, scientific knowledge regarding the principles of active and passive immunization, the epidemiology and burden of diseases (i.e., morbidity, mortality, costs of treatment, and loss of productivity), the safety of vaccines, and the cost analysis of preventive measures as judged by public health officials and specialists in clinical and preventive medicine. (cdc.gov)
Occurs1
- This parasitic disease occurs in over 80 countries and its geographic distribution is on the rise. (biomedcentral.com)
Asthma1
- Allergenic arthropods are crucial agents in inducing medically important respiratory diseases like asthma and the inflammation of the respiratory tract worldwide. (who.int)
Genes2
- This investigation aimed to identify mcr genes in Enterobacteriaceae isolated from food animal sources in the Dominican Republic. (cdc.gov)
- Quantitative Trait Loci and Candidate Genes for Neutrophil Recruitment in Sterile Inflammation Mapped in AXB-BXA Recombinant Inbred Mice. (genenetwork.org)
Involves2
- The novel technical approach involves the use of unique lines of mice established in my laboratory with knockin fluorescent markers containing embedded Cre elements that facilitate cell function-marking, fate-mapping and cell-specific deletion based on function with a high degree of precision. (ucsf.edu)
- Our research involves the translational spectrum from samples from patients to the use of animal models. (tcd.ie)
Intestines1
- This fastidious bacterium also known to cause Johne's disease in cattle has infected the intestines of animals for years. (wjgnet.com)
Bowel1
- This debilitating bowel disease can start in early childhood and continue into late adulthood. (wjgnet.com)
Cardiovascular1
- CONCLUSION: The intervention reduced the frequency of cardiovascular disease-related ED visits and Inpatient days for participants in the Intervention group in the highest quantiles of hospital use, and the improvement was better for those who had a Helper. (cdc.gov)
Occur2
- Transmission of a zoonotic disease can potentially occur when a person comes into direct contact with secretions or excretions-such as saliva or feces-from an infected cat. (snapcats.org)
- Costa Rica is considered the most endemic angiostrongiliasis en un country, and it has been shown in different reviews that most cases occur in children and males. (bvsalud.org)
Vaccines2
- Vaccines now prevent many diseases that once terrified and killed millions. (sportsdoctor.com)
- The Syrian hamster is the most advanced laboratory model for developing vaccines and new drugs against VL. (biomedcentral.com)
Abstract1
- Abstract Hibernation is a natural condition of animals that lives in the temperate zone, although some tropical lizards also experience hibernation annually, such as the lizard native from South America, Salvator merianae, or "tegu" lizard. (bvsalud.org)
Uveitis3
- The most widely used classification of uveitis is the one devised by the International Uveitis Study Group (IUSG) in 1987, based on the anatomical location of the inflammation. (medscape.com)
- In 2005, the Standardization of Uveitis Nomenclature (SUN) Working Group standardized the methods for reporting clinical data (diagnostic terminology, inflammation grading schema, and outcome measures) for uveitis. (medscape.com)
- Attempts have been made to standardize some aspects of uveitis, and various classification criteria, inflammation grading schema, and outcomes criteria have been described. (medscape.com)
Therapies2
- It has been thoroughly researched in an effort to develop new methods of diagnosis and treatment and to overcome the limitations of several diseases' current therapies. (biotechnology.report)
- Specific medical therapies may be applied to many liver diseases in an effort to diminish symptoms and to prevent or forestall the development of cirrhosis. (medscape.com)
Toxoplasma1
- Toxoplasma gondii is a ubiquitous apicomplexan protozoal parasite of significant importance to human and animal health. (frontiersin.org)
Therapeutic1
- The steps involved in the workup of a patient include naming, meshing, office testing, specific and nonspecific laboratory tests, specialty consultations, therapeutic tests, and diagnosis and treatment. (medscape.com)
Syndrome1
- AIDS-like syndrome: AIDS-like disease (illness) (syndrome) ARC AIDS-related complex Pre-AIDS AIDS-related conditions Prodromal-AIDS 3. (cdc.gov)
Tissue1
- Due to their nanoscale, these structures can easily enter the tissue system, promote the absorption of drugs by cells, make medication administration more effective, and ensure that the medicine acts at the targeted location. (biotechnology.report)
Disorders1
- Historically, disorders of taste and smell have been difficult to diagnose and treat, often because of a lack of knowledge and understanding of these senses and their disease states. (medscape.com)
Control3
- Male Syrian hamsters (120-140 g) were inoculated with 10 8 promastigotes of a canine-derived L. infantum strain or left as uninfected control animals. (biomedcentral.com)
- This allows location of the hatchery to be independent of a significant fresh water supply and allows economical temperature control to both speed up and slow down the growth rate to match the needs of the net pens. (wikipedia.org)
- Any plan to cockroaches, etc.), animal hair or dander, dust, respired control and prevent the spread of these arthropods must chemicals, mould, pollen and tobacco smoke ( 1 ). (who.int)