Sentences with phrase «for exposure to infections»

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Exposure to smoke increases a child's risk for illness and infection, but the immune - fighting cells in breast milk help protect a baby from those illnesses.

Babies and Germs While many parents prefer to use antibacterial products to ensure that their baby stays healthy, the fact is that babies need some exposure to bacteria in order to strengthen their immune system and build antibodies for infections they may get later in life.

If you have already given birth to a baby who had a serious case of congenital CMV infection, your future pregnancies will most likely not be affected — CMV infection usually results from a first - time exposure to CMV during pregnancy only and it is extremely rare for a subsequent pregnancy to be affected.

Indeed, a long duration of breastfeeding (> 7 months) has been associated with a reduced risk of overweight and obesity, 2 while a short duration (≤ 4 months) may not be sufficient to obtain the beneficial effects of breastfeeding.3 Another confounding factor is early exposure to antibiotics, which is increasing even for minor infections.

If there were more midwife - led birthing centers, out - of - hospital and home birthing for the low risk healthy population, according to evidence based NICES recommendations, this would decrease the rates of invasive procedures and hospital exposure to pathogens - especially resistant ones, that all increase risk of infection.

There could be multiple reasons leads to such a reaction to the skin; for instance, it could be due to a medication reaction, allergies, infection, insect bites, using unsuitable overnight diapers for sensitive skin or even exposure to some chemicals.

Research also clearly shows that exposure to smoke can cause ear infections and related hearing problems, increased incidence of hospitalization related to bronchitis or pneumonia, and increased risk for SIDS.

The concerns for the presumed exposure, infection in pregnancy, and neonatal microcephaly has led some countries in central and south America to issue travel and pregnancy warnings.

Not only does spacing out vaccines leave kids vulnerable to infections for longer than necessary — putting them at risk of exposure to diseases like measles and whooping cough while they wait to be vaccinated — but they also require more frequent visits to a doctor's office where they could catch other diseases as well.

Therefore, the sudden onset of a mental disorder is a red flag for biological abnormalities such as vascular disease, strokes, nutritional deficits, infections, hormone irregularities, tumors, or exposure to toxins.

Exposure to secondhand smoking can cause a vast array of health and respiratory symptoms and issues in young children, according to the Center for Disease Control and Prevention, including coughing, wheezing, breathlessness, and acute lower respiratory infections.

«The best explanation for what we are seeing is that frequently, after exposure to HIV, a few cells in the genital tract are infected, without establishment of a systemic infection,» says senior investigator Eric Hunter, PhD, professor of pathology and laboratory medicine at Emory University School of Medicine, Emory Vaccine Center, and Yerkes National Primate Research Center.

Tinnitus can occur for many reasons, including exposure to long periods of loud noise, normal ageing and infection.

Researchers have offered a number of explanations for the die - off: attacks of parasites, exposure to radiation or ultraviolet light, fungal infections, climate change, habitat loss, competition with exotic species, and pesticides.

Now, this thinning of the adrenal gland cortex was a very unusual abnormality for us, that has not been previously reported in dolphins in the literature... now, aside from chemical exposure, conditions that can cause the adrenal gland to become thin include things like cancer, autoimmune disease, fungal infections and tuberculosis.

This research team notes that although healthcare exposure to infection was the most important risk factor for the development of MERS - CoV infection, in the ICU setting, where more strict infection control measures were applied (single rooms, dedicated 1:1 nurses, and better compliance with hand hygiene and isolation precautions), only one healthcare worker acquired the infection and no patient - to - patient transmission occurred.

It notes some of the critical scientific questions regarding Zika that deserve further exploration, including: whether certain viral mutations occurred to facilitate its geographical spread; if different species of Aedes mosquitoes are capable of transmitting Zika and what that may mean for future transmission; what is apparently unique to Zika compared to other more well - known flaviviruses, such as dengue, that can explain why it can cause congenital infections, neurological conditions and encephalitis, transmit sexually and persist for long periods of time in multiple parts of the human body; and whether preexisting immunity to other related flaviviruses may impact Zika exposure and infection.

The World Healthcare Organization specifies five moments for hand hygiene to reduce the risk of healthcare - associated infection: 1) before touching a patient; 2) before a clean procedure; 3) after exposure to body fluids; 4) after touching a patient; and 5) after touching a patient's surroundings.

Patient assessment for possible exposure to Ebola is critical — but it can be difficult to recognize Ebola infection in its early stages.

Gilead's scientists say their drug may be useful as «an early treatment after exposure to HIV... or as a preventive measure for those at risk of infection».

Only human strains of CC97 were able to resist the drug, which indicates that the bacteria acquired resistance after they crossed over into humans, presumably through exposure to antibiotics prescribed for treating human infections.

Timely interventions for a true infection are critical, but unnecessary exposures to antibiotics can result in antimicrobial resistance, increased risk for serious health conditions, or even death,» said Nneka Nzegwu, DO, attending physician in neonatal - perinatal medicine at Brigham and Women's Hospital and an author of the study.

Exposure to one serotype usually causes minor illness, and the patient is immune for life to a second infection of the same serotype.

The researchers sought to explore the link between maternal infection and risk for autism, focusing on five pathogens known collectively as ToRCH agents — Toxoplasma gondii, rubella virus, cytomegalovirus, and herpes simplex viruses type 1 and 2 — to which exposure during pregnancy can lead to miscarriage and birth defects.

Low birth weight may well be a reflection of other causal factors - for example, delayed fetal development due to genetics, prenatal exposure to alcohol, toxins, or infections, poor prenatal nutrition.

The finding wasn't surprising, Fallin explains — numerous studies have identified abnormal gene expression of immune genes in autism samples and environmental experiences such as prenatal infection or prenatal exposure to pollutants that can ramp up immune responses are risk factors for ASD.

Rhinovirus C infections are also a major contributor to poor outcomes for people with chronic lung conditions like cystic fibrosis, and early exposure to the virus can cause lifelong lung scarring leading to persistent respiratory difficulties later, says Palmenberg.

Limited data are available about the ecology of SARS - CoV, but bats are thought to be the animal reservoir for the virus which may be transmitted to small mammals with exposure to these small animals as the source of human infections [10].

DNA organization is also important for the control of transcriptional programs following exposure to biological stresses including inflammation and bacterial infection.

The Extent to Which Methyl Salicylate Is Required for Signaling Systemic Acquired Resistance Is Dependent on Exposure to Light after Infection

By limiting the world's exposure to the drug, doctors can stave off resistance even longer — and save Teixobactin as a much - needed last resort for gram - positive infections.

Exposure to radiation (although considered minute), cramped spaces, and potential infections (from other passengers on the plane), and the stress of changing time zones (forcing your circadian hormone levels to adjust) can all add up to quite a stress, especially for frequent fliers.

However, when the body has suffered too many assaults (for example, through infection, physical or mental trauma, chronic stress, poor dietary habits, exposure to toxins, and so on), the microglia are unable to downregulate and they remain in attack mode.

Exposure to toxins, including mold and potentially even fungal infections or systemic candida, increase the biological need for GSH.

We don't just rely on one antibiotic, because we do know that one of the biggest riks — risk factors for Clostridium difficile infection is cumulative antibiotic exposure according to literature, right?

For her and countless other patients, things like chronic stress, poor diet, lack of exercise, inflammation, insulin resistance, infections, toxic exposure, and genetic differences mean these core nutritional imbalances have persisted for years or decades, inhibiting the body's ability to heal, recover, and remain healtFor her and countless other patients, things like chronic stress, poor diet, lack of exercise, inflammation, insulin resistance, infections, toxic exposure, and genetic differences mean these core nutritional imbalances have persisted for years or decades, inhibiting the body's ability to heal, recover, and remain healtfor years or decades, inhibiting the body's ability to heal, recover, and remain healthy.

Dr. Dawn Cannon's areas of interest include holistic primary care and preventive medicine, detoxification for chronic diseases, including autoimmune and inflammatory diseases, exposure to mold, heavy metals, solvents, pesticides and other toxins; occupational, environmental and recreational toxic exposures; chronic infections, including Lyme Disease and co-infections; women's preventive and sexual health, especially in perimenopause and menopause.

The Center for Disease Control recommends that specific measures be taken to prevent exposure to the toxoplasmosis infection.

Two of these have vaccines to prevent possible infection; for the others, the only preventive measure is eliminating exposure.

As our dogs spend more time at indoor facilities, either for exercise or for boarding during the winter holidays, their exposure to other dogs increases their likelihood of being exposed to diseases like upper respiratory infections, parasites, or other gastrointestinal illnesses.

Infection with the Feline Leukaemia Virus can result in a multitude of serious health problems: from anaemia, certain types of cancer to secondary problems caused by a deficient immune system and to complicate matters these problems may not show up for a very long time after infection After initial exposure to the virus, a cat may show no signs of its presence for months, if not years, and in this time it may infect other cats through the transmission of the virus in saliva, for example through sharing food and water bowls oInfection with the Feline Leukaemia Virus can result in a multitude of serious health problems: from anaemia, certain types of cancer to secondary problems caused by a deficient immune system and to complicate matters these problems may not show up for a very long time after infection After initial exposure to the virus, a cat may show no signs of its presence for months, if not years, and in this time it may infect other cats through the transmission of the virus in saliva, for example through sharing food and water bowls oinfection After initial exposure to the virus, a cat may show no signs of its presence for months, if not years, and in this time it may infect other cats through the transmission of the virus in saliva, for example through sharing food and water bowls or biting.

Constant exposure of your pet to unsanitary conditions is unpleasant for the pet and can result in infections of the skin, eyes and respiratory tract.

A study showed that 13 % of bacterial abortions are caused by L. pomona, the most common leptospiral serovar found in horses.3 Aborting mares have been reported to shed leptospires in their urine for periods up to three months and can transmit Leptospira to exposed animals.3 Some horses aborting due to leptospiral infection develop uveitis several weeks to months later.3 Additionally, the aborted fetus is a source of exposure to other horses on the property.

Other reasons for rabbit seizures include inner ear infections, E. cuniculi infections (a protozoan), exposure to toxins, a traumatic injury, low blood sugar (hypoglycemia), or epilepsy (unknown causes).

Lafferty started out believing from review of previous published literature that «infectious disease was preventing the recovery of sea otters, and the most likely source of infection of Toxoplasma gondii was terrestrial runoff containing oocysts defecated by cats,» but when he and colleagues tagged 135 California sea otters in 2009 and followed them for four years, they found that «Counter to expectations, sea otters from unpopulated stretches of coastline,» around Big Sur, are less healthy and more exposed to parasites than city - associated otters,» from the Monterey Bay area, who have more exposure to fecal matter from cats.

If your dog has had a recent respiratory infection, be sure to keep him or her at home for at least four weeks to allow the dog to recover fully and to minimize the risk of spreading the infection to other dogs.31 Be sure to clean and disinfect clothing, equipment, surfaces and hands after exposure to dogs showing signs of respiratory disease to prevent transmission of infection to susceptible dogs.26 In addition, routine cleaning of your dog's food and water bowls and toys with soap and water may help prevent the spread of disease.26 Click here to see the label text for Nobivac ® Canine Flu Bivalent vaccine.

VSPs are guidelines designed to minimize the risk of zoonotic infections from recognized and unrecognized sources and should be used whenever personnel may be exposed to potentially infectious materials, including feces, blood, body fluids, and exudates, or when skin is not intact.3 VSPs include strategies to reduce the potential for bites and other traumas that may result in exposure to zoonotic pathogens.

This is why we require a negative heartworm test every year to prescribe heartworm preventative... the period of time from exposure to detectable infection is so great that there are a lot of opportunities for a missed dose to result in an infection.

While fever may be the earliest sign of canine distemper infection, presenting as early as 3 to 6 days after exposure, it is not a very definitive sign of distemper infection since there are myriad reasons for fever in dogs.

Boosters It is necessary to boost vaccinations (vaccinating again in a certain time period) to allow for the growth and expansion of the immune response in order to fight off infection upon exposure to the actual disease.