A number of food poisoning outbreaks in hospitals have been recorded in South Africa:-' In order to prevent such outbreaks in the Tygerberg Hospital a comprehensive investigation into all possible sources of food poisoning has been carried out. The investigation covered the bacteriological testing of all raw food supplied to the hospital, the same food after normal cooking, and after subsequent...

Introduction: Skin prick testing (SPT) is a common test to diagnose IgE sensitization and the rate of adverse reactions is very low. Case Presentation: 29-year-old woman with anaphylactic reaction to routine SPT with 11 allergens (aero and food). Discussion: Allergy profile included multiple food and inhalant allergies, polysensitization, prior episode of anaphylaxis to mushrooms, active eczema...

Pork producers in Kansas were surveyed to determine their attitudes regarding on-farm Salmonella testing and to provide estimates of the costs of collecting hide, fecal, or blood samples from live pigs. Veterinarians and Cooperative Extension Service personnel were cited most frequently as the most preferred groups for monitoring and verification. Results of the survey indicate that pork produc...

Tactical personnel work in an occupation that involves tasks requiring a high level of cardiovascular fitness as well muscular strength and endurance. The aim this literature review was to identify critique studies investigating the relationship between physical fitness, quantified by assessment measures, occupational task performance. Databases were searched for relevant articles which assesse...

conclusion hepatitis b vaccination of all nonimmune healthcare workers and measuring hbsab after vaccination can reduce the risk of nosocomial transmission of hbv to medical staff. furthermore, the risk of blood-borne disease transmission can be reduced by educating medical personnel on effective methods of reducing the risk of nssis as well as taking appropriate measures when nssis occur. resu...

A state public health laboratory has several roles. The first is to support the tuberculosis control program. We thus provide reference laboratory services, including some specialized testing. Second, we develop, evaluate, and more generally, assume responsibility for establishing new testing methods. Third, we take part in the training of new laboratory staff, as well as the training of person...

Point-of-care testing (POCT) has evolved as an important part of laboratory medicine by virtue of its compactness, portability, and the feasibility of operation by nonlaboratory personnel, where fast and accurate testing methods are a primary concern and, as a result, improving the patient care. To successfully achieve POCT quality in networks, a multidisciplinary organizational approach is req...