The many new airborne viral pathogens such as coronavirus (Covid-19), the novel variant (SARS-CoV-2), acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS), severe (SARS), and Middle East (MERS), have brought about a whole avalanche of problems. These are all highly contagious transmissible, especially in dental setting where procedures machinery used may generate enormous amounts aerosol spray. This is a...

OBJECTIVE To identify a strain of contagious ecthyma virus from goats that possesses the appropriate characteristics for an effective vaccine for goats. ANIMALS 25 goat kids used for vaccine development and 100 goat kids used for evaluation of vaccine efficacy. PROCEDURES 5 strains of contagious ecthyma virus were tested in a vaccination-challenge study to identify the best strain to be the...

Abstract This article explores the contexts of nonconformism and social purity that underpin Michael Field’s (Katharine Bradley Edith Cooper) verse drama Brutus Ultor (1886). Based on new archival research, Bradley’s role in Ladies National Association for Repeal Contagious Diseases Act argues play is a complex commentary movement and, particular, W.T. Stead’s campaigning journalism. More broad...

Although cancer can on occasion be caused by infectious agents such as specific bacteria, parasites, and viruses, it is not generally considered a transmissible disease. In rare circumstances, however, direct communication from one host to another has been documented. The Tasmanian devil is now threatened with extinction in the wild because of a fatal transmissible cancer, devil facial tumor di...

This article explores the rules governing prevention and control of contagious diseases in occupied territory under international law. Although refers to ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, its scope is broader encompasses instances state practice that have occurred over last two centuries. After a careful analysis relevant treaties episodes practice, concludes occupying powers duties humanitarian law h...