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Infectious. Contagious. You have probably heard these words several times in your life, maybe even used them. While similar and related, they are often used interchangeably or incorrectly and there is a difference. The distinction between the two is this: All contagious diseases are infectious, but not all infectious diseases are contagious.
The literal definition of infectious is “the process or state of being infected with a disease.” And to infect means “to affect or contaminate someone or something with pathogenic microbial agents.” Pathogenic meaning disease producing, and microbial referring to viruses, bacteria or other microorganisms. To simplify infectious, it basically means germs get into the body and spread, causing sickness. Contagious diseases are infectious diseases that can be transmitted through direct bodily (close) contact with an infected individual or their bodily discharges, or an obje
Contract: 2 years (renewable)
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Under the authority of the Director General and the direct supervision of the Head the Engagement and Investment Department (EID).
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This is a very an exciting opportunity to make a significant impact at the OIE. To date, the OIE has not had dedicated M&E resources so there has been limited scope for M&E activities.
The aim of this role is to create a system wide change within the organisation in the field of monitoring & evaluation, in particular for AMR. This will require the job holder to manage and coordinate the various AMR-related M&E functions collaborating closely with AMR and Veterinary Products Department. The job holder will also interact with other OIE Headquarters departments and regional counterparts, as well as with Tripartite counterparts in the World Health Organization (WHO) and the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO). Engagement with OIE Member Countries is also en
Four cows culled at Vithura farm
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Five samples from the farm had tested positive for bacterial infection, brucellosis
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Five samples from the farm had tested positive for bacterial infection, brucellosis
Animal Husbandry officials have launched preventive measures after a few cases of brucellosis, a zoonotic infection, was detected in animals at the Jersey Farm, Vithura. Department officials said there is no cause for concern surrounding the incident.
Four cows at the farm have been culled as a precautionary measure. Efforts are on to identify further cases and steps have been taken to contain the infection, Dr. K. M. Dileep, director, Animal Husbandry Department, said. Brucellosis is a zoonotic infection caused by the bacteria of the genus Brucella.
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