Jove
Visualize
Contact Us
JoVE
x logofacebook logolinkedin logoyoutube logo
ABOUT JoVE
OverviewLeadershipBlogJoVE Help Center
AUTHORS
Publishing ProcessEditorial BoardScope & PoliciesPeer ReviewFAQSubmit
LIBRARIANS
TestimonialsSubscriptionsAccessResourcesLibrary Advisory BoardFAQ
RESEARCH
JoVE JournalMethods CollectionsJoVE Encyclopedia of ExperimentsArchive
EDUCATION
JoVE CoreJoVE BusinessJoVE Science EducationJoVE Lab ManualFaculty Resource CenterFaculty Site
Terms & Conditions of Use
Privacy Policy
Policies

Related Concept Videos

Bacterial Phylum Spirochaetes01:30

Bacterial Phylum Spirochaetes

Spirochetes, unique bacteria in the phylum Spirochaetes, are gram-negative, motile, tightly coiled, slender, and flexible. They inhabit aquatic sediments and animals, with some causing diseases like syphilis. Spirochetes are classified into eight genera based on habitat, pathogenicity, phylogeny, and characteristics.Their distinctive motility arises from endoflagella, located within the cell’s periplasm. These endoflagella anchor at the cell poles and extend along the cell length, encased by a...
Cholera01:25

Cholera

Cholera is an acute gastrointestinal disease caused by the Gram-negative bacterium Vibrio cholerae. It is transmitted primarily via the fecal-oral route through the ingestion of contaminated water or food.Vibrio cholerae is a motile, Gram-negative bacterium of the family Vibrionaceae, primarily associated with waterborne outbreaks in areas with inadequate sanitation. Although over 200 serogroups of V. cholerae exist, only O1 and O139 are responsible for epidemic cholera. The O1 serogroup,...
Bacterial Gastroenteritis01:18

Bacterial Gastroenteritis

Bacterial gastroenteritis, characterized by diarrhea, abdominal cramps, and vomiting, is often caused by ingestion of contaminated food or water and is frequently associated with pathogenic Escherichia coli strains. These microbes exploit two principal mechanisms to inflict disease.Shiga toxin–producing E. coli, also referred to as STEC—notably O157:H7—release Shiga toxins that target ribosomes, blocking protein synthesis. The B subunit of the toxin binds the host glycolipid receptor...
Reservoir of Infection01:30

Reservoir of Infection

Infectious diseases arise from intricate interactions between pathogens and their reservoirs. A reservoir of infection refers to the natural habitat where a pathogen lives, grows, and multiplies, serving as a continual source of infection. Reservoirs are broadly classified as either living or nonliving, and each plays a unique role in disease transmission, significantly influencing public health interventions and control strategies.Humans act as reservoirs for a wide array of pathogens,...
Investigation of Disease Outbreaks01:23

Investigation of Disease Outbreaks

Multistate foodborne outbreaks pose significant public health risks and require meticulous investigation to identify sources and implement control measures. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) utilizes a dynamic seven-step process for these investigations, integrating data from laboratories, interviews, and environmental assessments to protect public health.Outbreak Detection: The detection of multistate outbreaks typically begins with PulseNet, the CDC's national laboratory...
Arboviral Encephalitis01:25

Arboviral Encephalitis

Arboviral encephalitis refers to brain inflammation caused by arthropod-borne viruses, particularly those transmitted through mosquito vectors. Among these, West Nile virus (WNV), a member of the Flaviviridae family, is a significant public health concern. WNV is an enveloped, positive-sense, single-stranded RNA virus. Human infection typically begins when an infected mosquito introduces the virus into the dermis during feeding. The primary transmission cycle involves birds as amplifying hosts...

You might also read

Related Articles

Articles linked to this work by shared authors, journal, and citation graph.

Sort by
Same author

The Association among Urinary Lead and Cadmium, Serum Adiponectin, and Serum Apoptotic Microparticles in a Young Taiwanese Population.

Nutrients·2023
Same author

The complex nexus of alcohol consumption and rheumatoid arthritis: Unraveling insights for disease management.

International journal of rheumatic diseases·2023
Same author

The Effectiveness of Bivalent COVID-19 Vaccination: A Preliminary Report.

Life (Basel, Switzerland)·2023
Same author

Generation and validation of a predictive model for estimating survival among patients with EGFR-mutant non-small cell lung cancer.

American journal of cancer research·2023
Same author

Prognostic value of interim CT-based peritumoral and intratumoral radiomics in laryngeal and hypopharyngeal cancer patients undergoing definitive radiotherapy.

Radiotherapy and oncology : journal of the European Society for Therapeutic Radiology and Oncology·2023
Same author

Establishment of a Rat Model of Alcoholic Liver Fibrosis with Simulated Human Drinking Patterns and Low-Dose Chemical Stimulation.

Biomolecules·2023
Same journal

Use of a Gamification Platform to Teach Tropical Medicine: A Pilot Study.

The American journal of tropical medicine and hygiene·2026
Same journal

The Proposed United States Office of Management and Budget Rule for Managing Biomedical Research Grants and Cooperative Agreements Needs to Change.

The American journal of tropical medicine and hygiene·2026
Same journal

Retiform Purpura Due to Microvascular Occlusion: An Archetypical Manifestation of Lucio Phenomenon in Lepromatous Leprosy.

The American journal of tropical medicine and hygiene·2026
Same journal

Nineteenth-Century British West Indies Soldiers Were Not Intrinsically Resistant to Disease Mortality in West Africa.

The American journal of tropical medicine and hygiene·2026
Same journal

Scrub Typhus Presenting with Isolated Xerostomia.

The American journal of tropical medicine and hygiene·2026
Same journal

Prevalence and Cytopathological Patterns of Tuberculous Lymphadenitis at a Tertiary Hospital in Eastern Ethiopia.

The American journal of tropical medicine and hygiene·2026
See all related articles

Related Experiment Video

Updated: May 25, 2026

Polymerase Chain Reaction and Dot-Blot Hybridization for Leptospira Detection in Water Samples
06:05

Polymerase Chain Reaction and Dot-Blot Hybridization for Leptospira Detection in Water Samples

Published on: June 14, 2024

Leptospirosis after typhoon.

Chien-Yu Lin, Nan-Chang Chiu, Chun-Ming Lee

    The American Journal of Tropical Medicine and Hygiene
    |February 4, 2012
    PubMed
    Summary
    This summary is machine-generated.

    Leptospirosis, a zoonotic disease, can present with pneumonia and skin manifestations. Conjunctival suffusion is a key diagnostic sign, especially after natural disasters like typhoons.

    More Related Videos

    Standard Operating Procedure for Lyssavirus Surveillance of the Bat Population in Taiwan
    07:55

    Standard Operating Procedure for Lyssavirus Surveillance of the Bat Population in Taiwan

    Published on: August 27, 2019

    Related Experiment Videos

    Last Updated: May 25, 2026

    Polymerase Chain Reaction and Dot-Blot Hybridization for Leptospira Detection in Water Samples
    06:05

    Polymerase Chain Reaction and Dot-Blot Hybridization for Leptospira Detection in Water Samples

    Published on: June 14, 2024

    Standard Operating Procedure for Lyssavirus Surveillance of the Bat Population in Taiwan
    07:55

    Standard Operating Procedure for Lyssavirus Surveillance of the Bat Population in Taiwan

    Published on: August 27, 2019

    Area of Science:

    • Infectious Diseases
    • Public Health
    • Tropical Medicine

    Background:

    • Leptospirosis is a widespread zoonotic bacterial infection caused by pathogenic Leptospira species.
    • The disease has diverse clinical presentations, ranging from mild febrile illness to severe organ involvement.
    • Environmental factors, such as flooding after typhoons, can increase the risk of leptospirosis transmission.

    Observation:

    • A 35-year-old male developed pneumonia following Typhoon Morakot.
    • The patient exhibited skin rash, conjunctival suffusion, and subconjunctival hemorrhage.
    • These clinical signs prompted suspicion of leptospirosis.

    Findings:

    • Microscopic agglutination test confirmed the diagnosis of leptospirosis.
    • The case highlights conjunctival suffusion as a significant clinical indicator.
    • The patient's presentation underscores the link between environmental events and disease outbreaks.

    Implications:

    • Increased vigilance for leptospirosis is crucial in the aftermath of typhoons and other natural disasters.
    • Conjunctival suffusion should be recognized as an important diagnostic clue for leptospirosis.
    • Prompt diagnosis and treatment are essential to manage severe manifestations of this zoonotic disease.