6.6 Flashcards
1
Q
what is an endemic disease
A
constantly present in particular country/area
2
Q
problems w treating endemic disease?
A
- disease = widespread - will cover large area
- pathogen = widespread - hard to track down + remove sources of infection
- req cooperation of large poplin
- costs a lot of money - many ppl involved
3
Q
treatment of malaria?
A
- V LIMITED
- quinine, chloroquinine, artemisinin = kill parasite + prevent reoccurring - ONLY SOON AFTER INFECTION
- if travelling to country w endemic malaria - should take anti malarial medicines
- but these are developing resistance - should use combination to avoid resistance
4
Q
control methods?
A
- AVOID CONTACT W MOSQUITOS: nets, insect repellents, full coverage clothing
- PREVENT MOSQUITOS BREEDING: remove breeding sites, proper disposal of sewage (foul water = mosquitos will breed in), biological control, chemical control
5
Q
social implications?
A
ppl may need to make changes to their lifestyle to reduce endemic diseases eg sleeping under mosquito net
6
Q
economic implications?
A
- treatment, control + prevention = money!
7
Q
ethical implications?
A
- w vaccinations
- informed consent in medical trials
- risks w medical treatments - are ppl well informed
- spraying insecticide - affects other species saw
- money could be used for something else
