Emerging disease and international veterinary public health Flashcards
why are we talking about emerginc infectious diseases now
- caught us by surprise
- cost billions of dollars
- created public fear
- created political pressure to respond
What is an emerging infectious disease? (5 definitions)
- appears for first time in population
- existed but is rapidly increasing in prevalence
- expanded host range
- changed in virulence or resistance
- newly discovered agent
Are all emerging diseases infectious and zoonotic?
not always
- FIV in cat in BC
- snake fungal disease
- contaminants of feminization
What has most emerging infectious disease focused on?
- finding it soon
2. predicting it
What do we know about dealing with emerging infectious diseases
- EIDs are emerging in complex socio-economic interactions
- resilient systems better able ti withstand change
- prevention better than cure
What is key to preventing emerging infectious disease?
agreed actions (policy)
What is the current issue with EID programs?
not efficient/based on evidence/reviewed
What are the 4 main domains of emergency management
- prevention
- preparedness
- response
- recovery
What are the 4 main domains of emergency management
- prevention
- preparedness
- response
- recovery
what are elements of preparedness? (3)
- biomedical systems
- resilient communities
- communications systems
What does enhanced security need?
- access to vet services
- education and support for animal husbandry and care
- vaccine production and evaluation and contingency plans if new vaccines needed
- plans for vaccine distribution
- adverse event surveillance
Why is communication important?
have to be open and honest and think about who speaking to so that people are informed, address concerns,
- plan ahead
- communicate responsibly
- minimize harm
What is the challenge/disconnect in communication between scientist/expert and consumer/public?
- scientist expert “thinks, knows” and fact-based
2. consumer public “feels, believes: value based
what are three methods/targets for response?
- find, reduce infectious
- stop spread
- protect susceptible
What is the vest epidemiological model to remember?
C is proportional to E x S
cases are proportional to exposure x susceptible