Epi & Public Health Flashcards
How many countries is malaria endemic in?
101
Which region of the world has the most infectious diseases?
Sub-saharan africa
Epidemiologist usuallt have a phD in ?
Public health 🤡
Malta fever is caused by which pathogen?
Brucella
What is the most common zoonotic disease in jordan?
Brucellosis (malta)
How is malta fever transmitted?
Contaminated milk
What is the most common zoonotic disease in america?
Lyme
What disease do black flies act as a reservoir for?
Onchocerciasis
What disease do sand flies act as a reservoir for?
Leishmaniasis
What disease do tsetse flies act as a reservoir for?
African trypanosomiasis
In 19.. WHO announced that ……… has been eradicated
1980; smallpox
What virus do bioterrorists use ?
Variola major (smallpox)
Most common CDC diseases?
Chlamydia
Maximum concentration of chloroforms allowed in water?
1 per 100ml