Epidemiology Flashcards
1
Q
Endemic
A
Perpetually exists in population
2
Q
Epidemic
A
Rapid rise of cases in area where disease is not endemic
3
Q
Pandemic
A
Epidemic across several several populations or land areas.
4
Q
Etiology
A
Source of it
5
Q
Pathogenesis
A
development of a disease
6
Q
Ro
A
Basic number of people an infection to a completely acceptable population.
