Epidemiology of Gastroenteritis Flashcards
1
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Proportion of gastroenteritis cases brought before a dector
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Fewer than 1%.
2
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Endemic
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Disease present at all times, at a low level. Usually confined to a region.
3
Q
Epidemic
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Greater incidence of a disease than expected among a particular group in a particular area at a particular time.
4
Q
Pandemic
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An epidemic over a very large area, often affecting a large proportion of the population.
5
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Point-source
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Rapid peak, moderate decline
6
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Continuing source (propagated)
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Slow peak, slow decline
7
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Epidemic curve
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Number of cases vs. time
8
Q
Significance of continuing peaks on an epidemic curve
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Human-human transmission
9
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Index case
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First recorded case of illness
