Introduction to disease Flashcards by Gabby Leighow | Brainscape

Q

What is the epidemiologic triad?

A

Host, pathogen, environment

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Host factors affecting disease

A

Species
Heredity
Age
Gender
response mechanisms
Anatomic barriers
Microbiome
Mental status

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Environmental factors affecting disease

A

Management conditions
Location
Climate
Nutrition
Water
Humans

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Result of disease

A

Get better, keep getting sick, death

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