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Study of diseases
pathology
study of causes of a disease
etiology
way in which a disease develops
pathogenesis
branch of science which studies
-Incidence of the disease
-Cause of the disease
Epidemiology
invasion in host by pathogen
Infection
change in state in host from healthy state to abnormal state
Disease
all the organisms that are on or in a host body w/o causing disease
Normal Flora
How to determine the actual cause of the disease(infection)
Follow Koch's Postulates
What are the General types of diseases?
-Communicable disease
-Non-communicable disease
What disease is spread for host to host?
Communicable disease
What disease is not spreadable?
Non-communicable disease
What is the National level Agencies that tracks diseases?
CDC
Centers for disease control & Prevention (Atlanta, GA)
What is the World Agencies that tracks diseases?
World Health Organization
What is the CDC Publication on Disease Type & Incidence?
MMWR
Morbidity & Mortality Weekly Report
What is Morbidity?
# individuals/100,000 population
(having a specific disease within a given time period)
What is Mortality?
# deaths due to specific disease per 1,000 incidence within given time period.
What terms used to describe the prevalence of a disease?
1. endemic
2. epidemic
3. Pandemic
4. Sporadic
Disease constantly present in a relatively small # of victims
Endemic
Unusual occurrence of the disease in an increased # population in a limited time
Epidemic
Series of epidemics Worldwide
Pandemic
disease that appear at unusual or irregular periods.
Sporadic
Define fomite.
inanimate object, contaminated.
EX: silverware, toys, surigcal instruments
What is a reservoir for a disease?
The host or local environment that supports the survival and multiplication of the pathogen
Examples of Reservoir for a disease.
Humans, animals, insects, food & drink, soil, and fomites