What is Influenza? An influenza pandemic is an epidemic of an influenza virus that spreads world-wide and effects a large amount of the population. Throughout history‚ the influenza virus has mutated and has caused pandemics or global epidemics. Background On March 11‚ 1918‚ a solider in Fort Riley Kans‚ reports the infirmary with symptoms which was a first thought to be the common cold. Within only an hour‚ several soldiers reported to the infirmary with similar symptoms. Fort Riley was a military
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findings was able to get the pump disabled. He also noticed that all deaths occurred by the broad street pump which later was proven that there had been a cholera outbreak in that part of town. 3. One key way of gathering information in field epidemiology is conducting interviews. What information did John Snow gather through interviews‚ that he could not have obtained any other way? john snow went around to families of deceased persons to collect information on where they got their water from and
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Epidemiology Paper Chlamydia is the most commonly reported sexually transmitted disease in the United States. Chlamydia is transmitted through direct contact through mucus membranes such as eyes‚ throat‚ and genital areas. It may also be transmitted to babies during vaginal delivery at birth‚ resulting in conjunctivitis or pneumonia. Chlamydia is considered a silent epidemic because individuals with the disease are often asymptomatic and go untreated. Left untreated‚ Chlamydia can lead to pelvic
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Equine influenza is a common respiratory infection of horses caused by an orthomyxovirus of the genus Influenza A. Influenza A viruses can be divided into sub-types on the basis of the antigenic reactivity of the surface glycoproteins‚ the haemagglutinin (H1-H16) and the neuraminidase (N1-N9) molecules (Fouchier et al.‚ 2005). Equine influenza (EI) is caused by two subtypes H7N7 and H3N8. Outbreaks due to H7N7 are limited as the isolation of the virus has not been reported since last two decades
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Introduction to Epidemiology Module 1 SLP Trident University Dr. Narrad Beharry Due: February 24‚ 2014 According to the epidemiologic triad‚ there are three factors that influence the occurrence of disease: 1. Etiologic agent 2. Host factors 3. Environmental factors Describe each of these factors for a Salmonella foodborne outbreak. What are some of the host factors that can influence the occurrence of a disease? Salmonella Most people associate salmonella infection (salmonellosis)
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Influenza Paper Linda Taylor HCS 457 May 28th‚ 2012 Lindsay Cogan Influenza Paper Influenza is a respiratory virus that people commonly call the flu. This virus gets into the respiratory system and duplicates itself in the cells of the body. When a person has the flu‚ this virus is very easily spread to other people. Showing how to control this virus and effects that it has on the body is the number one priority for anyone. Environmental factors are a cause of this virus and
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Epidemiology‚ the branch of medical science that investigates the distribution and determinants of health-related (disease) events in populations‚ applies this data and information to the control of health problems. With a combination of health and social sciences‚ and statistics‚ Epidemiologists aims to explore disease patterns in populations‚ identity the causes of disease and provide data for the prevention‚ control‚ treatment and management of diseases. Epidemiologist determines factors that
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The Epidemiology of Multiple Sclerosis: An in-depth Study Your Name Course/Number Date Instructor Name (Doctoral students must include the following on the title page instead: title‚ author’s name‚ and institution name) Abstract This paper examines eight journalistic articles depicting research and case studies analyzing the epidemiology of Multiple Sclerosis (MS). This in-depth analysis will explain the history and prevalence of the disease‚ and its impact on our society‚ along with
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Epidemiology of Rubella NUR 408 August 6‚ 2012 Epidemiology of Rubella Pregnant women are one vulnerable group susceptible to contracting a viral disease. One viral disease that pregnant women can contract is rubella. Rubella is often a mild disease that affects children‚ adolescents‚ young adults‚ and is susceptible to pregnant women. The disease can be devastating when transmitted to the fetus. This paper will discuss the definition and description of epidemiology as well as the steps and
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Running head: EPIDEMIOLOGY Epidemiology Epidemiology Maintenance and restoration of health in collaboration with the prevention and treatment of illness is imperative to the health of the public. Contemporary medicine incorporates science‚ research‚ and technology not only to maintain and restore health‚ but also to prevent and treat illness. A holistic approach is necessary to the success of public health and must integrate epidemiologic theory and principles at the foundation (Stanhope
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