Disease detectives

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What is viral epidemiology?

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Viral epidemiology is the study of how viruses spread, their impact on populations, and how to control outbreaks.

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What is an index case?

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An index case is the first documented patient in a disease outbreak, often referred to as 'patient zero'.

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What type of disease is Rabies?

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Rabies is a zoonotic disease, meaning it is transmitted from animals to humans.

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What does asymptomatic mean?

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Asymptomatic refers to a host that shows no symptoms of a disease, but it does not mean they are cured.

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What disease can you get from drinking contaminated water?

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Cholera is a disease that can be contracted from drinking contaminated water.

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What is the role of disease detectives?

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Disease detectives investigate outbreaks to identify causes, track transmission, and implement control measures.

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What is an epidemic?

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An epidemic is a sudden increase in the number of cases of a disease above what is normally expected in a population.

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What is the difference between endemic and epidemic?

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Endemic refers to a disease that is consistently present in a population, while epidemic refers to a sudden increase in cases.

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What is a zoonotic disease?

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A zoonotic disease is an infectious disease that is transmitted from animals to humans.

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What is the importance of vaccination in epidemiology?

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Vaccination helps prevent the spread of infectious diseases and protects populations from outbreaks.