Disease detectives

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What is viral epidemiology?

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Viral epidemiology is the study of how viruses spread and affect populations. It is a specific type of epidemiology.

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What is an index case?

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An index case is also known as 'patient zero', the first identified case in an outbreak.

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What is a nosocomial disease?

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A nosocomial disease is an infection acquired in a hospital or healthcare facility.

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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 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 zoonotic mean?

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Zoonotic refers to diseases that can be transmitted from animals to humans.

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What is the main cause of cholera?

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Cholera is primarily caused by the bacterium Vibrio cholerae, often found in contaminated water.

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What is the difference between endemic and epidemic?

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Endemic refers to a disease regularly found among particular people or in a certain area, while epidemic refers to a sudden increase in cases above what is normally expected.

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What is the role of disease detectives?

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Disease detectives investigate outbreaks to identify causes and prevent further spread.

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What is an example of an iatrogenic disease?

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An iatrogenic disease is a condition caused by medical treatment, such as an infection from a surgical procedure.