Epidemiology: Zoonoses & Disease Patterns

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What are zoonotic diseases?

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Infectious diseases transmitted naturally from vertebrate animals to humans (or vice versa).

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What are some examples of zoonotic diseases?

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Rabies, Salmonellosis, Lyme Disease, Avian Influenza.

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How is rabies transmitted?

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Through bites from infected animals like dogs and bats.

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What is salmonellosis acquired from?

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Contaminated food (meat, eggs) or direct contact with infected animals.

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How is Lyme disease transmitted?

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By ticks that acquire the bacteria from wildlife reservoirs.

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What is the definition of sporadic disease occurrence?

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Infrequent, irregular cases.

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Give a human example of sporadic disease occurrence.

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Isolated botulism case.

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Give an animal example of sporadic disease occurrence.

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Rare autoimmune condition in a pet.

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What is the definition of endemic disease occurrence?

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Constantly present, stable level.

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Give a human example of endemic disease occurrence.

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Seasonal flu, Malaria.