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What is infectious disease outbreak?
It is known as an Epidemic
Why is cancer not a pandemic?
The words pandemic and epidemic refer to infectious diseases and their spread, and cancer is not considered an infectious disease in that respect. Sometimes a localized outbreak of a specific type of cancer that is unusually high and might mark an environmental hazard, may be called a "cancer outbreak in epidemic proportions" in a headline, as a descriptive phrase, but cancer is usually not referred to in that context.
Why does the government encourage vaccines?
the government encourages vaccines to help the public be immune to harmful diseases like polio they also try to encourage it because it decreases the chances of an outbreak
What is the definition of epidemics?
epidemic - a widespread outbreak of an infectious disease; many people are infected at the same time
How does the book the hot zone end?
In "The Hot Zone" by Richard Preston, the book ends with the containment of the Ebola outbreak in Reston, Virginia. The infected monkeys are euthanized, and the facility is decontaminated. The crisis is averted, and the book highlights the potential dangers of emerging infectious diseases.
When did leukemia outbreak?
Leukemia is not an outbreak but rather a type of cancer that affects the blood and bone marrow. It can occur at any time and is influenced by various genetic and environmental factors. While certain types of leukemia, like acute lymphoblastic leukemia (ALL), may show increased incidence in specific age groups or populations, it does not have a defined outbreak period like infectious diseases. Research continues to explore the causes and risk factors associated with leukemia development.
Who knows when the Ebola outbreak happened?
Ebola outbreak happened in1976 but its very hard to diagnose because it has similar symptoms to other diseases
Who is Et Brantly?
Dr. Et Brantly is an American physician known for his work in infectious diseases and public health. He gained international attention for his involvement in treating Ebola patients during the 2014 outbreak in West Africa, where he himself contracted the virus but ultimately recovered. Brantly has also been active in humanitarian efforts and public health advocacy, emphasizing the importance of preparedness for infectious disease outbreaks.
What is pharmaco-epidermics?
Pharmaco-epidermic can be referred to as study of action of drugs on outbreak of diseases.
How the US government handled the Ebola virus?
When the Ebola virus was on the verge of an outbreak in washington, the US government sent the United States Army Medical Research of Infecsious Diseases to contain it. The book "The Hot Zone" By Richard Preston describes this very well.
What kind of diseases are the CDC called in for?
The CDC are called in when there is an outbreak of any contagious disease that may become a pandemic and put the population at risk. They have been responsible for researching many new diseases and respond to public health threats - particularly influenza which is known to be highly contagious.
How can community protect itself from the outbreak diseases?
it can protect by having it more aware of what is happening in our lives.
