Communicable Disease: Influenza Epidemiology Connie Gulick Grand Canyon University NUR-427V Community/Public Health Nursing Prof. Loria Hute October 1‚ 2014 Introduction The influenza virus‚ commonly referred to as the flu‚ is one of the most common syndromes of infection in human beings of all ages and demographics. The focus of this paper is to explore the epidemiology of the influenza virus. In order to thoroughly understand the virus there are several facets: First‚ to recognize the
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Introduction to Epidemiology 101 Health 330 Study Guide for Exam 1 Chapters 1‚ 2‚ 3 09-21-2013 Chapter 1: History‚ Philosophy‚ and Uses of Epidemiology 1. Salmonellosis is an infection caused by Salmonella bacteria‚ which can produce gastrointestinal symptoms of cramping‚ diarrhea‚ and fever that begin 12 to 72 hours after onset. a. 2008 Case: tomatoes and peppers grown in Mexico 2. Epidemic: the occurrence in a community of a disease clearly in excess of normal expectancy a.
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Instructor‚ Principles of Epidemiology | PHE5015 S01 FROM: Ferris Corbett‚ Master of Public Health Student DATE: November 12‚ 2016 SUBJECT: Views on Epidemiology According to Aschengrau (2014)‚ study what causes a disease and how it spreads along with the rate of occurrence within the human populations; in addition to applying what is learned from this study to help regulate health issues is what is known as epidemiology. Health Care in General My view of epidemiology when it comes to the health
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The 2009 H1N1 influenza (flu) was first detected in California‚ in the United States in April 2009‚ according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC‚ 2010). By mid-April the same year‚ two other patients 130 miles apart were identified to have the virus. This raised concern that the virus was rapidly spreading and posing a major threat to the human population. The same cases were also reported in Canada and Mexico. On April 25‚ 2009‚ the director general of World health Organization
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of Presentation Disease Stages‚ Transmission of Pathogens‚ and Epidemiology COS Headings: Microbial Growth and Microbes in the Environment Microbiology Demystified: chapter 13 • • • • • • • • • Disease terminology Types of Microbiota Disease classification Host involvement of diseases Stages of disease Modes of transmission and reservoirs of diseases Portals of entry and exit Nosocomial infections and emerging diseases Epidemiology Course Mentor: Kim Shahi‚ PhD Vocabulary • Pathology: Study of
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Introduction Influenza‚ commonly known as the "flu"‚ is an acute viral infection of the respiratory tract caused by influenza viruses. Although it is often confused with other influenza-like illnesses‚ especially the common cold‚ influenza is a more severe disease caused by a different type of virus. A virus is a cluster of genes wrapped in a protein membrane‚ which is coated with a fatty substance that contains molecules called glycoproteins. Strains of the flu are identified according to the
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13 Influenza 101- ENGLISH JACKY POH YEE LONG What is Influenza Influenza commonly referred to “flu‚ is an infectious disease caused by RNA viruses of the family Orthomyxoviride (the influenza viruses)‚ that affects bird‚ humans‚ and other mammals. The common symptoms of the disease are chills‚ fever‚ sore throat‚ muscle pains‚ severe headache‚ coughing‚ weakness/fatigue and general discomfort. The most frequent symptoms are sore throat‚ fever and coughs. In more serious symptoms‚ influenza
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Epidemiology Paper Roshanda Dixon Grand Canyon University: NRS-427V March 27‚ 2015 Abstract According to the reading epidemiology is the study of the distribution and determinants of the health related stated or events (WHO‚ 2013). The purpose of this study is to gain control of the disease and other major health issues. Tuberculosis is one of the most largest nationwide diseases that are spread throughout the continent. The description of the disease along with how it’s spread and the treatable
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Influenza Influenza‚ commonly known as "the flu"‚ is an infectious disease of birds and mammals caused by RNA viruses of the family Orthomyxoviridae‚ the influenza viruses. The most common symptoms are chills‚ fever‚ sore throat‚ muscle pains‚ headache (often severe)‚ coughing‚ weakness/fatigue and general discomfort. Although it is often confused with other influenza-like illnesses‚ especially the common cold‚ influenza is a more severe disease caused by a different type of virus. Influenza may
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Epidemiology Paper Anavictoria Fortaleza March 5‚ 2012 NUR408 Epidemiology Paper Vulnerable populations are "those with a greater than average risk of developing health problems by virtue of their marginalized socio-cultural status‚ their limited access to economic resources‚ or personal characteristics such as age and gender" (De Chesnay & Anderson‚ 2008). Infants and young children are vulnerable to a host of healthcare problems‚ they are susceptible to viral infection especially respiratory
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