iq4 Flashcards
1
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Factors that Influence Pathogen Spread
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- Pathogen
- Societal
- Environmental and Geographical
- Host
2
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Pathogen Factors
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- Virulence, how many pathogens required to cause disease
- Susceptibility to disinfectants and water
3
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Societal Factors
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- Lack of education
- Anti - Vaccination campaigns
4
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Environmental and Geographical Factors
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- Whether the pathogen can form a reservoir
- Poor sanitisation
5
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Host Factors
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- Strength of individual’s immune system
- Individual can be immunocompromised
6
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Hygiene
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- Personal Hygiene
- Community Hygiene
7
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Public Health Campaign
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- Resolution
- Information
- Control
- Education
8
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Antivirals
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- Don’t kill virus
- Slow down viral replication
- Narrow spectrum: Different antivirals work on different viruses
- Must be taken over long periods of time
9
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Antibiotics
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- Kill bacteria
- Target bacteria replication
