Test 1

Question 1

New World screwworms

Answer 1

Devastating parasite disease leading cause of livestock losses and tropical areas. Feeds on open living flesh.

Question 2

Epidemic

Answer 2

Widespread of a disease in a community during the time period.

Question 3

Pandemic

Answer 3

Disease all over the country or world

Question 4

Endemic

Answer 4

A disease that is restricted to certain area

Question 5

Formula for attack rate.

Answer 5

Number of new cases divided by total people at risk times 100

Question 6

Case fatality rate

Answer 6

Number of deaths divided by number of diagnosed

Question 7

Define prevalence

Answer 7

All cases diagnosed plus those being diagnosed

Question 8

Define cumulative incidence

Answer 8

New cases divided by number of risk

Question 9

10 steps of outbreak

Answer 9

Step one establish that outbreak exist.
Step to define a case
Step three identify cases
Step 4 any pattern by cases. (Samples)
Step five pattern by time at the epidemic curve
Step six preventive measures
Step seven outbreak investigation
Step eight analyze data
Step nine reconsider and refine
Step ten formulate conclusion

Question 10

Foot and mouth disease

Answer 10

Occurred in the United Kingdom in 2001. Is a highly contagious viral disease. Effects clove foot animals. How mortality rates and young animals.