Transmission and Spread of Disease (Epidemiology) Flashcards
1
Q
What is the relationship between the transmission of disease and regional and global movement of organisms?
A
As the movement of organisms through transport has increased, the spread and number of diseases have increased.
2
Q
What are the interrelated factors affecting immunity ?
A
- persistence of pathogens within host
- transmission mechanism
- proportion of the population that is immune or has been immunised
- mobility of individuals in the affected population
