Bioterrorism is broadly defined as the unauthorized, deliberate, or threatened use of microorganisms including bacteria, […]
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Chikungunya: Mosquito-Borne Viral Disease
Chikungunya (CHIKV) is a mosquito-borne viral disease marked by sudden onset fever and severe joint […]
Measurement of Disease Occurrence in a Population
The measurement of disease occurrence is one of the fundamental principles of epidemiology. It provides […]
Terminologies used in Epidemiological Studies
Normally, each state, local or federal government of a nation establishes by law those infections/diseases […]
The Triangle of Epidemiology (Epidemiological Triad)
The triangle of epidemiology, also known as the epidemiological triad, is a fundamental model used in epidemiology […]
Epidemic Disease Occurrence
Epidemic disease occurrence refers to the sudden increase in the number of cases of a […]
Yellow Fever Infection
The yellow fever virus is found in tropical and subtropical areas of Africa and South […]
Zika virus Infection
Key facts about zika virus infection Zika virus is a mosquito-borne flavivirus that was first […]
Chikungunya Infection
Chikungunya is a mosquito-borne viral disease first described during an outbreak in southern Tanzania in […]
