Epidemiology and Public Health - Examples of Pandemics: HIV/AIDS, Cholera and Influenca
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What was discovered in 1981 in the US and led to approximately 650,000 deaths?
- 1.2 million infected, with approximately 50% of them resulting in 650,000 __deaths__.
How was HIV/AIDS found to be transmitted based on prevalence in demographic groups?
Why is Cholera often found in developing countries, and when do epidemics often happen?
- Epidemics often happen with __natural disasters__ (e.g., Haiti 2010).
- There have been 7 consecutive pandemics since __1817__.
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What causes Influenza pandemics to occur every 10-40 years?
- Notable events include H1N1 in 1918, infecting 500 million people.
- H1N1 in 2009 was a __reassortant virus__.
- Future pandemics like H1N1 1918 are considered __unlikely__.
- No immunity exists except through __vaccinations__ or infections.
What method is essential for developing immunity against future Influenza pandemics like H1N1 1918?
- Future pandemics like H1N1 1918 are considered __unlikely__ to reoccur.
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