8 Questions
What term is used for diseases that occur at very irregular intervals and locations, and in relatively few instances?
Sporadic
What term is used to describe a disease that is prevalent in a particular country or district?
Endemic
Which term describes a disease that is prevalent throughout the country, continent, or the world?
Pandemic
Which term refers to diseases that appear very virulently among large sections of the population?
Epidemic
What are the three conditions necessary for a pathogen to cause a disease, as per the disease triangle concept?
Pathogen virulence, host susceptibility, favorable environmental conditions
What are examples of non-infectious diseases based on the given text?
Diseases caused by nature such as frost, rain, wind, sun
What is a key factor that may prevent the development of a disease according to the text?
Unsuitable environmental conditions
What must be fulfilled for a pathogen to cause a disease according to the text?
Pathogen virulence, host susceptibility, and favorable environmental conditions
Test your knowledge on the classification of diseases based on their occurrence, including endemic diseases and epidemic or epiphytotic diseases. Learn about the distinctions between these disease types and their prevalence in specific regions.
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