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What is the difference between infectivity and pathogenicity?
Infectivity is the proportion of exposed individuals who develop clinical illness, while pathogenicity is the proportion of infected individuals who develop clinical illness.
What is the difference between epidemic and pandemic?
An epidemic is a sudden increase in the number of cases of a disease in a particular population and geographic area, while a pandemic is an epidemic that has spread over several countries or continents.
What is the difference between carrier status and latent disease?
Carrier status refers to individuals who are infected with a pathogen but do not show any symptoms, while latent disease refers to individuals who are infected with a pathogen and have symptoms but the pathogen is not actively replicating in their body.
Study Notes
Test your knowledge of epidemiology concepts with this quiz on chapter 2 of "Gordis Epidemiology." Challenge yourself to identify key terms such as epidemiologic triad, modes of disease transmission, and the iceberg concept. Sharpen your understanding of infectious and noninfectious agents, clinical illness, and subclinical disease. This quiz is perfect for students and professionals in the field of public health and epidemiology.
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