15 Questions
What is the primary prevention method for measles?
Isolation of infected individuals
During which period does the measles virus have contact with the host?
Period of pathogenesis
What is the characteristic manifestation of measles during the clinical phase?
Koplik’s spots
What is a potential complication of measles?
Encephalitis
In which environment does measles have a higher frequency?
Temperate areas, end of winter and spring
What is the period of pre-pathogenesis for measles characterized by?
Contact with the virus and incubation period
What type of prevention involves health promotion and immunization?
Primary prevention
During which period can early diagnosis and treatment be carried out?
Presymptomatic or latency period
When can tertiary prevention be implemented?
During the period of clinical disease
What are the possible outcomes during the resolution period?
Recovery, disability/chronicity, death
Which book provides information on Public Health and Epidemiology at a Glance?
Somerville M., Kumaran K., Anderson R. Public Health and Epidemiology at a Glance, First Edition. 2012. John Wiley & Sons, Ltd.
Which author wrote the book 'Epidemiology'?
Gordis L.
At which university is Prof. Eugenia García Zaragozá affiliated?
UCAM Universidad Católica de Murcia
What is the purpose of secondary prevention?
Early diagnosis and treatment
What does tertiary prevention focus on?
Slowing down the progression or consequences of a disease
Test your knowledge of the natural history of diseases, including the process of health and disease and examples such as measles. This quiz is based on the lesson by Prof. Eugenia García Zaragozá, PhD, and is relevant to biostatistics, epidemiology, and public health.
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