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What is the main medical intervention used for viral infections?
What is the main medical intervention used for viral infections?
- Vaccination (correct)
- Surgery
- Antiviral medications
- Antibiotics
What typically causes the emergence of new strains of the influenza virus?
What typically causes the emergence of new strains of the influenza virus?
- Planetary climate changes
- Improved sanitation practices
- Genetic shifts from animal viruses (correct)
- Human travel patterns
Which social factors may limit vaccination in specific populations?
Which social factors may limit vaccination in specific populations?
- Access to medical technology
- Economic competitiveness
- Cultural beliefs (correct)
- Urbanization trends
How does the evolution of bacteria relate to antibiotic treatments?
How does the evolution of bacteria relate to antibiotic treatments?
What role do poorly accessed health services play in the extent of childhood infections?
What role do poorly accessed health services play in the extent of childhood infections?
Why is HIV considered to originate from an animal virus?
Why is HIV considered to originate from an animal virus?
What is the significance of small 'drifts' in the influenza virus genome?
What is the significance of small 'drifts' in the influenza virus genome?
What do the recent studies about human/animal interactions reveal?
What do the recent studies about human/animal interactions reveal?
What was a significant managerial issue during the COVID-19 pandemic?
What was a significant managerial issue during the COVID-19 pandemic?
How did the mode of transmission of a virus influence sociological perspectives?
How did the mode of transmission of a virus influence sociological perspectives?
According to Strong's analysis, what is a fundamental characteristic of pandemics?
According to Strong's analysis, what is a fundamental characteristic of pandemics?
What assumption about daily interactions was highlighted as being challenged during the pandemic?
What assumption about daily interactions was highlighted as being challenged during the pandemic?
Which of the following was a societal dimension identified as an accompaniment to pandemics?
Which of the following was a societal dimension identified as an accompaniment to pandemics?
What impact did COVID-19 management have on social trust?
What impact did COVID-19 management have on social trust?
Which emotion was initially justified during the pandemic, sparking widespread societal response?
Which emotion was initially justified during the pandemic, sparking widespread societal response?
In Strong's perspective, what symbolic value was promoted during the pandemic?
In Strong's perspective, what symbolic value was promoted during the pandemic?
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Antibiotic treatment
Antibiotic treatment
Medical treatment used to fight bacterial infections.
Viral Infections
Viral Infections
Infections caused by viruses.
Vaccination
Vaccination
A method of preventing viral infections by preparing the body's immune response.
HIV/AIDS
HIV/AIDS
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Influenza Virus
Influenza Virus
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Viral Evolution
Viral Evolution
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Animal-Human Interactions
Animal-Human Interactions
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Disease Transmission
Disease Transmission
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Societal Pandemic of Fear
Societal Pandemic of Fear
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Erosion of Trust
Erosion of Trust
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Symbolic Value of Protection Measures
Symbolic Value of Protection Measures
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Pandemic as a Disruption of Social Order
Pandemic as a Disruption of Social Order
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Sociological Perspective on Pandemics
Sociological Perspective on Pandemics
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Ethnomethodology and Trust
Ethnomethodology and Trust
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Strong's Three Societal Pandemics
Strong's Three Societal Pandemics
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Black Death (Bubonic Plague)
Black Death (Bubonic Plague)
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Study Notes
Pandemics and Epidemics: Key Concepts in Medical Sociology
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Antibiotics vs. Bacteria: Antibiotic treatments currently contain bacterial threats. However, future shifts in evolutionary competition between antibiotic production and bacterial evolution could alter this.
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Viruses and Epidemics: Modern pandemics/epidemics are primarily caused by viruses, unlike historical examples involving bacteria. Vaccination is a primary intervention, reducing the threat of long-established viruses(e.g., childhood illnesses) but needing to account for access issues and cultural beliefs reluctance to vaccination for some populations.
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Viral Infections:
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HIV/AIDS: A zoonotic virus, transitioned from animals to humans, entering the US around 1980.
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Influenza: A constantly evolving virus, exhibiting "drifts" (small genomic changes, usually resulting in seasonal infections) or "shifts" (substantial genomic changes) which occur due to the virus's inherent instability or genetic material exchange with closely related viruses in other species (e.g., pigs, birds).
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COVID-19 Management: The COVID-19 pandemic study highlighted issues with institutional capture by respiratory infection specialists, which limited learnings from past pandemics (e.g., HIV/AIDS). This also suggests the importance of considering the mode of transmission when analyzing pandemics.
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Sociological Perspective:
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Focuses on the social experience of a pandemic, rather than the virus itself.
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Recognizes pandemics as profound disruptions of social order and established assumptions about daily life, especially regarding trust.
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Strong's Triad of Societal Pandemics: :
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Fear, Suspicion, and Stigmatization: A pandemic fosters these emotions, which can be initially justified but may outlast the immediate threat, requiring addressing factors like loss.
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Explanation and Moralization: The desire for explanations and moral frameworks during pandemics.
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Action: The societal response, including measures aimed at controlling the spread and protecting individuals.
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Historical Context: The Black Death (bubonic plague) between 1346-1353, killing 30-60% of the European population. This is a reference point for studying the impact of pandemics on societies.
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Explore key concepts surrounding pandemics and epidemics in medical sociology. This quiz covers the evolution of antibiotics, the role of viruses in modern outbreaks, and the importance of vaccinations in public health. Test your knowledge on various viral infections including HIV/AIDS and influenza.
