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Which of the following best describes the primary focus of pathology as a field of study?
Which of the following best describes the primary focus of pathology as a field of study?
- The study of the nature, causes, and effects of diseases. (correct)
- The analysis of environmental factors affecting public health.
- The identification and classification of new species of microorganisms.
- The development of new vaccines to prevent infectious diseases.
A patient is diagnosed with an autoimmune disorder. What is the underlying mechanism of this type of disease?
A patient is diagnosed with an autoimmune disorder. What is the underlying mechanism of this type of disease?
- The body's immune system mistakenly attacks its own tissues and organs. (correct)
- The body fails to produce enough antibodies to fight off infections.
- The body develops a resistance to antibiotics, leading to chronic infections.
- The body's immune system attacks foreign pathogens due to genetic mutations.
A remote village experiences a sudden outbreak of a disease characterized by fever, body aches, and respiratory problems. What is the MOST likely mode of transmission if many villagers became ill after sharing water from a local well?
A remote village experiences a sudden outbreak of a disease characterized by fever, body aches, and respiratory problems. What is the MOST likely mode of transmission if many villagers became ill after sharing water from a local well?
- Insect Bites
- Contaminated food or water (correct)
- Direct Contact
- Airborne transmission
A patient presents with fatigue, unexplained weight loss, and frequent infections. After testing, their doctor determines that their immune system is severely compromised by a retrovirus. Which disease is the MOST likely cause of the patient's condition?
A patient presents with fatigue, unexplained weight loss, and frequent infections. After testing, their doctor determines that their immune system is severely compromised by a retrovirus. Which disease is the MOST likely cause of the patient's condition?
Which of the following is the PRIMARY difference between infectious and non-communicable diseases?
Which of the following is the PRIMARY difference between infectious and non-communicable diseases?
A public health campaign aims to reduce the incidence of cardiovascular diseases in a community. Which strategy would be MOST effective in achieving this goal?
A public health campaign aims to reduce the incidence of cardiovascular diseases in a community. Which strategy would be MOST effective in achieving this goal?
A researcher is investigating the potential link between exposure to a specific environmental pollutant and the development of respiratory illnesses. Which type of disease is the researcher MOST likely studying?
A researcher is investigating the potential link between exposure to a specific environmental pollutant and the development of respiratory illnesses. Which type of disease is the researcher MOST likely studying?
A doctor suspects that a patient has a nutritional deficiency. Which course of action would be MOST appropriate to confirm this diagnosis?
A doctor suspects that a patient has a nutritional deficiency. Which course of action would be MOST appropriate to confirm this diagnosis?
A patient presents with symptoms suggestive of a respiratory infection. Which combination of diagnostic tests would provide the most comprehensive assessment?
A patient presents with symptoms suggestive of a respiratory infection. Which combination of diagnostic tests would provide the most comprehensive assessment?
A patient diagnosed with a chronic condition is undergoing treatment. What is the most comprehensive goal of their treatment plan?
A patient diagnosed with a chronic condition is undergoing treatment. What is the most comprehensive goal of their treatment plan?
Which initiative demonstrates the most proactive approach to preventing the spread of infectious diseases within a community?
Which initiative demonstrates the most proactive approach to preventing the spread of infectious diseases within a community?
In response to a localized outbreak of a novel influenza strain, which action reflects the most effective disease management strategy?
In response to a localized outbreak of a novel influenza strain, which action reflects the most effective disease management strategy?
A community experiences a significant increase in cases of a particular disease, leading to widespread absenteeism and economic disruption. Which represents the most far-reaching impact of the disease?
A community experiences a significant increase in cases of a particular disease, leading to widespread absenteeism and economic disruption. Which represents the most far-reaching impact of the disease?
Which scenario exemplifies the factors contributing to the emergence or re-emergence of infectious diseases?
Which scenario exemplifies the factors contributing to the emergence or re-emergence of infectious diseases?
A person contracts a disease after being bitten by a mosquito carrying the West Nile virus. How is this disease classified?
A person contracts a disease after being bitten by a mosquito carrying the West Nile virus. How is this disease classified?
Which action best reflects the 'One Health' approach in addressing a disease outbreak?
Which action best reflects the 'One Health' approach in addressing a disease outbreak?
A new viral disease is discovered that is rapidly spreading across multiple continents. What is the first step the global health community should take to manage it?
A new viral disease is discovered that is rapidly spreading across multiple continents. What is the first step the global health community should take to manage it?
A city is experiencing a surge in cases of E. coli infections traced back to contaminated produce. Which intervention would be most effective in preventing future outbreaks?
A city is experiencing a surge in cases of E. coli infections traced back to contaminated produce. Which intervention would be most effective in preventing future outbreaks?
Flashcards
What is a disease?
What is a disease?
A condition impairing the normal functioning of an organism.
What is pathology?
What is pathology?
The scientific study of diseases.
What are infectious diseases?
What are infectious diseases?
Diseases caused by bacteria, viruses, fungi or parasites.
What are genetic diseases?
What are genetic diseases?
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What are chronic diseases?
What are chronic diseases?
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What are autoimmune diseases?
What are autoimmune diseases?
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How do infectious diseases transmit?
How do infectious diseases transmit?
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What are non-communicable diseases?
What are non-communicable diseases?
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Disease Diagnosis
Disease Diagnosis
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Disease Treatment
Disease Treatment
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Disease Prevention
Disease Prevention
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Disease Management
Disease Management
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Emerging Diseases
Emerging Diseases
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Re-emerging Diseases
Re-emerging Diseases
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Zoonotic Diseases
Zoonotic Diseases
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Impact of Disease
Impact of Disease
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One Health Approach
One Health Approach
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Vaccination Programs
Vaccination Programs
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Study Notes
- Disease impairs the normal functioning of an organism.
- Diseases can affect animals, plants, and microorganisms.
- Pathology is the study of disease.
Causes of Disease
- Diseases arise from genetic defects.
- Infections can cause disease.
- Environmental factors are a source of disease.
- Lifestyle choices can contribute to diseases.
- Malnutrition can cause disease.
- Physical trauma can cause disease.
- Aging is a disease factor.
Types of Diseases
- Diseases are classified by cause.
- Diseases are classified by the body system they affect.
- Diseases are classified by their mode of transmission.
- Infectious diseases come from pathogenic microorganisms like bacteria, viruses, fungi, or parasites.
- Genetic diseases stem from gene or chromosome abnormalities.
- Chronic diseases are long-lasting and may not be curable; examples are heart disease, cancer, and diabetes.
- Autoimmune diseases involve the immune system attacking the body's own tissues.
- Mental disorders affect thinking, feeling, or behavior.
- Nutritional deficiencies result from inadequate nutrient intake or absorption.
- Environmental diseases are caused by environmental pollutants or toxins.
Infectious Diseases
- Infectious diseases involve pathogenic microorganisms invading the body and damaging tissues and organs.
- Direct contact spreads infectious diseases.
- Airborne transmission spreads infectious diseases.
- Contaminated food or water spreads infectious diseases.
- Insect bites spread infectious diseases.
- Sexual contact spreads infectious diseases.
- The common cold is an infectious disease.
- Influenza (flu) is an example of infectious diseases.
- Measles is an example of infectious diseases.
- HIV/AIDS is an example of infectious diseases.
- Tuberculosis (TB) is an infectious disease.
- Malaria is an infectious disease.
- COVID-19 is an infectious disease.
Non-Communicable Diseases
- Non-communicable diseases (NCDs) are chronic and not transmissible.
- NCDs are a major cause of death worldwide.
- Cardiovascular diseases are NCDs.
- Cancers are NCDs.
- Diabetes is an NCD.
- Chronic respiratory diseases are NCDs.
Diagnosis of Disease
- Diagnosing disease identifies the cause of a person’s symptoms.
- Diagnosis includes medical history.
- Diagnosis includes physical examination.
- Diagnosis includes diagnostic tests.
- Blood tests are diagnostic tests.
- Urine tests are diagnostic tests.
- Imaging studies such as X-rays, CT scans, and MRI scans, are diagnostic tests.
- Biopsies are diagnostic tests.
- Genetic testing is a form of diagnostic testing.
Treatment of Disease
- Disease treatment depends on the condition and its severity.
- Medications are a treatment option.
- Surgery is a treatment option.
- Radiation therapy is a treatment option.
- Physical therapy is a treatment option.
- Lifestyle changes are a treatment option.
- Supportive care is a treatment option.
- The goal of treatment is to cure the disease.
- The goal of treatment is to relieve symptoms.
- The goal of treatment is to prevent complications.
- The goal of treatment is to improve quality of life.
Prevention of Disease
- Preventing disease maintains health and reduces illness.
- Vaccinations are preventative measures.
- Proper hygiene and sanitation are preventative measures.
- Healthy lifestyle choices, like diet, exercise, and avoiding tobacco and excessive alcohol, are preventative measures.
- Regular medical check-ups and screenings are preventative measures.
- Avoiding exposure to environmental hazards is a preventative measure.
Disease Management and Control
- Disease management controls the spread and impact of diseases.
- Disease management includes surveillance and monitoring of disease trends.
- Disease management includes early detection and diagnosis.
- Disease management includes isolation and quarantine.
- Disease management includes public health education and awareness campaigns.
- Disease management includes vaccination programs.
- Disease management includes vector control measures.
- Disease management includes outbreak response
Impact of Disease
- Diseases impact individuals, families, and societies.
- Diseases can have a physical impact.
- Diseases can have an emotional impact.
- Diseases can have a social impact.
- Diseases can have an economic impact.
- Diseases can lead to disability.
- Diseases can lead to reduced quality of life.
- Diseases can lead to loss of productivity.
- Diseases can lead to increased healthcare costs.
- Diseases can lead to premature death.
Emerging and Re-emerging Diseases
- Emerging diseases are new or rapidly increasing conditions.
- Re-emerging diseases were declining but are now increasing.
- Globalization contributes to emerging and re-emerging diseases.
- Climate change contributes to emerging and re-emerging diseases.
- Deforestation contributes to emerging and re-emerging diseases.
- Antimicrobial resistance contributes to emerging and re-emerging diseases.
- Changes in human behavior contributes to emerging and re-emerging diseases.
Zoonotic Diseases
- Zoonotic diseases transmit from animals to humans.
- Bacteria can cause zoonotic diseases.
- Viruses can cause zoonotic diseases.
- Parasites can cause zoonotic diseases.
- Fungi can cause zoonotic diseases.
- Direct contact with infected animals spreads zoonotic diseases.
- Consumption of contaminated animal products spreads zoonotic diseases.
- Bites from infected insects spread zoonotic diseases.
- Rabies is a zoonotic disease.
- Lyme disease is a zoonotic disease.
- West Nile virus is a zoonotic disease.
- Avian influenza (bird flu) is a zoonotic disease.
- COVID-19 is a zoonotic disease.
One Health Approach
- The One Health approach connects human, animal, and environmental health.
- It emphasizes collaboration across disciplines to address health threats.
- The One Health approach is relevant for zoonotic diseases and antimicrobial resistance.
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Explore the nature of diseases, their causes from genetic defects to infections, and classifications including infectious, genetic, and chronic conditions. Learn about the study of disease, known as pathology, and its impact on living organisms.
