- Epidemiologist use an “agent-host-environment” triad (sometimes adding “vector” as a forth category) to explorer the factors that contribute to infectious disease in communities. Describe the “AHE” factors that are associated with a selected diarrheal infection, a respirator infection, a vectorborne infection and an STI.
- How do the AHE factors differ for the four diseases you selected?
- What do the AHEs indicate about disease control and prevention strategies?
- What are some specific behavioral changes you can make and actions you can take that will reduce your risk of acquiring infections?
- What are some infectious diseases that are endemic in your community? What are some epidemics that have occurred recently?
- What infectious diseases meet the criteria for eradication and would be good candidates for a global eradication campaign?
- Of all the infectious disease mentioned in this chapter, which one would you most like to eradicate? Why?
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