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MALARIA- A zoonotic disease caused by mosquito

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Malaria Epidemiology in India Causative Agent:Protozoan parasite Plasmodium Species: NOTE; – 25th April: World Malaria Day 1-30th June: Anti—Malaria Month Vector:Female Anopheles mosquito (bites mainly at night) Historical Discoveries Symptoms Typical Symptoms: Severe Symptoms: Diagnosis Method Notes Microscopic Blood Smear Gold standard for diagnosis RDTs (Rapid Diagnostic Tests) Useful in field conditions PCR For species-specific […]

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What is the Role of Epidemiology in Nursing? A Simple Guide

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Introduction of epideiology Definition “Study of the distribution and determinants of disease frequency in man.” — MacMahon (1960) Epidemiological Triad Used to explain infectious disease transmission: Objectives of Epidemiology Types of Epidemiological Studies 1. Descriptive Study 2. Analytical Study A. Case-Control Study OR Interpretation: Advantages: Disadvantages: Example: Smoking and lung cancer B. Cohort Study C.

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