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Chapter-17 Communicable Diseases

BOOK TITLE: Short Textbook of Preventive and Social Medicine

Author
1. Prabhakara GN
ISBN
9789380704104
DOI
10.5005/jp/books/11257_17
Edition
2/e
Publishing Year
2010
Pages
79
Author Affiliations
1. SDM College of Medical Sciences and Hospital, Manjushree Nagar, Sattur, Dharwad, Karnataka, India, Medical Arts Photography and Modelling, SDM College of Medical Sciences and Hospital, Manjushree Nagara, Sattur, Dharwad, Karnataka, Karnataka Institute of Medical Sciences, Hubli, India, SDM Medical College, Dharwad, Karnataka, India
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Abstract

Communicable disease are discussed in length with regard to their epidemiology under intestinal infections, respiratory inspections, vector borne infections, surface infections, zoonotic infections. Hospital acquired infections are discussed in length. Each disease is discussed under global picture, Indian picture, epidemiological triad, diagnosis, case management and prevention as well as control measures. In case of national programmes, it is dealt in relevant disease. A note on emerging and re emerging infections is added.

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